1. Know why you're doing it There are many reasons why people start training BJJ: fitness, self defense, sport etc... It is important to have a good reason for training. It will help you set up your goal. Also, when you feel like giving up, just remember why you started training at the first place. 2. Dive In Find a club that has a consistent training program and attend as many classes as possible. You cannot improve by attending one class per week. You will still learn a lot but you will not progress as fast as your training partner 3. Find a training partner While it can be intimating to start training at a new club, everyone is friendly and open to help out the new students. You will find it easier if you find someone that you get along with to do the drills and share experience during and after the classes. It will help motivate and push each other when you lose motivation or you just get lazy. 4. Keep it relevant While it is co...