What to Expect at Your First BJJ Class

Starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) at Virtue BJJ is an exciting step. Our academy is built on respect, community, and personal growth. Here’s what you can expect in your first class with us.

1. Arriving at Virtue BJJ

When you walk through the doors, you’ll be welcomed by our instructors and teammates. If it’s your first class, we’ll ask you to sign a waiver. Arrive early to introduce yourself, get fitted for a gi if needed, and get comfortable in our training space

2. What to Wear

If you don’t have a gi yet, wear a rash guard and shorts without zippers or pockets. We have loaner gis available—just ask! Make sure your nails are trimmed, and personal hygiene is maintained out of respect for your training partners.

3. Warm-Up and Drills

Each class begins with warm-ups tailored to improve your movement for Jiu-Jitsu. At Virtue BJJ, you’ll practice fundamental drills like shrimping, breakfalls, and rolls—important skills that will help in every session.

4. Learning Techniques

Our instructors, led by Professor Thiago Teixeira and our dedicated coaching team, will break down key techniques, ensuring students of all levels can follow along. You’ll practice with a partner, focusing on control and movement rather than strength.

5. Sparring (Rolling)

At Virtue BJJ, beginners are eased into sparring in a safe and controlled way. You may start with positional drills before engaging in live rolling. Remember, technique and patience are more important than using force.

6. Respect and Etiquette

Respect is at the core of Virtue BJJ. Bow onto the mat, listen to your instructor, and always be a good training partner. Our culture is built on mutual support, and we maintain a judgment-free environment where everyone can grow.

7. Post-Class Tips

After class, take time to stretch and hydrate. If you borrowed a gi, return it neatly. Don’t be discouraged if things feel challenging—BJJ is a lifelong journey, and every class brings progress.

8. Final Thoughts

Your first class at Virtue BJJ is the beginning of an exciting and rewarding path. Whether your goal is self-defense, fitness, or competition, our community is here to support you. Stay open-minded, trust the process, and most importantly—enjoy the journey!

Ready to start training? Join Virtue BJJ and take your first step toward mastering Jiu-Jitsu in a positive and inspiring environment!

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
6:00 – 7:00 AM	6:00 – 9:00am Private Classes	6:00 – 7:00am Woman Only Class		6:00 – 7:00am Woman Only Class	6:00 – 9:00am Private Classes	7:00 – 8:00am Seniors Class – Over 40 (Basics)
7:00 – 7:30 AM		7:00 – 9:00am Private Classes	7:30 – 8:30am – MMA	7:00 – 9:00am Private Classes	7:30 – 8:30am – MMA	8:00 – 8:30am Kids & Parents Conditioning
8:00 – 8:30 AM			8:30 – 9:30am – Judo		8:30 – 9:30am – Judo	8:30 – 9:30am Kids All Levels – Gi
9:30 – 10:30 AM	9:30 – 10:30am All Levels – No Gi	9:30 – 10:30 All Levels – Gi	9:30 – 10:30 All Levels – Gi	All Levels – Gi	All Levels – No Gi	8:30 – 9:30am Kids All Levels – Gi
10:30 – 11:00 AM	No Gi – Sparring	Gi – Sparring	Private Classes	Gi – Sparring	No Gi – Sparring	9:30 – 11:00am Adult Open Mats – Gi
11:00 – 12:00 AM			Private Classes			Breathing & Stretching
4:00 – 4:45 PM	Kids Lv.1 – 3-6y/o – Gi	Kids Lv.3 – 7-9 & 10-14 y/o – Gi	Kids Lv.1 – 3-6 y/o – Gi	Kids Lv.3 – 7-9 & 10-14 y/o – Gi	Kids Lv.1 – 3-6 y/o – No Gi
5:00 – 5:45 PM	Kids Lv.2 – 7-9y/o – Gi	Kids Lv.1 – 3-6y/o – Gi	5:00 – 6:00pm Kids Competition Training – Gi	Kids Lv.1 – 3-6y/o – Gi	Kids Lv.2 7-9y/o No Gi
6:00 – 7:00 PM	Basics – Gi	Fundamentals	Competition Training – Gi	Fundamentals – Gi	Basics – No Gi
7:00 8:00 PM	Advanced	7:00 – 7:30pm Sparring	All Levels – No Gi	Advanced – Gi	7:00 – 7:30pm – No Gi Sparring

What to Expect at Your First BJJ Class

2. What to Wear

6. Respect and Etiquette

7. Post-Class Tips

8. Final Thoughts

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