What happens at a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) class?

I’ve been asked a number of times about what happens at a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) class. I thought I could provide a quick summary of what I’ve learned so far.

Show up early. When you get there early, you can assist in getting the space ready for the class. For us, this means rolling out and positioning the mats. It’s also a great time to get to know the other club members.

Don’t come late or the instructor can refuse to let you take the class or enforce a penalty, such as a number of pushups, situps or both. Not…