Tips for Women Who Want to Start Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

8 things a woman should know before starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

[@lorenn107]

I watched this video 3 years ago before I ever went to my first class. I’m a competitive blue belt now. Thank you.

[@marjorieonthemat548]

That's awesome Lauren!! Thank you so much for visiting back and letting me know!

[@fia6537]

I am starting BJJ today and your comment made me so excited!! The video is great too, and you Marjorie are funny!

[@ciara6694]

Just came back to watch the video that got me into jiu jitsu. I started 2 and half years ago. Blue belt one stripe now ;) THANKS FOR THE TIPS!

[@marjorieonthemat548]

That's so awesome!!

[@marjorieonthemat548]

That's so awesome!!

[@RealizeBJJLife]

I watched this video 5 years ago. You were THE ONLY BJJ female on KZbin and it inspired me greatly. I train 5 days a week and fought my first MMA fight last year. THANK YOU!!!!

[@marjorieonthemat548]

That’s amazing to hear! Love hearing of other BJJ females training!! Congratulations on your MMA fight! I don’t post much anymore but still train daily.. or at least chase my 4 year old on the mats every night of the week 😅

[@RealizeBJJLife]

@@marjorieonthemat548 Awww.. that's awesome!! Congrats on having a child!!! Did you train when you were pregnant? I think about that.. like ok.. just no knee on belly and we're good. LOL

[@josepshchavez4337]

I'm going back too karate ?. .

[@funkypunkypine]

I disagree with the don't wear a pad advice. Wear a tampon AND a pad. It's pretty common to put in a tampon and 45 minutes later it's all full and starting to leak. I'm always very glad to have the pad on in those instances. (also, it's strange to me when people feel so weird when they talk about periods. There's nothing wrong with it at all.)

[@bernadettecoh3281]

wearing a tampon AND Thinx underwear has been AWESOME while training. puts my mind at ease.

[@madelienemidson4406]

Use a diva cup

[@adrianajose0301]

@@madelienemidson4406 I was going to say... who uses tampons and pads anymore? Diva cup and Thinx baby!!!!

[@barneydenstad2148]

Agree why hysh hysh when the listeners are supposed to be female?

[@mikkel01liten]

Period cups. If one doesn't fit, try a another, and then another type until you find the one that fits. If no one fits, oh well. Tampons (etc) it is 🙂

[@salamieryep2552]

For our periods, look into period cups!! It has saved me in every instance in my life, it also cuts out the smell so when you’re rolling with your partner they won’t smell you. I’m always nervous about that😅

[@Paladin22]

For #5, my wife uses a menstrual cup. Just putting the option out there.

[@joseanecardoso5130]

A good option

[@alwaysastudent]

James Stilwell Menstrual cups on the mat are a blessing!

[@ericaminer7627]

I use a menstrual cup while training (and off the mats as well) and i recommend it a thousand times over!!!

[@annagiersz3314]

@@ericaminer7627 I have one, need to try it! thanks

[@berthasaucedo644]

That was my first thought when she mentioned that ugly word PERIOD!!🤣

[@taniachavez2473]

It’s my first class tonight and I don’t wanna get smashed on the first day😂

[@marjorieonthemat548]

Hope all goes well tonight!! They better not smash you on the first day!! They should be teaching you some basics :)

[@commadorpuddles1]

Are you still doing the classes 5 months later?

[@BW022]

#9 Jewelry... especially rings, brackets, and earrings. Applies to some men also. Often easy to forget to take off and not always assured that someone else will notice you are still wearing them. Nothing is easier or hurts more than getting jewelry caught in a sleeve and having your knuckle wrenched or part of your ear come off. Leave them at home or bring a bag or container specifically for them. Also... really easy to loose. Home is best. Car isn't a bad idea also.

[@megaltright974]

I started jits 4 weeks ago, i find that a high neck full length rash top over a good sports bra does the trick. And i wear tights under my gi.

[@jasmin_dd963]

There are some girls in my class that never clip their nails. Right now, I'm having a bandage around my middle finger because when we were playing a game one of them accidentally sliced open my finger from the joint to the nail. *Please. Clip. Your. Nails.*

[@33iknow]

Ouch! damn... Put some ointment on that shit.

[@sabzchai110]

For periods - a cup is great! It absorbs 8 hours worth of blood and does not budge!

[@vickypedias]

Love it, thank you so much for the useful tips - I am going to my first class today after work, buzzing and so excited!

[@averymartinez9505]

Please keep making videos like this!! I am getting ready to start jiu jitsu!!! And I have no idea what I'm getting into! But I wanna get strong and be able to kick ass!!:)

[@marlajohnson]

Thank you for putting this video out! I am going to my first class tomorrow, and I feel a little less clueless about it now. 😄

[@michaelmcnamara1839]

Great stuff! Love that you are doing this channel!

[@ciara6694]

I remember watching this like 3years ago. Watching your videos made me want to start. I've been training at a Gracie Barra school a little over 2 years now ;) awesome vids

[@odinncool]

Could you give some advice on what white belts need to know and nobody tells them? That'd be super cool! I want to learn!

[@rwmb_bookclub4947]

This was so helpful!!!!! Can't say thank you enough

[@micheletedrick3649]

🎉thank you! Just had my first bjj class and I’ll be implementing your suggestions for all my future classes😊

[@riostorivers_6957]

Legitimately 100% good advise, thank you!

[@lizmontano8936]

Thank you I can't wait to start!

[@MayaNazareth]

Love your videos! I watched this before I ever started training 5.5 years ago, today I'm still on the mat and own Alchemize Fightwear (BJJ gear for women)!

[@wisearts1724]

I always try to wear clear lip balm but last week i forgot one day and got pink lipstick all over some guys white gi. I was mortified, so embarrassed. Lol. This week he stayed far away.

[@garybolenable]

He probably just stayed away because he got the riot act read to him by his wife/girl friend. :)

[@mystikalxs3996]

Thx for video. I've been doing what i can to catch up to speed on this sport! Completely new to it!I've been looking for some sort of discipline and more purpose in life, I think I found my next chapter in life through jiu-jitsu. Here's to the journey.

[@francineemma2051]

Thank you so much for this video. I have been contemplating joining BJJ. As a girl and never having been so athletic I am hesitant. But every inch of me is wanting to join. My reasons are the discipline the learning and the mental aspect of it. Thanks for these videos.

[@jaistar2981]

awesome thank you and love the sign your daughter made for you ... fantastic

[@hayleyrouhana1220]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for your channel! ♥️🙏🏻

[@EveCabreraAnExpatInPanama]

I usually avoid training BJJ on the first day of my period because my cramps are just too bad, but after that no problem. I use a cup, never let me down!

[@suziehartwright]

Thanks for sharing!!! 😉

[@kyliemichelle2476]

Thank you so much for the tips. I just started jiu-jitsu and I love it!

[@marjorieonthemat548]

+Kylie Michelle That's awesome Kylie!!

[@liammaxsmama]

Thanks for the video! I’m considering starting soon. Perhaps you could post a video about what other conditioning you do that complements your BJJ training.

[@c.m.1311]

Menstrual cup or softdisc and Thinx period underwear if you're worried about leaks. It's the combo I use for backpacking so should work great for class :)

[@sp6990]

thank you for this! Just started this week and had no idea about any of this

[@marjorieonthemat548]

Awesome! Hope it goes well for you!!

[@jayhawk88z]

Majorie what belt are you ?

[@marjorieonthemat548]

Scott Anderson I am a blue belt, 4 stripes.

[@jayhawk88z]

ok cool how close are you to getting purple belt ?

[@dgma626]

Marjorie On The Mat 6 years only blue?

[@abrahammorales4020]

Excellent, so I will be waiting for those videos!

[@marjorieonthemat548]

+Kevin Walker I posted a new sparring video. Ends in a kimura submission. Check it out!

[@georgiaboxer]

I watched this video 7years later.. I love this thank you ❤️

[@d.rangel7665]

Perfect for my wife and two daughters! Thank you.

[@marjorieonthemat548]

Dennis Rangel Awesome!

[@checkmyhart]

Your Midwestern accent is ON POINT!!!

[@user-cg9ry5id5v]

Haha I’m from around Syracuse NY and we have very similar accents

[@micheleosmakaesthetics2646]

Loved your video :D thank you 😘

[@micheleosmakaesthetics2646]

My son is doing jiu-jítsu .... my brother do as well and I am very into try it ... I tried one but the warm up was a killer so I felt very bad after the warm up and than gave the training ... but I am really considering I’m trying again as is many ladies after my sons class . :D

[@katescott4910]

Bahaha haha ha hahaha! Oh my goodness I wish I found this earlier lol but I learn most things the hard way anyway lol yeh I just had a week off training lmao and Jeeze was I annoyed but hey even my bro said 'don't even put yourself in that position!' Lol I have issues with social anxiety at the best of times! At my second class, - Gi class, my so-called permanent red hair dye sweated out of my hair and made the collar of my Gi bright pink.. I didn't notice til after class...There are many more embarrassing incidents but I'll leave it at that lol thanks for this vid and please do make some more :D

[@danialezero93]

The thing that makes me more self aware about the period isn’t the spotting issue but the odor or having somebody else’s intimate parts rubbing on my body. How have you addressed this?

[@salamieryep2552]

Period cups- I have found it blocks the smell since it captures all the blood. Seriously, find a good fitting flexible one that moves with you and you’re set👌🏻

[@mable90shaynne]

I was gonna say menstrual cup too. I have never noticed an oder since switching.

[@josepshchavez4337]

I don't wear a cup ?. .

[@TrishCanyon9]

Good tips Marjorie

[@sunkencubeoctahedron7844]

You look fit and confident. It's inspiring

[@RedAndBlackZone]

This is good for blokes to watch too👍🏼

[@michachalikesyou]

I wear two sports bras just to feel a little safer lol

[@JB-wx1mz]

If you dont already have a video, maybe make one for how guys should respectfully roll with women. Or just what gets on your ladies nerves that guys may overlook. We can be hard headed sometimes and no one wants to be the reason anyone quits

[@fightnfeast]

Great Video!

[@alaska_diva_7029]

Love your video sweetie. I am 47 yrs old and I am signing up up for my first jiu jitsu class this upcoming week. Any pointers you might be able to offer as far as what to expect on the the first day?

[@Eileen.Sosa.Sukha.adhisthana]

Thank you for your video! Hey this is my first class after 3 classes I did before the covid started. How do you remove from you mind the bad thinking of it’s wrong plus very uncomfortable feeling when rolling with a man that’s not your partner and plus being ok not traumatized when your partner will be rolling with women too. This a total new thing for me. I joined because my husband want us as family to learn I can still feel so wear and not wanting to role with men all sweaty. If any of you have positive and good recommendations please post. Thank you!

[@cakmakli]

Thanks for this video. I thought I had told my daughter everything she needed to know for her first class but dang was I wrong.

[@RioEricson]

What is your favorite company to get spats and rash guards from?

[@indiaparisi8872]

thank you so much this was very helpful and for a being a mom your body is amazing your so toned and fit💪👌

[@marjorieonthemat548]

Thank you! So glad this video was helpful!!

[@marymargaretdiaz9780]

this is my favorite video!! great tips (=

[@marjorieonthemat548]

Thank you Mary!!

[@anahita777]

I went to my first class respecting all this without even seeing the video, but she's totally right. I saw how some guys lost their pants so weared a leggin and a sport shirt. No make up at all, and I cutted my nails but apparently too much cause it hurts to grab with no nails et all.

[@Djk8263]

Thanks for all the tips! What gi pants are you wearing?!

[@MixMasterNutGaming]

Thanks with these pro-tips so more women can feel comfortable on the mat.

[@Amber-Mae]

Thank you! Very helpful. Just gave birth to my kid, I wanna be able to protect him when I'm out

[@mudthe1st512]

Marjorie On The Mat. I just started talking Jiu Jitsu class a month ago. And for a guy, there are times it's kind of awkward when partner with a woman. My instructor is a woman, and she's good at diffusing awkward moments between man and woman. I was wondering, if you have experience any awkward moments practicing with a man? If so, what do you do to move pass the awkwardness?

[@IncongruousJones]

Thanks very much for this video! I just started BJJ and am seriously hooked. I'd like to encourage my 24 year old daughter to try it too, and this video might help with concerns she may have (probably has) about it as a woman (which I am not, and can't really speak to. ;-)

[@marjorieonthemat548]

Thank you! Hope it helps for your daughter :-). Haven't seen much discussion of this topic on KZbin, but definitely worth putting it out there!!

[@RyanManggala]

Good tips. Im gonna share this

[@marjorieonthemat548]

ryanmanggala Jiu - Jitsu Thank you!

[@johncena95404]

What about odor down there (lady region) from all the sweating? I get extremely self conscious and find myself having to step out to use the bathroom every so often to use feminine wipes. But, it's very inconvenient having to step away when learning technique.

[@cleof1503]

Im pretty large breasted .. so i wear a plain racer back Swimsuit over my sportsbra. Ive never had my cleavage in someone's face no matter how tough the PLUS i never have to worry about my (very not flat) tummy being exposed if my guard vest/tshirt rides up or my gi opens.

[@kerosvne9221]

If you have facial piercings (eg. Septum, Medusa-what I have) is it okay to leave them in or do you have to take them out ?

[@MMAWARRIOR20]

Thanx for the tips. As a dude with long hair

[@mariag1229]

So what do you wear under the guy for the top? Shirt? Just sports bra? Rash guard?

[@Letybacelar]

any places you recommend to start in Arlington VA?

[@landuscameron6594]

Which shoes can i wear bc im joining jiu jitsu

[@killersalmon4359]

I'm a guy but I had long hair when I started BJJ - never figured out the whole "how to keep your hair under control thing" so I just shaved it all off in frustration. Wish I'd had this information back then...

[@marjorieonthemat548]

In the meantime, I do have one short video on my channel of me sparring titled "Women's Nogi Sparring"

[@doclago]

I like to put a high pony tail so when my head hits the mat it's not on the pony tail. I braid the tail then wrap it the way Marjorie does. I use hairbands with stoppers.

[@Allyxoxo3]

Lol after practice we all get off the mats and change right then and there, guys and girls. Luckily we always wear a rash guard and spats under our gi. Or just a sports bra and put on a shirt directly after.

[@megankelley3853]

I've had 3 babies and pregnancy has wrecked my body, resulting in diastasis recti. How would you recommend I get started when I have absolutely no core strength?

[@MarcyMarcy]

Well at least I don’t have to worry about a period. Do you think this is something good for someone such as myself to start in their 50s?

[@myrsinisanimals9971]

I want to start jiu jitsu because I have wanted to start a martial art for a while now but I can't because I am in UK lockdown and no schools or sports clubs and stuff like that are open. I am pretty unfit so how can I prepare?

[@mable90shaynne]

I really suggest switching to a menstrual cup, mine never leaks and last much longer than a tampon. It makes periods so much easier!

[@amandah5478]

I used these. They are great. But they will dislodge your coil if you have 1. Happened to me and my friend.

[@edotblair]

Hi Marjorie! I'm currently looking for a place to learn jiu-jitsu in my city and I was wondering whether you think it's better to start in an all women's program or a mixed program. I'm not nervous about the idea of sparring with men but I'm nervous about being timid... any pointers?

[@marjorieonthemat548]

edotblair Hello! Starting in a women's program would be great, however, they're hard to find. I started, and have since been, in a mixed program with men and women. It might seem awkward at first but within a few weeks you get comfortable... and that's coming from a woman (me) who always gave one-armed hugs and kept my distance lol. The best pointer I can give you is to be patient and try to be comfortable around both men and women for training, or else you will have limited partners. :-)

[@vannerz764]

edotblair I'd say mixed. I honesty enjoy working with guys more and I feel it will better prepare me if I do have to use it in life.

[@adolfosalazar7889]

Do you go vs. Guys and is it weird?

[@Christina-cf9ot]

I usually put my hair in a french braid, does the bun work better? Never had good luck with tampons and the cup also leaked. Although it's not too bad for me since I only have a couple heavy days, so I skip those and use period undies on the light ones. Need to get some black pants 😂

[@marjorieonthemat548]

French braids are great! Just gets pulled apart when grappling for me. My hair slips out easy so buns are good for quick fixes. 😊

[@Christina-cf9ot]

Ah true, it often ends up being a messy bun at the end anyway. If I have time I do pigtail French braids and those stick pretty well.

[@elizabethdrews]

Thank you .. thank you.... T H A N K Y O U . I'll pass on your kindness 10 folds.

[@SoyMasol]

The menstrual cup is even better for #5.

[@tanleelee268]

Thanks for this...I'm considering BJJ but the amount of contact is really putting me off (as majority of participants will probably be guys 😨)

[@marjorieonthemat548]

lol I've got some videos of those. I'll put a few up tomorrow ;-)

[@blindfury743]

Is there any contra indications to participating in bjj regarding vision impairment? I had to quit judo because of the whiplash and fall impact. I miss it. I asked my eye specialist about doing another martial art, but I don’t think he knows the difference between any of them. I think he thinks they’re all full contact mixed martial arts UFC

[@marjorieonthemat548]

BlindKattBlues BJJ still has takedowns and use judo throws, but I would still think with vision impairment that you can still participate in BJJ. In fact many times when I roll, my eyes are closed anyway and I go by feel. Hopefully you started BJJ and it’s going well!

[@rosalacroix6447]

i had such bad luck the first lessons ,the hair problem got to me the first time, bobby pins flying everywhere and my rubberband snapped on me during practice XD also pants falling off so yeeeee totally wearing shorts now too. annnddd since i have nipple piercings i quickly learned to tape those babies off or just take em off + good sports bra. i wish i found this video sooner.

[@valentinamilia2852]

Rosie June Hi!! im going to start with bjj next week and i have a nipple pierced like u. What kind of tape should i use?. I also have one on my belly bottom and plenty on my ears!! 😥 should i tape them too? or should i take them off? (i apologize for any mistakes, english it is not my first lenguage im actually from argentina) Thank u very much.

[@rosalacroix6447]

i take all my ear piercings off, but since my nipple piercings are still quite new i prefer to keep em on. i use normal round band aids and a good sportsbra. but taking them off too might be better because it will hurt when someone presses on them.

[@lisarobey6800]

I'm still looking for a bbj school in Sarasota county fla close is Tampa.

[@arazqarayev80]

I have a question? Can Men to get dealing with Jiu Jitsu?

[@hollyripp9017]

Have you been doing jujitsu since a kid just wondering

[@thiagoandremicossi]

OK 👍👍👍

[@holierthan]

High waist shorts, even better.

[@on-the-way222]

I'm 41 and I want to start BJJ for the first time. I'm a little scared because Im skinny. Would that be a problem?

[@toratora9994]

Why are you squeamish about saying "period"?

[@loveluv4ever]

tora tora some people are, it's not that deep.

[@serenacula3256]

It's an American thing I think? They tend to be pretty squeamish about stuff like that in my experience.

[@heidihansen147]

I don't recommended wearing lipstick cuz last time my teacher got a stamp of my lipstick and he was not happy 😅

[@fernandowong371]

Do you know any women who have physically defended themselves in real life? If so, what did they do to disable their attacker?

[@agftun8088]

why am i even watching this , i m a man x)

[@BigBadassR]

She has a way about her that makes you want to watch her talk. Don't really even care too much what she is saying, she makes cute expressions.

[@aoutsky]

Wear a tampon.

[@vincentdc211]

I know zero about bjj and I'm more endurance than strength. But here I am.

[@fightefx]

Eyeliner will make you look like a rakoon :D :D I really was "rofl". cool!

[@baileyadamson]

So for single moms where do you put your children during classes? If they’re old enough(like 7) can they sit on the sidelines while you’re in class?

[@247sapphire]

ugh i want to do this so badly but i have no money

[@stephenforbes2762]

Try talking to instructors in your area and let them know your situation. If you're not a loser and you have a legit reason, they may be willing to help you out or may need a janitor or a receptionist for trade.

[@divinedigitalpro]

Crap! I'm on my period today and I don't wear tampons. lol. Today, is my first day trying jiu jisu. It's no gi and I will be wearing all black.

[@AZ-oy7ln]

I'm 5'2 200lb and can't find a gi that fits cause the sizing is for the average size person. can anyone help?

[@ririabz1393]

they should have lots of sizes available .. maybe try a guys gi , they would have to have bigger sizing

[@lp2496]

I'm trying to convince my wife to train with me, I started 4 months ago and she has come to two classes with me but won't commit. She does cross fit but got sore in ways that she didn't expect. Any tips?

[@marjorieonthemat548]

Bullets and BJJ I know of other husbands who really wanted their wife to train BJJ, some stayed and some didn't. It might take some time for her to decide if its for her or not... constant bruises, broken nails, hair ripped out, and facial breakouts... some women will deal with it all and become addicted to jiu-jitsu, and others decide its just not their cup of tea. Only time will tell, and if she ends up staying, she may become more into it than you! Maybe...

[@lp2496]

Thanks for your wisdom, my only thing is I don't want to push her, I want her to train because SHE wants to, not because I imposed it on her..

[@vannerz764]

Bullets and BJJ tell her the body has to adapt. Stretching defidently helps before practice

[@BigBadassR]

Decades of training sisters, girlfriends, and women friends who think they are 100% willing to commit has taught me just to leave the welcome matt on the door, figuratively, but don't pressure. Don't have any expectations regardless of what they tell you initially, that way you wont be disappointed. The martial arts, done correctly, is a lifestyle and that isn't easy for most people to commit to. That's my opinion for what its worth, anyways.

[@MrCmon113]

@@BigBadassR But it's not a lifestyle and you don't have to commit at all. That's one of the great things about fighting sports. You don't commit to a team and you're not losing any licenses if you don't train. You can train whenever you want and be content with any level of skill.