How BJJ Works

There are a number of important factors that go into picking a good gym, though not all of them will apply to your specific search. If you find yourself overwhelmed by this list, keep in mind that you don’t need to know the answer to every question. The purpose of this list is to get you thinking before you jump into a situation that is not right for you. Read through the questions, make note of what seems important to you, and take the time to think about questions you may not have considered.

The following list is categorized by a mixture of priority and difficulty; you may not know the answer to some questions until you've spent time training at the gym. If you aren’t interested in getting granular when picking a gym, then just take a look at the first few items in the priority list. If you are the kind of person that wants to be as prepared as possible, then read each question, and try to think of additional questions that may have been missing from this list.

Read the blog post at: https://www.howbjjworks.com/bjj-blog/2018/8/19/ask-15-questions-before-signing-bjj-gym-contract

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 second step: The 15 questions to ask before signing up for a BJJ gym. This is part 2b in a 7-step beginner's guide to BJJ. Episode 2c will cover questions 11-15.

There are a number of important factors that go into picking a good gym, though not all of them will apply to your specific search. If you find yourself overwhelmed by this list, keep in mind that you don’t need to know the answer to every question. The purpose of this list is to get you thinking before you jump into a situation that is not right for you. Listen to the proposed questions, make note of what seems important to you, and take the time to think about questions you may not have considered.

There are a number of important factors that go into picking a good gym, though not all of them will apply to your specific search. If you find yourself overwhelmed by this list, keep in mind that you don’t need to know the answer to every question. The purpose of this list is to get you thinking before you jump into a situation that is not right for you. Read through the questions, make note of what seems important to you, and take the time to think about questions you may not have considered.

The following list is categorized by a mixture of priority and difficulty; you may not know the answer to some questions until you've spent time training at the gym. If you aren’t interested in getting granular when picking a gym, then just take a look at the first few items in the priority list. If you are the kind of person that wants to be as prepared as possible, then read each question, and try to think of additional questions that may have been missing from this list.

Read the blog post at: https://www.howbjjworks.com/bjj-blog/2018/8/19/ask-15-questions-before-signing-bjj-gym-contract

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 second step: The 15 questions to ask before signing up for a BJJ gym. This is part 2a in a 7-step beginner's guide to BJJ. Episodes 2b will cover questions 6-10, and 2c will cover 11-15.

There are a number of important factors that go into picking a good gym, though not all of them will apply to your specific search. If you find yourself overwhelmed by this list, keep in mind that you don’t need to know the answer to every question. The purpose of this list is to get you thinking before you jump into a situation that is not right for you. Listen to the proposed questions, make note of what seems important to you, and take the time to think about questions you may not have considered.

When BJJ first started gaining traction in the US, practitioners would drive hours just to learn from a blue belt. Nowadays, finding a BJJ gym that is both near you and offers black belt instruction is easier than ever. You may still have to do some driving if you live in a rural area, but you may be surprised by how far you’re willing to drive once you get started. For those living in or around a city, you should have multiple gyms to choose from.

Read the blog post at: https://www.howbjjworks.com/bjj-blog/2018/8/19/how-to-find-a-local-bjj-gym

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 going to start off with the first step: how to find a gym in your local area. This is part 1 in a 7-step beginner's guide to BJJ.

Within the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), a “position” refers to the bodily arrangement or placement of two grapplers. Each position comes with their own set of advantages and disadvantages. While there are a handful of generally accepted basic positions, not all practitioners agree on what to call them or which are the best. Additionally, new positions are being created and expanded upon all the time.

• POSITIONS IN THE TOP-LEVEL HIERARCHY

• TOP POSITION ADVANTAGE

• TRANSITIONS

Read the blog post at: https://www.howbjjworks.com/bjj-blog/2018/8/6/how-positions-work-in-bjj