Frequently Asked Questions
These FAQs may be updated at any time. For more information or to answer any other questions, please contact us.
How do I book a free trial?
We offer a free trial lesson for all kids and a free trial week for all adults! You can book online or contact us to secure your spot.
Do I need prior experience?
No experience is necessary! Anyone can start, children and adults, without any experience. We also welcome students who have experience in other disciplines who wish to learn Sakura Hana Ryu Ju Jitsu or Women’s Seiki Jitsu. Read more about some martial arts styles here.
At what age can I start classes?
We teach children from Prep to adults of all ages. We recommend to attend a trial lesson first – a trial lesson is free!
Is there a uniform?
For your free trial lesson, please wear comfortable clothing (eg. shorts/sports pants and t-shirt). And bring a bottle of water! A uniform is required for all enrolled students, a BMAA gi.
How do I book an adult class?
Adults please pay at the door. You can purchase a single class pass or a weekly unlimited class pass. See pricing here.
How do I book children classes?
Children classes are booked as a junior Term Pack online. Keep an eye out on special offers such as early bird discounts, sibling discounts, and multi class discounts! See terms and conditions at www.bmaa.biz/pricing. If your child joins part way through a Term, we will arrange payment with you (pro-rata).
What are the Term dates?
Our junior ju jitsu Term packs are based on State school term weeks.
What happens if there is a public holiday?
Classes are not held on public holidays and student free days. Your child can attend make up classes at any of our locations within the same Term for any missed or unused lessons in their Term pack.
What happens if my child misses a class?
If your child misses their regular class for any reason, they can attend a make up class at any of our locations within the same Term. There are many options – after school, evenings and Saturday mornings!
What is your make up class policy?
Term Packs are designed to offer flexibility. Students can train or do a make up class at any of our academy locations and benefit from learning under various instructors, train with different students and make new friends.
Junior students may attend a make up class within the same term if unable to attend a regular class. So if your child is ill, has an appointment, is away, or simply can’t make their regular class, they may attend a make up class within the same Term. Junior classes are not held on Public Holidays/Student Free Days. If a class is not held or cancelled for any reason, no refunds apply, student may attend a make up class within the same term. Any unused lessons expire at the end of the term for which they are purchased and are non-refundable. Contact us if you’d like to arrange a make up class at an alternative time/location.
What are the terms and conditions of class purchases (including refund policy, make up class policy, late collection policy, late/outstanding payments, etc)?
Please see terms and conditions at www.bmaa.biz/pricing. ALL requests for refunds on classes incur a fixed $50 cancelation fee for any possible refund. This administrative cancellation fee is strictly non-refundable.
What are Holiday Clinics?
We are happy to provide extended hours for our popular holiday clinics from 8:30am to 3pm on select days of the school holidays. The holiday clinics are designed for junior students to further develop their skills and gain feedback so they know what they need to progress and focus on in the coming term. It is a great opportunity to meet other students from various dojos, make new friends and benefit from learning from different Sempai/Sensei. A fun, safe environment to work on techniques as well as participate in fun ju jitsu orientated games.
What are Joshu Seminars?
Joshu Seminars are part of our junior leadership program. During the Joshu Seminar, students are explained the responsibilities of being a Joshu, the skills we look to develop in a Joshu and the methods we use to develop the skills of a Joshu. The students get a lot of time practicing their teaching in front of others, in small groups and in front of the whole group.
