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If you’re nervous, good. Everyone was. Every black belt in this room was once the person hovering by the door, wondering if they’d made a mistake. Here’s everything you need, so you can walk in knowing exactly what happens next.
Inside a class
A game of leverage and timing. Closer to chess than boxing.
Get moving and ease into the class.
One or two techniques, taught slowly.
Drill what you’ve learned with a partner.
If and when you feel ready. Never before.
In Jose’s words
“The only person who makes it dangerous for you is yourself. And in our gym, you don’t get to do that, because we won’t let you.”
Jose GomesHead professor · 4th degree black belt
What to wear and bring
Shorts and a t-shirt for your first go. We’ll lend you a clean gi, so there’s nothing to buy before you know you love it.
Water and a towel. That’s the lot.
Your first month
Most people walk in a bit timid and, three months later, they’re part of the furniture. Chatting before class. Hanging around after with questions. Getting a big grin from the room when they come up the stairs.
How to join
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