Benefits of Joining the Jay Pages Association

As a member of the Jay Pages Association, you will become part of a rapidly growing, innovative, and successful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu organization dedicated to excellence on and off the mats. The Jay Pages Association is committed to supporting instructors, academy owners, competitors, and students through high-level instruction, proven curriculum, professional development, and a strong team culture.

The Jay Pages Association has helped develop multiple champions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, and Muay Thai across local, national, and international levels of competition. Beyond the pride of representing a respected and established association, official schools and affiliates will gain access to a wide range of benefits designed to help them grow technically, professionally, and as a community.

Increased Exposure

As a member of the Jay Pages Association, your academy will benefit from increased visibility and promotional support. Member schools may be featured through the association’s online platforms, website, blog, social media channels, and other promotional materials.

This exposure helps strengthen your academy’s credibility, expand your reach, and connect your school with a larger community of students, instructors, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners around the world.

International Membership and Training Opportunities

Membership in the Jay Pages Association connects you and your students to a broader network of academies and training opportunities. Association members may have the ability to train at participating Jay Pages Association schools and approved partner academies according to each location’s visitor policy.

This provides students and instructors with the opportunity to experience different training environments, build relationships within the Jiu-Jitsu community, and continue learning while traveling.

Official Jay Pages Association Certification

As an official member school of the Jay Pages Association, your academy will receive an annual association certificate recognizing your affiliation. Qualified instructors and students may also receive rank certificates signed by Professor Jay Pages, verifying rank recognition within the association.

These certificates help establish legitimacy, professionalism, and continuity within your academy’s ranking structure and affiliation.

Discounts on Jay Pages Association Gear

Association instructors will receive access to special pricing on Jay Pages Association uniforms, apparel, and other approved merchandise available through the online store. These discounts allow affiliated academies to provide students with quality team gear while strengthening academy identity and unity.

Having access to official association gear also helps promote professionalism and team pride both inside and outside the academy.

Seminars and Continuing Education

Members of the Jay Pages Association will have opportunities to learn directly from Professor Jay Pages and other highly experienced black belts within the association. Seminars provide valuable technical instruction, coaching insight, and exposure to advanced training concepts.

These events are designed to help instructors and students continue developing their skills while staying connected to the standards, philosophy, and technical direction of the association.

Instructional Support and Curriculum Access

As a member of the Jay Pages Association, you will have access to instructional training materials and curriculum resources through the association’s online university. These materials are designed to support your growth as both a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor and academy leader.

The curriculum provides structure, consistency, and guidance for teaching students of all levels. It can help academy owners improve class organization, student development, retention, and overall program quality.

Business and Academy Development Support

The Jay Pages Association understands that running a successful academy requires more than technical knowledge. Member schools may receive guidance, resources, and support related to academy operations, student retention, marketing, class structure, leadership, and professional growth.

Our goal is to help instructors build strong, sustainable academies while maintaining the highest standards of instruction, culture, and integrity.

Association-Only Events

Members of the Jay Pages Association will have access to exclusive association events, including training camps, tournaments, instructor-only events, belt promotion ceremonies, workshops, and team gatherings.

These events provide valuable opportunities for networking, training, team building, and continued education. They also help strengthen the bond between association schools and create a unified culture of excellence, loyalty, and growth.

A Strong Team Culture

Joining the Jay Pages Association means becoming part of a family-oriented team built on dedication, perseverance, respect, loyalty, faith, gratefulness, and humility. Our association is committed to helping instructors and students grow not only as martial artists, but also as leaders and individuals.

Whether your goal is to develop champions, build a successful academy, create a positive community, or continue your own personal journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the Jay Pages Association provides the structure, support, and leadership to help you succeed.

Individuals who are planning to open a martial arts school or program, as well as those who are already established within the martial arts community, may be eligible to join the Jay Pages Association.

Schools and instructors who align with the principles of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle, uphold the values of the Jay Pages Association, and meet the minimum requirements are welcome to apply for membership.

Your school may become part of the Jay Pages Association in different capacities, depending on your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu rank. Individuals who hold the rank of brown belt or black belt may qualify as an official Jay Pages Association school. Individuals who hold the rank of blue belt or purple belt may qualify as an associate **Jay Pages Association** school.

The first step toward joining the Jay Pages Association is to complete and submit the application form.

Once submitted, your application will be reviewed within 7–10 business days, and you will be contacted during that time.

Approved applicants will receive the Jay Pages Association agreement. The agreement must be printed, signed by the applicant, and returned via email to: jaypages@jaypagesjjmma.com

Once the signed agreement has been received, you will be sent the Jay Pages Association welcome packet.

To become part of the Jay Pages Association, schools are expected to comply with the management and teaching principles established in the Jay Pages Association Management & Teaching Agreement, as well as all Jay Pages Association guidelines.

Below are the key requirements for membership:

Key Requirements

Qualifying Ranks

• Blue and Purple Belts may qualify as an Associate Jay Pages Association School.
• Brown and Black Belts may qualify as an Official Jay Pages Association School.

Monthly Dues

• Association membership dues are $150 per month.

Uniform Requirements

• All students and instructors from Jay Pages Association schools are required to wear the approved Jay Pages Association patch on their uniforms.

Belt Promotion System

• All Jay Pages Association schools must follow the official Jay Pages Association belt promotion guidelines.

Seminars

• All Jay Pages Association schools are required to host a minimum of two seminars per year, as outlined in the Jay Pages Association Agreement.

Gym/Training Center Rules

• All Jay Pages Association schools are expected to follow the dojo rules and training center standards provided by the Jay Pages Association.

Association Guidelines

It is mandatory that all Jay Pages Association Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools follow the association guidelines, including but not limited to:

• Identifying with and upholding the principles of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle
• Hosting required seminars
• Maintaining active association membership
• Using Jay Pages Association logos only as approved
• Using approved Jay Pages Association fight gear, uniforms, and products
• Displaying approved Jay Pages Association logos within the school, when applicable
• Maintaining a student attendance record system
• Following the official Jay Pages Association student belt promotion system
• Operating from a business location where classes are regularly offered

Professor Jay Pages Seminar Information

Professor Jay Pages’ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expertise is available upon request to students and martial arts schools worldwide. With over 33 years of experience training, teaching, and competing alongside some of the best practitioners in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Professor Jay Pages has dedicated his life to sharing the art and knowledge of BJJ.

Professor Jay Pages is a dynamic instructor with extensive knowledge across multiple martial arts disciplines. He is committed to continuous learning and development and holds the following ranks:

– 2nd Degree Black Belt in Judo
– 2nd Degree Black Belt in Japanese Jujitsu
– 4th Degree Black Belt in Submission Arts Wrestling, a hybrid blend of Japanese Catch Wrestling and Judo
– 4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

He is also highly proficient in boxing, Muay Thai, hand-to-hand combat, self-defense, wrestling, and mixed martial arts.

Known for his powerful and motivational communication style, Professor Jay Pages delivers seminars that leave participants inspired, educated, and strongly impacted by the knowledge and message they receive.

Standard Seminar Format

Standard seminars are generally 3 to 6 hours in duration, with a maximum of 50 participants per day.

Hosting a 3-Hour Seminar in One Day

• The seminar will consist of three hours of training
• Cost: $600
• Minimum attendance requirement: 10 participants

Hosting a 6-Hour Seminar in One or Two Days

• The seminar will consist of a total of six hours of training.
• This may be scheduled as:
  • Two 3-hour sessions in one day, with a 1-hour break between sessions
  • Two 3-hour sessions over two separate days
• Cost: $900
• Minimum attendance requirement: 10 participants per day

Additional Seminar Requirements

Hotel Accommodations and Airfare

• Hotel accommodations and airfare are not included in the seminar price. The seminar host is responsible for providing and arranging all necessary travel accommodations.

Flights

• All flight arrangements must be made and paid for by the seminar host.

Transportation

The seminar host is responsible for arranging all transportation, including:

• Transportation between the airport and hotel on the day of arrival
• Transportation between the hotel and airport on the day of departure
• Any additional transportation required for the seminar

Advertising and Promotional Materials

• All promotional materials for the seminar must be approved by the Jay Pages Association before being released to the public, press, or posted online.
• Approval may be obtained by emailing the promotional materials to the Jay Pages Association for review.
• The Jay Pages Association will assist in promoting the seminar by listing it on the main website and through social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Liability Waivers

• All seminar participants are required to sign a release of liability waiver. This requirement applies to all seminars held both within the United States and internationally.
• Waivers must include all required signatures and initials and must be completed clearly and legibly.
• The Jay Pages Association requires completed waivers to be signed on the day of the seminar– By mailing them to the **Jay Pages Association** prior to the seminar date

Seminar Guidelines

• Personal video or audio recording equipment is permitted unless it has been stated otherwise or has been granted before the seminar.
• The Jay Pages Association reserves the right to film and record all seminars. In addition, the Jay Pages Association will retain and own all media rights to seminar video, audio, and photographic footage.
• Students may take photos during designated breaks or after the seminar.

Private and Semi-Private Lessons

Private and semi-private lessons are available after seminars.

Students are encouraged to prearrange private and semi-private lesson requests with the seminar host prior to Professor Jay Pages’ arrival. Seminar hosts are asked to assist in coordinating additional private lessons with their students and seminar attendees.

The seminar host will receive one complimentary 1-hour private lesson for each day of the seminar.

Private classes are available upon request and will be tailored to the needs and goals of the individual requesting the lesson.

Please note that no one may observe, film, or record private lessons unless prior approval has been granted.

Private Lesson Rates

Private Lesson with Professor Jay Pages

• $155 per hour: Individual private lesson

Group Private Lesson with Professor Jay Pages

• $50 per person, per hour
• Groups of 4 to 6 participants