| Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers a challenging, rewarding, and | | | | 3) You should be told if there is a contract that |
| beneficial experience for anyone interested in | | | | needs to be signed, but if you are concerned, you |
| pursuing knowledge and skill in martial arts. Although it | | | | should ask before signing on for the class. If the gym |
| has been around for more than 50 years, it gained | | | | does not require a contract, you will be able to easily |
| much popularity in the 1990s and is being taught at | | | | cancel your membership at any time if you end up |
| many gyms across the United States. Here are some | | | | dissatisfied with the gym or class. |
| things to consider when searching for a gym for | | | | 4) You should also make an effort to discuss the |
| Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes. | | | | class and the gym with students already enrolled. The |
| 1) Each Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym is different. When you | | | | best feedback is straight from the source and |
| visit one, ask questions about the types of classes if | | | | current students will give you the best advice. Also |
| offers, styles, techniques, etc. Interview the | | | | consider the age range of the classes offered. If you |
| instructor, ask how long he has been teaching, where | | | | are an adult, you may not want to be in a class of |
| else he has taught at, how long the gym has been in | | | | only children, so be sure to specify exactly what it is |
| operation, etc. How many students are in each class? | | | | you are looking for when talking to gym employees |
| How much is a membership? Each of these things | | | | instructors. |
| matter, so don't be afraid to ask questions. | | | | 5) Once you have visited a few gyms in your area, |
| 2) Try out classes at a couple different gyms to find | | | | make a list of pros and cons of each. Taking the |
| your fit. Your first session is free sometimes and you | | | | introductory class at each gym (if they offer one) will |
| don't need to buy a uniform until you decide on a | | | | give you a fairly decent example of how the |
| class, so you can wear just a t-shirt and sweat pants | | | | program is run. |
| or shorts. Once you decide to continue your training, | | | | 6) Also remember that not everyone learns this |
| you will be required to purchase a uniform, called the | | | | martial art as a means to compete in competitions. |
| Gi. These can usually be found for less than $100. | | | | Self-defense, exercise, and hobby are also great |
| Clean, crisp uniforms are needed for each class, and | | | | reasons to join a club, and if that is more your thing, |
| if you happen to tear a part of your Gi, you will need | | | | then find a club that suits your needs. |
| to buy another one. Keep the cost of your uniforms | | | | Use these hints to help you discover the best |
| in mind before you sign on to the class. Between the | | | | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym near you. Remember: classes |
| class/gym membership, the uniforms, etc., you may | | | | should be fun and educational, so if you are not |
| end up paying quite a bit, so deciding if it is worth it | | | | enjoying your class, you may want to find another |
| early is better than regretting it later. | | | | one! |