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Below you will find answers to our most commonly asked questions
If you need any aditional information, feel free to email us at
info@buckleymma.ca, so that we may answer any aditional questions you may
have.
Q. If I want to do a trial class or just watch a class, do I need to let you know before I show up?
A. In a word, yes. Everyone hates it when company shows up unnanounced and your house is a mess. But less sarcastically, we like to know you're coming in case classes have been changed/added. I've had people show up unnanounced in the middle of dangerous snowstorms to find classes cancelled. I've had people show up to see what classes looked like in the middle of hi level gradings and left assuming we were much too advanced for their liking. I've had people show up during an MMA class to see if this place would be a good fit for their 5 year old. That last one was my favourite but I think you get the picture...
Q. What are the monthly costs at your gym?
A. In short, it depends on your and your work ethic. Adult monthly memberships cost anywhere from $70 - $100 + HST per month depending on how many classes you wish to take. Our About/membership page explains our packages in detail...
Q. Are there conditions or contracts I should be aware of?
A. Devils's in the details right? We hear ya. Here's our agreement: When you join up, you commit for a minimum of 3 months (you can pay up front or set up a monthly pre-auth agreement at no extra charge). You cover your annual insurance of $22 at signing. Next, you promise not to go on a rampage inside or outside our gym and you promise not to show up with any communicable disease or intoxicated and we're both good. Pretty simple huh?
Q. Do you have specific classes for beginners?
A. No we don't. We have all skill levels on the floor for every class. However, reading in the question you should have asked, "Will you make me feel embarrassed for my newbie skill level?" No we will not. In fact, the vast majority of people on our floors are novice level players so you'll easily find a partner who will make you feel right at home. Or, if you're a wild man who just moved here from the wild West who's been stacking skulls in the cage for the past several years, we have people here who would love to meet you too.
Q. What should I bring on my first night?
A. All you would need to bring (regardless of class) would be a t-shirt, shorts and a sport water bottle. If you're taking a class normally taught in a gi (Jiu-Jitsu) if you have one, go ahead and wear it. If not, don't worry about it. If you're taking a class that involves punching things alot (Boxing or Muay Thai) if you have hand wraps and boxing gloves, please bring these too. If you don't have a pair, we can loan you a pair.
Q. What time should I arrive?
A. The class times appear on our Schedule page. If you're coming in for a trial class, please arrive 10 minutes early to fill in a waiver & contact sheet but then you're good to go.
Q. What are the ages for the kids classes?
A. We accept kids as young as 5 in the kids classes. If your child is heading into their "tween" years (11 yrs & up) they may be happier in the adult Canadian Jiu-Jitsu class. The basic factors we guage in sending a kid to the children's class or adult class is their weight and strength. If your child weighs north of 100 pounds and/or can grab you around the waist and lift you then they'll likely be heading to the adult class. If not, they will head to the kids class. Obvioulsy there are individual circumstances to consider but those are a couple of basic guidelines.