Frequently Asked Questions

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Jiu-Jitsu, which literally means “the gentle art,” is the most effective form of self-defense that does not rely on physical strength and power. Using techniques of strikes, holds, locks, chokes, throws, and evasions, it employs mechanics through leverage and knowledge of human anatomy to overcome any attacker with minimal effort and strength. Jiu-Jitsu teaches self-confidence, improves self-esteem, relieves stress, and increases the ability to focus.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can provide you with far more extensive results than typical aerobic exercise. The resistance encountered while rolling provides you with a good base to improve your core strength through intense abdominal workout, increase your muscle tone, and reduce you body fat while improving your balance, bodily coordination, cardio vascular capacity, and muscular endurance.

Including Synergy Jiu-Jitsu into your routine can help you get in shape, gain confidence, and release stress, all while forming a network of like-minded people sure to motivate and inspire you. We offer a safe, friendly, and family-style atmosphere that many of our students consider their second home.

Since Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a discipline that utilizes the full-body, we believe that getting your body ready is crucial. Following our warm-up, we begin drilling techniques.  The purpose of drilling techniques is so that the repetitiveness helps form muscle memory and allows students to make the techniques feel natural to their own body.  After our drilling is completed then we begin to spar (or roll). Rolling is when students are able to put their techniques to the test with training partners who can resist and counter just as they would in an actual fight. While sparring you are able to tap (to physically tap your opponent with your hand or foot or to vocalize the word tap which leads to your opponent knowing to immediately stop) when it hurts so that you can avoid injury while maximizing mat time.

We have students of all ages, each with different goals in mind. Whether you are 5 or 75, our classes and programs are designed to provide results at any age and are enjoyed by both younger and older students.

Each person has different expectations and goals. That's why we try to customize a plan to suit your needs. With this in mind, the cost will vary from plan to plan. We encourage you to come and try it out for a week. If you decide you wish to continue, then you sign up. 

We have partnered with a nonprofit organization called Code3 BJJ which is a program able to provide no-cost jiujitsu training for first responders, police officers, active military, and veterans. Please click on our First Responder Training link and apply to the program so you can get to training!