Membership Policies

Holidays & Closures

The Theodorou Academy is closed in honor of the holidays listed below. In addition, classes may be closed on Sunday if the holiday falls near the weekend. Our monthly schedule is maintained on the website (see Class Section). During inclement weather, the Theodorou Academy will close when the town of Watertown declares a snow emergency. Please check the Theodorou Academy website for announcements. Tuition is not subject to adjustment for closures.

January: New Year's Day
April: Easter Sunday
May: Memorial Day
July: Independence Day
September: Labor Day
November: Thanksgiving
December: Limited schedule between Christmas and New Year’s

Uniforms & Other Gear

Students need to purchase a lightweight uniform and 14 oz. boxing gloves upon full-time enrollment. Equipment from other prior schools can be used as long as they are deemed to be in good condition and without labeling from the prior school.

Tuition & Renewal Policies

Please refer to your signed copy of the Contractual Agreement provided at enrollment for your specific program term, tuition rate, renewal date, and method of payment. The following are general policies:

Tuition Policy:

  • Standard no refund policy
  • There are no pro-rations of tuition for missed classes
  • Payment is due for your program term regardless of attendance (refer to Freeze Policy for missed classes)

Freezing Your Membership

If your schedule requires that you take time off from your Jiu Jitsu class before the completion of your 6 or 12 month program, you must notify the Theodorou Academy by submitting a "Freeze Notice" (email or in writing) ten (10) days in advance of the month you are to be away. Payment of the absent month(s) will be made as usual. However, a full credit for the "frozen" month will be applied to the end of the program term.

Terms & Conditions to Freeze:

  • There is no freezing of memberships for the 3 month program. Our policy only applies to the 6 and 12 month programs.
  • A full calendar month is required to freeze (not partial months) - 1st to the 30th.
  • A maximum of 1 month may be frozen under a six month program and 2 months under a twelve month program.
  • Students that take time off beyond 1 (6 month program) or 2 months (12 month program) will not receive credit for missed time.
  • Credit will only be applied if the Freeze Notice form is provided before the freeze month.

Belt Promotionals and Fees:

The journey to Black Belt is broken down to a series of Belt Promotions where students get to demonstrate their techniques in front of the class and advance toward their Black Belt. Belt promotions occur on the last Thursday of every month at 9pm. This is a very exciting time for students who have worked to gain proficiency in their skills. Our testing fees are among the lowest in the country. The testing fees for all belt colors white to brown is $35 which includes a new belt.