• The Get Started section of our website will walk you through this process. Show up 15 minutes prior to your class with a pair of sandals. Your instructor will show you around, answer any questions, and have you sign a waiver.

  • You can register for a free week here. We accept ages 5 - 12. Monday thru Thursday from 5:00pm - 6:00pm.

    • Adult membership is $140 per month. Unlimited attendance - no contracts - cancel or pause anytime with a text message.

    • Kids membership is $115 per month. Unlimited attendance - no contracts - cancel or pause anytime with a text message.

    • We offer family discounts for multiple members.

  • Yes. One week, totally unlimited from the date you sign your waiver. You can come to as many classes as you like during that time period.

  • No, we’ve got you covered. We have laundry facilities on-site, and we keep clean loaner uniforms for trial students to use.

  • Definitely not. One of the most common ideas that potential students have is "I'll get in shape first, and then get into jiu jitsu." The best advice is to start training today. The first two weeks will be tough, but things get much easier from there. You will see incredible results.

  • Jiu Jitsu is not for everyone, and the last thing we want is someone to sign up who doesn't really want to train. There is zero pressure.

  • We teach traditional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). For those who haven't seen BJJ before, it looks a lot like wrestling. BJJ is a system of combat that focuses on takedowns, ground control, escapes, and submissions. Aside from takedowns, everything takes place on the ground, and no striking (kicks, punches, etc) is allowed. BJJ is an outstanding form of self defense.

  • When you mention submissions, most people think of the arm-twists and sleeper holds of pro wrestling. But submissions are serious business. In jiu jitsu, submissions include chokes, arm locks, leg locks, shoulder locks, foot locks, and much more. In class, we always "tap" our training partner long before an injury occurs. The "tap" is a sacred thing. Your training partner will always let you go immediately.

  • This is an up-close sport. Before every class, please be sure to shower, trim your nails, and brush your teeth. In class, use common sense: be polite, have an open mind, and treat everyone with respect.

  • Eventually, every student should participate in some level of sparring. But that doesn’t have to happen right away. You can wait a day, a week, a month, or a year before you start sparring if you choose. Or you can dive in on your first class. And yes, students are offered the opportunity to spar at every single class.

  • It is understandable that people are excited to achieve their black belt in jiu jitsu. But if you're only in martial arts for a black belt, you might want to look elsewhere. For most students, anywhere between 10 - 14 years is realistic.

  • Yes, absolutely. It is not at all unusual to be training alongside doctors, lawyers, salesman, carpenters, and people who view jiu jitsu as a casual hobby. Everyone has different goals. Hurricane Jiu Jitsu will match your speed. In any given class, there's room and time for everybody to train at their own pace.

  • Competing is highly encouraged, and competitors will have a challenging environment in which to drill, spar, and condition themselves. If you have a competition coming up, our team will get you ready.

  • If you've done traditional martial arts, this might sound like a reasonable scenario. Not here. We train hard and many of us are serious about jiu jitsu, but nobody is here to mistreat or embarrass you. On the mat, we are all training partners and friends. Regardless of your rank.

  • We make it simple. Just shoot us a text at (216) 262-8468, and we will take care of it right away.

    It is best to text us before the 1st of the month - cards sometimes begin processing on the 28th/29th/30th, and we don’t want you to be charged if you do not wish to train.

  • Shoot me a text directly at (216) 262-8468. My name is John. I am the owner and head instructor. Calls are okay too, but I am often unable to answer the phone during the day.

Before Class

  • Check out the class schedule at HurricaneJJ.com/schedule. In the unlikely event that a class has been canceled, there will be an announcement banner with details on that page.

  • BJJ is an up-close activity. Be prepared! Shower, brush your teeth, and make sure that your nails are trimmed short.

  • Check that your uniform is clean and free of odor.

  • Do a self-assessment. If you’re feeling sick or overtrained, consider taking a day off to recover.

  • If you’re serious about improving, showing up on time is essential.

  • Wear your sandals off the mat, while changing, and in the bathrooms. This helps keep our mats clean.



During Class

  • Our environment is pretty casual. Just use common sense, and respect your training partners and instructors at all times.

  • If you have a question, feel free to ask your instructor.

  • Come to class focused and prepared to work diligently. Our vibe is casual, but work ethic and drive is a must-have.

  • Drill only the movements shown by your instructor, unless given permission to do otherwise. Competitors and advanced students are typically welcome to drill technique that isn’t being taught that day.

  • Students should not coach other students, unless asked to do so by the instructor.



During Sparring

  • Spar efficiently and with control. We typically run 30+ minutes of sparring, so make sure that your pace will allow for that timeframe.

  • Seek out training partners who push your limits. Take care of students who aren’t quite as far along as you. Train with everyone.

  • Be aware of your space at all times. This is paramount for tournament preparation, situational awareness for self-defense, and general safety during practice. Running into another pair of students, off the mat, or into the walls is incredibly dangerous.

  • The person on top must control the sparring. If you are moving too close to another pair of students, the person on top must actively move the match away.

  • Students must give the “right of way” to higher ranks when sparring. It is up to the lower ranking students to move the match away from a higher ranking pair.

  • Submissions (chokes, arm locks, leg locks, etc…) must be executed with control at all times. Going slow and losing a submission demonstrates much more skill than rushing a submission and injuring your training partner.

  • When caught in a submission, tap HARD three times on your training partner, and they will release you immediately.

  • Coaching your training partner during sparring is discouraged. Talk about your match after the bell.

  • End every round with respect and a handshake.