r/jiujitsu

I've been considering switching gyms for a while, but wanted to wait until I got my blue belt. I finally got it, but I suck at jiu jitsu. I'm worried that if I switch now then people will question why I have a blue belt at my new gym. Does anyone have any advice? Should I not mention I have a blue belt and come in as a white belt?

I've done Jiu Jitsu before, several years ago, for the better part of a year. I moved to a new country a couple years ago and have been thinking about starting up with that now that I'm settled in here. What should I expect? Any advice on restarting after a long break?

M30 (moved gyms because of military move) been training since 2023, got my purple belt about 4 months ago. Developed a game and started coaching both on base and at the local gym in town. What is next? I’ve been reading jiu jitsu books and talking to upper belts, the advice I’m getting is varying wildly. Keep developing the game? Develop more diverse game? Work on my weaknesses? Only teach what I’m good at? Teach all positions? I talked to my professor before I left and he said “just be in love with jiu jitsu and the moves will find you.”

Obviously a lot, but I’m just a guy who loves jiu jitsu and wants to see it to the end and hopefully do it for as long as I can. Thanks for the help!

A student of mine is going to Florida for vacation in the Destin and Cocoa Beach areas. Are there any places for him to train that you all would recommend? He is a white that has some wrestling experience and has only trained Nogi. Any help would be much appreciated!

Im a young white belt who started about a half year ago and im wondering what i can do (certain exercises or stretches, etc) to keep my knees healthy throughout my Jiu Jitsu journey? Any and all tips welcome.

Check out my BJJ progression vs. my brother who doesn’t train. This video is at the 2 month mark.

9 months of training: https://youtu.be/T99QkF0tUTA?is=c21Bz9fFKq2X4RUe

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Hola, tengo una duda sobre etiqueta en BJJ.

Pago una cuota mensual por entrenar en mi club. Este mes el profesor organizó una clase especial trayendo a su propio profesor, y esa clase tenía un coste extra de 10 €.

Hasta ahí puedo entender que una clase especial tenga un coste aparte. Lo que me generó dudas fue que después se escribió en el grupo del equipo que asistir era “un acto de lealtad, respeto y compromiso” hacia el profesor, su profesor y los compañeros, y que quienes asistieron recibirían obsequios del club.

Mi pregunta es: ¿esto os parece normal dentro de la cultura del BJJ? ¿Es habitual asociar asistir a una clase extra de pago con lealtad o respeto al profesor?

Lo pregunto porque me parece bien apoyar seminarios o clases especiales, pero no sé si es correcto que se plantee de una forma que pueda hacer sentir mal a quienes no fueron, especialmente si hay alumnos jóvenes o familias en el grupo.

Hi Im a relatively new 8 month white belt. I did my first competition yesterday and lost badly in an open belt (Blue and white belt) division. I was able to score some points doing reversals and sweeps and noticed I have some areas of my game lacking regarding passing and guard retention. How should I approach my training sessions in the coming weeks, should I work on one aspect every week or for 2 weeks, so on so forth. I can usually go 3x a week or 4x a week.

Can I still train if Ive got a mild shoulder sprain? Will It get any worse? And what can I do to make it better/less painful?

Cheers

TL;DR: Took 3 months off. Now having more successful rolls than when I left.

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33M White belt, training for just under 2 years.

After a fair bit of nagging injuries and overtraining, I took about 3 months off and used it to heal and also focus on other areas of my life.

This week I restarted training, and was pretty concerned about how far ahead everyone would be than me, as the team has been in camp for an international comp soon.

But, weirdly, still my first few days back, I’ve rolled with more or less everyone, and I feel like I’ve gained more success with my rolls this week than I did at my peak.

I still feel rusty and my conditioning is poor, but I managed to have a few pretty great rolls with people who 3 months ago I would avoid 🤣 even landing my first sub on a particular blue belt who refuses to ever let me work.

So I’m wondering: how is it possible that I’ve had been more successful this week that I was 3 months ago when I was in peak form?

I feel very happy and blessed to receive this. I believe I've been training for about 4 months. However, my buddy, who's also a white belt, doesn't have any stripes, but he's clearly better than me. Not sure why he wouldn't receive his first.

Purple belt here ....I'm been training for close to 7 years now....I'm 37 soon to 38 next month....I began my journey in 2015....took me four years to get my purple.....covid hit....took three years and a half off ...life got in the way and obstacles came and what have you..... decided to back to BJJ of Jan 2024....took me about 4 months to get my mojo back..... training back for at least two years and half And the last six months have been brutal....I'm exhausted....I'm huffing and puffing a lot after a roll or two....the guys I use to submit as blues are now submitting me lol ... they are strong and their technique is amazing....Ive been spazzing and overall just burnout....I don't have the same movements I use to have ....I really don't know what it is ...just need a little guidance...thank you

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I am wanting to get into Jiu Jitsu, I miss being competitive and there is a gym close to where I am moving. I exercise and workout regularly but I miss that camaraderie that comes with friendly competition. In 2020, I had a serious motorcycle accident that basically obliterated my left leg, almost to the point of amputation. My biggest concern when starting is the potential to re injure it. As it stands, I have metal rods through my femur and tibia. My joins are ok, but certainly get sore before the rest of my body after prolonged activity. Just looking for some advice or stories from others. TIA.

I'm a white belt with about 3-4 months of experience. I recently stumbled upon John Danaher and Gordon Ryans instructionals, but there are so many of them. Does anyone have any suggestions on which one to start with? Thanks in advance!

I've been doing jiujitsu for 2 weeks now. Today I sparred with a blue belt. He submitted me with a leg triangle and I tapped almost instantly, but he hurt my neck in the process. Now, I can't say for sure if he was going too hard or he's just strong; but are injuries like this common? My neck pain is very bad right now, I'm having second thoughts on trying this sport.

I have experience in muay thai too. Muay thai spars are meant to be sabai sabai; fun, light, and playful. Never had I gone through any significant injuries in months of muay thai spars. Now I try jiujitsu and I have neck injury in the first 3 weeks. Is this common? If not, should I avoid the person?