We offer :

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-Brazilian Jiu jitsu: 
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art develop in Brazil based on the scientific principles of Judo ( leverage and balance) with the aim to help the improvement of health,  fitness and overall well-being as well as developing new skills in a fun and practical way.
 

-Judo:

As part of our curriculum we also offer Judo training  and our approach is from a recreational and educational perspective
 

Judo’s key principle is of “Maximum efficiency with minimum effort and mutual welfare and benefit”.

Our judo program is  taught in conjunction with  our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu sessions that are  suitable for everyone, from absolute beginners to experienced participants looking to hone their skills and training fees are included as part of the monthly membership.

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To Join our sessions, the following is required: 

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Uniform / etiquette  

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• No foot wear is allowed on the mat , wear your shoes/ flip flops while outside the mat area.

• Please ensure you trim your finger and toenails before attending training sessions.

• Wear a clean gi / no gi uniform when attending a class - wash your stuff after every training session, this is for your benefit and everyone else’s.

• For Gi sessions: branded uniforms from other teams are not allowed , either jiu jtsu branded or GFTeam only bjj kimono / gi or plain bjj  kimono / gi ( White / Blue / Black ) are allowed  for training sessions and rash guard /lycra  to be worn underneath kimono / gi at all times.

• For No-GI sessions: branded uniforms from other teams are not allowed , either jiu jtsu branded or GFTeam No GI uniforms are allowed.

• if interested in purchasing GFTeam uniforms /merchandise (Gi and No gi), please speak to coach Pedro or drop him a message at www.pedrogarciajj.com.

• Never train when feeling sick or with skin bacterial infections and please seek medical attention if necessary .

• Bow before you step on the mat and before you step off as this is a sign of respect for your training partners and training environment.

• Try not to be late for the class as it puts you in a stressed-out frame of mind which is not conducive to learning.

• Don’t talk while the instructor is demonstrating something as it is considered rude and disrespectful.

• Try not to shout while you are in the dojo. You should try to conduct yourself and treat others how you would like to be treated.

 

Live practice / Sparring

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• Be polite and respectful and always ask other participants ( regardless of grade) if they would like to spar beforehand.

• Try to view your sparring partners as people who are there to help you learn. Do not go excessively aggressive or hard  with others as it does generate a positive training environment.

• Relax and let go of the outcome, the harder you try to squeeze and muscle your way through every situation, the slower your progress will be.

• Be CAREFUL when applying submissions. Many of the injuries that occur in bjj are caused by students who lack self-control and apply moves with too much brute force. Try not to be one of these guys – nobody likes them.

• Be aware of those sparring around you. All too often avoidable injuries happen when one pair of sparring students lands on top of another. If your area of the mat becomes crowded, move to another place. 

• Do not brag about your performance in live practice /sparring ( e.g.: who you tapped out / how tough you are); we all have good/ bad days.

• Don’t put your hands or feet on your opponent’s face.

• When the instructor calls time, STOP. Do not carry on trying to achieve your position or finish your submission

• Have fun.