I live in torrance, so there's a lot of good options for me around here. I just had surgery for two ingrown toenails so once those heal I want to start, some of the options I have are
John Machado's new school which is inside a TKD academy - http://www.limataekwondo.com/brazilian_jiujitsu.html
Gracie Academy
Caique Jiu Jitsu
Rigan Machado Academy
plus there are a few others in or around Torrance.
What do you guys think would be the best school?
John Machado's school is probably my first choice at this point, mainly due to the location being the closest to my house. Also pricing is an issue, and I've heard the Gracie academy is ridiculously expensive so that is probably not an option, how much do you think I should expect to spend? Also what gear do I need, gi, rash guard, mouth guard?
Thanks :)
Dont. Its a waste of time and $$.
BenBJJ - Dont. Its a waste of time and $$.
But I want to be a Fuckin Fighter™
Do an intro class at all of them, and sign up at the place you will go to the most. All of those places are legit. Try to avoid any marketing hype because when it comes down to it the best place is the one where you actually want to go. It is fair to factor price into your decision.
sent you a pm
I personally would go to Rigan Machado. I'm not sure what they charge but the gracie academy and caique are expensive. I would expect to pay around 100 bucks a month
Thanks for the replies guys, definitely gonna check out a few of them, Rock N Raleigh pmed me and reccomended nino schembri's school which looks like it would be amazing, and its close to my college.
Dont know what kind of area torrance is (upper class etc). But Gracie is gonna be highest...no doubt. And it's probably not worth it.
be careful its addicting
im gonna be at Schembris in June!
oh its on then Ben!!!!
cut your toenails!
enjoy yourself.
" Also pricing is an issue"
best value for great quality teaching in the area is here.
www.soulfight.net
but any of the schools in the area has top notch instruction. you really can't go wrong.
Rigans
John Machado
Bob Bass
Caique
Nino Shembri
Gracie Academy
and if you don't mind drivin 10-15 minutes the UG's Andre teaches GREAT classes at VMAT.
Rock n Raleigh Suicide - oh its on then Ben!!!!
What's on?
Styro - Thanks for the replies guys, definitely gonna check out a few of them, Rock N Raleigh pmed me and reccomended nino schembri's school which looks like it would be amazing, and its close to my college.
You should check out Marcelo Cavalcanti's place. mcbjj.com
just kidding with you ben.
LetsTalkItOut -Styro - Thanks for the replies guys, definitely gonna check out a few of them, Rock N Raleigh pmed me and reccomended nino schembri's school which looks like it would be amazing, and its close to my college.
You should check out Marcelo Cavalcanti's place. mcbjj.com
I'm sure I'm not the first to point out the hilarity of the website address. Very unfortunate URL for what I'm sure is a very legit school.
[Joke Explanation]McBJJ is very close to McDojo[/joke explanation]
It's a waste of time and money. Brazilians hate gringos. It's gay pj wrastling. Be a real man, TKD with GM Shen. He trolls these boards. He just introduced TKD Grappling. Bjj is old and bull.
rayonyx7 - It's a waste of time and money. Brazilians hate gringos. It's gay pj wrastling. Be a real man, TKD with GM Shen. He trolls these boards. He just introduced TKD Grappling. Bjj is old and bull.
voted up. where is master shen?