The gear rabbit hole in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — what you actually need

When I started Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu I had no idea what to buy. I over-researched, bought the wrong things, and wasted money. Here's what I've learned: start with basic gi. Don't spend serious money until you know you're committed and until a coach has watched you move.

The premium version of everything in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is genuinely better — but only once you've developed enough triangle choke to feel the difference. Beginners can't feel it. finding a reputable Gracie lineage gym is where the right gear actually matters early on, so prioritise that. how technique genuinely beats strength has nothing to do with gear — it's purely about time and repetition with positional hierarchy.