Kiefer's Martial Arts

Yes! We welcome anyone curious about BJJ to come in for a complimentary trial class at Kiefer's Martial Arts. No experience is necessary — just wear comfortable workout clothes and bring a positive attitude. We'll have you on the mats learning Unity fundamentals from day one.

Absolutely not. Kiefer's Martial Arts welcomes complete beginners and our coaches are specifically trained to bring new students up to speed. Our beginner curriculum covers the core positions, escapes, and submissions at a pace that lets you build real skills without feeling overwhelmed. Most of our students started with zero grappling background.

For your first visit, just wear clean athletic clothing — board shorts and a rash guard or a t-shirt and leggings work great. We recommend leaving jewelry at home and trimming your fingernails and toenails for everyone's safety. If you decide to continue training, we'll help you get fitted for a properly sized gi.

Consistency is the key to improvement in BJJ. We recommend training a minimum of two to three times per week to build muscle memory and see steady progress. That said, even training once a week is better than not training at all, and we have members at Kiefer's Martial Arts at every frequency. Our coaches will work with your schedule to build a training plan that fits your life.

Gi BJJ is practiced wearing a traditional uniform (the gi), which allows for grips on the collar, sleeves, and pants — creating a slower, more technical style of grappling. No-gi BJJ is practiced in shorts and rash guards, with no gi grips, which tends to be faster-paced and more focused on clinch control and leg attacks. At Kiefer's Martial Arts, we offer training in both formats and believe cross-training in each makes you a more complete and well-rounded grappler.