Arrival & check-in
Change, stretch, and say hello. Coaches know regulars by name and orient first-timers within minutes — gi or no-gi, fundamentals or advanced track.
Adult Grapplers · Ages 16+
Build Real Skill. No experience required.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for beginners and competitors in Kaohsiung. Constraints-led teaching, a tap-first culture, and coaches who've trained at the highest levels in Taiwan.
Why adults choose Catch
Whether you are brand new, returning after a break, or chasing medals — you get structure, great partners, and coaches who have competed at the highest levels in Taiwan.
For first-timers
No prior martial arts required. Many members started in their twenties, thirties, and beyond. Our classes build real skill and confidence before sparring — you never feel thrown into the deep end.
Culture matters: tap early, train hard, respect partners. The room stays technical and welcoming.
For transformation seekers
Members report: stronger bodies, better sleep, sharper focus, and genuine friendships. BJJ builds both fitness and mental resilience — the kind that lasts beyond the mat.
Many adult members are parents in our Youth or Junior programs. Shared language on the mats often strengthens family.
For serious athletes
Catch has one of Taiwan's strongest competition teams — and every adult member, competitor or not, trains under the same rigorous methodology. BJJ + Judo + Wrestling, integrated.
Coaches support both recreational depth and podium goals without ego. Your path is yours.
What you actually get
- ✓ Beginner-friendly structure. Warm-up → technique → situational drilling → sparring (when ready). Same intensity, different timelines.
- ✓ A complete grappling toolkit. BJJ for ground fighting, Judo for throws and stand-up, Wrestling for takedowns — the way fights actually work.
- ✓ Honest coaching. Coaches call out what works and what needs work — so you progress faster, not just feel good.
- ✓ Partners you want to see. Tap culture and clear boundaries mean you can train hard without getting hurt.
No commitment. Coaches orient first-timers. You'll roll within your experience level.
A typical adult class
Structured warm-up, technical instruction, situational drilling, and live rolling — scaled to your experience level.
We use constraints-led pedagogy: coaches design the problem, you find the solution under real conditions.
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Warm-up
Joint prep, movement drills, and activation so your body is ready for technical work and rolling — not jumping cold into hard rounds.
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Technique & situational drilling
Coaches teach a focused theme — position, sweep, pass, or submission — then run situational rounds with clear constraints so you solve problems under pressure.
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Stand-up & integration
Depending on the day, Judo throws or wrestling entries plug into BJJ rounds so your game works from the feet to the floor.
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Sparring (when ready)
Controlled rounds with tap-out culture front and center. Newer students drill more; experienced athletes roll with purpose — coaches match partners when possible.
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Cool-down & review
We close with a quick debrief and question time — what worked, what to study, and how to carry the lesson into open mat or competition prep.
Meet your coach
Dan Reid built Catch’s adult program on black-belt standards — pressure-tested skill, honest feedback, and a room where beginners and competitors both belong.
Dan has trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for almost 20 years and competed at a high level — including recent black belt wins such as Marianas Pro in Taiwan. He is also an undefeated MMA fighter (5-0). Despite his competition résumé, he is known first as a coach who develops some of the best combat sports athletes in the country.
Pedagogy: Dan doesn’t run technique-of-the-week classes. Instead, he designs live problems — constrained rolling scenarios where you have to find real solutions under pressure. Beginners solve at their level; advanced students dig deeper. Everyone gets faster results.
With adults: Dan emphasizes clarity under pressure: what to prioritize in a scramble, how to reset after a mistake, and how to train hard without injuring partners. Whether you want fitness, self-defense confidence, or a podium, you get the same respect and attention to detail.
Credentials: 3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Judo Black Belt.
Coaching philosophy: Tapping is sacred, intensity scales with readiness, and ego stops at the door. Dan integrates BJJ, Judo movement, and wrestling fundamentals so your grappling works in sport, self-defense context, and daily life.
What members notice: Faster technical progress, calmer responses when things go wrong, and a community that pushes you.
Specialist coaches
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Judo Coach · National Champion & International Competitor
Steven has practiced Judo for over a decade — national championships, international representation, and a deep respect for etiquette that shapes how Catch adults train on the feet.
He teaches maximum efficiency, mutual welfare, and composure under pressure. His standing work plugs directly into BJJ — so you are not learning throws in isolation.
Credentials: Judo black belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blue belt.
Teaching style: Technical precision, cultural respect, and progressive intensity that meets beginners where they are.
Assistant Coach · Guard & Guard Passing
Charles is a very well rounded grappler, able to play on top or bottom effortlessly. He is national games runner up and multiple time ASJJF open weight class champion.
Adults who want a complete game learn how to win the first exchange, learn to pass everyone's guard, and have an unpassable guard.
Credentials: National games runner up, ASJJF open weight class champion.
Teaching style: High-tempo drilling, competition realism, and clear cues for adults who enjoy the modern game.
How we teach (and why it matters)
Most BJJ gyms drill techniques. Catch teaches you to think.
Constraints-Led Pedagogy
Instead of "here's the move, repeat it 20 times," coaches set up live rolling with specific constraints — like "pass the guard without using your hands" or "escape bottom mount using only footwork." You have to find the solution under real pressure. Your nervous system learns faster because the conditions match a real match.
Representative Learning
Every drill stays alive. You're not perfecting a dead move against a static opponent — you're solving problems against a partner who's actively resisting. This is how your brain actually learns grappling.
Your Path, Not One Size Fits All
A beginner and a black belt can run the same constraint game and both learn at their level. Nobody gets bored. Nobody gets in over their head. Progress is measurable.
This is what separates gyms where they stagnate for years from gyms where people actually develop skill quickly.
Why this matters for beginners
- • You learn by doing, not by memorizing
- • Progress feels real, not artificial
- • Injury risk drops because you're solving, not just drilling
- • Your confidence builds faster (and it sticks)
What members say
Adults train for fitness, competition, stress relief, and community. Here's what beginners actually experience.
"I was terrified. But the coaches don't let you embarrass yourself — they make you feel safe while you're learning. Two years in, I'm stronger and I actually believe I can and will win gold medals."
"I've tried gyms where you just drill the same move over and over. Here, each class is actually teaching me how to think on the mat. I progress way faster."
"Catch is the first place I've trained where the culture actually backs what they say. 'Tapping is sacred' isn't just a phrase — they mean it. Zero egos, high standards."
Catch Jiu Jitsu
Adult belt progression (ASJJF)
Ages 16+ · ASJJF standards
A belt at Catch is not a reward for showing up. It is recognition that a student has developed genuine competency — the ability to perceive a problem on the mat and produce an effective response under real conditions. That standard does not bend for age, size, or how long a student has been attending.
Adult belts are earned through consistent training, technical depth, and time on the mats — typically years between major promotions, with standards that hold up in competition and daily training.
White belt — 1–2 years typical
Learning to solve
Survival, posture, basic escapes, and fundamental positions. Learning to train safely and communicate through taps.
Before progression
Consistent attendance, understands gym culture, can roll without panicking or injuring partners.
Blue belt — 2–4 years typical
Learning to solve
Building a coherent game: guard retention, passing chains, and linking attacks. Beginning to impose strategy in rolls.
Before progression
Technical depth in core positions, competes or spars with intention, mentors newer students informally.
Purple belt — 2–4 years typical
Learning to solve
Refining personal style, advanced transitions, and coaching others. High-level problem-solving under fatigue.
Before progression
Deep positional understanding, reliable competition performance or equivalent sparring standard, leadership on the mat.
Brown belt — 1–3 years typical
Learning to solve
Polishing details, teaching fundamentals, and competing at advanced levels with composure.
Before progression
Mastery of core systems, contributes to academy culture, coaches with clarity.
Black belt — Years of dedication
Learning to solve
Lifetime study — teaching, innovating, and embodying the art. Standards vary by degree and contribution.
Before progression
Demonstrated excellence in technique, teaching, and character over many years on the mats.
At Catch, every belt means something. That is only possible because we do not give them away.
Questions about promotions? Ask coaches after class or see our FAQ.
Safety & supervision
Using a Constraints Led Approach, each class is live and fun and most importantly safe.
Coach visibility & pacing
Classes stay structured enough for coaches to catch risky habits before they become injuries — especially important for beginners.
Scaled intensity
Hard rounds happen with consent and partner matching. Intensity scales with experience and goals.
Tap-out culture
We train stopping the instant a partner taps or verbally stops — ownership of boundaries is how adults train sustainably for decades.
Injury prevention habits
Structured warm-ups, controlled entries to rolling, and hygiene expectations mirror serious athletic programs.
Emergency readiness
Staff carry first-aid expectations; emergency contacts on file; clear evacuation paths and incident reporting protocols.
Adult class schedule
Ages 16+ · 3F, No. 79, Jhonghua 3rd Rd, Qianjin District, Kaohsiung City 801
| Day | Time | Class | Ages |
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| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM | NoGi & Wrestling | 16+ |
| Tuesday | 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM | NoGi & Wrestling | 16+ |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | BJJ | 16+ |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM | NoGi & Wrestling | 16+ |
| Thursday | 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM | NoGi & Wrestling | 16+ |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | NoGi & Wrestling | 16+ |
| Friday | 8:40 PM – 10:00 PM | BJJ | 16+ |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | BJJ GIRLS | 16+ |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Adult Judo | 16+ |
| Saturday | 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM | BJJ | 16+ |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | BJJ | 16+ |
| Sunday | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Combat Fitness | 16+ |
Questions before you book?
I have zero martial arts experience. Can I really do this? +
Yes. We start you on day one with fundamentals designed for adults who are brand new. Many members started in their twenties, thirties, even forties — no prior experience required.
Will I get hurt? +
Tap culture is non-negotiable at Catch — the instant you tap or say stop, we stop. Coaches pair beginners with experienced, responsible partners. Injury risk drops significantly when you have coached progression and partners who respect boundaries.
What if I'm out of shape? +
BJJ gets you in shape. Start where you are, work at your pace, and the conditioning comes naturally. Many members report better sleep, more energy, and visible strength gains within 2–3 months of consistent training.
Is this only for people who want to compete? +
No. Competition is optional. Many members train for fitness, stress relief, confidence, and community. Coaches support both recreational and competitive paths equally.
What if I trained at another gym before? +
We assess your habits and safety first, then integrate you at the right level. We would rather rebuild foundations than let ego skip steps. Most transitions happen smoothly.
How often do I need to train? +
Twice weekly maintains solid progress. Three or more accelerates it (if recovery allows). But start with 2x/week and build from there. Consistency beats occasional intensity.
What should I bring to my first class? +
For your free trial: fitted athletic clothing (no zippers, no jewelry). For future gi classes, a quality gi helps — staff can advise on sizing. No-gi classes need a rash guard and shorts.
How long before I feel like I know what I'm doing? +
Most beginners feel competent by month 3–4. You won't be advanced, but you'll understand positions, escapes, and how to roll safely. Real progress kicks in after consistent training.
Still have questions? See our full FAQ library or message us — we're happy to chat.
Pricing & enrollment
Adult membership — billed in TWD. No long-term contracts. Start with a free trial to see if Catch fits your life.
Try it out
10-Class Pass
NT$4,000
Use within 3 months
Best for commitment
Unlimited
NT$3,500/month
Cancel anytime
Every membership includes
- ✓ Access to all adult BJJ, Judo, and Wrestling classes
- ✓ Coach-designed progression feedback
- ✓ Belt testing and promotion pathway
- ✓ Community events and academy culture
Here's the deal
Start with a free trial class. If it clicks, grab a 10-class pass and see if the methodology and community align with your goals. Then upgrade to unlimited when you're ready.
No pressure. No long-term contracts. We make money when you're happy — not when you're trapped.
Ready to start?
Your first class is free
No pressure to join. Just come try it. Coaches will match intensity to your experience, explain how we teach, and answer every question you have.
Learn constraints-led methodology
Meet supportive partners
Train without fear or judgment
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