Beginners' GUIDE

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  • T-shirt + shorts/joggers is fine to wear for this session if you do not own a gi

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Beginners' Guide

What is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ)?

  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a non-striking martial art which is largely contested on the ground. It encompasses elements of both Judo and Wrestling as a means to takedown or sweep one’s opponent. It applies the principles of kuzushi (off-balancing), angles, timing, pressure and control to achieve the submission of one’s opponent.  Submission can occur from joint-locks, strangles or chokes. 

     

    Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is divided into two styles, where rulesets and techniques differ: 

    • In Gi jiu jitsu, participants make use of the gi (kimono); the fabric can be gripped to apply various techniques including strangles (as in Judo).  
    • In No-Gi jiu jitsu, gripping the material is not allowed, and there is considerably less friction; as such, No-Gi is often faster-paced, incorporates more Olympic Wrestling-style techniques, and allows more submissions (notably leg-locks) in certain rulesets. 

I’m a brand new beginner. What class should I attend first?

  • We recommend coming to our Wednesday 7.30pm beginners’ gi class as a first session. This class offers a great introduction into BJJ where all 3 coaches will be on-hand to offer assistance. T-shirt and shorts is fine for the first session if you do not own a gi. Check out our FAQs page for more info.

Where to purchase BJJ attire from?

  • We sell custom Grange no-gi rashguards. Check out what is on offer here. If you wish to purchase some of our kit, let us know directly.
  • You can purchase gi and no-gi kit from many places. Below is a list of a few places to purchase kit from:
    1. Progress (We have wholesalers account with Progress. If you wish to purchase some kit, let us know directly)
    2. Tatami Fightwear
    3. Scramble 
    4. Venum
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What to expect in your first session?

 

  • Warm-up:
    1. Break-fall practice
    2. Basic grappling movements
    3. Judo and Wrestling fundamentals
  • Technique:
    1. Learn pins, passing sequences, sweeps and submissions
    2. Techniques will follow same theme for several weeks
  • Sparring:
    1. Pressure testing: Test your newly learnt technique with resistance
    2. Positional sparring: Fully resisted sparring from specific positions
    3. Open sparring: Test your skills freely

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What to bring with you?
  • BJJ Gi class:
    1. Clean gi and belt
    2. Rashguard or t-shirt underneath gi if desired
    3. Women can choose to wear a rashguard, t-shirt or just a sports bra underneath their gi
    4. Flip-flops/Sliders (To be be left at the side of the mats as training on the mats is barefoot)
    5. Water bottle (There is a water fountain just outside the hall for refills)
    6. Mouthguard for sparring (optional)
  • BJJ No-Gi class: 
    1. T-shirt or rashguard (ideally fitted)
    2. Shorts/leggings (ideally no zips or pockets)
    3. Flip-flops/Sliders (To be be left at the side of the mats as training on the mats is barefoot)
    4. Water bottle (There is a water fountain just outside the hall for refills)
    5. Mouthguard for sparring (optional)

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