Miscellaneous
Doing anything for the first time can be daunting, and it can be nice to know what to expect ahead of time. Not all gyms are going to be the same, and so the following advice will not always apply. However, this guide should still provide a general idea of how your first day of BJJ will go, as well as some recommendations for how you might want to prepare. Pre-Class BJJ Hygiene TAKE A SHOWER WEAR DEODORANT BRUSH, FLOSS, AND USE MOUTHWASH Arrive Early to Your First BJJ Class ARRIVE EARLY AND INTRODUCE YOURSELF SHOW UP IN REGULAR CLOTHES AND SHOES WEAR FLIP-FLOPS WHEN APPROPRIATE Why you Should Wear Flip-Flops DON’T WEAR SHOES OR FLIP-FLOPS ON THE MATS WRESTLING SHOES MAY BE ALLOWED ON THE MATS Changing Into Your BJJ Uniform GETTING DRESSED IN THE CHANGING ROOM SECURING VALUABLES AND PERSONAL ITEMS WHAT TO DO IF YOU FORGOT SOMETHING GIVE YOURSELF ENOUGH TIME What the Average BJJ Class Looks Like WARMING UP TECHNIQUE AND DRILLING ROLLING AND SPARRING Staying After the BJJ Class is Over ROLLING OPEN MAT STRETCHING TALKING Post-Class BJJ Hygiene SHOWER QUICKLY WEAR YOUR CLOTHES PUT DIRTY GI IN BAG WASH YOUR GI Post-Class Recovery and Rest BE CAREFUL ON DRIVE HOME EAT SLEEP Read the blog post at: https://www.howbjjworks.com/bjj-blog/2018/8/29/what-to-expect-at-your-first-bjj-class