Last updated: Today! Nov 20, 2008 Workshop Schedule for 2008 If you have questions or would like to attend for the first time, Contact Us We meet on Wednesdays: Nov, 26 -- 8-9 pm. Grappling Basics Grapple Den Wrestling Party, Dec 3. Party Info Basic Beginner Grappling Workshops Learn the basic submission grappling vocabulary so that you can play safely and smartly. We will help you build your tool kit of positions and techniques so that you can play this "total body" sport, all while increasing general fitness, stamina, and core stability. Open to men and women. User-friendly, intimate learning environment. We welcome participants from LGBT and alternative communities. Style We will primarily be practicing no-gi submission grappling based on brazilian jiujutsu. Some people will train in a gi if they plan to compete in a gi division for a tournament or if they prefer gi training. Contact us if you are curious whether or not to bring your gi. Format & Time Frame In our 60 minute workshop, participants learn learn grappling-specific conditioning exercises and basic techniques to start building a grappling vocabulary. Escape drills and live rolling (sparring) are also included to put techniques into context. Partnering Participants will be paired with partners according to their height and weight. Beginners will work with more experienced participants whenever possible to optimize the beginner's training. Participants will be given individual attention as needed to assure that they learn proper form and technique. Facilitators Practice facilitators are Damien "Terror Dog" (certified professional fitness trainer, practitioner of bjj and submission grappling, and 18 years of martial arts experience), and his esteemed colleagues VeVe and Tony, both experienced in bjj and submission grappling, and both tournament competitors. Recommended attire Rash guard is preferred (such as UnderArmour). Comfortable shorts (gym shorts or bike shorts) and a t-shirt. A fitted athletic style shirt, spandex/lycra shirt, or other non-stick material shirt, is best. Bare feet. Hygiene Make sure finger and toe nails are clipped short. Make sure your hands and feet are clean. Grappling attire must be clean and freshly washed. Please be in the habit of brushing teeth and showering. Shower as soon as you can after training. Respect your training partners and our space by practicing good hygiene. Mat fees Individual: $15 Grapple Den Association Member: $10 Any 2 people together: $20 All participants must sign our liability waiver before participating in any Grapple Den activity. ** It is strongly recommended that you NOT participate in our training sessions if you do not have health insurance coverage. Location All sessions at the LGBT Center in Manhattan 208 W 13th street (btwn 7-8th Ave) Check at front desk for our room location. Contact us for further information. Disclaimer We can't guarantee that all of our participants will win every match in high level tournaments, but we can give them the knowledge to play a safe, friendly, intelligent game of submission grappling.