Thinking about trying Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? Walking through the door for your first class takes courage, and it's a cool sport focused on ground control and getting submissions using leverage. You'll probably get challenged and feel humbled on day one, but showing up consistently is the secret to progress and joining a worldwide community.

Read more: What to know for your first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class

About the author: I’ve trained for +16 years and I’m a brown belt at Orlando BJJ in Florida. You can listen to me talk about BJJ on the BJJ Wiki ‘Off the Mats’ podcast or my interview with the founder of non-profit Guardian BJJ. Follow me at RulesofBJJ on Instagram.

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