Standard athletic clothing like shorts, leggings, and a fitted t-shirt are appropriate. It's recommended for women to wear a sports bra or compression top. The academy will provide you with a loaner uniform (Gi) to use during your first class. No metal, jewelry, long nails, or lots of makeup.
So I was obviously quite intimidated before I went into my first lesson, I almost didn’t, that would have been a poor decision on my part. Everyone was encouraging, supportively and patient. I highly recommend trying this place out, I personally am very pleased I did.
I'm a current student here under Professor Andre Gomes. The school is managed & run by amazing people. The community within makes you want to go every single day. I would recommend this highly to both families and adults looking for a martial art in their lives.
As a parent, we all want the best for our kids. We want them to be kind but also know how to defend themselves if needed. After a month of having enrolled my 4yr old here I am more and more convinced that this was one of the best investments I could make for his self esteem and awareness once he takes off on his own. The professor here is patient and knowledgeable and the class is has been an excellent experience all around. I definitely recommend this place for kids and adults!!
