What to wear for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

[@freemikelive]

Thank you. Trying out my first bjj class tomorrow, am excited, and I’m learning a lot from these videos.

[@bredehatlebakk1850]

How did it go?

[@freemikelive]

@@bredehatlebakk1850 it was great. I liked it so much I signed up to the gym.

[@bredehatlebakk1850]

@@freemikelive nice!💯

[@logunder4597]

@@freemikelive yo I’m 13 rn and looking to get into bjj but I have no clue how to join a gym/program. Do I just go to the gym, and ask to join a class? Or like, what do I do??.?

[@jamesnorton37]

@@logunder4597 yeah you can probably just walk into a gym or do some research on places near u and find a good school. also most places offer free trial clases so you could also just go gym hoping til u find a school that you like!👍🏻oss

[@thunderjeep08]

Finger tape and bandaids. Any good school will enforce nail hygiene but in the course of sparing you can still get nicked and don't want to bleed on the mats. Tape helps hold on the bandage and also helps protect any mat burn you get from getting worse.

[@christiferjohn7855]

Great video answered all my questions about bjj gear! Thank you

[@snesleywipessqueegeeservices]

Super helpful. Thanks! 😊

[@Liamthegr8]

Thank you you give good advice

[@isaacgarcia2979]

Your first class I’d say don’t worry about a gi, wear shorts and a shirt, find out if you like it first. If you decide you’re into BJJ then go ahead and get a gi

[@phoenixfitnessmartialarts2832]

Agreed. But if someone doesn't feel comfortable training without one - either because they quite aren't ready for skin-to-skin contact with strangers or just don't want to stand out and look so different from everyone else - ask if they have a loaner gi to try for your first class. That's how we get everyone started and it works well.

[@BlazinSpeed]

Going to start my first BJJ class soon can you wear MMA socks or Ju jitsu socks on the mat? My feet tend to sweat when I get active & found it a grip problem when I trained before in Martial arts.

[@phoenixfitnessmartialarts2832]

Apologies for the delayed response - wasn't getting notified about comments on tis account. I hope your first class went well but to answer your question (for anyone else who may be reading this and about to have their first class): Socks can be very slippery on the mat and you'll want good footing as you train takedowns. There are some options if you aren't comfortable with bare feet or have medical issues preventing barefoot training. Some people wear wrestling shoes, and the kind of grippy socks they give you in the hospital might also work. Just ask the instructor what he/she allows and would recommend and they'll be happy to help.

[@martymcfly2365]

what about socks?I hate naked feet and would like to waer socks. but is it even good or will the people laugh if I come with socks?

[@phoenixfitnessmartialarts2832]

Great question! Socks can be very slippery on the mat and you'll want good footing as you train takedowns. There are some options if you aren't comfortable with bare feet or have medical issues preventing barefoot training. Some people wear wrestling shoes, and the kind of grippy socks they give you in the hospital might also work. Just ask the instructor what he/she allows and would recommend and they'll be happy to help. No one should laugh though. 🙂

[@benjiboi6669]

Thanks man

[@muscleheadzzzz]

I wore groin cups a few times when I started and it made certain movements painful. I ended up ditching it and haven't worn one since. My 7 year old started doing it too and I'm torn between getting him a cup or not as I found it to be uncomfortable and painful when I was using one.

[@phoenixfitnessmartialarts2832]

It's a personal choice and not an easy decision. I never wore one and ended up with damage to my epididymis (sperm tubes in the scrotum) which eventually required surgery. To be fair, I think that's rare and even after that I still don't train with one but I'm also done having kids so...🤷‍♀

[@ozacuna4026]

Awesome video, just what I was looking for, can you do a video on what to not do when you are a white belt?

[@lrk9171]

What I would recommend even tho im only a white belt as well is when you’re getting out of someones closed guard don’t knee their thigh to get out its just disturbing and it hurts.

[@nycbk9043]

RELAX and focus on technique instead of muscle.

[@benfica00]

Why not protection for the 👂?

[@phoenixfitnessmartialarts2832]

Good question, especially since head gear is often worn in wrestling and when it isn't people can get cauliflower ear. That CAN happen in BJJ but it's much less likely since there usually isn't the same kind of ear contact. Wrestlers use a lot of forearm clubbing to the side of the head and pushing their foreheads into the jaw/temple/ear of their opponent to set up a takedown, both of which can easily cause ear damage. Not as much of that in BJJ where there are gi grips to use (or people just sitting and pulling guard 😑). It can happen though, so if your ear ever gets banged and starts to swell a bit either take some time off or ask your coach if it's ok to wear wrestling headgear while it heals.

[@Sophvz-px3fq]

i dobt have an outfit its my first day and i just fonna wear sweats and t-shirt is rhat ok ?

[@phoenixfitnessmartialarts2832]

Absolutely! We have loaner uniforms people can borrow for their first few lessons and most other schools do the same. Just let them know and they'll get you all set up. Best of luck with your training!

[@campos672]

Are any type of socks allowed? If worried about infections.

[@phoenixfitnessmartialarts2832]

Each school is different so be sure to ask the instructor. As for your worry about infections, ask about their history of skin infections like staph, ringworm etc. A good school should be cleaning and disinfecting their mats daily (or even multiple times a day if they have classes all day) to avoid this. We've been open for 8 years with ZERO incidents. 🙂 For additional protection, make sure you shower as soon as you can after each training session and NEVER walk around the gym bathroom with bare feet. That is far more likely to have germs than the mat. Bring a pair of sandles/flipflops/slides to wear whenever you go from the training floor to the locker room or bathroom. Thanks for commenting and best of luck with your training!

[@jakestoneshow]

4:46 " according to my dentist, way too late" =) Thank you for this video !

[@phoenixfitnessmartialarts2832]

lol yup, learn from my mistakes so you don't have to make the same ones yourself. Glad you got some value from it and hope your training goes well.

[@jakestoneshow]

@@phoenixfitnessmartialarts2832 Thank you! I'm just getting started.

[@drunkscanbefun]

A mouthguard has never saved someone from a brain injury

[@phoenixfitnessmartialarts2832]

Never said it did. Saves people from chipped teeth tho.

[@matthewbrennan9758]

A seatbelt has naver saved anyone from an overdose.

[@benjiboi6669]

The compression shorts one is very true

[@truecowboy]

I go for BLUE BELT IN MMA this Wednesday. I'm 45 yrs old. I have the thick gi your talking about. I have Fuji GI pants and top. My test is Muay Thai kickboxing sparring. Jujitsu rolling plus demonstrating techniques for jujitsu submissions escapes takedowns sweeps etc. Plus demonstrate the Muay Thai CLINCHES ( 50/50 and PUMMELING ). Then I need to demonstrate the 32 Muay Thai kickboxing moves. Crocodile tail thrash. Spinning back kick. Roundhouse. 3. 7. Elbow blast knee blast uppercut blast. 9/11. 1.2.10. etc. I'm super nervous. Got alot to remember. I'm confident I'll pass.

[@godefroydebouillon225]

Good luck to you big guy

[@truecowboy]

@@godefroydebouillon225 class is just now over. I passed my blue belt test. Certificate and everything in MMA. ITS 810 PM EASTERN. I LITERALLY JUST GOT IN CAR FROM DOJO. I FRIGGIN PASSED. BUT MAN IM EXHAUSTED AND WORN OUT. THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO PASS OUT I GOT SO HOT. LOL

[@Jeffro5564]

@@truecowboy that’s awesome, congratulations

[@alexanderocampo6266]

Blue belt in MMA? LOL 😂 @@truecowboy

[@truecowboy]

@@alexanderocampo6266 what's funny about that? I did pass the test. Yes my dojo does belts in MMA. NOTHING funny about it. Got photos to prove it with the certificate

[@cab3101]

What brand do you use for the cup?

[@jeremienadeau5066]

I think it's a Shock Doctor. It's what I have and it's very similar to what he shown in the video.

[@James-wd9ib]

Jiu Jitsu cowboy style where the air blows free lol

[@kampa9141]

I thought groin cups are illegal in jiu jitsu... Im confused?

[@kampa9141]

@Bebo I know cups aren't allowed in tournaments.. But i thought it wasn't allowed training as well .. Testicular torsion sounds painful... Ouch!

[@kampa9141]

@Bebo I've trained bjj in Brazil in my late teens for 3 yrs (20yrs ago). 2 months ago, after a 20 yrs hiatus I sign up to bjj gym here in NZ. Loving the tatami routine, but my body hurts more than in the past, even tho Ive been practicing other sport throughout my life. I got a mouthguard and some rash guards. Next step is buying a kneepad.. Like you said it'll help avoiding silly injuries.

[@phoenixfitnessmartialarts2832]

They usually aren't allowed in tournaments (ALWAYS check the rules tho ) and MAY not be allowed in some classes (always ask your instructor). I never wore one and ended up with damage to my epididymis (sperm tubes in the scrotum) which eventually required surgery. To be fair, I think that's rare and even after that I still don't train with one but I'm also done having kids so...🤷‍♀

[@interestpart260]

Thanks, Very helpful!

[@theaarongarcia]

Keep in mind that cups can't be worn in competition.

[@BURGAWMMA]

The most frustrating thing about martial arts gear is in the sizing especially if you're a big strong guy because they're all made for slender Asian frames. I'm 6ft tall 300lb with a 50" waist and only a couple products fit me but none of them wrap properly except ones I had to tailor down in height. All they do is up size the entire product... they don't make it for bigger stronger people so if I get a gi that fits me I have to tailor it down from the seven-foot-tall cut they deliver to your door because the ridiculous manufacturers just assume the same frame at the same standard dimensions rather than keeping it of average height/length and just making it bigger to accommodate a larger more powerful individual. When I was 350lbs I only had two gis that would fit and they were hard to find and exorbitantly expensive for what they were...Fuji 10 and MACS 12 (these were the largest commercial Gis available but of course they were cut for people who were 10 ft tall so they are comically long!

[@phoenixfitnessmartialarts2832]

Agreed, very true. If anyone has found a gi company who has solved for this it would be great to know.

[@BURGAWMMA]

@@phoenixfitnessmartialarts2832 there are a few makers but they charge so much extra for Big Man sizes it's ridiculous

[@10beanz]

Oh dear, a big bloke. I advise having a shower before you start a session. Don't go all day at work, then straight into it, without washing. It's only fair.

[@BURGAWMMA]

@@10beanz I guess you're used to being underneath them??? Don't worry I always powder my balls with aromatic oils before I go to the gym, I think you'd enjoy it😗

[@wreckingtestes2885]

I just want to be courteous of other ppl feeling uncomfortable feeling my groin area

[@TheCulinary_Explorer]

Also a Water Bottle !

[@phoenixfitnessmartialarts2832]

Good one! Especially if school you're training at doesn't have a water fountain.

[@like_mike8724]

I was the guy today

[@phoenixfitnessmartialarts2832]

We are ALL that guy at some point when we started. 🙂