Here’s a list that may help you make the right choice when picking a Jiu-Jitsu academy.

-Goal oriented? There are different types of academies. Family, competition, or fight club.

-Room for growth? Does it only offer more than JiuJitsu like Muay Thai, Judo, etc. for your development

-Who’s the instructor? Is he a black belt? Under who.

-Medals doesn’t make you a great instructor, it means you were/are really good at fighting in JiuJitsu. Teaching is a different story.Is the instructor detailed or quick to get the class going.

-See how students interact with each other. Respectful?

-Is the academy clean? Extremely important.

-VALUE for your payment. NOT COST. What do you get? Clean mats, parking, showers, sell their products, shake bar, lockers, etc.

-Find out about intro class promotional pricing?

-Are the classes separated between beginners and advanced students.

-contract for being a student. One year? Early cancellation, relocate, specials? Get a gi, free month, etc.