What should I expect from a BJJ class?

Untouchable · 12-31-2003, 07:30 PM

Hi all,

I'm practically new here and to the MA's world and I'm interested in BJJ. I'm going to visit two schools which are close to my home and I would like to know what to look for, or what to expect from a GOOD BJJ school? Any help will be appreciated.

Thanx

mjohnson · 12-31-2003, 07:36 PM

My first instructor wanted me to observe the sparring the first few classes, and just learn some basic tech's. My second threw us right into the sparring after we did tech's. Take some water, mouth piece, and groin protection. Pay attention and take notes when you get home.

MJ

MrPoopy · 12-31-2003, 10:02 PM

I'd have to agree with HandtoHand. The instructor should participate in the grappling, not just sit on the side pretending to analyze everyone else.

Uber_Tap · 01-01-2004, 01:20 AM

These folks make a good point, the instructor should be rolling as well. I also recommend paying attention to how the instructor treats the different ranks in the class(and I don't mean does he speak politely and take your feelings into consideration, if you're looking for that, watch Dr. Phil).

If you see the guy trying to destroy his students as quick as possible, he's probably an asshole that you don't want to train with. The better instructors I've seen grapple to the level of their students, meaning they push their students, but don't try to destroy their confidence.

gracilva · 01-02-2004, 01:21 AM

expect to be touched, roughly

jules · 01-02-2004, 08:47 AM

the instructor needs to be patient and detail oriented with you.

Untouchable · 01-02-2004, 04:10 PM

Thanx for all the info!

I visited one of the 2 schools which are near my home and I was really impressed!!! First they started strechting, then they did some running, then they practiced their breakfalls, then they started to do some exercises, then some a couple of drills, then a technique and finally the sparring. It was so different to the other schools(other MA's) I had visited maybe because it was fun to watch and because these guys were training HARD! it looked like they were giving a 110% it made you wanted to train too! I also liked the fact that it's 5 days a week and a 2 hour class

P.S. how does that curriculum sounds?

Infinite4Light7 · 01-02-2004, 04:18 PM

5 days a week sounds real good

James · 01-02-2004, 04:22 PM

5 Days a week?! Wow... What city is this in and whats the price!

12-31-2003, 07:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Untouchable Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 7	What should I expect from a BJJ class? Hi all, I'm practically new here and to the MA's world and I'm interested in BJJ. I'm going to visit two schools which are close to my home and I would like to know what to look for, or what to expect from a GOOD BJJ school? Any help will be appreciated. Thanx

12-31-2003, 10:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
MrPoopy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ks Posts: 782	I'd have to agree with HandtoHand. The instructor should participate in the grappling, not just sit on the side pretending to analyze everyone else. __________________ MrPoopy

01-02-2004, 01:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
gracilva Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 293	expect to be touched, roughly __________________ peace.....for now

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12-31-2003, 07:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
mjohnson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Andrews, Texas Posts: 79	My first instructor wanted me to observe the sparring the first few classes, and just learn some basic tech's. My second threw us right into the sparring after we did tech's. Take some water, mouth piece, and groin protection. Pay attention and take notes when you get home. MJ

01-01-2004, 01:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
Uber_Tap Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 142	These folks make a good point, the instructor should be rolling as well. I also recommend paying attention to how the instructor treats the different ranks in the class(and I don't mean does he speak politely and take your feelings into consideration, if you're looking for that, watch Dr. Phil). If you see the guy trying to destroy his students as quick as possible, he's probably an asshole that you don't want to train with. The better instructors I've seen grapple to the level of their students, meaning they push their students, but don't try to destroy their confidence.

01-02-2004, 08:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
jules Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 474	the instructor needs to be patient and detail oriented with you.

01-02-2004, 04:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Untouchable Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 7	Thanx for all the info! I visited one of the 2 schools which are near my home and I was really impressed!!! First they started strechting, then they did some running, then they practiced their breakfalls, then they started to do some exercises, then some a couple of drills, then a technique and finally the sparring. It was so different to the other schools(other MA's) I had visited maybe because it was fun to watch and because these guys were training HARD! it looked like they were giving a 110% it made you wanted to train too! I also liked the fact that it's 5 days a week and a 2 hour class P.S. how does that curriculum sounds?

01-02-2004, 04:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Infinite4Light7 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: southeast michigan Posts: 38	5 days a week sounds real good

01-02-2004, 04:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
James Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 6	5 Days a week?! Wow... What city is this in and whats the price!

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