One of the questions most frequently asked by students when beginning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is how do I tie my belt? Below is a video starring Gracie Academy Torrence instructor Rener Gracie who provides an in depth walkthrough of the 3 standard belt tying variations he employs at his school. The 3 belt tying variations…
So you’ve decided to take the plunge and you’ve prepared to take your first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class, what should you expect from your first class? Starting the class: Warming Up Most BJJ schools will begin their class with a warmup which will usually last between 5 and 15 minutes. A typical warmup would begin…
Perhaps the hardest step to make when deciding to start Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the first step, actually going to a gym and deciding whether to observe or participate in a class. From personal experience, it is usually fear of the unknown that prevents us from making that first step towards trying something new, perhaps…
