Frequently Asked Questions

Gi jiu jitsu is trained in the traditional kimono (uniform) with grips on the collar and sleeves. It’s slower-paced, more technical, and emphasizes control and strategy. No-gi is trained in rashguards and shorts – faster, more dynamic, and similar to MMA-style grappling and more likely real world. Both are valuable, and we teach both. Many members train in both styles.

Either works; we offer more Nogi classes as we are more of a Nogi gym than a traditional gym.

 Kids classes: 40-50 minutes, depending on age group. Adult classes: 60 minutes. Classes include warm-ups, technique instruction, drilling, constraints-led approach (CLA), and live training (sparring).

1. Warm-up (5 min): Movement drills, solo drills, stretching
2. Constraints Lead Learning (30 min): CLA is a teaching method where the coach designs the training environment to naturally guide you toward the right solutions. Instead of just showing you a technique and making you copy it 100 times, we create scenarios where you have to solve problems and discover.
3. Positional sparring (10 min): Practice the technique in controlled scenarios
4. Live training/rolling (15 min): Free sparring with different partners (optional for beginners)
5. Cool down: Stretching, Q&A, announcements

No. Sparring is optional, especially for beginners. Many people spend their first few weeks (or months) just drilling and doing positional training. When you’re ready to roll, you will – and we’ll pair you with safe, experienced partners who’ll help you learn.

That’s completely fine. You can drill, watch, or do extra technique work while others spar. There’s no pressure. When you’re ready, you’ll know—and we’ll be there to guide you through it.

Yes. Coaches actively manage pairings, especially for beginners. We match people by size, experience, and intensity level. You won’t be thrown to the wolves – you’ll be paired with partners who’ll help you learn safely.

We prioritize creating a respectful, safe environment for everyone. Women train alongside men in our classes, and we have a zero-tolerance policy for inappropriate behavior. You’ll be welcomed, respected, and given the same quality coaching as everyone else.

For beginners, 2-3 times per week is ideal. This gives you enough reps to progress without burning out. As you get more experienced, many people train 4-6 times per week. Listen to your body and build consistency first.

Yes, if you’re an unlimited member. But we’d recommend building up to that gradually. Your body needs time to adapt, especially in the beginning. Most experienced grapplers train 4-6 days per week with built-in rest days.

Life happens. Just jump back in when you’re ready. There’s no penalty for missing classes—you train at your own pace on your own schedule.

Yes. Open mat is unstructured training time where you can drill techniques, roll, ask questions, or work on specific positions. It’s a great way to get extra mat time and train with different partners. Friday is open mat day – mostly we just roll/spar for the full hour.

You can drop into any class that matches your level (beginner or all-levels). No need to register in advance unless it’s your first trial class. Just show up and train.

We’re open 6 days a week with classes in the morning, afternoon, and evening to fit around work and family schedules. Check our full timetable here: https://platinumbjj.au/schedule/

We close for approximately 10 days over the Christmas/New Year period and on major public holidays. Our pricing accounts for this closure. We’ll announce specific dates in advance. We are closed on all Public Holidays. Usually, we host an open mat on those days for adults.