Jujitsu Lessons?

I have taken up Jujitsu, and have my first lesson on tuesday. What can i expect on the first lessson, how much will i get hurt overall, and what should i wear (do i have to get a uniform?)|||Only your teacher can tell you what to expect as each school is different. You are not going to get hurt. Just wear some loose fitting clothing like a sweat shirt and sweat pants. Your teacher can advise you about what uniform he/she recommends, but you will most likely need a gi. A Jujitsu or Judo gi is generally a little thicker than a karate/TKD gi because you will use the fabric to clench and for some throws, later for holds like the lapel choke. (See Royce Gracie in UFC The Beginning.





See a website like this one for an idea of Judo Jujitsu uniforms. http://www.superfoots.com/judouniforms1....|||Congrats on joining a school.





There are a couple of things you%26#039;ll want to know and do before you head in there for your first lesson.





First of all, cut your finger and toe nails. I learned very early that even if I had just a few days of nail growth, it was so easy to snag them and bleed. (ouch)





You don%26#039;t have to wear a Gi on the first day of class. You will most likely be able to buy one from your school.





Pay attention to the instructor. Be cool and relaxed and do not spaz out. No one likes a new guy who is a spaz. Just take it easy and ask lots of questions. If you spaz out no one will want to train with you out of fear they%26#039;ll get hurt because you%26#039;re flailing around like an idiot. So don%26#039;t be that guy. :)





Good luck and congrats!|||First, are you taking Japanese or Brazilian Ju Jutsu? They are very different from each other: one focuses on grappling and submission techniques (Brazilian), while the other focuses on joint locks and controlling techniques that do not cause injury (Japanese).





Either way, wear comfortable, loose clothing in which you can easily move. Do not buy a uniform until you have spoken to your instructor. Many instructors and schools have specific uniforms they wish their students to wear, and you don%26#039;t want to spend $30 on a uniform just to find out you bought the wrong one. Also, you might want to wait a few weeks before investing in a uniform to make sure this is an art you truly want to pursue.





As for getting hurt overall, unless you%26#039;ve got a truly gung-ho, hard-core Brazilian ju jutsu instructor (from Brazil, that is -- they teach the way they expect you to fight in Brazil), then you should not expect to get injured. After all, the instructor wants you to come back, and negative word of mouth is very damaging to a school/instructor. But yes, any martial arts training may cause you aches and soreness, especially if you haven%26#039;t exercised or done anything physical with regularity. Your instructor should be able to tell you what stretches will best warm you up and cool you down, however, and there is always ice, rest, and elevation if you are truly sore.





Every instructor has a different first lesson. You will more than likely be introduced to some basic terms (Japanese or Portuguese), basic stances, have an introduction to breakfalls, and learn the first few basic techniques. Time will go by quickly, believe me! Good luck, and enjoy your training.|||the first time can be a little intimidating but don%26#039;t sweat it...The first couple of practices they taught me basic stances and moves and kicks and break falls and what not...Don%26#039;t worry about getting hurt...you use what is called tapping out- when your stuck or need to stop you tap the mat and your opponent lets up...that is if you even wrestle on your first day...The uniform- a gi can come in handy...in the tournament i was in there was no-gi competitions and gi competitions...a gi can help with some of the chokes and help get a better grip on your opponent for some of the moves, however it does get very hot...but it may depend on your instructor...have fun! i loved it!|||I can answer this question from many different points of view..well first off it truly depends on your teacher..and the people that you train with..expect to learn alot of techniques and steps..and in most cases students will go slow with you at first so you can learn the moves because you are new..if you train in Brazilian jujitsu there are no-gi and gi days which means that you will need a gi (uniform)..so have fun and be safe