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135 Winsor Street

Ludlow, MA

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The Advantages of Training in a Controlled BJJ Environment for Beginners

Starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) can be both exciting and intimidating. That’s why training in a controlled, structured, and beginner friendly environment is so important, especially in the early stages.

Here’s why a controlled BJJ environment makes all the difference:

Safety First
In a well supervised setting, instructors ensure that all students practice techniques correctly and safely. Beginners are taught how to fall, move, and train without risk of injury.

Step by Step Learning
Techniques are broken down into easy to understand steps, allowing students to build a strong foundation without feeling overwhelmed.

No Pressure, Just Progress
In a positive and respectful atmosphere, beginners are encouraged to learn at their own pace. There's no ego, no judgment, just support and growth.

Instructor Guided Sparring
Live training (or "rolling") happens under the close eye of experienced instructors who pair students appropriately and guide them through safe and productive sparring sessions.

Developing Good Habits Early
A structured environment helps beginners develop proper habits from day one, such as posture, positioning, and mindset, which are crucial for long term success.

Boosting Confidence & Reducing Anxiety
Knowing you’re in a safe space with clear expectations helps students focus on learning rather than worrying about getting hurt or being outmatched.

Building a Strong Foundation
The goal isn’t to rush, it's to understand. Controlled classes focus on the why behind each movement, helping students develop both technical skill and mental clarity.

At Team Link, we take pride in creating a safe, controlled, and welcoming space for all beginners. Whether your goal is self defense, fitness, or competition, it all starts with a strong and confident beginning.

Positive Benefits of BJJ

- Improved strength

- Improved conditioning

- Improved Flexibility

- Self-Defense

- Body Awareness

- Self confidence

- Discipline

- Focus

- Community

And more!

Team Link Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Team Link Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is for all levels of experience. Whether this is your first time ever stepping on the mat, or you've been training for years, our coaches are here to make sure you have the best experience possible.

For our adult classes, we run two BJJ classes in a row. Students may attend one or both classes. The first class is our technique class. We begin this class with stretching and warming up. For our warmup, we practice "solo drilling". These are drills you can do by yourself that are specific to the art of BJJ and will help get your body and mind ready for the rest of the class. The remainder of this class will be drilling the techniques of the day with a partner. This class is for all experience levels however it is designed with beginners in mind. This class will get you familiar and comfortable with the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

The second class is our BJJ "sparring" class. We also call this "rolling". For 1 hour we pair everybody and spar for five minutes at a time. It is not mandatory to spar for the entire hour. Many people take breaks throughout the class. Men and women of all skill levels train with each other in these classes. This is an opportunity to take the moves we have learned in the first class and apply them to a resisting opponent.