Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs

At QuanWessels BJJ & MMA Academy, we offer a supportive, structured, and professional environment for all adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students. Whether you’re new to BJJ or an experienced practitioner, our team of skilled coaches will help you reach your goals. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming community where everyone feels valued, from beginners to advanced practitioners.

What sets us apart:

• Structured Classes & Curriculum: Our classes are curriculum based which gives you a definitive direction for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.
• 7 Day Free Trial: We offer a no obligation 7 day free trial for you to explore all our classes and we give you all the uniform and gear to use during the trial.
• Experienced Coaches: Learn from knowledgeable coaches who genuinely care about your progress.
• Inclusive Environment: Train with others who share your passion for BJJ in a respectful and encouraging setting.
• QuanWessels Infinity App: Our innovative app offers additional learning tools and resources, helping accelerate your training outside the academy, train anytime, anywhere.

Yes, we have a thriving kids program and offer both Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts classes which come together into a well structured curriculum. Children can start as young as 3 years old, kids are grouped according to age so that they get tailored instruction based on their age, size and mental development. 

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art that focuses on ground fighting and submission techniques. It’s all about using technique and leverage, not just strength, so it’s perfect for kids of all sizes and abilities. At QuanWessels Jiu-Jitsu & MMA Academy, we offer both Gi and NoGi classes that are designed to be fun, engaging, and educational. BJJ helps kids build confidence, learn self-discipline, and improve their strength and fitness while developing important life skills like respect, focus, and teamwork. Whether they are beginners or have some experience, BJJ is a great way for kids to stay active, challenge themselves, and grow both physically and mentally.

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) for kids combines different martial arts disciplines, including Muay Thai, Striking, Judo and wrestling, to create a fun and dynamic training experience. It focuses on building strength, agility, coordination, and self-confidence, all while teaching kids important values like respect, discipline, and teamwork. At QuanWessels Jiu-Jitsu & MMA Academy, our MMA classes for kids are designed to be safe, engaging, and educational. Whether they’re just starting out or have some experience, kids will learn how to defend themselves, improve their fitness, and develop mental toughness, all in a supportive and structured environment.

All age groups follow a structured curriculum that begins with OnRamp elements and progresses through the Fundamentals of BJJ and MMA. These classes are specifically designed to suit each child’s age, physical abilities, and mental development. The focus on these foundational movements helps children improve both gross and fine motor skills, which are crucial for building strong, healthy bodies as they grow. The curriculum ensures that kids learn at their own pace while developing coordination, strength, and confidence in a supportive environment.

If you are interested and would like to find out more, please visit our Kids Jiu-Jitsu and MMA page for more information.

 Absolutely! Women can definitely train BJJ and MMA, and many do. In fact, BJJ and MMA are great martial arts for women, offering self-defence skills, confidence, and a sense of empowerment. As well as a great workout that builds mobility and strength. The community is welcoming, and more women are getting involved every day. It’s all about learning the techniques, building strength, and developing a resilient mindset. 

We also offer a Ladies Only BJJ class, once a week on a Wednesday evening if you would prefer to only train with other women.

White Belt: Beginners focus on learning the fundamental positions and basic techniques, including guard, mount, side control, and escapes. They develop an understanding of basic Jiu-Jitsu concepts like balance, control, and positioning.

1. Grey Belt: At this level, kids begin refining their basic movements. They gain more control over positions and start applying submissions and escapes with more precision. Focus is on improving technique and understanding the flow of Jiu-Jitsu. [Grey-White, Grey, Grey-Black]
2. Yellow Belt: Children become more comfortable in a variety of positions, learning more advanced submissions and sweeps. They also work on developing timing and control, with a stronger emphasis on sparring and applying techniques during live rolls. [Yellow-White, Yellow, Yellow-Black]
3. Orange Belt: Orange belts begin to show mastery of fundamental techniques and start to learn how to chain techniques together. They develop more advanced submissions, guard passes, sweeps, and escapes, showing a high level of control and understanding of Jiu-Jitsu concepts. [Orange-White, Orange, Orange-Black]
4. Green Belt: Green belts are proficient in most basic and intermediate techniques. They begin to master submissions, sweeps, and passes, applying them under pressure during sparring. Their understanding of strategy, timing, and control is well developed, and they can adapt to different sparring situations effectively. [Green-White, Green, Green-Black]

These belt progressions are structured to provide a clear pathway for skill development, with each level building on the previous one to ensure that kids develop a solid foundation in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Each belt has four ‘stripes’ on each.

Yes! We offer a 7-day free trial for anyone looking to try out classes before signing up. We highly suggest taking advantage of it. 

You can try out all our available classes! The 7-day Free Trial is designed to give you full access to all of our classes, allowing you to explore and find the ones that best suit your preferences and schedule. The only exception is that adults are only permitted to try adult classes, and children can only participate in kids’ classes based on their age group.

While you are  attending our 7-Day Free Trial classes, we will provide the Gi, rash guard, shorts, gloves and shin pads. All you need to do is arrive 10-15 minutes before class to collect the equipment and uniform from reception. You can also bring tights with you to wear underneath your gi and shorts. 

After that you can purchase all the items of the QW uniform directly from us.

Yes, here at QW we take uniform very seriously. We have both a BJJ uniform consisting of our QW white Gi, black rash guard and tights and then our Nogi uniform is our QW black rash guard, tights and grappling shorts. We require long rash guards and tights to be worn under your Gi and shorts as this not only keeps your muscle warm during training but also is more hygienic and protects your skin. 

QW Gear/Uniform according to type of class: 

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Gi: QW Gi (Kimono), Rash guard & belt and tights

No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/ Nogi Wrestling: QW Rash guard, QW Shorts and QW Tights under your shorts

Muay Thai & MMA: QW Rash guard, QW Shorts and QW Tights, MMA puffy gloves & shin pads

Kids Classes for ages 3-16: They take place every weekday from 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm & Saturdays from 8am – 9am.

All Access Adult Membership: Every class is available.

Once a week: Available for Saturday classes only for both adult and kids memberships. And the Ladies Only BJJ weekly class. 

Easy! Simply go to the memberships tab or click here: https://quanwessels.co.za/memberships/

Be mindful to choose the right option for you. Please note that there is a R500 registration fee upon signup. 

Once you are a signed-up paying member, you will have access to the members section of the website. Login to your profile, Click the profile button on the top right, and then click the “LOG MY TRAINING” button. We use the training logs as a measure of progress for stripes and grading. 

However, here at QW attendance is not progress. In order to be graded, you will need to show the growth of your knowledge and skills. Chase the knowledge, not the belt.

We have worked hard on crafting a hard-working family culture here at QuanWessels and it wouldn’t be right if we did not offer a family discount package. Upon signing up, please choose the Custom Family Package. Your primary member will be full price, R950 or R1150 depending on which module you take. Every additional family member will be R100 less on their membership so either R850 or R1000 depending on which module is chosen for each family member. And the registration fee of R500 is a single charge for the entire family.

Yes there is. It costs R850pm for the adult membership and R750 for the kids/student membership.

The Once-per-Week is valid for Saturdays only or the Ladies Only BJJ Wednesday classes.

Yes indeed! Private or small semi private group classes with a dedicated coach can really supercharge your training. Accelerate your progress with individual attention. Or is a great option for someone very an extremely busy and or unpredictable schedule. 

 If you are not yet a member and are interested in private or semi-private coaching please reach out to us by emailing info@quanwessels.co.za or calling/messaging Coach Guy on 072 397 3577 so that we can pair you up with the right coach. 

Please note that all private coaching clients are required to be a signed up and paying member of QW. 

Yes, adhering to these washing instructions you will get the longest wear out of your gear. Gi’s and belt are 100% cotton so should ALWAYS be washed on a cold wash and don’t use fabric softener (tip: add some bicarb soda into the machine and use white vinegar as ‘softener’ this helps eliminate odours). Nogi/MMA gear should also be washed in 40℃ water no hotter as it can damage the material. 

Avoid putting your wet white Gi in direct sunlight as this will turn it a yellowish colour. 

Lastly, NEVER put your Gi and Nogi gear in the tumble dryer.

We are in the heart of Sunninghill, inside the Moove Motion Fitness Club at 1 Kikuyu Road. Some might say we are quite a distance but below is a handy map outlining all the areas that are within a 30 minute drive to us.

We hate to see members leave, but understand that life comes with changes big and small. There is a cancel membership button in your profile, which will direct you to the cancellation page, please fill out the details and submit the form. Your cancellation will be processed by QW Admin and all cancellations carry a 30 day notice period. Make sure to do this before your next billing cycle.

We only pause memberships for serious injury or surgery that will require more than 30 days to heal, we also request the pause request comes with a medical doctor’s note.  Should you be injured and need to pause your account, please email us using accounts@quanwessels.c.za. There is a  monthly pausing fee of R250.00.