Before Class

  • Check out the class schedule at HurricaneJJ.com/schedule. In the unlikely event that a class has been canceled, there will be an announcement banner with details on that page.

  • BJJ is an up-close activity. Be prepared! Shower, brush your teeth, and make sure that your nails are trimmed short.

  • Check that your uniform is clean and free of odor.

  • Do a self-assessment. If you’re feeling sick or overtrained, consider taking a day off to recover.

  • If you’re serious about improving, showing up on time is essential.

  • Wear your sandals off the mat, while changing, and in the bathrooms. This helps keep our mats clean.



During Class

  • Our environment is pretty casual. Just use common sense, and respect your training partners and instructors at all times.

  • If you have a question, feel free to ask your instructor.

  • Come to class focused and prepared to work diligently. Our vibe is casual, but work ethic and drive is a must-have.

  • Drill only the movements shown by your instructor, unless given permission to do otherwise. Competitors and advanced students are typically welcome to drill technique that isn’t being taught that day.

  • Students should not coach other students, unless asked to do so by the instructor.



During Sparring

  • Spar efficiently and with control. We typically run 30+ minutes of sparring, so make sure that your pace will allow for that timeframe.

  • Seek out training partners who push your limits. Take care of students who aren’t quite as far along as you. Train with everyone.

  • Be aware of your space at all times. This is paramount for tournament preparation, situational awareness for self-defense, and general safety during practice. Running into another pair of students, off the mat, or into the walls is incredibly dangerous.

  • The person on top must control the sparring. If you are moving too close to another pair of students, the person on top must actively move the match away.

  • Students must give the “right of way” to higher ranks when sparring. It is up to the lower ranking students to move the match away from a higher ranking pair.

  • Submissions (chokes, arm locks, leg locks, etc…) must be executed with control at all times. Going slow and losing a submission demonstrates much more skill than rushing a submission and injuring your training partner.

  • When caught in a submission, tap HARD three times on your training partner, and they will release you immediately.

  • Coaching your training partner during sparring is discouraged. Talk about your match after the bell.

  • End every round with respect and a handshake.


Learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with the best in Cleveland, OH. Our adult and kids’ self-defense and grappling classes are perfectly balanced to challenge everyone from the life-long athlete to the casual beginner.

HURRICANE JIU JITSU
3328 Warren Road
Warren Village Shopping Center
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 262-8468

Call us today to schedule your intro class! Or text a question! (216) 262-8468