
← The Strenuous Life Podcast with Stephan Kesting24 feb · 39 min
443 - Twenty-seven Red Flags to Avoid When Picking a BJJ Club
443 - Twenty-seven Red Flags to Avoid When Picking a BJJ Club
Telltale traits of toxic schools by Stephan Kesting, a BJJ black belt for 20 years. Did he miss any red flags?
RED FLAGS
01:24 No cross-training
01:41 Separating you from friends and family
02:30 No trial classes
03:35 No talking to current students
03:55 No watching classes
04:14 Instructor's name + SA = positive
05:19 "Master"
06:27 No sparring till blue belt
07:27 No questions in class
09:07 Poor hygiene and dirty mats