Journal
Short reads for grapplers in Lisbon
What to expect, what to wear, how we teach, and a few notes for people thinking about their first class. English and Portuguese.
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What to wear to your first BJJ class in Lisbon
Shorts, a rash guard or t-shirt, no jewellery. The full version takes 90 seconds to read.
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Your first BJJ class in Lisbon: what actually happens
Arrive 10 minutes early. You will not be thrown into open sparring. Here is what actually happens, minute by minute.
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Gi vs no-gi: which should I start with?
Both teach grappling. They feel different on the mat. Here is how to pick the one that fits how you actually want to train.
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Drop-in BJJ in Lisbon: what to expect as a visitor
€10 per session, English-speaking, in Campolide. Message ahead and we will save you a spot.
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What is submission grappling, really?
Submission grappling is the umbrella. BJJ, wrestling, and sambo are family members. Here is the simple version.
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BJJ for adults over 35: a Lisbon instructor's perspective
Most beginners in our room are between 30 and 50. Here's why that's the rule, not the exception, and how to start without breaking yourself.
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Guia para começar jiu-jitsu em Lisboa
Sem kimono, sem compromisso. Drop-in a €10. O que precisas mesmo de saber antes da primeira aula.
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Why drilling doesn't transfer (and what we do instead)
You drill an armbar fifty times. It feels clean. Then you roll, and it never happens. Here's the short, science-backed explanation — and what we do instead.
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English-speaking BJJ classes in Lisbon
Lisbon is full of expats. Most of our room is too. Classes are taught in English by default, and we make it easy to start without speaking Portuguese.
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