Training resources
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Guides.
Find BJJ guides for your first class, your child's training, progress on the mats, and tournament decisions.
Try a Class with UsStarting BJJ
Learn what happens in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, what to look for in a gym, and when another class level may fit.
What Is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
Learn what Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is, how Gi and No-Gi differ, and how to choose a first adult Fundamentals class at Phantom in Herndon.
Read the guideHow to Choose a BJJ Gym
Use five practical checks to compare BJJ instruction, training partners, beginner classes, schedules and membership terms before choosing a gym.
Read the guideWhen Should a Beginner Try an All Levels BJJ Class?
Already taking BJJ Fundamentals? See how to ask about adding an All Levels class using one training question and Phantom's current schedule.
Read the guideSee also: Adult classes · Weekly schedule
Kids BJJ Guides for Parents
See when a child may be ready to try a class and what to check before tournament registration.
What Age Can Kids Start BJJ?
See Phantom's current kids age groups and a short readiness check for parents deciding whether to request a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu trial class.
Read the guideRegistering a Child for a BJJ Tournament: What Parents Need to Check
Before paying for a child's BJJ tournament, check the exact event, organizer account, child profile, division source, deadline, fees, and unanswered questions.
Read the guideSee also: Kids classes · Weekly schedule
BJJ Training and Progress
Understand belts, training partners, focused rounds, and ways to notice progress without a medal.
BJJ Belt Ranks Explained
Understand the usual adult BJJ belt order, why kids use a separate system, and why promotion timing belongs to the instructor and academy in BJJ.
Read the guidePositional Sparring: Give Each Round a Purpose
Give positional sparring a clear purpose by agreeing on a coach-appropriate starting situation, each partner’s task, a reset and a question to review.
Read the guideBJJ Progress Without Competing
You do not need tournament results to choose what to work on in BJJ. Try one training question and a short record of what happened in a round.
Read the guideHow BJJ Training Partners Are Paired at Phantom Jiu Jitsu
How does Phantom Jiu Jitsu pair adults for drills? The class and the move matter, along with each person's size and experience.
Read the guideHow to Tap in BJJ: A Clear Signal for Both Partners
Learn how a clear physical or verbal tap tells your BJJ partner to stop, and what both partners should do next.
Read the guideWhat Is a Frame in BJJ?
A BJJ frame helps keep useful space between partners. Learn what it does, how it differs from pushing, and what to ask your coach.
Read the guideSee also: Adult classes · Weekly schedule
BJJ Tournament Guides
Check the rules and dates for your exact event before and after you enter. If your division has one entrant, find out what the organizer allows.
Should You Enter Your First BJJ Tournament?
Decide whether a first BJJ tournament fits your goals. Think about why you want to enter, what to ask your instructor, and what to check about the event.
Read the guideFirst BJJ Tournament: Check the Event Information
Before and after registering for a first BJJ tournament, check the exact organizer and event page for your division, correction dates, and posted schedule.
Read the guideAlone in Your BJJ Tournament Division? What to Check
If only one person is listed in your BJJ tournament division, find your exact event rule, the person to ask, the relevant deadline and what to check next.
Read the guideExplore Phantom Jiu Jitsu
Choose a program, check the current schedule, or plan a visit to the Herndon academy.