Frequently asked questions
For adults:
Rest assured that all Grappling Principles sessions on our timetable are beginner-friendly.
Coach Jack’s grappling curriculum features a mix of drills and Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) games - focusing on skill acquisition through task, environment, and individual boundaries - as well as live sparring.
This means anyone from day one newbies to very seasoned grapplers can get on our mats and get what they need out of each session.
In our training room, beginners are allowed to participate in live sparring from day one with suitable sparring partners (as determined by Coach Jack). The choice to participate in live sparring is entirely yours. And if you choose not to, you are encouraged to observe until you feel confident to participate.
We pride ourselves on our respectful, beginner-friendly training room where every student takes care of one another and those with more experience show new students the ropes - even in the sparring portion of each session.
It’s a very common scenario for people with an interest in starting grappling to be quite nervous about their first class, or first few classes. Starting a new sport/hobby/activity, is always a daunting move - we get it.
If this is you, please know that getting started at Advance can look like coming down to our training room just to check it out and chat to us first, or watching a class first before you even step on the mats.
For kids:
Our kids program classes - KindyGrapple for pre-school age kids (3+) and JuniorGrapple for school age- are beginner-friendly.
If you’re looking to enrol your teenager, please get in touch and we can recommend whether they are best suited to enrol in our JuniorGrapple kids program, or our adults Grappling Principles program (13+).
I’m new, how does it work?
We offer group training sessions for adults, grappling classes for kids of all ages, as well as private lessons with Coach Jack and other grappling events. Our programs cater to all levels of experience, and Coach Jack provides supervision and individually-tailored guidance throughout each class. Please refer to our timetable for available sessions.
What programs do you offer?
sounds good, how do I get started?
For adults:
Adults can get started by purchasing our “21 Day Introductory Offer: The Advance Method,” or a membership here. Our intro offer is only available to new adult customers and is designed to help you experience our training room, Coach Jack’s teaching style and curriculum, and class styles before making a longer term commitment.
For kids:
Parents can get their kids started by booking a free starter pass (one complimentary intro class) to see if they like it, and then selecting a membership here to continue training thereafter.
For members and visitors alike, all classes must be booked and managed via our timetable. Sorry, we do not accept bookings or cancellations via email, phone, or social media.
How do I book a session?
Whether it’s your first class or your child’s first class, please arrive at the training room 10-15 minutes before the timetabled class start time to attend our newbie safety induction with Coach Jack.
When should I arrive for my first class?
To get started, we recommend comfortable activewear (t-shirt and shorts/leggings). In time, you may prefer to train in a rash guard and grappling shorts and/or leggings/spats. Bare feet is compulsory for all grappling classes (on the mats), but thongs/slides are compulsory off the mats (in reception, spectator areas and in the bathroom) for hygiene purposes. You will be expected to remove your footwear mat side before partaking in the class.
What do I need to wear?
Please bring your own refillable water bottle; we have a refill station available. You may choose to bring your own sweat towel for hygiene purposes. If you wish to shower before/after class, please bring your own towel.
What do I need to bring?
Got questions that we haven’t answered above? Get in touch.