OUR MISSION
Teach the complete art of Jiu Jitsu
to students who are driven by
the pursuit of mastery.
OUR MISSION
Teach the complete art of Jiu Jitsu to students who are driven by the pursuit of mastery..
Our educational approach emphasizes strong fundamental skills. As we are a true hybrid program, we have fundamental curriculums for both gi and no-gi. These courses are expected of all students.
Gi Fundamentals is where you will learn the most essential techniques in BJJ. You will develop a deep understanding of all the major positions — what they are, how to pin and maintain control from dominant positions, and how to escape when you are being pinned. You will also learn key submissions and important fundamental skills such as how to pass the guard, guard retention, and takedowns. Open to students of all levels.
Each class includes 45 minutes of instruction, and 45 minutes of sparring.
Gi Fundamentals is a 2-year long curriculum. It is taught and trained in the gi.
All students, regardless of rank, are expected to attend at least one session of Gi Fundamentals each week.
In this course, you will learn a systematic approach to both offense and defense in no-gi. This includes upper body submission systems such as joint locks and no-gi strangles, submission defense, and guard passing and retention systems. The No-gi Fundamentals course also covers key wrestling skills & takedowns. Open to students of all levels.
Each class includes 45 minutes of instruction, followed by 45 minutes of sparring.
No-gi Fundamentals is a 3-year long curriculum. It is taught and trained no-gi.
All students, regardless of rank, are expected to attend at least one session of No-gi Fundamentals each week.
In our Mastery Courses, you will develop a deep level of understanding and skill in the areas of Leglocks, Takedowns, and Vale Tudo (MMA). Open to students of all levels.
Join the leglock revolution and take a deep dive into the modern leglock game with our Leglock Mastery course. This course covers all the different leglock submission systems, leglock defense, and transitions between upper body and lower body attacks. Open to students of all levels.
Each class includes 45 minutes of instruction, followed by 45 minutes of sparring.
Leglock Mastery is a 3-year long curriculum. It is taught and trained no-gi.
Attending the Leglock Mastery course is expected of students on their path to Purple Belt.
An in-depth course for students who want to develop mastery with takedowns. You will learn both Judo and wrestling takedowns adapted for BJJ. This course also covers standing grappling techniques including jumping submissions, guard pulls, and guard pull counters. Open to students of all levels.
Each class includes 45 minutes of instruction, followed by 45 minutes of sparring. All sparring rounds in this class start and reset from the standing position.
Takedown Mastery is a 3-year long curriculum. This course alternates between gi and no-gi.
Attending the Takedown Mastery course is expected of students on their path to Brown Belt.
Vale Tudo is Portuguese for “anything goes” — the full contact, no-rules combat that characterized the origins of BJJ.
This course delivers a modern approach to self-defense and combat that includes techniques and strategies used by the best MMA fighters of the present day. In this course, you will develop the skills you need to feel confident defending yourself in a fight.
You will learn fundamental striking, defense against strikes, and the integration of striking and grappling skills. We explore the four essential domains of modern MMA: shootboxing, clinchboxing, grappleboxing, and fenceboxing.
Each class includes one and a half hours of instruction, and technical sparring. Open to students of all levels.
Vale Tudo is a 3-year long curriculum. It is taught and trained no-gi.
Our educational approach emphasizes strong fundamental skills. As we are a true hybrid program, we have fundamental curriculums for both gi and no-gi.
These courses are expected of all students.
Gi Fundamentals is where you will learn the most essential techniques in BJJ. You will develop a deep understanding of all the major positions — what they are, how to pin and maintain control from dominant positions, and how to escape when you are being pinned. You will also learn key submissions and important fundamental skills such as how to pass the guard, guard retention, and takedowns. Open to students of all levels.
Each class includes 45 minutes of instruction, and 45 minutes of sparring.
Gi Fundamentals is a 2-year long curriculum. It is taught and trained in the gi.
All students, regardless of rank, are expected to attend at least one session of Gi Fundamentals each week.
In this course, you will learn a systematic approach to both offense and defense in no-gi. This includes upper body submission systems such as joint locks and no-gi strangles, submission defense, and guard passing and retention systems. The No-gi Fundamentals course also covers key wrestling skills & takedowns. Open to students of all levels.
Each class includes 45 minutes of instruction, followed by 45 minutes of sparring.
No-gi Fundamentals is a 3-year long curriculum. It is taught and trained no-gi.
All students, regardless of rank, are expected to attend at least one session of No-gi Fundamentals each week.
In our Mastery Courses, you will develop a deep level of understanding and skill in the areas of Leglocks, Takedowns, and Vale Tudo (MMA).
Open to students of all levels.
Join the leglock revolution and take a deep dive into the modern leglock game with our Leglock Mastery course. This course covers all the different leglock submission systems, leglock defense, and transitions between upper body and lower body attacks. Open to students of all levels.
Each class includes 45 minutes of instruction, followed by 45 minutes of sparring.
Leglock Mastery is a 3-year long curriculum. It is taught and trained no-gi.
Attending the Leglock Mastery course is expected of students on their path to Purple Belt.
An in-depth course for students who want to develop mastery with takedowns. You will learn both Judo and wrestling takedowns adapted for BJJ. This course also covers standing grappling techniques including jumping submissions, guard pulls, and guard pull counters. Open to students of all levels.
Each class includes 45 minutes of instruction, followed by 45 minutes of sparring. All sparring rounds in this class start and reset from the standing position.
Takedown Mastery is a 3-year long curriculum. This course alternates between gi and no-gi.
Attending the Takedown Mastery course is expected of students on their path to Brown Belt.
Vale Tudo is Portuguese for “anything goes” — the full contact, no-rules combat that characterized the origins of BJJ.
This course delivers a modern approach to self-defense and combat that includes techniques and strategies used by the best MMA fighters of the present day. In this course, you will develop the skills you need to feel confident defending yourself in a fight.
You will learn fundamental striking, defense against strikes, and the integration of striking and grappling skills. We explore the four essential domains of modern MMA: shootboxing, clinchboxing, grappleboxing, and fenceboxing.
Each class includes one and a half hours of instruction, and technical sparring. Open to students of all levels.
Vale Tudo is a 3-year long curriculum. It is taught and trained no-gi.
We teach modern BJJ founded upon the technical expertise
of Renzo Gracie, Shawn Williams, and other leading
innovators of the art.
Shawn Williams
Black Belt, 5th Degree
Black Belt under Renzo Gracie
Elite Coach & Expert Analyst
Alex Aung
Black Belt, 3rd Degree
Black Belt under Shawn Williams
Head Instructor of Common Ground
We teach modern BJJ founded upon the technical expertise of Renzo Gracie, Shawn Williams, and other leading innovators of the art.
Shawn Williams
Black Belt, 5th Degree
Black Belt under Renzo Gracie
Elite Coach & Expert Analyst
Alex Aung
Black Belt, 3rd Degree
Black Belt under Shawn Williams
Head Instructor of Common Ground
Unlimited access to all courses, including
Gi Fundamentals, No-gi Fundamentals,
Leglock Mastery, Takedown Mastery,
and MMA
Fuji Ultra Light Gi and white belt
Comprehensive, one-on-one training on
sparring safety and etiquette
No contract, no initiation or cancellation fees
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High-Quality
Uniform & White Belt
MSRP $167.90
All Access
30-day Pass
for New Students
$180
UNLIMITED CLASSES
FREE
High-Quality
Uniform & White Belt
MSRP $167.90
All Access
30-day Pass
Unlimited access to all courses, including Gi Fundamentals, No-gi Fundamentals, Leglock Mastery, Takedown Mastery, and MMA
FREE Uniform
($160+ value)
Fuji Ultra Lite Gi
and White Belt
Sparring Safety
Training
Comprehensive, one-on-one training on sparring safety and etiquette
No commitment
required
No contract, no initiation or cancellation fees
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