Are You Ready to Start Jiu-Jitsu?
Take this free 60-second assessment and discover the best way to improve your fitness, build confidence and learn practical self-defense — even if you have zero experience.
Take the Free AssessmentNo experience required • Designed for complete beginners • Hercules, California
You Know You Need to Make a Change — But Getting Started Can Be the Hardest Part
Maybe you want to lose weight, feel athletic again or become more confident in your ability to protect yourself and your family. But you're wondering if you're too old, too out of shape or too inexperienced to start.
You don't need to get in shape before starting Jiu-Jitsu. You need the right starting plan, supportive coaches and a program designed for beginners.
This assessment is for you if:
- You haven't exercised consistently in years.
- You want to lose body fat and build functional strength.
- You want to learn real self-defense.
- You miss feeling athletic and competitive.
- You need structure, coaching and accountability.
- You have always wanted to try Jiu-Jitsu but felt intimidated.
Your Free Assessment Will Help You Discover:
Your Starting Level
Determine the best starting point based on your fitness and experience.
Your Primary Goal
Identify whether fitness, confidence, self-defense or accountability should be your first focus.
Your Training Plan
See how frequently you should train based on your goals and schedule.
Your Next Step
Receive a recommended path for starting at SOTG.
Get Your Personalized Jiu-Jitsu Starting Plan
Answer a few quick questions and we'll build your recommended path to starting at SOTG.
Meet Coach Derrick
Derrick Easterling is the owner and head coach of SOTG Lifestyle Jiu-Jitsu, a former professional MMA fighter and lifelong Student of the Game.
His coaching philosophy is simple: meet students where they are, give them a clear plan and help them become stronger, more confident and more capable — on and off the mats.
- Former professional MMA fighter
- URCC Flyweight Champion
- Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling-based coach
- Olympic weightlifting masters athlete
- Experience coaching adults, children and competitive athletes
People Like You Have Already Taken the First Step
"Before joining SOTG, I was concerned that I was too out of shape to keep up. After starting, I discovered the coaches meet you exactly where you are. Since joining, I have lost 22 pounds and finally feel athletic again."
"Before joining SOTG, I was worried I'd be the only beginner in the room. After starting, I discovered a welcoming group of adults all learning together. Since joining, I have gained real confidence in how to defend myself."
"Before joining SOTG, I was concerned I could never stay consistent with training. After starting, I discovered the accountability I was missing. Since joining, I have trained twice a week for eight months straight."
More Than a Workout — A Complete Beginner Development System
Fitness
Learn Jiu-Jitsu while improving strength, mobility and conditioning.
Nutrition
Receive practical guidance to support fat loss, recovery and performance.
Accountability
Get coaching, structure and a supportive team to help you stay consistent.
Your assessment will help determine whether the 42-Day Intro to Jiu-Jitsu Challenge is the right starting point for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be in shape first?
Am I too old to start?
Do I need previous experience?
What should I wear?
How often do beginners train?
Will I be expected to fight immediately?
You Don't Need to Be Ready for the Entire Journey. You Just Need to Take the First Step.
Complete the free 60-second assessment and discover the best way to begin.
Take My Free Assessment