You should also remove any piercings to prevent injuries. If you have long hair, you’ll want to put it up in a ponytail or bun during class. PLEASE NOTE: Personal hygiene is of the utmost importance! Make sure your finger and toe nails are well-groomed. These are available for sale at the academy. Baggy cargo shorts are a common example of what not to wear.įor all Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes, a BJJ Gi is required with the corresponding belt. These are dangerous since fingers and toes can get caught in them.
We pride ourselves on conducting classes in a safe manner, never expecting students to do anything they aren't ready for, and keeping a low injury rate.įor your first class or any No Gi/kickboxing classes, a t-shirt/rash guard (no tank tops during grappling classes), board shorts/athletic shorts/vale tudo shorts, spats and gi/sweat pants are all acceptable.ĭo NOT wear anything with extra pockets, belt loops or baggy fabric.
Like any physical activity, there is always risk of injury whether it's yoga, spinning, jogging, or boxing. Our instructors will tailor every movement to complement your skill level and before you know it, the improvements will be noticeable! The best way to get in shape for this. If you’re not - don’t worry! The majority of us aren’t on our first day of class or after a long layoff. If you are already in shape, we are going to push you to the limit and beyond. Let’s address a few frequently asked questions that many people have: The only thing scarier however, is being in a situation where you may need these skills and don’t have them. It’s probably a lot more intimidating if you’ve ever seen an MMA/UFC fight, been attacked before or if you are new to this type of training or exercise. Trying any martial arts class for the first time can be very scary. Just as our city has adopted cultural practices via a rich international history, so too our Jiu-Jitsu is a unique blend of styles and practices that distinctly creates New Orleans Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Much like the city in which we reside, our school has weathered many storms and iterations, still evolving and growing into our own unique culture and style. They adopted the “X”, marked by search and rescue crews on hurricane-ravaged properties, as the school’s logo: emblematic not only of survival, but the community’s resilience and power to persevere amidst the circumstances. Following the flooding, as a result of Hurricane Katrina, Professors Matthias Meister moved the school to its flagship location on Magazine Street. The School had its humble beginnings during the late 90’s as a small group of Jiu Jitsu enthusiasts who gathered in a friend’s garage to exchange “rolls” and grappling knowledge. With over 12 black belts at four locations throughout the metro area, we are home to over 300 students locally and host to innumerable visitors from around the world.
New Orleans Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the oldest and largest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school in New Orleans.
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