Trial BJJ class at Evolve MMA

Since young, I have always wanted to join/learn some self-defense techniques, but I never did anything to make sure I learn:/ Random research led me to know of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) where it "promotes the concept that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger assailant by using proper technique & leverage". Sounds interesting.. Since I am not big size to begin with >.<

I signed up for a trial BJJ class with Evolve MMA and see how it goes. I heard the Evolve MMA is quite expensive; will only know the price after attending the trial..

An overall view of Evolve MMA below:

Price: Best for you to go down for the trial to find out. Do expect approx $300 per month which lasts for a year.

Location: They have 3 locations, Far East Square (near Raffles Place MRT), PoMo Hall (near Dhoby Ghaut MRT) & Orchard Central (near Orchard MRT)

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Class Schedule: Since they have 3 locations, they have 3 schedules. Evolve has more trainers, so at each timing, there are 2 classes running at each location.

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Trial review:
Registering for trial: Email them or call them to sign up for their complimentary 30 minutes trial class. It is 1-on-1 with their trainer. I was contacted by their staff through email as well as whatsapp. You then arrange a time slot with the staff for your trial.

Space & facilities: It is very spacious. A lot of punching bags as well, but not used for BJJ of course. Towels & hairdryers are provided in the toilet.

Class: My trial starts at 7pm but I was there at around 6.30pm. Was given a card to fill in my details. Given a Gi and brought to the changing room to change. The staff brought me to the room where the BJJ class will be conducted at 7pm. The class currently going on was WarriorFit. Looks tiring! >.< I think more on conditioning and cardio exercises.
Anyways, they say the trial is 30 mins, but my trial went on to a full 1 hr session. Not sure if the instructor was supposed to send me off? But the lesson just continued and it seems weird for me to say I should only be there for 30 mins.. :/

My instructor for that day is Herbert. The class was quite small that day, around 9 or 10? 1 other female was in the class. We did some warm ups that includes running, crunches, push ups, rolling (which I didn't really manage to do x.x) & some BJJ-related move.
Then we moved on to practicing BJJ technique. Herbert and a blue-belt student showed us the moves and after we practiced the moves out with a partner. I partnered with the only other female in class of course >.< Definitely felt a bit lost. Herbert helped us with the technique when we first tried them out. Then it's up to my partner to continue guiding me along. My partner kept telling me to use my strength :/ hahaha, not used to making others feel pain! She told me that I should just use my strength as sometimes when there are no other females in class, you need to partner with a male and they can't control their strength x.x And I was already finding difficulties with her :O
I believe the last part of the class is to sort of spar with your partner, but because I have no idea how to spar, I practiced the technique again before my partner tells me to just hold and stop her from doing the technique not me. Annnd, I obviously suck at it >.<

Anyways, after the class ended and I have showered, I'm back at the reception counter to return the Gi and for the staff to brief me through the rates. Wow, knew Evolve is expensive.. but wow.. just wow.. but they do give you a Gi when you sign up and from what I can see, a Gi is not cheap either. And you are not limited to just attending BJJ classes, you can attend any of their classes available; which is good, since you will need to attend a LOT of lessons to cover the cost.

Overall

BJJ involves full body contact with your partner in order to practice the technique. I think you need to keep on going for the classes to get better with the various techniques. 

Anyways, if not for the price, I would have been quite keen to sign up with them! But I know that the first 2 months, if I sign up, will be very costly for me since I don't think my body can handle going for a lot of classes yet.. I aching from an hour lesson! >.< Additionally, my sis cannot go with me as well. Since I'm looking for a place where we can both workout together. Evolve is too costly for her and she can't commit a lot of hours either.

I might consider Evolve in the future, I guess! Since I am interested to try out Muay Thai as well; so I can punch some stuffs!! I can go for both classes! Let's hope for some pay increment or bonus! ;P If only I have an unlimited amount of money~~ Confirm signed up with Evolve already!
In the meantime, I need to train my body to be fitter first! Signing up for a trial with Fitness First and see how it goes!