Bashta’s Martial Arts

I have been training Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu (BJJ) at Bashta’s for 5 months under Adam Laudano. BJJ is offered 3 days a week and also 1 more day of open mat.
The classes always start off with a 30 minute warm-​up that includes a variety of cardio exercises and stretching. We then usually drill a new technique and/​or practical self-​defense for up to 45 minutes. Adam’s instruction is very detail oriented and thorough. He won’t let a single person go through class without being able to perform the technique well. He is respectful and is seemingly unlimited in his knowledge of BJJ. After drilling, we «roll» (spar) with each other for 15 – 30 minutes.
I get the sense that i’m part of a «team» because everyone supports each other at regional competitions. Competing is encouraged as a means to grow skills and progress. No one is expected to win, only to learn.
All of the students are very respectful and helpful. There is a variety of white belts all the way to black. The black and brown belts are extremely respectful and helpful to the other students. There is no pressure in Adam’s classes, or feeling of judgment by others. The classes themselves are very informal, questions are encouraged at all times.
My fitness has greatly improved overall from taking BJJ. I used to go to Planet Fitness 4 – 5 days a week and see much superior results from doing BJJ.