FUNDAMENTALS
FUNDAMENTALS
FUNDAMENTALS
Alkimi’s Fundamentals Program is designed to develop practitioners in the early stages of their Jiu Jitsu journey. All classes are structured around Nicholas Meregali’s teaching methodology, emphasizing deep positional understanding, systematic technique development, and live application.
Alkimi’s Fundamentals Program is designed to develop practitioners in the early stages of their Jiu Jitsu journey. All classes are structured around Nicholas Meregali’s teaching methodology, emphasizing deep positional understanding, systematic technique development, and live application.
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Women
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Intermediate
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Advanced GI
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Private Lessons
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kids
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fundamentals
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Women
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Intermediate
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Advanced GI
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Semi-Private
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A clear path for every stage
ALKIMI was built
to support
students at
different points in
the journey
ALKIMI was built
to support
students at
different points in
the journey
ALKIMI was built
to support
students at
different points in
the journey
Some people are stepping on the mats for the first time. Some are returning after time away. Some want a better environment. Some are ready for higher level training and deeper technical development.
Some people are stepping on the mats for the first time. Some are returning after time away. Some want a better environment. Some are ready for higher level training and deeper technical development.
Our programs are designed to meet people where they are and help them move forward with structure.
Our programs are designed to meet people where they are and help them move forward with structure.
First time
Returning
Better environment
Higher development
01 → Fundamentals
Fundamentals
Start the right way
Our Fundamentals program is built for beginners and for anyone who wants to develop a strong technical foundation with a safe and structured start.
Our Fundamentals program is built for beginners and for anyone who wants to develop a strong technical foundation with a safe and structured start.
Covers essential positions, escapes, submissions, and the principles that underpin effective Jiu Jitsu.
Clean lines, warm wood accents, and contemporary furniture create a space that signals you've arrived somewhere exceptional. Comfortable seating where you can do work or relax before and after class.
Covers essential positions, escapes, submissions, and the principles that underpin effective Jiu Jitsu.
This is the ideal place to begin if you are new to Jiu-Jitsu, returning after time away, or looking for a more structured learning environment.
Clean lines, warm wood accents, and contemporary furniture create a space that signals you've arrived somewhere exceptional. Comfortable seating where you can do work or relax before and after class.
This is the ideal place to begin if you are new to Jiu-Jitsu, returning after time away, or looking for a more structured learning environment.
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Built for beginners
Built for beginners
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Strong technical foundation
Strong technical foundation
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Clear instruction and structured progression
Clear instruction and structured progression
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Confidence from day one
Confidence from day one
Who it's for
Adults who want to improve confidence, health, stress relief, and skill through a program that makes the learning process approachable and consistent.
Adults who want to improve confidence, health, stress relief, and skill through a program that makes the learning process approachable and consistent.
How we teach
Every black belt
started with
the basics
Every black belt
started with
the basics
Our Fundamentals curriculum is built in three clear phases. You don't need to think about which phase you're in, the structure manages itself. You just show up and train. But understanding the logic behind the progression helps students move through it with more intention.
Our Fundamentals curriculum is built in three clear phases. You don't need to think about which phase you're in, the structure manages itself. You just show up and train. But understanding the logic behind the progression helps students move through it with more intention.
Classes are capped to ensure each student gets real attention. You will be corrected. You will be challenged. And you will know exactly what you're working on and why.
Classes are capped to ensure each student gets real attention. You will be corrected. You will be challenged. And you will know exactly what you're working on and why.
Curriculum Structure
01
Safety & Survival
Before anything else, new students learn to protect themselves, how to fall safely, how to create space, how to escape the most common dangerous positions. Practical self-defense is built into the foundation from day one, so students feel safe on the mat immediately.
Before anything else, new students learn to protect themselves, how to fall safely, how to create space, how to escape the most common dangerous positions. Practical self-defense is built into the foundation from day one, so students feel safe on the mat immediately.
02
Core Technique & Positioning
Students develop a working vocabulary of fundamental techniques, guard passing, sweeping, takedowns, basic submissions, and positional control. The emphasis is always on understanding why a technique works, not just the mechanical steps to perform it.
Students develop a working vocabulary of fundamental techniques, guard passing, sweeping, takedowns, basic submissions, and positional control. The emphasis is always on understanding why a technique works, not just the mechanical steps to perform it.
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Live Application
Progressive sparring introduces students to resistance in a controlled, supervised environment. You'll start applying what you've learned with real partners, building timing, instinct, and the ability to think while under pressure. This is where Jiu-Jitsu stops being theory and starts becoming yours.
Progressive sparring introduces students to resistance in a controlled, supervised environment. You'll start applying what you've learned with real partners, building timing, instinct, and the ability to think while under pressure. This is where Jiu-Jitsu stops being theory and starts becoming yours.
Across every class
What every
program shares
What every
program shares
What every
program shares
What every
program
shares
No matter which class you join, every ALKIMI program is built around the same core principles. This is what creates consistency across the academy and helps every student progress with purpose.
No matter which class you join, every ALKIMI program is built around the same core principles. This is what creates consistency across the academy and helps every student progress with purpose.
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Technical Precision
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Structured Instruction
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Premium Environment
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Attention to Detail
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Long-Term Development
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Discipline & Growth
Find your place
Not sure where
to start?
Not sure where
to start?
Not sure where
to start?
Not sure
where to start?
That is completely normal. Not everyone joins with the same background, goals, or level of experience. Some people come in looking for fitness and stress relief. Others want self-defense, confidence, or a better environment for their children. Some are simply ready for a more serious and structured place to train.
That is completely normal. Not everyone joins with the same background, goals, or level of experience. Some people come in looking for fitness and stress relief. Others want self-defense, confidence, or a better environment for their children. Some are simply ready for a more serious and structured place to train.
Our team can help guide you toward the best starting point based on your experience, goals, and current stage.
Our team can help guide you toward the best starting point based on your experience, goals, and current stage.
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Fundamentals
New to Jiu-Jitsu? Start here. Structured, approachable, and built for a strong foundation.
New to Jiu-Jitsu? Start here. Structured, approachable, and built for a strong foundation.
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KIDS
Looking for a strong kids program? Safe, structured, and development-focused.
Looking for a strong kids program? Safe, structured, and development-focused.
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Women's Program
Looking for a women-focused environment? Empowering, safe, and high-quality.
Looking for a women-focused environment? Empowering, safe, and high-quality.
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Advanced
Experienced and ready for higher standards? Advanced may be the right fit.
Experienced and ready for higher standards? Advanced may be the right fit.
Additional Programs
Semi-Private
Lessons
Small Group Learning
We offer small group lessons and semi-private structures, creating intimate containers for deeper learning. These are available across our women's program, toddler program, and fundamentals track, running adjacent to our group classes for those seeking more personalized attention.
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Private
Lessons
One-On-One Coaching
One-on-one instruction tailored to your specific goals. Available with Meregali and senior instructors for accelerated development.
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Private
Lessons
One-On-One Coaching
One-on-one instruction tailored to your specific goals. Available with Meregali and senior instructors for accelerated development.
CONTACT US
Find the
right place
Find the
right place
Find the
right place
Find the
right place
Find the
right place
to begin
We invite you to experience the Alkimi experience. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a dedicated hobbyist, or someone beginning their Jiu Jitsu journey, Alkimi offers an environment and level of instruction unlike anything else in the world.
We invite you to experience the Alkimi experience. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a dedicated hobbyist, or someone beginning their Jiu Jitsu journey, Alkimi offers an environment and level of instruction unlike anything else in the world.
A premium Jiu-Jitsu academy in South Austin. Founded by multiple-time World Champion Nicholas Meregali. Jiu-Jitsu is the process. Transformation is the outcome.
A premium Jiu-Jitsu academy in South Austin. Founded by multiple-time World Champion Nicholas Meregali. Jiu-Jitsu is the process. Transformation is the outcome.
Contact
info@alkimijiujitsu.com
512-524-7817
@alkimijiujitsu
5700 MoPac Expy S
Austin, TX 78749
Contact
info@alkimijiujitsu.com
512-524-7817
@alkimijiujitsu
5700 MoPac Expy S
Austin, TX 78749
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