What to bring to jiu jitsu class

The checklist

• Clothes: a t-shirt or rash guard and shorts or athletic pants with no zippers, buttons or pockets. Ask about a gi when you arrive.
• Water bottle.
• Flip-flops or slides for walking off the mat. Shoes stay off the mat, bare feet stay off the bathroom floor.
• Hair tie if you have long hair.
• Towel and a change of clothes for the drive home.
• Mouthguard (optional, but a good idea once you start rolling).

Leave at home

Jewelry, watches and anything that could scratch or snag. Take out earrings and rings before class.

Hygiene basics

Short, clean fingernails and toenails. Clean clothes every class. If you have a cut, a rash or feel sick, skip class that day. Everyone on the mat will thank you.

Next step

Read what happens at your first class, then book it free.

Questions

What do I wear to my first BJJ class?

A t-shirt or rash guard and shorts or athletic pants with no zippers or pockets. No jewelry.

Do I need a gi for my first class?

No. Wear athletic clothes and ask about a gi when you arrive.