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.