Two Locations:
440 Studios in the East Village: 440 Lafayette Street, Studios 4D or 4E
Washington Square Park in the East Village (North East corner area)
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| Wednesdays @ Wash Squ Park | Sundays |
June 24. 6:30-8 pm Cancelled: Rain | June 28. 1-2 pm @ 440 Studios |
| July 1. 6:30-8 pm | July 5. 1-2 pm @ 440 Studios |
| July 8. 6:30-8 pm | July 12. NO Practice |
| July 15. Party @ Tagine | July 19. 1-2 pm @ 440 |
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Learn the basic submission grappling vocabulary so that you can play safely and smartly. We will help you build your tool kit of positions and techniques so that you can play this "total body" sport, all while increasing general fitness, stamina, and core stability.
Our practice session are open to men and women. We provide a user-friendly, intimate learning environment. If you have questions or would like to attend for the first time, Contact Us
Style
We will primarily be practicing no-gi submission grappling based on brazilian jiujutsu.
Format & Time Frame
In our workshops, participants learn grappling-specific conditioning exercises and basic techniques to start building a grappling vocabulary. In addition to technique instruction, escape drills and live rolling (sparring) are also included to put techniques into context.
Partnering
Participants will be paired with partners according to their height and weight. Beginners will work with more experienced participants whenever possible to optimize the beginner's training.
Facilitators
Practice facilitators are:
Damien "TD" - certified fitness trainer, practitioner of BJJ and submission grappling, tournament coach
VeVe Lane - practitioner of BJJ and submission grappling, experienced tournament competitor
Tony B - practitioner of BJJ and submission grappling, background in judo, experienced tournament competitor.
Recommended Attire
Rash guard is preferred (such as UnderArmour). Comfortable shorts (gym shorts or bike shorts) and a t-shirt. A fitted athletic style shirt, spandex/lycra shirt, or other non-stick material shirt, is best. Bare feet.
Costumes are not worn for the basic grappling workshops. The photos from the Grapple Den Party do not reflect the attire worn at the Grapple Den Workshops.
Hygiene
Make sure finger and toe nails are clipped short. Make sure your hands and feet are clean. Grappling attire must be clean and freshly washed. Please be in the habit of brushing teeth and showering. Shower as soon as you can after training. Respect your training partners and our space by practicing good hygiene.
Training/practice Mat fee
$10 per person
All participants must sign our liability waiver before participating in any Grapple Den activity.
** Like all contact sports, wrestling and grappling activities carry a potential risk of injury for participants. It is recommended that you not participate in competitive wrestling and grappling activities if you do not have health insurance coverage.
Locations
440 Studios or Washington Square Park. See above for details.
Contact us for further information.
Disclaimer
We can't guarantee that all of our participants will win every match in high level tournaments, but we can give them the knowledge to play a safe, friendly, intelligent game of submission grappling.
