Starting BJJ

[jaymackz]

As for things to buy... depends on the school / gi -vs- no gi. So if the school requires beginers to train GI, then you will definately need one. But more importantly... in either case... get a cup/athletic protector. The best one (most comfortable) one I found was from Shock Doctor.

I think it's www.shockdoctor.com

well worth the 20-30 dollars.

Good luck!

Rich

why do you get kicked a lot in the naughty bits when you practice BJJ? lol ..also at what retail store may i buy cups from? walmart???

[NYBJJ]

As for things to buy... depends on the school / gi -vs- no gi. So if the school requires beginers to train GI, then you will definately need one. But more importantly... in either case... get a cup/athletic protector. The best one (most comfortable) one I found was from Shock Doctor.

I think it's www.shockdoctor.com

well worth the 20-30 dollars.

Good luck!

Rich

[cakegirl]

It's a great sport and you'll love it. To improve, you need to be training at least 2 times per week, so keep that in mind when you're deciding to start or not.

I manage to do OK, training a couple of times a week, and I also do karate, mma, other activities (surfing and bike riding) and hold down a job, so I think you'll be fine!

[jaymackz]

I see thanks for advice....im still thinking about it..cause doing all of this....might burn me out PLUS...it might cost a lot of money ....hmm lol

[shamster]

All depends on your time, and which one you care more about improving in. If you have time to train at least 2x/week in BJJ and it won't interfere with your goals in kickboxing, definitely go for it! The two styles should complement each other well in fact.

All you'll need to buy is a good jiu-jitsu gi to start in bjj.

[jaymackz]

So i might consider taking Brazlian-Jiu-Jitsu lessons and i was wondering if theres anything i might need to buy before i get into it. What are the Pros/Cons of learning it because right now im learning Boxing/American Kickboxing and will it mess it up if i learn all three at once or should I just stick to Boxing/American Kickboxing to perfect it? im having second thoughts..