Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are beginners welcome? Where should I start?

    Yes! Our fundamentals classes are designed to be beginner-friendly and we generally recommend a new person start there, but if a regular class works better for your schedule, that’s fine too.

  • What should I wear to my first class? Do I need a Jiu-Jitsu uniform (gi)?

    You’ll just want to wear comfortable workout clothes to your first class. Ideally, something tight enough to grapple in. We have loaner gis at the gym, but if you have your own gi, you’ll want bring it if you are attending a gi class.

  • Do I need to attend a certain amount of fundamentals classes before coming to a regular or no gi class?

    No. While it’s recommended a beginner come to as many fundamentals classes as possible, you can come to whatever classes work best with your schedule. Just tell the instructor you are new and you’ll be all set.

  • Do women train at your school?

    Yes!

  • Do you have any membership initiation/cancellation fees? Do I have buy your gear?

    No. Our membership options are straightforward with no hidden fees. You can pause, change or cancel your membership at anytime. Our 6-month and annual memberships are discounted but non-refundable. However, it can be paused. While we do sell team gis, rashguards, shorts and other apparel, you have no obligation to buy them.

  • Do you have showers?

    Yes! We have men’s and women’s locker-rooms with five showers in each. We also provide towels.

  • Is there parking?

    There is free and metered street parking all around the gym, but the free parking tends to fill up, especially during business hours. We also have a deal with the building next door for garage parking at $5 for 2 hours with a validated ticket.

  • Can I use the rest of the gym if I sign up at Valko BJJ?

    Valko BJJ is located inside HiFi Fitness. HiFi is a personal trainers gym, so everyone working out is a trainer/client. Valko BJJ members cannot use the rest of the gym unless they are working with a HiFi trainer. We can use the showers, locker-rooms, towels and lounge area.

  • Do I need to sign a waiver?

    Yes, you’ll need to fill out this waiver before attending class and fill out HiFi’s waiver when you arrive.