What to Expect at Your First Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Class
Warm-up, one technique, and optional live training. Most adults start with zero experience.
Your first class is free. Limited spots available.
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By Nick Grass · Published 2026-11-04 · Stride Martial Arts and Fitness
Most adults who start at Stride have never trained. You do not need a background in wrestling, judo, or any other sport.
Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is for ages 15 and up. You can train Gi, No-Gi, or both. You do not have to pick one forever on the first visit.
Arrive a few minutes early. You will sign a short waiver and meet a coach. Wear regular workout clothes. If the hour is a Gi class, those clothes are still enough to try it.
Class starts with a warm-up you can scale. Then the coach teaches one technique, broken into pieces. You drill it with a partner slowly. Questions are normal.
Live rounds are explained before anyone is asked to try them. New students can sit out. You stop when a partner taps or the round ends.
Evening classes are 90 minutes. Tuesday and Thursday also have No-Gi from 12:00 to 1:30 PM. Saturday adult open mat is 9:00 to 10:00 AM.
The gym is at 2365 Vintage Drive in Excelsior Springs. The first class is free. Fill out the form and the team reaches out within 24 hours.
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