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Very defense-focused sport, do you already have a gi? Otherwise you should come in a (not to loose) T-shirt and sweatpants.
You'll learn some basic techniques, like escaping from a foe that is on top of you, and maybe some beginner holds (armlock etc...), you won't get hurt/bruises in any way.
I liked the later lessons a lot, involving defending yourself from various weaponry (bo, knife, chair,...).
Have fun, that's what it's all about.
Edit to add: as per post below, I was talking about Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.
You'll learn some basic techniques, like escaping from a foe that is on top of you, and maybe some beginner holds (armlock etc...), you won't get hurt/bruises in any way.
I liked the later lessons a lot, involving defending yourself from various weaponry (bo, knife, chair,...).
Have fun, that's what it's all about.
Edit to add: as per post below, I was talking about Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.
Edited by ZesPak on Thursday 29th July 14:56
Depends 
Very (very) broadly:
Brazillian Jui Juitsu - hardly any throws, mostly on the ground, not too painful to start with (though if you spar, will quite possibly be the most knackering thing you have ever done).
"Classical" - lots of throws and locks, probably less groundwork - likely to be more painful, although less knackering.
And many dojos / clubs will be a mixture of both
Either way, I wouldn't expect to actually get hurt - people are almost always nice to beginners, because everyone's been there.
But do expect to feel like you've been run over when you wake up in the morning. In a good way.
Enjoy
Very (very) broadly:
Brazillian Jui Juitsu - hardly any throws, mostly on the ground, not too painful to start with (though if you spar, will quite possibly be the most knackering thing you have ever done).
"Classical" - lots of throws and locks, probably less groundwork - likely to be more painful, although less knackering.
And many dojos / clubs will be a mixture of both
Either way, I wouldn't expect to actually get hurt - people are almost always nice to beginners, because everyone's been there.
But do expect to feel like you've been run over when you wake up in the morning. In a good way.
Enjoy
ked by back up doing something stupid when a kid. Enjoy 
ZesPak said:
Very defense-focused sport, do you already have a gi? Otherwise you should come in a (not to loose) T-shirt and sweatpants.
Never done anything before, so gym clothes it is.The Black Flash said:
Depends
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But do expect to feel like you've been run over when you wake up in the morning. In a good way.
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But do expect to feel like you've been run over when you wake up in the morning. In a good way.
Cheers.sonic_2k_uk said:
So, i'm attending a jujitsu session with a friend on Tuesday.
What can i expect, and how painful is it going to be?
You'll be fine. What can i expect, and how painful is it going to be?
Any club worth it's salt will dedicate time to show you how to safely execute rolls, break falls and basic techniques without harming yourself. They should put you with high grades who'll go soft on you and help to develop your style/technique.
Have fun and let us know how you get on.
in a bid to expand my combat sport knowledge out from boxing(big ufc fan)i spent a few months having private lessons in bjj.things like americanas do hurt a lot if applied with any force but the thing that used to hurt more than anything was passing guard or breaking guard.doesn't sound like much but the tip of someone's elbow buried into the flesh on the inside of your legs just above the knee is agony!all those nerve endings start screaming.of course all this only happens when you are actively rolling with someone.bit like chokes.when you are being shown by a trainer they don't do much but when someone gets their thumb in your adams apple and begins to squeeze and your vision narrows to a blackening tunnel it is rather unpleasant!!all in all a fairly rewarding experience but coming from a boxing background i found the lack of striking frustrating.so i started muay thai.all those kicks elbows and punches are much more up my street!!
Original Poster said:
8400rpm said:
White belt beginners stuff is dead easy.
If my old club was anything to go by, they'll teach you things like rolls and basic holds/throws.
In yellow belt when you start getting into other people practicing cricket bats on you, then it'll hurt
Sounds like great fun....!If my old club was anything to go by, they'll teach you things like rolls and basic holds/throws.
In yellow belt when you start getting into other people practicing cricket bats on you, then it'll hurt
it is, also being able to ward off an attack with a chair is strangely rewarding ZesPak said:
Original Poster said:
8400rpm said:
White belt beginners stuff is dead easy.
If my old club was anything to go by, they'll teach you things like rolls and basic holds/throws.
In yellow belt when you start getting into other people practicing cricket bats on you, then it'll hurt
Sounds like great fun....!If my old club was anything to go by, they'll teach you things like rolls and basic holds/throws.
In yellow belt when you start getting into other people practicing cricket bats on you, then it'll hurt
it is, also being able to ward off an attack with a chair is strangely rewarding Jiu jitsu is fantastic for learning how to defend yourself against things you really are likely to come up against in the street or a pub etc.
8400rpm said:
ZesPak said:
it is, also being able to ward off an attack with a chair is strangely rewarding Jiu jitsu is fantastic for learning how to defend yourself against things you really are likely to come up against in the street or a pub etc.
sounds amazing 
would love to see that.Robatr0n said:
sonic_2k_uk said:
So, i'm attending a jujitsu session with a friend on Tuesday.
What can i expect, and how painful is it going to be?
You'll be fine. What can i expect, and how painful is it going to be?
Any club worth it's salt will dedicate time to show you how to safely execute rolls, break falls and basic techniques without harming yourself. They should put you with high grades who'll go soft on you and help to develop your style/technique.
Have fun and let us know how you get on.
Not scared of physical contact so should be interesting/more painful when it gets to that stage.
I'm pretty unfit though.
tuscaneer said:
in a bid to expand my combat sport knowledge out from boxing(big ufc fan)i spent a few months having private lessons in bjj.things like americanas do hurt a lot if applied with any force but the thing that used to hurt more than anything was passing guard or breaking guard.doesn't sound like much but the tip of someone's elbow buried into the flesh on the inside of your legs just above the knee is agony!all those nerve endings start screaming.of course all this only happens when you are actively rolling with someone.bit like chokes.when you are being shown by a trainer they don't do much but when someone gets their thumb in your adams apple and begins to squeeze and your vision narrows to a blackening tunnel it is rather unpleasant!!all in all a fairly rewarding experience but coming from a boxing background i found the lack of striking frustrating.so i started muay thai.all those kicks elbows and punches are much more up my street!!
What you need, is an MMA club. 
The Black Flash said:
tuscaneer said:
in a bid to expand my combat sport knowledge out from boxing(big ufc fan)i spent a few months having private lessons in bjj.things like americanas do hurt a lot if applied with any force but the thing that used to hurt more than anything was passing guard or breaking guard.doesn't sound like much but the tip of someone's elbow buried into the flesh on the inside of your legs just above the knee is agony!all those nerve endings start screaming.of course all this only happens when you are actively rolling with someone.bit like chokes.when you are being shown by a trainer they don't do much but when someone gets their thumb in your adams apple and begins to squeeze and your vision narrows to a blackening tunnel it is rather unpleasant!!all in all a fairly rewarding experience but coming from a boxing background i found the lack of striking frustrating.so i started muay thai.all those kicks elbows and punches are much more up my street!!
What you need, is an MMA club. I did it for a year back at uni up to a measly orange belt before the hard work really kicked in and I had to give it up.
Great fun though, good for fitness, lots of good defensive stuff and sparring with wooden swords is great fun, I only ever hurt myself once when I missed a punch and managed to pretty much break my nose but that was my own fault.
Great fun though, good for fitness, lots of good defensive stuff and sparring with wooden swords is great fun, I only ever hurt myself once when I missed a punch and managed to pretty much break my nose but that was my own fault.
ShadownINja said:
sonic_2k_uk said:
So, i'm attending a jujitsu session with a friend on Tuesday.
What can i expect, and how painful is it going to be?
If you want, to save tearing your t-shirt, I'll lend you my old gi and a nice contrasting belt to wear.What can i expect, and how painful is it going to be?
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