Group classes are where most of your training happens, and that's exactly how it should be. But there's a reason serious students eventually add private instruction into the mix. Here's what it actually does for your game.
Group classes teach the art. Private lessons teach you.
In a group class, your coach is managing a room. Even the best instructors can't watch every detail of your individual game in a 60-minute class with a dozen or more students. A private lesson flips that completely. Every minute is about your specific habits, your specific gaps, your specific goals.
What private instruction actually fixes
A recurring mistake you can't seem to shake, the kind that needs a coach watching you specifically, not the whole room
A single position or sequence you want to genuinely master, not just understand
Competition prep, where the details that separate winning and losing get real attention
Building confidence before jumping into your first live rolls or your first tournament
It's not just for beginners, and it's not just for competitors
Some of the most common private lesson requests come from people in the middle of their journey, past the beginner stage but stuck on a specific gap that group class pace doesn't address fast enough. Others are competitors sharpening a game plan for an upcoming tournament. Both get real value out of it.
Semi-private sessions
If the cost of one-on-one time is what's holding you back, private classes can be split between two students. You still get individualized coaching, at a lower cost per person, and a training partner who's working through the same material with you.
Flexible location
Private sessions can be arranged in-house at The Academy or off-site, depending on what works for your schedule.
Is It Right for You?
If you've hit a plateau in group class, or you're prepping for a competition and want a real game plan, private instruction is worth the investment. Reach out and we'll help you figure out the right fit.