Starting BJJ as a Busy Adult

Brazilian jiu-jitsu has an unusually high retention rate among adult beginners — once people get past the first few months, they tend to stay for years. It's physically demanding, mentally engaging, and deeply social.

It's also genuinely hard to start. You'll be a white belt in a room of people who are much better than you, and that's uncomfortable. These guides are designed to make that early period less daunting and more enjoyable.