What to expect
Classes are usually around 6-10 people, with a relaxed atmosphere, playful and immersive. I will teach you what to do as well as what not to do in most grappling situations. In my classes we don't say "oss" and I don't clap to commence a drill. Please don't call me Professor/Prof, by name is OK. Anyone can ask anyone at all levels to roll without any hierarchy limitations. It is perfectly OK to decline a roll at any time. The majority of students are mature adults above 35 all the way to 60, expect class intensity to reflect this.

Training attire
Gi classes: Clean, dry and in serviceable condition Gi with a rash-guard. Please ensure all gear is clean and odor-free—your training partners will thank you! No bare chests on the mats please. Mouthguard are recommended during rolling, clean ear guards if needed, knee pads are optional. Groin guards are optional unless medically required. No mandatory purchase of gym branded equipment. Wear any colours you like (bear in mind local sensitivities).

No Gi classes: Clean, dry and in serviceable condition rashguard and pocket-less, zip-less shorts, nothing that will cause fingers or toes to get caught and snagged. no metal parts (zippers, logos, clasps, etc.) that can scratch. You can use any colours  and designs you like (but nothing offensive).

Kindly secure all valuables (necklaces, bracelets, ear rings, rings, etc.) in your gym bag and do not wear them during class and sparring. Please switch your mobile phones to SILENT mode.

New to BJJ? Loaner Gis are available for your first session—just ask!

Our Community, Your community
I keep in touch via a member's app for events and other social activies. Members can book or edit their classes via a this app which I will share once you have on-boarded

Q. Do you offer a kids program?
A.  Jeet Academy has a BJJ kids program for 5 years+ old to teens. Please contact Jeet Academy directly via the link on the main page.

Q. Do you offer workshops/seminars?
A. Yes, please contact me with your requirements

Concerned about injuries?
Bear in mind this is a contact martial art and on rare occasions injuries happen (common injuries include joint strains and sprains, bruises, scratches, skin pinches to accidental impact strikes and extremely rarely, dislocations and breakage). In my experience I have seen more injuries from futsal or tennis matches

Q. What 'kind' of jiu jitsu do you train here?
A. In a nutshell, a hybrid, non-traditional gi and no-gi submission wrestling based on BJJ referenced by mixed martial arts competitions, and IBJJF/ASJJF type competitions. There is a relaxed class structure, no bowing to photos on the wall, no "oss-ing", no "porrada" everyday, no "creonte" culture. The classes are interactive in the sense that the coach seeks questions from and troubleshoot what the students want to know, so not in the traditional sense of "coach teach, you learn, no questions asked" type. A combination of technique demonstrations, practice, constraints led approach, ecological dynamics formats are used to impart knowledge and to develop skills from white belt onward. If you have aspirations to be a BJJ world champion I will more than happy to refer you to a facility that can help with your goals.

Q. Do you compete?
A. I would categorize us as a hobbyist club and competition is optional. I have students who enjoy competing regularly. There are pros and cons to competing as much as there are pros and cons to not competing. The decision remains an individual choice.

Q. What is your BJJ affiliation?
A. VCBJJ is a member of BJJ Globetrotters (with over 18,000 independent clubs members worldwide) and all members' are listed and ratified on Beltchecker.com (with over 22,000 members worldwide). The former affiliations are listed on the Beltchecker profile for full disclosure and transparency.