Advanced Jiu Jitsu

What it is

Advanced Jiu Jitsu is a members-only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class at Sterling. It appears separately from the fundamentals classes on the schedule, and it is not offered as a free trial.

It runs at the Sterling academy on Monday and Wednesday evenings, alongside a Teens Advanced Jiu Jitsu class at the same times. Each entry runs from 7:30 to 8:30 PM. Sterling's jiu-jitsu program trains gi and No-Gi and includes a full gi program taught by a world champion.

The two schedule names are useful when members plan their week: Advanced Jiu Jitsu and Teens Advanced Jiu Jitsu appear as separate entries even though they share the same hour. Members-only classes appear under every age tab on the Sterling schedule. The tab is a browsing aid; the class name and its listed age range tell you which entry is which. Members should use the class name, day, and time together when checking where a session fits.

The class follows the same Apex standards as the rest of the jiu-jitsu schedule, including technique before intensity and optional live rounds. The exact lesson belongs to the coach running that session, so members should check the schedule and ask about the focus when they arrive.

Who it is for

• Members at Sterling. The schedule lists Advanced Jiu Jitsu for adults 18+.
• Teens Advanced Jiu Jitsu. Listed for ages 14 to 17 and joined by coach invitation, it runs at the same times as Advanced Jiu Jitsu.

New adults and teens can begin with the appropriate free BJJ or BJJ Fundamentals trial. Advanced Jiu Jitsu itself remains outside the trial options.

How you join

1. Book a free Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class. Pick the adult or teen class that matches your experience. If you are brand new, pick the fundamentals class.
2. Become a member. After your first class, the academy walks you through the options.
3. Check the member schedule. Advanced Jiu Jitsu and Teens Advanced Jiu Jitsu run on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Teens join Teens Advanced Jiu Jitsu by coach invitation, so ask a coach about joining.

There is no published belt minimum for the class. If you have questions about how it fits your week, ask a coach after a regular session.

Members who want to compete can also ask about Competition Class, the invite-only Saturday session at the Sterling academy.

At Apex Jiu Jitsu & MMA Sterling

Members only

4 classes a week

• Advanced Jiu Jitsu · Mon, Wed 7:30 PM
• Teens Advanced Jiu Jitsu · Mon, Wed 7:30 PM

See the Sterling schedule

New here? Start with a free BJJ class

Questions about Advanced Jiu Jitsu

Can I take a free trial in Advanced Jiu Jitsu?

No. Advanced Jiu Jitsu is a members-only class, so it does not appear in the trial booking options. If you already train somewhere else, book a free class in adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and tell the coach about your background. After you join, the Sterling member schedule shows Advanced Jiu Jitsu alongside the other members classes.

What level do I need to be for Advanced Jiu Jitsu?

There is no published belt or skill minimum. It is listed as a members-only class rather than a trial option. If you are unsure how it fits your training week, ask a coach after a regular class and check the current member schedule.

Is there an advanced jiu-jitsu class for teens?

Yes. Teens Advanced Jiu Jitsu is listed on the Sterling schedule for ages 14 to 17 and runs at the same times as Advanced Jiu Jitsu, with the coach splitting the room. Teens join it by coach invitation, so an interested teen should ask a coach about joining. Teens who are new to jiu-jitsu can take a free Teen BJJ Fundamentals class first.

How do I find the Advanced Jiu Jitsu times?

Advanced Jiu Jitsu meets on Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Sterling academy. The Sterling schedule lists the exact times. Members-only classes show up under every age tab on that schedule, which is intentional, so do not read the tab as an age rule. The class is for members, and the adult and teen versions share the time slot.