Starting BJJ: What to Expect on your First Class

The purpose of this article is to answer any questions you might have about starting to train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and your first class in particular. Every school is different, but this article will help you understand how MOST Brazilian Jiu-jitsu schools operate.

You’ll find a glossary of basic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu terms at the bottom of this article. This is to help you understand any technical words used here or in your first class.

Alvin Aguilar

Alvin Aguilar is one of the most feared and well respected fighters in the Philippines . He has studied multiple forms of martial arts and has developed his own unique style of fighting. One of only a handful of Filipinos to garner a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Alvin has helped increase awareness and the popularity of the sport. He has also pioneered the highly popular Mixed Martial Art tournament, URCC; in which he created without the intention of personally fighting to showcase himself but rather, give young Mixed Martial Artists a venue to shine. Arguably the fiercest fighter in the country, Alvin is already considered a legend in Philippine Mixed Martial Arts.

URCC Cebu V Deliverance

On January 15, 2010 URCC Cebu V “Deliverance” will kick off the year with an excellent fight card. Featuring local and international MMA fighters. Tom Woodfin from the UK will face off with Iran’s Razi …