Tuesday
6pm and 7pm
Two back to back beginner hours, so you can come straight from work or go home first.
Beginners
Built for people who have
never trained
The beginner class is where almost everyone starts, including people who have never done any martial art. One technique per class, drilled slowly, with questions at the end.
What the hour looks like
- A ten minute warm up of movement drills. You set the pace and can sit any of it out.
- One technique, broken into steps, with the reasoning behind each one.
- Cooperative drilling with a partner who is not resisting.
- An open question and answer session to close, where the technique gets adapted to your body.
You are not put into sparring on your first day. When you do start, it is with an experienced partner who controls the pace.
Two things worth reading before you come: what the words mean, so the coach's instructions land, and how tapping and partner care work.
For adults aged 24 and over, membership is $250/month for 12 classes. See membership details and the under-24 rate, then confirm your booking with the academy before attending.
Book the $30 trial
When beginner classes run
Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
Friday
6pm and 7pm
The same pair of beginner hours to end the working week.
Sunday
12pm
A midday weekend class, the easiest one to make if evenings do not work.
Also open to you
All levels classes
Beginners are welcome in the all levels hours too, which run Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 12pm, Wednesday at 12pm and 7pm, and Saturday at 1pm, including the weekday lunchtime hour. See how those run.
Beginner questions
Before you come
No. No experience is required and most people who walk in have never trained a martial art before. Classes welcome every level and instruction is adjusted to your background and learning pace.
You warm up with the group, learn a technique broken down step by step, drill it with a partner at your own pace, then finish with a question and answer session. Nothing is compulsory and you can sit out any drill. The trial class is $30, booked in advance.
Bring a clean set of athletic wear to change into, ideally a rash guard or fitted t-shirt and shorts without zips or pockets. Outside clothes are not allowed on the mats, to keep the shared training area clean. You do not need a gi, every session here is no-gi.
Start with the beginner class
One class, $30, no membership. Message us, we tell you which class to come to, and your place is booked once the academy confirms it.