FAQ’S
How fit do I need to be?
Fitness is absolutely not a requirement. You can become fit by start jiu jitsu.
Of course the more fit you are the more you can do and the quicker you may learn.
Fitness in general is encouraged, and will help you not only with martial arts, but with life.
Am I too old to start Jiu Jitsu?
Absolutely not. Sektor Jiu Jitsu awarded a 61 year old black belt in July 2022!
Never too late to start! Never give up!
At what age can my child start Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
Usually around 4 years old is the youngest we’d like to have them on the mat.
Can women do Jiu Jitsu?
YES! We encourage all women to learn self defense and empower themselves with the benefits that come with martial arts.
We actually have TWO Women’s only class every TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS evenings at 6pm!
Do I have to be strong, fast, flexible, or athletic to do Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
Having strength, speed, and athletic ability will always help you with any sport not just martial arts. However Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was strategically designed for individuals that aren’t gifted with those natural attributes.
So no you don’t have to be strong, fast, flexible, or athletic to do Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Remember working hard on your strength, speed, and flexibility will help you progress with your jiu jitsu.
How does a typical class look like?
Our beginners and all levels classes will be slightly different, but A typical class will start with a quick warm up and drills. Then we typically go with a class lecture and technique of the day. From there we would allow for time to ask questions to learn while “workshopping” the technique with the professor supervising the students to make sure all the questions get answered.
After that we typically would do some rounds of sparring followed by stretching and closing statements of the class.
What are the benefits of jiu jitsu?
The benefits of studying Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is fitness, self confidences, self development, self defense, comradery, better mental health, better physical health, and so so so much more!
What do I need to bring to train jiu jitsu?
Water or sports drinks.
Flip flop or sandals. (no shoes on the mats, this will make it quicker to go on and off the mats)
Rash guards and/or spats or grappling shorts (NOGI)
Gi’s (uniform)
Where can I buy my uniforms?
We generally carry some in stock for sale, if not you can borrow a loaner Gi until we get more. They are also available online!
What color uniforms or brands, affiliates, etc am I allowed to wear.
Any, we accept all colors, brands, affiliates, other teams or martial arts. Sektor Jiu Jitsu Rowland Heights is the most welcoming and wholesome jiu jitsu academy in the world and we do not discriminate among the different fractions of martial arts or competition teams.
How often should I train?
For best results – minimum 2-4 days per week. Competitors are expected to be training 5-6x per week or more.
Do you welcome students from other academies?
Yes, and we hope that other academies will be welcoming of our students. Cross-training is encouraged for maximum martial arts growth.
How long does it take to get stripes or belt ranks?
It varies between students attendance and commitment as well as previous experience.
For adults we typically see:
White belt (1-2 years)
Blue belt (3-4 years)
Purple belt (2-4 years)
Brown belt (1-3 years)
Black belt
For kids we typically see:
White belt (1-2 years)
Grey (1-2 years)
Yellow belt (2-3 years)
Orange belt (2-3 years)
Green belt
Results will vary and are determined by the professor.
How often can I train?
We have different memberships depending how often you can come and train.
Example we have memberships that allow you to do 1x class per week, 2x classes per week, 3x classes per week, & unlimited classes per week
Do I have to spar?
Sparring is not obligated but it is highly encouraged if you want to get better and progress up the rankings.
Where are you located?
You can see our 3 locations here: https://sektorjiujitsu.com/locations/
Who is the instructor?
You can read our instructor’s bio here: https://sektorjiujitsu.com/instructors/
Do we pay for belts/promotions?
Absolutely not, our promotions are earned through hard work and dedication on the mats.
We will be giving promotions for free when the instructor feels that the student is ready for the next challenge.
Where are your other locations?
See all our locations here: https://sektorjiujitsu.com/locations/
Do you offer private lessons or semi private lessons?
Yes contact us or dm us on instagram to see available time for private lessons.
Does my child have to compete?
No your child is not obligated to compete. However we do encourage competition because competition will help your child grow not only as a martial artist but in life as well. Your child will learn how to set goals, manage stress, and push through when the going gets tough through competition.
How many classes until I see a difference?
Results will vary depending on experience level. But you should start to notice yourself or your child’s development very quickly.
Will they be separated from more advance kids?
We will typically separate children by size, age, and experience.
What age should my child start?
Youngest we’ve had was 4 years old!
Is this safe for Kids?
Yes! Jiu jitsu is very safe for kids because they are not dealing with striking which could lead to head trauma.
Is there a fundamentals class?
Yes! Our morning classes at 11:30am will typically be fundamentals.
Do you offer Military, Police, Teachers, or First Responder get a discount?
Yes of course! Contact us for more information!
How often is the gym cleaned?
The gym and the mats are cleaned 2x per day
If I train will my child have a place to hangout?
Yes your child can watch TV in the lounge area.
If my child trains, will there be an area for parents to hangout or work?
Yes there should be a couch, chairs, TV, as well as Wifi set up for parents to hangout
Is there wifi provided for parents?
Yes we will be providing Wi-Fi