First class:

The first class can be intimidating. The most important thing to remember is that everyone starts off in the same place. All of our members are excited to meet and help you on your journey.

Clothing:

Wear a jiujitsu gi if you have one, or simply wear workout clothes (shorts or tights, t-shirt or rash guard). Your coach can answer any questions you might have in this regard.

Fitness:

BJJ develops a high level of fitness. Do not expect to compete at the same level as experienced athletes. Each person progresses at their own pace. Your cardiovascular fitness, strength, flexibility, coordination, and core strength will develop every class, and before you know it, you will be fitter than you have ever been.

Brazilian jiujitsu:

BJJ is the “yielding art”. It is a tactical martial art that combines leverage, angles, grips, and position to control and submit an opponent. Technical skill can be applied to overcome size, strength and aggression.

Sport jiujitsu vs jiujitsu for self-defense:

Sport jiujitsu is a grappling sport in which two individuals try to win the match by submission or points. Jiujitsu for self-defence teaches individuals how to defend themselves from an aggressor. (See more in the antibullying course)

Females doing BJJ

The number-one reason women are usually given for why they should train jiu jitsu is “because it teaches you how to protect yourself.”

There’s a good reason for it: jiu jitsu is designed for weaker, smaller opponents to dominate larger ones using technique rather than strength. See complete article here: https://jiujitsutimes.com/bjj-for-women/

Kids Belts

Kids' belts range from white to green. Kids are promoted once they have committed to a certain number of hours.

Adult belts

Adult belts range from white to black (red belts are considered a 9th-degree black belt). It requires at least two years of regular training before an adult might be rewarded a blue belt. Progress in BJJ requires commitment, patience, and perseverance.

Competitions:

Ryūjin Jiujistu Academy works with academies from Terrace, Rupert, and Smithers to organize regular competitions. We hope to expand in the future as we develop elite athletes.

We are also members of the International Brazilian Jiujitsu Federation (IBJJF) and our members can compete in any international competition once they register and receive their ID card.