So I had my first jiu jitsu class today...

[Grappleboxing]

About 75 minutes in total.

10 min warm up. Shrimps, front rolls, back rolls, side rolls, that stuff. I was pretty comfortable with that since I did a bit of judo and wrestling in middle and high school. I am a fan of the UFC, and researched jiu jitsu moves online to get a better understanding of what I was seeing in the cage, but have never been part of a class till today.

Drilled the armbar, triangle, and an americana I think from the high diamond.

Rolled with 4 different people. Got beat down every time, and tapped out several times.

Super fun, exciting, and a great workout. Can't wait for the next class on Thursday.

Also, need to get a gi, any recommendations for a beginner? Don't know the differences between the brands and their reputation on the bjj scene.

 

[lts5025]

Fuji, Tatami or 93Brand are the best bang for the buck. You can routinely find them on BJJHQ.com for under $70.

It makes more sense to buy two $70-80 gis than one $150 gi, especially if you're planning on training two days in a row.

 

[AK Gerard]

I second the endorsement of 93 Brand (never personally used the other two brands previous poster mentions). Their Hooks 2.0 gi did great for me for a few years (and probably would've lasted longer had I not been incorrectly washing and drying it for the first two years of ownership) and their Standard Issue gi is serving me well a year in without looking to need replacement any time soon. Keep an eye on BJJHQ.com and one of those will surely surface again soon.

 

[BJ@LW&WW]

So I had my first jiu jitsu class today.

...

I did a bit of jiu jitsu and wrestling in middle and high school.

huh?

glad you enjoyed it though. like someone said, i woudld efinitely start with a cheap single weave gi. i've had single weaves from tatami and fuji and theyve all lasted multiple years. if anything, the pants are the first to go. keep in mind when sizing that your gi will shrink significantly if you wash/dry with heat.

 

[Kirra]

Just get a Tatami Nova or something on the cheaper end. I have a couple and they have both lasted for over 3 years with no signs of wanting to tear any time soon.

 

[Russky]

You can buy judo gi and save. It is usually 30-50% cheaper than bjj gi. I buy them for $40 from judo club.

 

[BJ@LW&WW]

I buy them for $40 from judo club

is that a website/store?

 

[Russky]

is that a website/store?

Yes, but it is $60 + tax and shipping online.
http://www.hsujudo.com/judoUniforms.html

 

[Prime Ang]

Get a Shoyoroll

 

[Grappleboxing]

huh?

glad you enjoyed it though. like someone said, i woudld efinitely start with a cheap single weave gi. i've had single weaves from tatami and fuji and theyve all lasted multiple years. if anything, the pants are the first to go. keep in mind when sizing that your gi will shrink significantly if you wash/dry with heat.

Yep, meant to say Judo.

 

[Ton]

Get a Shoyoroll

shoyoroll is for suckers. I make my own gis from towels I buy at bed bath & beyond.

 

[Zefram Cochrane]

You can buy judo gi and save. It is usually 30-50% cheaper than bjj gi. I buy them for $40 from judo club.

I second the Judo gi suggestion, way to go imo.

 

[dizzydean]

I've got the Fuji Sekai. Not crazy expensive but durable and great quality.

 

[Striderxdj]

Even the greatest champions had a first day on the mat.

 

[randomg1t]

welcome. this is a great sport and you're going to have a lot of fun.

i think the chris haueter quote from roll should be shown to everyone ever starting bjj:

"you'll be somewhere in ten years. imagine, some place... ten years from now, i'm gonna be somewhere. why not be a black belt, too? you just can't quit."

 

[Coati858]

Fuji, Tatami or 93Brand are the best bang for the buck. You can routinely find them on BJJHQ.com for under $70.

It makes more sense to buy two $70-80 gis than one $150 gi, especially if you're planning on training two days in a row.

+1. Get a couple cheap ones. [Storm had some random ones in the $35-$50 range when I was looking last Summer] You may like them, you may not, but at least you'll know what you do/don't like before spending a lot on a more expensive one in the future.
They all seem to fit a little differently and this will change over several washings.

Once you know what you like, give the cheap ones that don't work for you to someone else or donate them (Or sell 'em if you spent more on them or really need the cash).

 

[Respeezy]

I was thinking about this high diamond position, must be a 10th planet thing but hes inquiring about a gi.