FAQ

What is THE MISSION OF HOS?

HOUSE OF SALT (“HOS”) IS AN ACADEMY FOR THE PRACTICE OF THE GENTLE ART OF JIU-JITSU THAT STRIVES ABOVE ALL ELSE TO IMPACT OUR COMMUNITY IN A POSITIVE WAY. THROUGH PROPER INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING, HOS IS DETERMINED TO BE A TESTAMENT TO THE DYNAMIC, LIVING NATURE OF JIU-JITSU.

OUR INSTRUCTORS POSSESS A GREAT DEAL OF EXPERIENCE AND WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE THAT ALLOWS US TO CREATE A POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. IN ADDITION, HOS STAFF ALSO STRIVES TO PROMOTE HONOR, RESPECT, DISCIPLINE, AS WELL AS HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES BOTH ON AND OFF THE MAT. OUR TEAM AT HOS PROVIDES A FRIENDLY AND POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO LEARN THE GENTLE ART OF JIU-JITSU.

WHETHER YOU WANT TO COMPETE OR JUST LEARN A NEW DISCIPLINE, OUR CLASSES ARE DESIGNED TO ALLOW EVERYONE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE THE GENTLE ART OF JIU-JITSU AT THEIR OWN PACE. WE ARE HOUSE OF SALT. JOIN US.

What are the benefits of Jiu-jitsu?

IT IS INEVITABLE THAT JIU-JITSU WILL IMPROVE YOUR BODY, MIND, AND SOUL. JIU-JITSU CHANGES LIVES INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY. GENERALLY SPEAKING, WEIGHT LOSS, IMPROVED CONDITIONING, COORDINATION, AND FLEXIBILITY ARE EXTREMELY COMMON OUTCOMES.

iS JIU-JITSU EFFECTIVE FOR SELF-DEFENSE?

JIU-JITSU HAS LONG ESTABLISHED ITSELF AS ONE OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE FORMS OF SELF-DEFENSE IN THE WORLD. OUR INSTRUCTORS HAVE WORKED WITH VARIOUS MILITARY COMBATIVE UNITS, POLICE DEPARTMENTS, AND PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS FIGHTERS.

DO I NEED TO BE IN SHAPE TO START?

MANY PEOPLE FALSELY BELIEVE THAT THEY MUST BE “IN SHAPE” FIRST BEFORE THEY BEGIN THEIR JOURNEY INTO JIU-JITSU. THE REALITY IS NO MATTER WHAT KIND OF SHAPE YOU’RE IN, JIU-JITSU TRAINING WILL ALWAYS CHALLENGE THE VERY IDEA OF WHAT “IN SHAPE” ACTUALLY MEANS. ONLY JIU-JITSU TRAINING WILL GET YOU INTO SHAPE FOR JIU-JITSU. HOS INSTRUCTORS WILL BE YOUR GUIDES IN HELPING YOU WITH PACING, PROPER BREATHING, AND EXECUTION OF TECHNIQUE.

Can i take a free introduction class?

YES, OF COURSE. BEGINNERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT HOS. WE KINDLY REQUEST THAT YOU E-MAIL US AT HOUSEOFSALTNJ@GMAIL.COM TO SCHEDULE YOUR FREE INTRODUCTION CLASS. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON THE MATS!

WHY THE NAME?

HOS IS NAMED WITH THE FOLLOWING NOTION IN MIND- A SACRED SPACE DEDICATED TO YOUR PRACTICE OF THE GENTLE ART. THE ACADEMY IS NAMED FOR THE SWEAT AND DETERMINATION OF ITS STUDENTS, ITS PROXIMITY TO THE OCEAN, AND THE JOURNEY TO CLARITY OBTAINED FROM ENTERING ITS DOORS.

WHAT IS THE MEANING BEHIND THE HOS LOGO?

THE HOS LOGO IS A HOMAGE TO THE ANCIENT SYMBOL OF SALT. SALT REMAINS A COVETED MINERAL, HELD SACRED AS A PROMINENT SYMBOL SINCE THE VERY BEGINNING OF THE HUMAN RACE. OUR LOGO IS A REPRESENTATION OF TIMELESS QUALITIES OF SALT, INCLUDING PURITY, FRIENDSHIP, AND BROTHERHOOD. WE CHOSE TO USE THIS SYMBOL TO REPRESENT THE GOOD THINGS IN LIFE AND ALSO REPRESENT THE INGENUITY OF MODERN JIU-JITSU.

WHAT MAKES HOS JIU-JITSU ACADEMY DIFFERENT?

FOR NEW STUDENTS OR STUDENTS COMING TO US FROM OTHER JIU-JITSU TRAINING FACILITIES, THE MOMENT YOU ENTER HOS, YOU’LL KNOW WE AREN’T YOUR TYPICAL MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY. AT HOS, WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF THE INDIVIDUAL, AS WELL AS THE COMMUNITY IN ORDER FOR OUR TRAINING TO MOVE FORWARD. OUR FOCUS IS TO CREATE A POSITIVE MINDSET IN THE INDIVIDUAL. WE BELIEVE OUR INSTRUCTORS AND STUDENTS SHOULD CREATE A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH WE CAN ALL IMPROVE ON AND OFF THE MAT. WE VALUE CUSTOMER SERVICE, ELITE INSTRUCTION, AND A CLEAN FACILITY THAT INSPIRES ALL THAT ENTER THE SPACE. HOS OFFERS A BEAUTIFUL SPACE, AS WELL AS TOP OF THE LINE MATS FROM DOLLAMUR. WE ENCOURAGE ALL POTENTIAL MEMBERS TO VISIT US AND CHECK OUT THE FACILITY IN PERSON.

Any other questions?

WE CAN CERTAINLY ANSWER ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE AT THE MOMENT. KINDLY SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS TO HOUSEOFSALTNJ@GMAIL.COM.