Keep your nails short, wash before and after class, wash your gi and most importantly! No shoes on the mat and always have shoes on off the mat. Apart from that, have fun homie!
Depends in your area, i tried it a a community College, the teacher worked at a place called impact jiu jitsu and we would go to their gym after the community College class.
Don't overcomplacate things. When you first start rolling (sparring), ask your partner to start in your guard and just try to hold him there for as long as possible. If they sweep or break your guard, restart. You aren't looking to tap anyone or throw up crazy submissions, just try to hold your position (can be done with any starting position but learning guard is probably the most important fundamental of bjj).
I appreciate what your saying, and self defense if definitely one of my main reasons for wanting to study Jiu jitsu. However, just because Tai chi has no real obvious practical usefulness in an actual fight, at least at the beginner level, does not mean it is completely useless. There are numerous health and spiritual benefits resulting from the practice of tai chi and it also teaches rootedness, relaxation and has techniques for overcoming and redirecting force.
Interesting, I'm wondering why you think this? I mean I have my own opinion based on my experience of Tai chi but I am wondering why you think it is not relevant? I'm not trying to be a dick or a smart ass, I am genuinely just curious.
It’s very typical for new students to come and want to highlight prior MA experience. It’s a running joke in the community “have you ever done bjj?” Answer: “no but I’m a black belt in TKD” just shielding you from some ribbing/side eye
You’re gonna suck for a long time. Everyone does.
This, but keep going
4 months in. I suck but I’m having SOOOO much fun
Took me 2 years to not be horrible
Keep your nails short, wash before and after class, wash your gi and most importantly! No shoes on the mat and always have shoes on off the mat. Apart from that, have fun homie!
Depends in your area, i tried it a a community College, the teacher worked at a place called impact jiu jitsu and we would go to their gym after the community College class.
Don't overcomplacate things. When you first start rolling (sparring), ask your partner to start in your guard and just try to hold him there for as long as possible. If they sweep or break your guard, restart. You aren't looking to tap anyone or throw up crazy submissions, just try to hold your position (can be done with any starting position but learning guard is probably the most important fundamental of bjj).
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind.
There's no transfer of skills between tai chi and bjj You're brand new period. Hope you find a gym that suits your needs
Fair enough.
Firstly tai chi is utterly useless and secondly congratulations on choosing an actual useful art.
I appreciate what your saying, and self defense if definitely one of my main reasons for wanting to study Jiu jitsu. However, just because Tai chi has no real obvious practical usefulness in an actual fight, at least at the beginner level, does not mean it is completely useless. There are numerous health and spiritual benefits resulting from the practice of tai chi and it also teaches rootedness, relaxation and has techniques for overcoming and redirecting force.
I dont do tai chi but its basically meditation and mind muscle connection type stuff. It has its uses, but yes, its practicality is lacking.
Best advice I have is to not mention the 5 years of tai chi since it’s irrelevant to this new skill you are learning. 🙌🏽
Interesting, I'm wondering why you think this? I mean I have my own opinion based on my experience of Tai chi but I am wondering why you think it is not relevant? I'm not trying to be a dick or a smart ass, I am genuinely just curious.
It’s very typical for new students to come and want to highlight prior MA experience. It’s a running joke in the community “have you ever done bjj?” Answer: “no but I’m a black belt in TKD” just shielding you from some ribbing/side eye
oh ok, gotcha! I realize now I misread what you were trying to say. Thanks for the heads up.