No martial arts background needed
Complete beginners are welcome. Every skill is introduced gradually.
4-week introduction · Men & women 60+ · Dripping Springs
STAY STRONG. STAY MOBILE. STAY CONNECTED.
A welcoming Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu introduction for adults 60 and over who want to keep moving, learning, and connecting in a supportive environment.
Tue + Thu mornings · Beginners welcome
Begin where you are
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO GET READY FIRST.
You simply need to be willing to move, learn, and try something new.
No flexibility requirement
Movements are adapted to the individual and practiced at a comfortable pace.
No need to arrive in great shape
The starting point is where you are today, not where someone else thinks you should be.
A different kind of Jiu-Jitsu class
BUILT AROUND LEARNING, NOT PROVING YOURSELF.
This program is not designed around aggressive sparring, competition, or keeping up with younger athletes. We use Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a practical way to move, think, and learn with other people.
Move with more awarenessMobility, balance, coordination, and comfortable movement on the mat.
Practice useful physical skillsBody awareness, changing positions, and getting up and down from the floor.
Stay calm while solving problemsBreathing, simple techniques, and controlled positional games.
Learn with a partnerCooperative exercises, gradual resistance, and clear communication.
Build confidence through practiceNo pressure to perform at anyone else's pace.
Connect with a communityKeep learning, laughing, and building trust with a small group.
What a typical class looks like
FIVE PARTS. ONE STEADY FLOW.
Each session begins gently, builds toward simple partner practice, and closes with recovery, questions, and conversation.
- 01
Mobility, balance, and warm-up
Gentle movement, breathing, coordination, and time to become comfortable on the mat.
- 02
Jiu-Jitsu movement skills
Practice moving efficiently, changing positions, maintaining balance, and getting up and down from the floor.
- 03
Technique and partner practice
Learn simple Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu concepts slowly and practice them with a cooperative partner.
- 04
Controlled positional games
Use light problem-solving exercises to apply what you learned without aggressive sparring.
- 05
Cool down and conversation
Breathing, recovery, questions, and time to connect with the group.
No aggressive sparring
THE GOAL IS NOT TO WIN A ROUND.
The goal is to keep learning and leave class feeling better than when you arrived.
Traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu often includes live sparring. This introductory program takes a different approach. Students first learn how to move, think, and work with another person safely.
- No expectation to fight, compete, or prove anything
- Cooperative practice is the foundation
- Resistance is introduced gradually and only when appropriate
- Every movement can be adapted to the individual
Teaching philosophyRELATIONAL FIRST.
PHYSICAL SECOND.
PHYSICAL SECOND.
We create the relationship and sense of safety first. Then we teach the physical skills.
Who this is for
CURIOUS IS QUALIFIED.
This four-week introduction is for men and women age 60 and over who want a supportive way to stay active, keep learning, and try Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
- Complete beginners and people who have never practiced martial arts
- Adults interested in mobility, balance, and coordination practice
- People who want a new physical and mental challenge
- Anyone uncomfortable with a traditional fight-gym environment
- People looking for connection and a supportive community
4-week introduction
Two mornings per week
The first group stays small so the coaches can provide more individual attention and learn what each participant needs.
At the end of four weeks, you can decide whether continuing feels right for you.
Dripping Springs
AFTER 60 SCHEDULE.
Tuesday and Thursday from 11:20 AM to 12:10 PM at the Dripping Springs academy.
Your next step
READY TO TRY SOMETHING NEW?
If this sounds like something you would enjoy, or if a parent, spouse, friend, or family member comes to mind, we would love to hear from you.
Tell us a little about your starting point. The Joao Crus BJJ team will follow up to help you understand the program and plan the right first visit.
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