How do I get started?
Come in and visit us! We are located at 1320 W. Wisconsin Avenue in Appleton. You can get a tour of the facility and get set up for an appointment and FREE private lesson with one of our consultants! We offer TWO weeks of FREE UNLIMITED TRAINING!!! Remember, if you are under 18 years old, you will need a parent/guardian to sign your waiver.

Do I need previous experience for any of the classes? Will I be fighting or sparring?
Everyone is welcome to start training in any of our classes. Classes are designed to challenge a range of skill levels and allows people add more difficulty at their discretion. We also have found that it is beneficial for new members to meet and start training with more experienced members right away.

It is up to you whether you want to begin sparring in our jiu-jitsu, boxing, and muay thai classes. Classes are designed to be a great workout and focused on learning proper technique. MMA class, however, involves a lot more “live drilling”, or practicing technique with more resistance, and sparring than our other classes. Talk to a coach or staff member for more information.

What do I need for my first day of Boxing or Muay Thai?
For your first day of boxing, you just need to wear something comfortable, like shorts and a t-shirt. There is equipment at the gym for your use during your free trial period. After the trial period is done, we ask that you make the investment into your own gloves, hand wraps, jump rope, and mouth guard. This equipment can be purchased through Play It Again Sports in Appleton on Hwy OO.

What do I need for my first day of Brazilian jiu-jitsu class? What is a gi?
For your first day, just wear something comfortable, like shorts and a t-shirt. We recommend shorts with a drawstring and a cup. Mouth guards are also recommended, but are not required. After your free trial period, we recommend that you invest in a gi, or a jiu-jitsu uniform. We recommend either white or blue, as some other colors are not tournament-legal.

What do I need for my first day of MMA class?
For your first day, just wear something comfortable, like shorts and a t-shirt. We recommend shorts with a drawstring and a cup. MOUTHGUARDS ARE REQUIRED. There are gloves at the gym for your use during your free trial period. After the trial period is done, we ask that you make the investment into your own MMA training gloves. This equipment can be purchased through Play It Again Sports in Appleton on Hwy OO.

I want to get into the cage and fight MMA; what do I need to do?
Training in multiple programs is essential. All of our core classes, including jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing, and wrestling, are necessary components of a well-rounded MMA skill set. To fight under the FVGC name and have FVGC corners, you must meet certain requirements, including consent from the coaching staff, meeting attendance requirements, and be current on your training dues. See the MMA class page or talk to a coach for more information!

What does it cost to train at the Fox Valley Grappling Club?
FVGC charges a monthly rate based on days per week of training. (ARMA and Eskrima excluded). 6-month or 1 year agreements are available. Discounted rates are available for those that commit to a 1 year agreements. See our Training Rates page for more details.