Foundations JIU JITSU
Foundations is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy in Madison, Wisconsin.
About Foundations
Welcome to Foundations Jiu Jitsu. At Foundations, we are committed to providing high quality Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction in a welcoming, laid-back, yet challenging training environment. Foundations was started in 2015 as a volunteer run organization in the Neighborhood House Community Center. The aim since the beginning has been to make Jiu Jitsu accessible to anyone.
Our fees are straightforward and all inclusive. There are no contracts. There are no required academy or affiliation uniforms. There are no testing or promotion fees. Promotions will be based on improvement and results on the mat.
We recognize that people choose to train martial arts for a variety of reasons, and support our students in whatever their goals may be. Foundations is honored to represent Chris and Melissa Haueter’s Combat Base Jiu Jitsu.
We are firmly against pressure sales and offer a flexible free trial policy to help you decide if we’re the right fit for you. Rather than limiting to a set number of classes, we encourage you to just keep coming for a few weeks, trying several classes, before making your decision. Hope to see you on the mats.
schedule
Monday
5:30p to 6:30pm - Youth and Family with Chris
6:30pm to 8:00pm - Gi with Arun
Tuesday
9:45am to 11:15am - Gi with Arun
5:15pm to 6:30pm - NoGi with Mike
6:30pm to 8:30pm - Judo with Madison Judo
Wednesday
6:15am to 7:30am - Gi with Brandon
5:30p to 6:30pm - Youth and Family with Chris
6:30pm to 8:00pm - Gi with Drew
Thursday
8:30am to 10am - NoGi with Jordan
5:15pm to 6:30pm - Gi with Arun
6:30pm to 8:30pm - Judo with Madison Judo
Friday
6:15am to 7:30am - Gi with Brandon
5:30pm to 6:45pm - Fundamentals with Blake
6:45pm to 8:15pm - NoGi with Drew
Saturday
9am to 10am - Youth and Family with Chris
11am to 12:00pm - Jiu Jitsu Standup (Gi) with Matt
12:00pm to 1:15pm - Gi with Matt
Sunday
11:30am to 1pm - Fundamentals with Alice & Scott
1pm to 3pm - Open Mat
3pm to 5pm - Judo with Madison Judo
Membership and rates
Foundations has transparent pricing, with no contracts. You are able to sign up for a trial or drop in account on your own. If you ever wish to freeze or cancel your membership, just let us know
WAIVER
If you are just trying us out, please fill out this form and waiver, which will create an account for you in GymDesk, so we can keep the waiver on file. You will not be charged. If you are under 18, the waiver must be signed by a parent or guardian
Membership - NO CONTRACTS - $100/Month - $75/MONTH FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS - $75/Month for Youth (6-14)
Foundations membership is managed via Gymdesk.
*Please note that in order to become a paid member, you will need to add a payment method in GymDesk, and add a membership. You will need to contact us for any discounted or combined rates. Discounts do not stack. The student rate supersedes combined membership or a household discount, for example.
Login with an existing Gymdesk account
Drop-ins ($15)
Drop ins can be paid via your GymDesk account
HOUSEHOLD DISCOUNTS
Adults and youths in the same residence are eligible for a $10 discount for each additional member after the first
YOUTH AND FAMILY CLASSES
Foundations Youth and Family program allows parents to be on the mats with their children, if they like. 6 and 7 year olds are welcome, but must be on the mat with a parent. Our program is led by a SafeSport certified and state licensed Juvenile Martial Arts Instructor
Combined Memberships With Madison Judo
We are pleased to be able to offer combined memberships to Madison Judo ($80/Month) for $150/Month. In order to do this, you will need to start memberships with both programs, and will be billed a discounted amount from each separately. This offer is not eligible to combine with other discounts or student rates.
location
600 Williamson Street, Ste Q
Madison, WI
Parking Information
Parking is available in the front of the building, but is limited. After 5pm and on weekends, the back parking lot of the building is open to the public. 2 MG&E lots within about a block that are also free after 6pm and on weekends. We recommend using these lots during the times they are available.
You will be able to enter from the back lot or the front lot, but for the security of those with whom we share the front hallway, its outer door will require a security code. We'll be propping that door open before and for the first several minutes of any given class. If you are visiting for the first time and don’t have that code, you’ll want to enter through the back lot. The back and MG&E parking areas are shaded red on this map.
instructors
Black Belts
Purple Belts
Youth Instruction
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I’ve never done Jiu Jitsu before. What do I need to do to get started?
Friday and Sunday Fundamentals are an ideal way to get started, but if that doesn’t work for you, you are welcome to come to any class on the schedule that does, outside of the Sunday Open Mat which does not contain technical instruction.
Do I need a Gi to start?
No - we have loaners, and can work around it if we are out. When it comes time to get a Gi should you decide to continue, we can order one for you from Fuji or Flow at a discount from MSRP, or recommend several options if you’d prefer something different. We have no restrictions on brand or color.
Are Fundamentals classes Gi or NoGi?
We can make do without a Gi or loan you one if we have loaners available, but please plan to bring one if you have one
What is your trial policy?
We don’t believe in limiting trials to a one-size-fits-all number of classes. We want to make sure that you feel comfortable with our vibe, and find value in our instruction before you make a commitment. Just come and check us out. If you continue to come for a while, we’ll check in with you to see if you’re interested in joining as a full member or would prefer to do drop-ins.
Do you have a shower?
Yes - there is a shower on site, with body wash and shampoo available, but we ask that you bring your own towel
Do I need to know anything else?
Please review our community guidelines here