Gracie St Petersburg / Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! in fact, it's a great way for you to learn about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as you'll have someone knowledgeable teaching you right from the start!

BJJ is good for beginners because of its structured, progressive training program. We will start you off by learning the fundamentals before allowing you to progress onto the more advanced, full-on training, and your training partners will help you learn and improve. 

While this might be natural, it shouldn't prevent one from getting started in bjj. So to answer the question “Do I need to get in shape before I start jiu-jitsu?” The short answer is “No” 

It all depends on you! We'll go at your pace to reach your goals. How fast we do that depends on the time and effort you put in!