The Ludus Martial Arts Academy teaches black belt Brazilian jiu jitsu, no-gi grappling, kickboxing and mixed martial arts at 9547 42 Ave NW on the south side of Edmonton, Alberta. Beginners learn the basics with care, and competitors get black belt coaching on the same mat. Kids start at age 5. Women have their own open mat every Sunday. Your first class is free, and nobody rolls hard with you on day one.
Programs
Youth jiu jitsu 5 to 8Games and drills that build the basics and what it means to be a martial artist.
Youth jiu jitsu 9 to 15From situational drills to live sparring: escapes, transitions and safe submissions.
Classes seven days a week, from morning jiu jitsu to evening kickboxing and MMA. Calls go quiet while we are rolling; texts get answered between rounds.
Arrive about 15 minutes early. A coach meets you at the door, shows you where to change and introduces you to the room. Class starts with a warm-up. Then the coach shows one technique, step by step, and you drill it slowly with a partner. Nobody rolls hard with you on day one. At the end, your coach shakes your hand.
Do I need a gi?
Not for your first class. Wear a t-shirt or rash guard and athletic shorts or track pants with no zips or pockets. If you join the gi classes, we will help you choose one.
Will I get hurt?
Jiu jitsu has an off switch: the tap. Tap your partner or the mat and everything stops. Coaches pair first-timers with care, and nobody rolls hard with you on day one.
Am I too old or out of shape?
That describes most beginners. You train at your own pace, and fitness shows up because you keep coming back. Professor Andrew Gummer breaks techniques down so every body type can learn them.
How old do you have to be?
Youth jiu jitsu starts at age 5, in two groups: 5 to 8 and 9 to 15. Youth MMA is for ages 9 to 15. Adults of every age and fitness level train together.