BJJ is a combat sport and martial art rooted in self defense. It's based on grappling, ground fighting, and submission holds. The flow of a jiu jitsu round typically consists of taking an opponent to the ground (through takedowns, wrestling, Judo throws or trips) or voluntarily taking bottom position, gaining dominant position, and forcing your opponent to “tap” in a submission via joint locks or chokes.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was built on the idea that by using leverage, timing, and strategy, a smaller and weaker opponent can overcome a larger, stronger opponent.

We take safety extremely seriously at our gym, which is why we take extra care in going over the rules of sparring and ensuring appropriate training partners. Our kids classes also have multiple coaches supervising every class with special attention to safety.

However, BJJ is a combat sport without any striking or kicking, making it much safer than other full-contact sports.

In any case, we understand that as busy professionals, parents, and students, we can't afford an injury because of a hobby. And while any sport has risk of an accident occurring, we do our best to implement rigorous safety standards and take extra care of our beginners.

At our gym, we don't require any special rules of etiquette. We only ask that you are respectful and hygienic.

This means your nails are kept short, your hair is pulled back, jewelry is removed, and you are showered and clean, with any open wounds covered. Students should arrive wearing appropriate athletic clothing and remove their shoes and socks before stepping on the mats. We also ask that everyone refrains from training while sick.

You/ your child should wear comfortable, tight-fitting athletic attire (ideally without pockets or zippers), and bring a water bottle.

We also sell Underworld BJJ gear at our gym! So if you love it and want to represent the team, we can get you looking fresh on the mats in no time 😎

If you're interested in our gi classes, you'll need a specific kimono that we also sell on location!

The gi is a special kimono made of sturdy material designed to allow you to pull someone.

In no gi, students wear a uniform that mimics normal clothing. Students wear a snug, sweat- resistant shirt called a rashguard, and shorts/ leggings without pockets are worn to protect hands and feet from getting stuck.

Our gym offers both types of training for a complete BJJ training experience. BJJ is made up of thousands of techniques and positions, making it the perfect sport for lifelong learning.