Friday, December 17, 2027

• 6:15–6:30Arrival, registration and waiver check, loaner gi, questions.
• 6:30–6:36Welcome, prayer, safety theme.
• 6:36–6:48Scalable movement preparation, ukemi, technical stand-up.
• 6:48–7:08Standing skill and controlled drilling.
• 7:08–7:33Ground position: escape, reversal, controlled attack.
• 7:33–7:50Beginner positional lane and experienced controlled-roll lane.
• 7:50–8:00Line-up, prayer requests, prayer out.

• Register in advance so we can plan mat space, lanes, and loaner gis.
• Both required waivers signed before you step on the mat. Minors 13–17 need a parent or guardian signature and an adult present on site.
• A clean, fully dried gi. Loaner gis are subject to advance request and availability; sizing varies by brand, so tell us your height and weight rather than a size letter.
• Rashguard or athletic shirt and compression shorts under the gi.
• Sandals or slides for every off-mat area, including restrooms. Bare feet on clean mats only.
• Water bottle and towel — nothing shared.
• Trimmed nails, no jewelry, no watches, no catchable piercings.
• Mouthguard strongly recommended for live rounds.
• Arrive by 6:15 PM for check-in, waiver verification, and questions.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu involves inherent risks, including falls, joint injury, head or neck injury, illness transmission, and, rarely, catastrophic injury. Safety rules reduce risk but cannot eliminate it. Registration, both required waivers, and compliance with coach instructions are mandatory before participation.

Bare feet on clean mats; sandals or shoes for every off-mat area, including restrooms. This Connect Group awards no belts or stripes, and no guest teaching happens without advance approval from the lead instructor and the host academy.

I have never trained. Is this session for me?

Yes. Every gathering starts from safety, falling, standing up, and the position map, and beginners work in their own positional lane.

Do I have to roll?

No. Consent outranks rank. You may decline or stop any round with anyone, at any time, without explanation.

Do you award belts or stripes?

No. This Connect Group awards no belts or stripes and honors every member's home academy and coaches.

Can I bring my son?

Sons 13 and older are welcome with a parent or guardian on site and a signed guardian waiver.

Do I need a gi?

Yes — this is a gi session. If you do not own one, request a loaner in advance; availability is limited and sizes vary by brand.

What does it cost?

Nothing. The gathering is free, and we do not sell anything on the mat.