Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a long journey and most BJJ schools want to get you from white belt to black belt in a safe, friendly environment where everybody works together to grow stronger as a family.
In order to accomplish our goal, safety needs to be addressed to make sure that If you have never participated in BJJ before, then typically by your 8th beginner class (or when you are comfortable) you will begin "rolling" (what we call sparring, or actively practicing our technique) with your training partners. At our gym, it is mandatory that all of our students and new club members follow these four simple guidelines that any local BJJ school typically follows as well.
Use technique, not strength when rolling. Don't hurt your BJJ training partners.
www.novagyms.com 414-3014133 By your 8th beginner Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class at Nova Gyms Martial Arts & Fitness it is time for you to "roll" (practice / spar). Please watch our brief, 4 part series that will provide you with general BJJ etiquette and awareness prior to your first rolling session.
Don't have a "don't get tapped" mindset (It is ok to tap).
www.novagyms.com 414-301-4133 Thanks for watching our BJJ safety videos. Please make sure that when it comes to submissions you eliminate the "I will not tap mentality" as well as the ""go for the kill mentality" as described in this video. As a beginner in BJJ, it is ok to tap early, and tap fast.
www.novagyms.com 414-301-4133 There is no reason that you or your BJJ training partner needs to get hurt when rolling. Please tap deliberately, fast, hard, and loud. At the same time, please make sure that you give your opponent the opportunity to tap by practicing our 2 second rule.
BJJ is fun, as long as nobody gets hurt, and they shouldn't. Check your ego at the door, and we will all grow together.
www.novagyms.com 414-301-4133 Our goal at Nova Gyms Martial Arts & Fitness is to get our students from white belt to black belt. Check your ego at the door, and come grow with us.
We ask that you please take the time to watch our four part video series before your first rolling session so that understand general BJJ etiquette, as well as develop a general awareness of what you should and should not do.
We look forward to taking this journey with you!