The Rolljunkie Blog

NEW TO THE MATS?

First Day of BJJ? Start Here.

Walking into your first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class can feel intimidating. What should you wear? How does class work? And what are the unwritten rules of the mats?

Our three-part beginner's guide covers what to expect, how to train safely, and the etiquette every new student should know.

Start with Part 1 →
first day bjj
PART 1

First Day of BJJ Class - A BJJ Etiquette Primer (Part 1)

first bjj class
PART 2

First Day of BJJ Class - A BJJ Etiquette Primer (Part 2)

First Day BJJ Class: Part 3
PART 3

First Day BJJ Class: Part 3

Explore BJJ Gear

Gear made for the mats. Find your next favorite.

Explore the Blog

Meet the Ultra: Our Newest Limited-Run BJJ Rash Guard

Meet the Ultra: Our Newest Limited-Run BJJ Rash Guard

The Ultra BJJ rash guard is officially here, and it’s built for the moment you step on the mats feeling like the best there is, the best there was, and...
Read more
Which Martial Art Is the Best? An Honest Breakdown

Which Martial Art Is the Best? An Honest Breakdown

A question every beginner asks, and one that doesn't have the answer most people expect. Jump to a martial art or section: Introduction Boxing Wrestling Muay Thai Kickboxing Karate Taekwondo...
Read more
Choosing a BJJ Academy: What to Look for Before You Sign Up

Choosing a BJJ Academy: What to Look for Before You Sign Up

Introduction So you’ve decided to make the big move and sign up for BJJ. If you haven’t yet check out our blog 5 Reasons to Train Jiu Jitsu. Before you...
Read more
First Day BJJ Class: Part 3

First Day BJJ Class: Part 3

We can’t believe it but it’s already been six years since we posted Parts 1 and 2 of our blog  First Day BJJ Class.   It remains one of our...
Read more
Cali 2 BJJ Rash Guard

Going Back to Cali

Tagged: New BJJ Gear
Cali rash guards are back and better than ever. Redesigned and ready to roll.
Read more
BJJ Hoodies

Potential BJJ Hoodies

Unlock your jiu jitsu potential and look good doing it. The potential hoodie is the perfect sweatshirt for keeping you warm on those cool summer nights.
Read more
Gray Vice No Gi Set

Gray Vice No Gi Set

We are way overdue for a new release, but it's finally here. We brought back the Vice no gi set, this time in gray. Same sick font and styling as...
Read more
purple vandal rash guard

Purple Vandals

Those purple belts are trouble. They give you fits on the mats and now they have the style to match. Purple ranked Vandal rash guards are now available - just...
Read more
ranger black bjj rash guard release

Ranger Black

Ranger rash guards and training shorts are now available in black. Clean and stylish, this no gi set gets the job done. Also available in youth sizes.
Read more
Get Primal

Get Primal

The Primal BJJ rash guard is here. We took our monkey logo and stripped it down to the skull. It's a new take on our classic logo, perfect for mastering...
Read more
Potential BJJ shirts

Tap Your Potential

If you have BJJ on your mind even when your off the mats, then you'll love our new Potential jiu jitsu shirts. Comfortable, looks good, and with the same awesome...
Read more
Ice Cream Rash Guard

Ice Cream Rash Guard

Just in time for summer, the Ice Cream BJJ rash guard is here. Light colored, it's chill enough for afternoons of flow rolling, but durable enough for hard core training...
Read more