

a customary slap and fist bump precedes each activity.rashguards and spats are form fitting elastic protective wear that will reduce the chances of you from getting matburn and acquiring or transmitting infections – please buy and wear them (recommendations below in section 10).all open wounds should have multiple layers of liquid bandage applied onto them and a second layer of Vaseline/Savalon on top of the liquid bandage (all plasters/band-aids will come off and should not be worn onto the mats).only clean feet and absolutely no footwear on the mat footwear must be worn into the bathroom and removed before stepping onto the mat.Rules are meant to maintain a sanitary environment and prevent transmission of bacterial and fungal infections.*DISCLAIMER: some personal opinions are explicitly expressed (mostly during gear recommendations and tips)*

I would recommend familiarizing yourself with sections 1-7 in this guide before/after your first lesson This is by no means comprehensive and is aimed towards BEGINNERS by the time you are capable of critiquing this guide, you will be well past the stage where this will be useful and will no longer require a stranger to hold your hand as you choke your way through the ranks of BJJ. This guide aims to shed some light on the otherwise confusing basic principles and concepts of jiu-jitsu to start beginners off.
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