Getting Started – First Steps on the Mat

How to Prepare for Your First BJJ Class and Navigate the Early Days

Introduction: Taking the Leap into BJJ

Starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is both exciting and nerve-wracking. Walking into a gym for your first class can feel intimidating—like stepping into a world where everyone speaks a different language, and you barely know the alphabet. You might feel anxious about looking clueless or worried that you’re not in good enough shape. These fears are normal. Every single person who trains BJJ started exactly where you are now: as a beginner with no idea what to do.