Absolutely not! This is a common question. People think they need to be cut like an MMA fighter before their fight before the can step inside an academy. The fact is Jiu-Jitsu  and other martial arts will get you into shape! We have members who have lost over 50lbs in their first year of training!  We will never push you to an uncomfortable pace, but we make sure you are properly motivated to exceed your expectations and challenge yourself on a daily basis. If you are looking to compete ,we have competition classes to ensure you will be ready!

Although we have a active and succesful competition team , the majority of our students are not fighters for a living. Many them have professions such as police officers, nurses, students, and various other professions throughout the Buffalo area. You maybe surprise the kind of people who wear the kimono when they are out of the office!