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7 Common Mistakes Beginners Make in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can feel confusing at first. You learn new movements, get stuck in strange positions, and sometimes feel lost. That’s normal. Everyone goes through it. What matters is avoiding the habits that slow your progress. Here are the seven most common beginner mistakes and how to fix them. 1. Using too much strengthTrying
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How to Get Good at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Faster
When you start Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, it can feel overwhelming. There are so many positions, movements, and techniques that it’s hard to know where to begin. The best way to think about learning BJJ is like solving a puzzle: start with the corners, build the edges, and then fill in the middle. 1. Start with the
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Keeping Your BJJ Gear Clean: A Simple Guide
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), clean gear matters. It shows respect to your training partners and keeps training safe. Close contact in BJJ means gear gets exposed to sweat, bacteria, and sometimes blood. It’s not just about cleaning; it’s about disinfecting. Hygiene is very important to us at BJJ Lab Winterthur. Use fabric disinfectant in addition to
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5 Common Beginner Mistakes in BJJ (and How to Avoid Them)
Starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming at first. You’re learning new moves, trying to keep up, and maybe wondering if you’re doing everything right. At BJJ Lab Winterthur, we teach beginners step by step in our structured program. But even with good guidance, there are some common mistakes many new students
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Join Us in Winterthur – Classes Start May 31st
We’ve got exciting news: Our official opening date is May 31st, and we’re working hard every day to get the space ready. The mats are coming in, the walls are going up, and we’re building a gym that will feel like home for anyone who wants to train — from first-timers to experienced grapplers. You’ll find