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Your  Health Is  Your  Wealth

Your Health Is Your Wealth

New on Lessons.com
Serves Sacramento, CA & Online
I am an ex-football player, from Pop-Warner to professional football and a high school football coach. I build skills and work on technique with my players, and instill confidence and good sportsmanship in them. I teach my players how to take care of their bodies and how to build strength. I will do an excellent job because I have knowledge, experience, patience, and I help my players to succeed on the field and in life.
Jing Wu Shaolin USA

Jing Wu Shaolin USA

New on Lessons.com
18+ years in business
Serves Sacramento, CA
Hello, my name is Troy Dunwood, I’ve been a practitioner of Chinese Kung Fu since my youth. My objective as a martial arts coach is to assist my followers not only in reaching their goals but surpassing them as well.
MOVE! Studio

MOVE! Studio

New on Lessons.com
26+ years in business
Serves Sacramento, CA
Founded in 2000, Move! Studio is a renowned capoeira school and dance studio located in Sacramento, California. Offering weekly capoeira classes, the studio encompasses all aspects of this traditional African-Brazilian art, including martial arts, music, dance, and acrobatics. Furthermore, Move! also provides Cardio-dance Zumba, boot camp, African dance, modern dance, kinder-gym, birthday parties, personal training, social dances, and special events. Move! Studio is also home to the Sacramento branch of UCA, Capoeira Água de Beber, with ongoing classes and performances in the area.
Eastern Ways Martial Arts

Eastern Ways Martial Arts

New on Lessons.com
78+ years in business
Serves Sacramento, CA
Eastern Ways Martial Arts, founded in 1995, serves the Sacramento and Folsom, California areas. As a full-time martial arts school, they specialize in private instruction in Choy Li Fut Kung Fu, Yang Style Tai Chi, and Lion Dancing. Their programs focus on building confidence, improving focus, and teaching effective self-defense through skill drills and various sparring forms. With the option for indoor or outdoor training, they offer a comprehensive martial arts experience. Eastern Ways aims to provide quality, individualized training in traditional martial arts to all.
Buena Vida Jiu Jitsu Academy

Buena Vida Jiu Jitsu Academy

New on Lessons.com
7+ years in business
Serves Sacramento, CA
Buena Vida Jiu Jitsu Academy, founded in 2019, is a renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy based out of West Sacramento, California. It provides classes tailored to kids, women, and adults. Trained under the expert guidance of Ralph Gracie Black belt, Kolo Vida, the academy strives to offer the highest level of training to its students. Discover the Buena Vida way and schedule your free trial today!
El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense

El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense

New on Lessons.com
17+ years in business
Serves Sacramento, CA
Established in 2009, El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (EDHBJJ) is a premier martial arts academy located in El Dorado Hills, California and serves the surrounding areas. EDHBJJ offers comprehensive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense training. The instructors are passionate about transmitting their knowledge, fostering a community of learners who support each other's development. Whether you're aiming for self-defense, fitness, competition, or seeking a positive community, EDHBJJ welcomes you. They also offer no-gi grappling and prioritize self-development through various resources. Visiting lecturers often share advice on nutrition and h
Velez Martial Arts

Velez Martial Arts

New on Lessons.com
Serves Sacramento, CA
Velez Martial Arts, located in Sacramento, California, is a premier martial arts academy that emphasizes family, honor, and lifestyle. They are dedicated to providing comprehensive martial arts training to individuals of all ages across the surrounding areas. Their focus extends beyond martial arts, instilling values that promote personal growth and community development. Come and join the Velez Martial Arts family today for an experience unlike any other.
Folsom Taekwondo Center

Folsom Taekwondo Center

New on Lessons.com
43+ years in business
Serves Sacramento, CA
Folsom Taekwondo Center, founded in 1983, is the premier martial arts training center in Folsom, California. Renowned for its highest quality classes, the Center offers programs tailored for various age groups and is recognized globally for its Black Belt Training programs and special seminars. As the only facility in Folsom licensed by the Kukkiwon-World Taekwondo Headquarters in Korea, it issues Kukkiwon Black Belt certifications - the industry's highest standard. Folsom Taekwondo Center is more than a school, it's a community fostering strong bodies and clear minds through traditional Taekwondo training.
Wasenshi Kan Martial & Healing Arts

Wasenshi Kan Martial & Healing Arts

New on Lessons.com
14+ years in business
Serves Sacramento, CA
Wasenshi Kan Martial & Healing Arts, founded in 2012, is a nonprofit martial arts school located in Roseville, California. The school specializes in teaching Danzan Ryu Jujitsu to adults and children aged 7 and above, offering high-quality, affordable instruction. Wasenshi Kan aims to help students achieve their full potential in martial arts and healing arts, under the guidance of nationally certified and background-checked instructors. The school welcomes students of all experience levels and takes pride in its dedicated and passionate team of volunteer instructors.
Cerezo's Martial Arts

Cerezo's Martial Arts

New on Lessons.com
32+ years in business
Serves Sacramento, CA
Established in 1994, Cerezo's Martial Arts is located in Sacramento, California, and caters to the surrounding areas. The company is dedicated to empowering its students, focusing on teaching respect, setting attainable goals, and developing self-defense skills. They're committed to providing top-notch customer service and ensuring that their students are continuously learning and growing. At Cerezo's, they take pride in their passion for teaching martial arts.

Your Jiu Jitsu questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.com.

How much do jiu-jitsu classes cost?

The average cost of jiu-jitsu classes is $50 to $200 per month, depending on the class age range, number of classes per week, your commitment or contract length, and the instructor's expertise and reputation. Jiu-jitsu gyms and academies are more expensive if they have well-known instructors who are national champions on staff.

In addition to the monthly class or gym fee, you'll have extra costs for gis and belts. A jiu-jitsu gi costs $60 to $120 on average, while belts cost $15 to $30. Some gyms also charge a fee for belt promotion. However, this is frowned upon by reputable academies and is often considered a warning sign of a low-quality gym.

What is jiu-jitsu?

Jiu-jitsu is a self-defense martial art based on grappling and ground control, focusing on the skill of taking your opponent to the ground and wrestling for a dominant position. jiu-jitsu uses the principles of leverage, pressure, grip, timing, and angles to subdue your opponent.

Jiu-Jitsu classes provide:

  • Self-defense skills
  • A fun and exciting way to improve your fitness
  • Increased focus and concentration

Where did jiu-jitsu originate?

Japanese martial arts expert Mitsuyo Maeda was the first to bring grappling and groundwork-focused jiu-do demonstrations to other countries. In 1914, Carlos Gracie became one of Maeda's first Brazilian students. Carlos and his brother Hélio Gracie, along with fellow students Luis França and Oswaldo Fadda, later went on to develop Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Is jiu-jitsu a good workout?

Jiu-Jitsu is an excellent full-body workout that improves strength, flexibility, conditioning, and endurance.

Is jiu-jitsu good for self-defense?

Jiu-jitsu is a highly effective self-defense martial art. Jiu-jitsu teaches you how to control a stronger and larger opponent, allowing smaller or weaker individuals to defend themselves and increasing their ability to escape dangerous confrontations.

Is jiu-jitsu dangerous?

Though jiu-jitsu is a contact sport, when practiced with proper technique and form it is safer than many other martial arts because it doesn't focus on striking your opponent with punches and kicks. In statewide competitions, jiu-jitsu resulted in fewer injuries than judo, Taekwondo, mixed martial arts, or traditional wrestling.

Is jiu-jitsu good for kids?

Jiu-jitsu can be extremely beneficial for kids, helping them to:

  • Build confidence and self-esteem
  • Improve discipline and focus
  • Increase strength and resilience
  • Develop respect for themselves and others
  • Foster new friendships
  • Improve coordination and body awareness

Where can I find the best jiu-jitsu classes near me?

Follow these tips to find jiu-jitsu academies and gyms near you:

  • Look for a reputable academy that focuses on jiu-jitsu rather than a mixed martial arts gym.
  • Research the instructors' competition record and reputation.
  • Read academy and instructor reviews on Lessons and Google.
  • Confirm the academy offers classes for your experience level.
  • Visit the academy in person to confirm it is clean and well-maintained and the staff is professional.
  • Take advantage of their free day or week-long trial membership to ensure the school is a good fit for you.
  • Get a copy of the contract in writing before making any payments.

What questions should I ask jiu-jitsu academies?

When researching new jiu-jitsu academies, be sure to ask these questions:

  • Is the gym beginner friendly?
  • What kind of contracts do you offer?
  • Do you offer a free trial class?
  • What is your class schedule?
  • How many students do you have?
  • How many students are in a typical class?
  • What is the instructor's lineage and competition record?
  • What kind of uniform is required? Do you offer no-gi classes?
  • Do your students and instructors compete regularly?
  • Do you charge for belt promotions?
  • How often do you clean your mats?

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