NEVER TRAINED BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU BEFORE? START HERE. The Next Level BJJ Fundamentals Program
A structured beginner program designed to take you from your very first class to confident, competent Jiu-Jitsu. No previous experience required.
Interested in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu but not sure where to start?
Meet privately with one of our coaches, learn how our Beginner BJJ Fundamentals Program works, and experience some basic Jiu-Jitsu. No experience required. No obligation to enroll.
THERE’S A BETTER WAY TO LEARN BJJ
Starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can feel overwhelming. You walk into a room where everyone seems to know what they’re doing. They know the positions. They know what their opponent is trying to do. They know where they’re supposed to go next. And you’re just trying to figure it all out. At Next Level, we don’t believe brand-new students should simply be dropped into regular BJJ classes and expected to learn as they go. That’s why we created the Next Level BJJ Fundamentals Program. It’s a structured program specifically designed to give new students the foundation they need before transitioning into our Core BJJ Program.
A REAL BEGINNER CURRICULUM
This isn’t random “technique of the day.” Our Fundamentals Program follows an organized curriculum designed to make sure new students develop the skills they actually need. You’ll learn both: GI JIU-JITSU Fundamental positions, grips, sweeps, submissions, guard passing, positional control, takedowns and other essential Gi skills. NO-GI JIU-JITSU Fundamental positions, escapes, control, submissions, takedowns, clinching, self-defense, striking awareness and application. Our program alternates between Gi and No-Gi training, giving students a well-rounded foundation in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
WE DON’T JUST TEACH YOU TECHNIQUES WE TEACH YOU HOW TO USE THEM
Knowing a technique and being able to actually use it are two very different things. That’s why our Fundamentals Program progressively teaches students to: UNDERSTAND → PERFORM → RECOGNIZE → APPLY → CONNECT → GRAPPLE First, you learn how the technique works. Then you practice it. Then you learn to recognize when you need it. From there, resistance is gradually introduced. Eventually, you begin connecting techniques and positions together during real grappling. The goal isn’t simply to memorize moves. The goal is to learn Jiu-Jitsu.
YOU WON’T JUST BE THROWN INTO SPARRING
One of the most common questions beginners have is: “Am I going to have to fight someone on my first day?” No. We believe beginners should experience realistic resistance, but only as they develop the skills to handle it safely and intelligently. Your training progresses gradually through stages such as: Technical Training ↓ Reflex Development ↓ Controlled Resistance ↓ Positional Sparring ↓ Connected Positional Sparring ↓ Live BJJ Rolling Instead of simply throwing you into unrestricted sparring and hoping you figure things out, we’ll help you progressively develop the skills you need to actually grapple.
YOUR PROGRESS IS ACTUALLY TRACKED
You’re not simply showing up to class hoping that eventually everything starts to make sense. Your progress through the Fundamentals curriculum is tracked individually. As you complete curriculum lessons and develop your skills, we can see where you are in the program and what you still need to learn. Students are also periodically evaluated as they progress in areas such as:
- Technical development
- Understanding of fundamental positions
- Recognizing and applying techniques
- Ability to use skills against resistance
- Safety and control
- Overall development as a BJJ student
You’re not just attending classes. You’re progressing through a program.
A BEGINNER PROGRAM WITH AN ACTUAL FINISH LINE
Fundamentals isn’t where you stay forever. It’s where you start. As you progress, you’ll earn stripes recognizing your development through the program. Once you’ve completed the Fundamentals curriculum and met the graduation requirements, you’ll receive your Next Level Fundamentals Belt – a white belt with a blue stripe through the center. That belt signifies that you’ve successfully completed our Fundamentals Program and are prepared to transition into the next stage of your training: THE NEXT LEVEL CORE BJJ PROGRAM You’ll still be a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu white belt and continue progressing toward blue belt, but you’ll now have the foundational knowledge and experience necessary to take the next step in your BJJ journey.
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?
The Next Level BJJ Fundamentals Program was designed for adults who:
- Have never trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu before
- Have wanted to try BJJ but weren’t sure how to get started
- Feel intimidated about walking into a traditional BJJ class
- Want to learn practical self-defense
- Want a challenging and enjoyable way to get in shape
- Prefer learning through a structured curriculum
- Want to understand Jiu-Jitsu instead of simply memorizing techniques
- Want to eventually roll confidently with experienced BJJ students
You do not need to already be athletic. You do not need to be in great shape. You do not need previous martial arts experience. You just need the right place to start.
SCHEDULE A FREE 1-ON-1 BJJ INTRODUCTORY LESSON
Before joining anything, come in and meet privately with one of our experienced coaches. During your introductory lesson, we’ll: Learn what you’re looking for. Explain how our Fundamentals Program works. Answer any questions you have about BJJ or training at Next Level. Teach you some basic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Help you determine whether the program is a good fit for you. YOU’RE NOT SIGNING UP FOR ANYTHING. There is no obligation to enroll. This is simply your opportunity to meet us, experience some Jiu-Jitsu, understand how our program works, and decide whether Next Level is right for you.
REVIEWS & FEEDBACK
Great school, great teachers, great workouts!
l love it here. Great team, great instructors, and an all around fun experience.
Drove to Next Level for a much anticipated Henry Akins seminar and when I walked in the door I was greeted with smiles and handshakes!! James and his staff run an amazing facility and treat each person in the place with much dignity and respect!! If you get the chance to visit, do so asap!!!
Great instructors, James George, and Mark have all been great. Currently learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and you’ll find it becomes very addicting and the other students you roll with are a great resource to learn as well, everyone is friendly and glad to help, if you are on the fence about giving it a try, you won’t regret it
FAQs
No. The Fundamentals Program was specifically designed for people who are brand new to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
No. Live resistance is introduced progressively as you develop the skills, understanding and safety awareness necessary to participate. You’ll learn and practice techniques first and progressively work toward positional training and live rolling as you’re ready.
Yes. Our Fundamentals Program alternates between Gi and No-Gi training so students develop experience with both.
Your curriculum progress is tracked throughout the Fundamentals Program. You’ll also receive periodic evaluations as you develop your technical ability, positional understanding, application, safety and control.
Once you’ve completed the Fundamentals curriculum and met our graduation requirements, you’ll graduate into our Core BJJ Program and continue progressing toward BJJ blue belt and beyond.
You’ll meet privately with one of our coaches. We’ll learn about you and what you’re hoping to accomplish, explain how our Fundamentals Program works, answer your questions and introduce you to some basic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The purpose is to let you experience the program and decide whether Next Level is the right fit for you. There is no obligation to enroll.