Although Jiu-Jitsu is the most effective martial art on the planet, it is lacking a standardized curriculum; it is common practice, at jiu-jitsu schools around the world, for techniques to be presented in complete randomness. Each day, the instructor shows up to class, having no idea what to teach, and asks the students: “What do you guys want to do?” as if the students know better than he does what should be practiced. Learning in such an unorganized environment can be extremely frustrating and overwhelming. New students almost always feel left behind since the techniques are usually tailored to meet the needs of the more advanced students. In most cases, students experience a sensation known as “Technique Overload” and end up quitting within 3 to 5 months of enrolling, and when they do, the instructor believes that the student’s lack of discipline is to blame. What they fail to realize is that when a student quits the problem lies not within the work ethic of the student, or the techniques of the Jiu-Jitsu, but within the format in which the techniques are being presented.
THE SOLUTION Jiu-Jitsu 101
Realizing this major dilemma we have worked to formalize curriculum, at 5 Round Fitness we dedicated several years to organizing all the techniques in the most logical sequence based on their complexity and usefulness in combat. We developed a curriculum that would enable students to learn all the techniques in a group class setting and still get results that are comparable to those of private classes.
Aside from the unparalleled structure and organization of the curriculum, what makes American jiu-jitsu training programs unique is the way in which we present the techniques. Just because you are great at jiu-jitsu does not make you a great teacher. At 5 Round Fitness we have great teachers. Our Training allows students to learn at their own pace without feeling overwhelmed or left behind. Furthermore, we conduct all group classes with the utmost concern for safety, and we demand that all students treat each other respectfully regardless of skill level, gender, race, nationality, or creed
American Jiu-Jitsu classes are taught in nogi format.(Regular street clothes or athletic apparel)
