Evolution of Rome Za

So you decided to come check out a BJJ academy? Awesome!
Here are a few things you need to do and realize before you come in there.

• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an art.  It is also a sport. Don’t expect it to be lacking any intensity. You will probably have a few bumps and bruises if you roll on your first day.
  
• Check your ego at the door. It’s your first day… Don’t expect to be tapping people left and right. People love to break in the new guy.
• Be friendly and introduce yourself. Don’t be overly friendly and creepy though. No one wants to hear about your very personal life if they just met you.
• Abide by gym etiquette. Bow if everyone is bowing. Warm up when everyone is warming up.
• Wear proper attire. Board shorts and a t shirt are fine for a no gi class.
  Call up the school and ask if they provide a gi for your first class. Some schools will provide the gi until you purchase your own.
• Bring your own bottle of water.
  
• Pay attention to the instructor and what he teaches. Ask appropriate questions.
• Do not ask about Youtube moves that you seen recently.
• Make sure you shower before you come in. Nobody wants to train with a smelly new guy. Or a smelly guy at all for that matter.
  
• If someone is helping you with a move, pay attention! Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Most of the upper belts will be glad to teach you.
  
• Push yourself, but don’t overdo it on your first day! Try not to throw up or pass out.
• Learn to tap when something hurts or you are being choked. If not, you will suffer.
  
• Make sure you attempt to roll a little just to get the drift of the program. Don’t just sit against the wall.  Usually the trainer will pair you up with an experienced guy if your new just to make sure you don’t get hurt.
• You can watch other people roll. But do not start cheering for anyone, that is just rude.
• Don’t comment on other peoples rolling styles. If you have a question ask them personally.

Just a few things that come to mind on the first day of BJJ for people that have never done it before. Or people that are still new to the sport. Just some proper etiquette on the mats.
Stay intense, stay humble, and always be open to learning new things.

Rome Za

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