Adults Classes

We are not a typical Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class, as we employ the modern teaching methodology called Ecological Dynamics and the Constraints Led Approach to Grappling.  Our class structures attempt to address the entire grappling game in its three main components: 

Standing
Guard 
Control 

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Our classes will look different to other BJJ gyms, and the pedagogy (the coaching methodology) is adaptive to the class, meaning if there are more beginners in a class, then we adapt to the room. This means our instructors have a class plan and an in depth knowledge of the needs of individual students, and are adept at identifying areas of grappling to focus on for these individuals. 

 

 While we aren't "typical" you can expect our classes to include the following:
 

1. Class introduction - welcome to new members.  

2. Warm up consists of games with connection to martial arts but that are low impact. For example, as part of distance management, the morning class warms up with a game of "Boxing Tag" which is similar to boxing, but by "Tagging" each others shoulders or torso. 

3. The three main components of Grappling: Standing, Guard and Control each will have a task based game aimed at developing creativity, experimentation, and most of all, develop skills specific to the practitioner in order to fulfill the goal.

4. Situational Sparring (rolling/wrestling) in a safe, closely monitored, and controlled environment, with the technique just learned as the focus. This allows the student to know how an actual resisting opponent is likely to react.

5. Around 30 minutes to an hour of free-rolling happens after class. 

 

Alex, our Head Instructor, is Infinity Stones Corner’s full time coach for both the Juniors and Adults programs, has been training with Infinity since its inception, and currently holds a Brown Belt alongside ranks in numerous martial arts.

 

Sam is the Assistant Instructor with a Brown Belt in BJJ, and experience in a variety of striking arts as well. Sam looks after the morning classes and is a well known and respected contributor to the Ecological Dynamics and Constraints Led Approach community. 

 

Both instructors have competed in amateur MMA competitions with winning records and have significant striking experience to complement their Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. While they strongly advocate cross training when preparing for MMA, they remain convinced that the basis for a solid MMA game is a strong foundation in submission grappling. 

 

We have many eager students looking to try MMA due to the success of the UFC and we encourage this endeavour through providing a launchpad through the Infinity Stones Corner school and the Infinity Martial Arts network that boasts numerous title holders in a number of promotions, both national and international.