anyone here do brazilian/gracie jiu jitsu???

yeh i got my belt under marcello monteiro

 

That's awesome, I went down to his place twice when I lived in Indy.

 

I got my 1st class tomorrow, any tips?

 

I'm very bad at giving up.

 

Bring a cup and simply pay attention to details. You will likely go through a class warmup usually its sport specific exercises that mimic the moves you use when you roll. Then you will go over technique for awhile depending on how long the class is scheduled for. Since its your first time you may be put in with a more experienced guy and they will help you work the basics. You probablly wont free roll for your first 2-3 days atleast since you simple dont know anything.

 

Just started earlier this week under Marcello "Salazar" of BTT.
This is my first time doing BJJ in the gi, but it reminds me quite a bit of Judo. I'd done some Judo before in Baltimore and with a friend here in Texas. I also did about 6 weeks of no-gi with a student of Maguilla in Maryland, this was back in 05 until a spaz bounced my head off a hardwood floor & gave me retinal damage.

Apparently my bad luck streak for this stuff is still alive because the guy that was supposed to be showing me positions Wednesday night decided to free roll positions instead and ended up nailing me with a nasty upkick to my dome.
Think I got a bone bruise.

Was supposed to go back again yesterday, but think I'll just wait 'til Tuesday.

My other 2 partners and the instructor are cool as hell though.
If I ever get lucky and get to spar standup with that guy who kicked me in the head, I'm going to repay the favor cro cop style.

 

Just show up ready to learn, don't go out there all spastic and trying to "win" when you are drilling or even free rolling if you do that. Take your time, learn the proper form from the begging, much easier to do something slow the first 10 times and get it right than have to pick it up quick but incorrectly and then have to relearn it once you have the wrong way in your muscle memory.

 

When I have some cash I want to start it. Messing about with my brother trying to sub each other is great fun, so being able to actually have some technical skills would be great.

 

Great advice, Beebs.

Just go in with an open mind and a willingness to learn. The worse thing any martial artist can do is approach something new thinking they know everything. Forget it all. Learn anew.

 

Both of these posters know what they are talking about. I mean that with all seriousness. I currently respect their opinions more than anyone in this mma forum.

Do not listen to them at first. Fight your hardest to win every encounter until you realize ability is not enough. Make your instructor show you why said instructor is teaching the class. If the class is credible, you will soon learn the value of technique. You will have been rendered helpless, and thirst for knowledge. You will fully appreciate the suggestions given by sugarngold and Beebs.

 

Some great advice so far. My advice would be to try and not let the technical aspects overwhelm you. If you feel confused at any point don't be afraid to ask questions, from your instructor, drill partner or rolling partner. Most people who take jiu jitsu are very helpful.

Goodluck! Jiu jitsu is a great challenge and when you get the basics down it's a lot of fun!

 

How much do you guys pay per month for bjj?

 

70

 

Take it easy and have patience. It really is a thinking game. DOnt be afraid to ask for help with the positioning and take your time practicing them properly so that when you roll you can have success executing what you learned. And most importantly have fun and be willing to learn and improve form your mistakes.

And like i said before dont rush just take your time. Always remember "slow is smooth, smooth is fast."

 

rekcutnevets: Thanks for the kind words, bro, but there are definitely some cats around here with plenty of knowledge - they just don't always speak up.