Infrequently Asked Questions
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Lessons
1) What is the rate per session?
Contact me for the specific rate. There are discounts available for different circumstances.
2) What hours are you available?
I can train with you any time a day, 7 days a week, based on my availability. Normal operating hours are from 6am to 6pm. Sessions outside of that time (6pm-6am) incur an additional fee (Contact for details: this fee is waived for active military, first responders, and individuals with an active membership at affiliate BJJ gyms - Team Chaotic or Combative Fighting Systems).
3) How long is a session?
Sessions will last 60 minutes, not including set-up time.
4) Set up time?
I will arrive 10-15 minutes before our session to set up mats and camera. I will take 10-15 minutes after the session to clean the mats and load my truck.
5) Camera?
Yes. I record all sessions and can make that available to you on a shared drive, so that you can review the techniques and exercises that you learn.
6) What space is required for a session?
We require a 10x10 foot space for the mats. That is all. It can be inside, in your garage, or even outside based on your comfort level.
7) What if there is not room to train at my house?
We can coordinate another location. We can also conduct training at Team Chaotic - Fountain, so long as it does not interfere with regular class schedule.
8) What do I wear?
Unless you specifically request it, these sessions will be No Gi, which means we WILL NOT train with a traditional BJJ uniform. You should wear supportive/sport underwear, gym shorts that will stay on, and a tight fitting t-shirt (synthetic rash guard recommended). Loose fitting clothes have the tendency to stretch out further and get fingers and limbs caught. Clothes should be clean.
9) Clean?
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a contact sport, even if you are just training basic technique. Wash your clothes, clean your body, brush your fangs, trim your claws. I will of course hold the same standard.
10) Social Distancing?
Fake news, move on.
JUST KIDDING 🤣. I will always text or call to confirm our appointment 24 hours prior. If at that time you or I are symptomatic, we will reschedule free of charge.
11) Cancellations?
This business is designed for training at your convenience. That said, I will charge full rate if the session is canceled in less than 24 hours before the event.
12) What will I learn?
For curriculum information, navigate to the site map and click: “Training Philosophy”.
13) What are the belt ranks in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
BJJ adult ranks are White, Blue, Purple, Brown, Black. Each belt is subdivided into 4 stripes which show progression throughout each rank.
14) Can you promote me in belt rank?
For individual sessions, I will only promote up to 4 stripe white belt. This means that you are one promotion shy of achieving the blue belt. The reason for this is that I firmly believe that you should not receive a colored belt in BJJ without demonstrating all techniques in live sparring, known as "rolling". If you train with me and get to that level, I will at a minimum need to see you demonstrate the techniques and roll with other opponents.
Stand-up Comedy
1) What is the rate per session?
Contact me for the specific rate. There are discounts available for different circumstances.
2) How far in advance should you be booked?
Like anything, the earlier the better. In general, I require a minimum of a week in advance to ensure I have tailored my act to your event.
3) My company would like to do an online social event. Do you do entertain on ZOOM or video platform?
Yes! There are specific challenges here, but we can make it a great event. Contact me and we will work out the details.
4) Do you do clean comedy?
Yes, I can do a completely clean act (no cussing, sex, divisive or violent topics)
5) You mentioned tailoring to a specific subject. What do you mean?
If you just want entertainment, get me up there and I will tell jokes. If you want me to teach in an entertaining way, then I can do that. Here is an example: Many comedians work teaching "Comedy Drivers Safety Courses". You got a speeding ticket. You have to attend an eight hour class. Its boring. A comedian can take that dry material and have you laughing your way through that. Given enough preparation, I can do this with any topic.
Consulting
1) What is the rate per session?
Contact me for the specific rate. There are discounts available for different circumstances.
2) What do you mean by consulting?
I have a great deal of combat and leadership experience. I also can write. I am offering sessions where I help advise you through leadership challenges, work with you on developing resiliency in the face of hardship, or help you ad comedy to your speaking or teaching. It sounds like a diverse offer, but these skills really define what I have been about since I joined the military. I want to bring that experience to you.
3) How do we meet?
Unless the circumstances dictate in-person training, this service is offered primarily through ZOOM or some other video service.
4) What if I do not need to meet, but would like some help with a speech or presentation?
I would love to help. In this circumstance, we would talk about your requirements and work out an hourly rate. Contact me directly for this service.
5) You mentioned resiliency. What do you mean?
Like fighting in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, leadership leads to high pressure situations. I have been through the toughest military training the United States Army has to offer. I have lead combat missions where I had anywhere from 30 to 120 Soldiers under my command. No matter your talent, at the end of the day the ability to handle high pressure is what makes or breaks someone. I believe that I can lend valuable advice and develop a plan with you for improving your mental toughness. I also know that sometimes there are leadership challenges in the workplace that you cannot really ask coworkers about. I offer a confidential and unbiased sounding board for these problems.