Standard tuition per student. All prices are in US dollars. Month-to-month rates are listed first. Prepaid terms are paid in full at the start; they are not monthly payment plans. Admission and class placement remain instructor-guided.
Ages 4-8
Little Dragons · 1× per week
$129/month
3 months: $369 upfront
6 months: $696 upfront
12 months: $1,320 upfront
Ages 4-8
Little Dragons · Full Access
$189/month
3 months: $540 upfront
6 months: $1,020 upfront
12 months: $1,920 upfront
Note: Up to three approved Little Dragons training sessions per week, including eligible Friday classes. Friday participation depends on instructor placement.
Ages 8-15
Youth · 1× per week
$149/month
3 months: $426 upfront
6 months: $804 upfront
12 months: $1,524 upfront
Ages 8-15
Youth · Core · 2× per week
$175/month
3 months: $498 upfront
6 months: $948 upfront
12 months: $1,788 upfront
Ages 8-15
Youth · Unlimited
$199/month
3 months: $567 upfront
6 months: $1,074 upfront
12 months: $2,028 upfront
Note: Eligible regular youth classes within approved program/placement.
Ages 16+
Teen / Adult · Core · 2× per week
$185/month
3 months: $528 upfront
6 months: $996 upfront
12 months: $1,884 upfront
Note: Any two eligible regular class sessions per week. Two eligible class sessions on the same day use both weekly sessions.
Ages 16+
Teen / Adult · BJJ Unlimited
$209/month
3 months: $597 upfront
6 months: $1,128 upfront
12 months: $2,136 upfront
Note: Eligible regular BJJ classes; advanced placement still applies.
Ages 16+
Teen / Adult · All-Access
$229/month
3 months: $654 upfront
6 months: $1,236 upfront
12 months: $2,340 upfront
Note: Eligible BJJ, Muay Thai, Tang Soo Do, Eskrima and other approved offerings.
FAMILY PACKAGES
Training eligibility depends on age, program, instructor placement, readiness, capacity and current schedule. Tuition does not guarantee admission. Little Dragons — Ages 4–8, placement-based (age eight overlaps with youth; instructors guide placement). Big Dragons / Youth — Ages 8–15, placement-based. Teen / Adult — Ages 16+.
THE NEW-FAMILY PATH
Inquiry → Observation → Invited Trial → Evaluation → Acceptance → Enrollment.
FAMILY GUIDANCE
Second child's tuition receives 15% off; families with three or more children receive a reviewed individual quote. Existing individual agreements are confirmed with staff.
PRICING FAQ & TERMS
ENROLLMENT & SEPARATE COSTS
Academy T-shirt: $20 (Mandatory)
Annual ARES BJJ Membership: $50 (Mandatory for BJJ students)
Uniforms and protective gear are separate costs. Ask staff for current recommendations and pricing.
This page is informational. Request an observation, then follow the academy’s evaluation, acceptance and placement process. Staff confirm enrollment and arrange payment after acceptance.
Current accepted payment methods are cash, Venmo and Zelle. Arrange payment directly with the academy after acceptance and placement. No payment details are collected on this page.
Existing approved family agreements and historical payments are preserved. Ask staff to confirm your current terms; this standard rate page does not retroactively reprice an existing agreement.
The approved guest mat fee is $45 per training session, subject to advance approval, class eligibility and safety requirements. Arrange the visit at least two days ahead; no walk-ins. This is a training fee, not an observation fee.
TUITION POLICIES
No cash refunds, except where a refund is required by law.
Eligible unused tuition may be applied toward future lessons or training credit only with founder approval. Approval and credit terms are confirmed individually.
RIGHTS & LEGAL
This policy does not limit any cancellation or refund rights provided by law.
START THE JOURNEY
Tuition is one part of a thoughtful admissions process. New families should start with an observation and a conversation with our staff to ensure the right fit for your goals.