Wear clean clothes, like athletic shorts or pants and a T-shirt, if you don’t yet have a jiu-jitsu gi. Be sure to freshen your breath, put on deodorant, and avoid any perfumes or strong lotions. Keep your fingernails and toenails trimmed. Remove any piercings, don’t wear other jewelry, and if you have long hair, keep it tied back in a bun or braid.

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Show respect to everyone. Be on time for class and greet everyone politely. You should leave your ego at the door and be prepared to try something new. It will take some trial and error before you get things down, so try not to get frustrated. Acknowledge that your classmates know more about jiu-jitsu than you do, and try to learn from them.