“May I join?”
Give your experience and the session you have in mind. Check whether visitors, your belt and your age group are welcome.
NEW MATS. FAMILIAR RITUALS.Your next
Your next
Jiu-Jitsu open mat.
Arrive ready.
Find an open mat near you, understand the visitor policy and know what to ask. A little preparation makes a new academy feel less unfamiliar.
Read the first-visit guideFIND YOUR WAY IN
Start with a city.
Explore OpenMapp with open mats selected.
First time training?
Ask the academy about a coached introductory class. Open mats do not always include beginner instruction.
FROM INTERESTED TO EXPECTED
Three things to agree on.
The session name is only the start.
Ask the academy about your actual visit.
“What should I bring?”
Ask whether it is gi, no-gi or both, and check uniform rules. Find out whether the session is rounds, drilling or something else.
“Anything before I arrive?”
Confirm the date and time, fee, registration and arrival instructions. A weekly timetable is not a reservation.
EXPLORE A LITTLE FURTHER
All training cities Meet a different room.
City links open matching searches on OpenMapp. Check the timetable and confirm your visit with the academy.
A LITTLE CLARITY
Know what you're walking into.
Does “open mat” mean open to everyone?
No. It describes the session format. Some sessions have limits on visitors, affiliation, age or experience. Check the gym's visitor policy and ask about the specific session.
Can I attend as a beginner?
Ask the host about experience requirements and supervision. If you have never trained, a coached introductory class may be a more suitable place to start.
Are open mats free?
Some are, but others charge a visitor fee. Read the gym's fee notes and confirm the price for the session you want. A free designation at gym level may have conditions.
What happens when I search?
Your city or gym query opens on OpenMapp with open mats selected. Browse the profiles, then confirm the session with the academy. Searching does not contact the gym or book a place.