Here are some questions people usually asks me:
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What's the difference between Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
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In short, Judo focus more in stand up throws techniques and Brazilian Jiu=jitsu focus more on ground submissions techniques. At Powersource you will learn both in one program and you will be grade on both.
Which uniform should I wear (Judo or BJJ)?

You can wear any of them, but you must wear your belt ranking in accord to your uniform in order not to cause confusion of your skill level since we have Judo and BJJ visitors from time to time. If you buy a Judo uniform (we have for sale) you may compete in BJJ tournaments wearing it, but if you purchase a Bjj uniform you may not wear it in Judo tournaments.
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How often do you promote, what are the charges and how long it will take to achieve the Black Belt?
I usually promote twice an year with few exceptions. The fees for Judo promotion is $35.00 and for BJJ from the blue and over starts at $50.00. Kids Bjj promotion fee is $35.00. Normally it takes 10 years to achieve a black belt, but it depends on the individual. If you choose to compete, you will move faster in the ranking system. We are not in the business of "selling ranks" so, no kid under 16 will ever achieve a black belt in Judo, and if it happens, it's because that kid is a ranked national and international competitor. No one under 18 will ever achieve a Black Belt in BJJ.
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What are the belts in Judo and Bjj and what's the criteria for belt promotion?
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This is how we promote students at our school. Please note that promotions may be different in other schools.

Kids Judo belt :
White
white/yellow
yellow
yellow/orange
orange
orange/green
green.
Adults Judo belts:
White
Green
Blue
Purple
Brown
Black
Coral
Red
Kids Bjj belt:
White
Gray
Yellow
Orange
Green
Bjj belt for Juvenile (16 years old and up)
White
Blue
Purple
Brown
Blac
The criteria for belt promotion are in these order:
Attendance
Time in the program
Knowledge
Skills
Competition record
Behaviour in class, home, school (kids)
At least 3 stripes on the belt (kids)
Depending on age and competition record a kid may or may not be promoted to half color belts
Ranking in Judo will not make you ranking in BJJ or vice versa.

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Can I use the 2 free tryout for personal training?
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No, the 2 free tryouts are intended for Martial Arts only. We offer one free personal training class.