How To Get Ready For Your First Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Class

If you’ve signed up for a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class, congratulations! You’re about to begin a journey that includes learning self defense and improving your physical fitness. But before you can begin to experience the benefits of Jiu Jitsu, you need to prepare yourself for the class. Below, we offer a few tips to help you get ready for the first day.

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Find The Right Clothing

In order to perform each of the moves taught during your lessons, you’ll need to be wearing attire that lets you move freely. To learn more about the recommended clothing for your particular Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class, contact your school or instructor directly in advance.

Take Off All Jewelry

The last thing you want during your Jiu Jitsu class is to harm yourself, your classmates or your instructor. Therefore, it’s important for you to remove all jewelry (especially necklaces and bracelets that dangle) so that you don’t put anyone at risk for getting hurt – it’s extremely easy for your jewelry to get caught on others throughout your lesson since you will likely be in close contact with them.

Check Yourself

Do you have open wounds that haven’t healed yet? If so, you’ll want to cover these up to prevent any bacteria from seeping in – remember that you’ll be super close to your classmates and instructor during your lesson. Next, check over your nails to see how long they are; since you’ll be close to others and using your hands and feet at some point, make sure your nails are at a short enough length so that they don’t scratch the individuals you’re working with.

Last but not least, if this is the first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class you’ve ever taken, remember that it takes time to perfect each move. So, make a promise to yourself that you won’t be intimidated or discouraged by others in your class if they’ve been involved in the sport for a little bit longer – you can achieve that same level of greatness too!

Here at Renzo Gracie NH, we offer Jiu Jitsu programs for both children and adults, and we’d love to see you at one of our academies! To learn more about the classes we offer, please give us a call at (603) 777-2775 or send us an email at [email protected] today.

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