by Iron Wolf Academy | Aug 26, 2026 | Beginner Guides
Short answerThe adult BJJ belts are white, blue, purple, brown and black, and for most people training a few times a week, black belt takes roughly a decade. Commonly cited guidelines put one to two years at white belt and two or more at each colour after it. Children...
by Iron Wolf Academy | Aug 26, 2026 | Beginner Guides
Short answerNo. You do not need to get fit before starting jiu-jitsu, because the fitness jiu-jitsu asks for is built by training itself. Grip endurance, hip mobility and breathing under pressure do not come from running or lifting. Beginners at Iron Wolf in...
by Iron Wolf Academy | Aug 26, 2026 | Beginner Guides
Short answerMost beginners are best starting in the gi, because the grips slow the pace down and make technique easier to learn, and those habits transfer cleanly to no-gi later. The better choice, though, is whichever class you can attend consistently. At Iron Wolf...
by Iron Wolf Academy | Aug 26, 2026 | Beginner Guides
Short answerWear shorts with no pockets, zips or buttons, a fitted t-shirt or rash guard, and cut your fingernails and toenails short. Leave every piece of jewellery at home, including rings and watches. You do not need to buy a gi, because Iron Wolf in Thamesford...
by Iron Wolf Academy | Aug 26, 2026 | Beginner Guides
Short answerA first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class begins with a short warm-up, then a coach teaches one technique that you drill slowly with a partner, and it ends with optional live rounds. You wear shorts and a t-shirt, nobody tests your fitness, and at Iron Wolf in...
