Common questions answered

This is not necessary. You may if you wish, however, and many members do so, especially those with previous martial arts experience.

Only if you are going to step onto the mats. This is a golden rule in any BJJ gym. Please wear footwear of some kind if you go downstairs to use the toilets.

No. If you come to the gym with no footwear on you will not be allowed to train. Hygiene is paramount.

That's fine, you are still welcome. Our protocol is that you quietly shake hands with everyone already in the class, including the instructor. Then join in as usual.

Not at all. We don't insist on wearing our brand gis or no-gi uniforms, even if you are a member.

No. Hygiene rules require that if you want to attend two classes in a row, you bring two gis or sets of no-gi gear. The same belt is fine, however. A gi can be rented for $10 per class.

Yes. We have most sizes in stock at any given time. Contact us with your size for pricing.

Yes.

This blog post explains everything.

Absolutely. If you are new to Brazilian Jiu-jitsu then your first (trial) lesson is free at CAZA. If you have trained in BJJ anywhere before then regular class fees will apply (we have a lot of holidaymakers drop in for a roll).

No. Just be in the gym 10 minutes before the class start time (some paperwork to complete for insurance reasons). This goes for kids classes too!

Members pay via direct debit. Prepaid memberships are also available. Credit card payments are welcome, however, they do have transaction fees.

While payments are in arrears you are unable to train. Please settle your outstanding fees immediately. Prepaid membership may become your only option if you default.

Yes, there is an option to pause your membership. Please contact us for details.

3rd-degree BJJ black belt and CAZA owner, Professor Yoshinori Hasegawa, is the head instructor in Noosa Heads. Andrew Bailey is the head coach at Caloundra.

You can see the full lineage of CAZA's Yoshi Hasegawa here https://cazabjj.com.au/lineage. Andrew Bailey is from de Been Jiu-Jitsu.

You can see all of the current CAZA coaches on our coaches page.

This is a personal choice and the instructors will not insist that you wear one. It is a good idea, just in case. Accidental bumps to the mouth happen occasionally in BJJ.

Provided you adequately cover the wound, yes. We insist that you look after yourself and your training partners by minimising the risk of infection.

No martial art is. While Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is considered a "non-striking" martial art, injuries do happen. Look after yourself, stretch and know when to stop. We all help in looking out for each other. There are no guarantees, however.

We clean the mats every day with hospital grade disinfectant. We also provide and encourage the use of hand sanitizer. Members with illness are asked to stay away until the illness has passed and uniforms must be clean for each class. Footwear must be worn to class and footwear must never touch the mats.