We'd rather tell you now than have you find out after a month. SCJJA suits a lot of people, but not everyone. If one of these sounds like you, another gym will probably suit you better, and that's fine.

You only want to train no-gi.

Our jiu-jitsu is one art: gi, no-gi and self defence, trained together. No-gi is part of the mix, not a separate programme. Most of our no-gi classes are early mornings, lunchtime and Saturday, with just one evening class. If no-gi is all you want, especially after work, a no-gi gym will suit you better. Why we teach all three.

Your child is under 10.

Our kids programme starts at 10, because that's when kids can actually learn jiu-jitsu rather than play games. Why we start at 10.

You want your child training four or five times a week.

Kids train twice a week here, on purpose. We want them still loving jiu-jitsu at 25. Why only twice a week.

You want a full gym with weights and machines.

We're a jiu-jitsu academy. Alongside the mats there's a rowing machine, a spin bike and boxing bags, but no weights room. If you want both under one roof, a gym with martial arts on the side will suit you better.

You're after kickboxing or Muay Thai classes.

We teach Brazilian jiu-jitsu and judo. There are no group striking classes. Members can book private MMA sessions with Rodney and Mat Wilken.

You're here to prove how tough you are.

Training partners look after each other here, especially beginners. People who come in to smash everyone don't tend to last. What kind of people train here.

If none of that is you, you'll probably love it here. Here's what your first class looks like.