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Welcome to BJJ.

The book we wish every beginner had — what to wear, what the words mean, and why nobody cares how fit you are.

Ako Martial Arts

Welcome
to BJJ

A beginner's field guide to the gentle art

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What's inside

Ch. 01
What BJJ actually is

The gentle art explained without the jargon — and why a smaller person can control a bigger one.

Ch. 02
Your first class, minute by minute

Exactly what happens from the moment you walk in, so nothing surprises you.

Ch. 03
Gi, Nogi and what to wear

The two styles of training, what they feel like, and what you need for each (less than you think).

Ch. 04
Etiquette and the unwritten rules

Tapping, hygiene, partner care — the things that make you instantly welcome on any mat.

Ch. 05
The first 90 days

What progress really looks like, why everyone struggles at the start, and how to make it stick.

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