If you are new to BJJ or looking for a BJJ gym, this is the guide for you. There are a number of important topics to cover, but we are now on the fifth step: What to know before your first BJJ class. This is part 5 in a 7-step beginner's guide to BJJ.

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.