STRIKING 101HOUSE OF CHAMPIONSBrazilian jiu-jitsu and wrestling are taught within Submission Grappling at all three Striking 101 academies. Contact your local team to confirm appropriate placement and current arrangements; general age pathways do not determine every grappling session’s eligibility.
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Understand the different training focuses before choosing a Forest Hills trial.
Book a free trial classSubmission grappling, wrestling and MMA overlap, but they do not have the same focus. Grappling develops control through positions and transitions. Wrestling emphasizes skills such as takedowns and control. MMA connects striking with takedowns and ground work. Ask the academy which introduction suits your current experience and interests.
The submission-grappling pathway at Forest Hills covers positional control, escapes, leverage and submissions. It is a useful option to explore if you are interested in ground skills rather than a striking-centered class. Before booking, ask about clothing, beginner placement and how the first session introduces partner practice.
Wrestling focuses on skills for takedowns and positional control. The Forest Hills booking page has a separate wrestling option. Check the age group and equipment requirements with the team. If your longer-term interest is MMA, ask how wrestling training connects with the other disciplines and which session is the appropriate starting point.
MMA combines striking, takedowns and ground skills, including transitions between those areas. Tell the academy what experience you have in each area rather than simply describing yourself as experienced or new. The team can help you decide whether to begin with the MMA introduction or build familiarity through a specific discipline.
These three introductory options are listed at Forest Hills headquarters, 96-21 69th Ave. Select the relevant program on that academy’s booking page and finish the appointment step. Your trial is free. Ask about the full member timetable separately and use the visit to discuss equipment, training goals and a realistic starting routine.