1. P R I C I N G
Q. Do you offer memberships based on contract?
A. No contract. We offer Month-To-Month and Yearly programs.
Q. How much does the membership cost?
A. We offer two forms of memberships: Monthly, and Yearly with 15% discount.
Q. Do you offer family discounts?
2nd family member = 25% OFF
3rd family member = 50% OFF
4th family member = 75% OFF
5th family member = FREE
2. R A N K A D V A N C E M E N T
Q. How much are your testing fees?
A. We never charge for testing. Every student will earn their next rank as their progress accordingly.
Q. How long time takes to get the black belt?
A. Rank advancement in our school is not a commerce. A black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a serious achievement that cannot be bought, only earned, at least in our school. As Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is made by thousands of thousands of techniques that can only be polished with maturity and proper mindset, the minimum age to obtain the black belt is 19 years old. It takes an average of 7 years of training to master the minimum requirements to become a black belt.
Rank advancement in Luta Livre (No-Gi Submission Wresting) generally takes half of the time to achieve the black belt compared to BJJ.
3. C L A S S F O R M A T
Q. Can my 6 years old child take class together with my other 13 years old?
A. No. We are fortunate for being able to structure our classes based on the children's respective physical and mental maturity levels, so they can receive proper instruction based on what they can comprehend and what they can perform. Just like a school would not allow a 3rd grader to attend the same classroom of a 7th grader. Families are welcome to participate together on our open mat sessions during the weekend.
Q. Do I have to spar?
A. Absolutely not! You can start on your pace and do live sparring whenever you and the coach feel you’re ready.
4. G E N E R A L Q U E S T I O N S
Q. Do you offer a free trial class?
A. Yes. We offer a free introductory class for all beginners residents in Sarasota.
Q. I am visiting Sarasota on vacation, can I attend your classes?
A. Yes, we offer guest passes.
Q. Do you offer summer camps?
A. Yes, we do offer various camps throughout the year.
Q. Do you offer corporate workshops in other countries?
A. Yes, Professor Vieira has taught numerous workshops outside the USA. Obviously, as he is a Brazilian native, in Brazil and also Canada, Puerto Rico, England, France and Germany.
Q. My children just moved from Russia and don't speak English at this point. Can they join?
A. Absolutely! We have members from all over the world! Professor Vieira and assistant instructors are gifted teachers and will use the universal language of Jiu-Jitsu to engage your kids. Learning and fun guaranteed!
