r/bjj

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About r/bjj

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art that focuses on grappling and ground fighting. /r/bjj is for discussing BJJ training, techniques, news, competition, asking questions and getting advice. Beginners are welcome. Discussion is encouraged.

The community at a glance

r/bjj is a Subreddit for Fitness Enthusiasts and MMA Fans with roughly 935K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 3rd largest community in the MMA topic page and the 10th largest community in the Fitness topic page.

Roughly 60K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Bjj, Training, and Competition. Product recommendations often mention instructional, gi, and gym.

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935K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +60K members
Growth: +6.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 7K members
  • 2014: 8K members
  • 2015: 9K members
  • 2016: 16K members
  • 2017: 21K members
  • 2018: 33K members
  • 2019: 63K members
  • 2021: 232K members
  • 2023: 381K members
  • 2024: 58K members
  • 2025: 55K members
  • 2026: 43K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 6K members
  • Dec: 9K members
  • Jan: 5K members
  • Feb: 6K members
  • Mar: 5K members
  • Apr: 4K members
  • May: 5K members
  • Jun: 4K members
  • Jul: 5K members
  • Aug: 4K members
  • Sep: 4K members
  • Oct: 92 members

Topics

  • Bjj
    102 posts in the past month
    #1
    Bjj
    102
  • Training
    25 posts in the past month
    #2
    Training
    25
  • Competition
    25 posts in the past month
    #3
    Competition
    25
  • Technique
    23 posts in the past month
    #4
    Technique
    23
  • Struggling
    22 posts in the past month
    #5
    Struggling
    22

Flair

  • General Discussion
    27 posts in the past month
    1. Coming back from 12 years off
    2. What are your thoughts on cross-training/open mats while still having a home gym?
    3. Old Head New Gi
    #1
    General Discussion
    Coming back from 12 years off · What are your thoughts on cross-training/open mats while still having a home gym? · Old Head New Gi
    27
  • Technique
    12 posts in the past month
    1. 7 Guard Passes Worth Knowing
    2. Different guards for gi vs nogi
    3. Escaping Side Control when Opponent controls far arm, and hip closer to them
    #2
    Technique
    7 Guard Passes Worth Knowing · Different guards for gi vs nogi · Escaping Side Control when Opponent controls far arm, and hip closer to them
    12
  • Serious
    6 posts in the past month
    1. First time lay-off at brown belt
    2. Getting too good for my gym.
    3. BJJ Dreams but no money
    #3
    Serious
    First time lay-off at brown belt · Getting too good for my gym. · BJJ Dreams but no money
    6
  • School Discussion
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for new gym in Boston.
    2. Rankle Rules?
    3. I have the funds to train at 2 gyms at the same time, Should I?
    #4
    School Discussion
    Looking for new gym in Boston. · Rankle Rules? · I have the funds to train at 2 gyms at the same time, Should I?
    5
  • Tournament/Competition
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Outside ashi in the Gi
    2. Grown man mocks and gives the finger to a little girl at Grappling Industries
    3. “In the Masters Division, usually whoever scores first wins” - William “Megaton” Dias
    #5
    Tournament/Competition
    Outside ashi in the Gi · Grown man mocks and gives the finger to a little girl at Grappling Industries · “In the Masters Division, usually whoever scores first wins” - William “Megaton” Dias
    4

Product recommendations

  • instructional
    33 posts in the past month
    1. Best Gi pressure passing instructional?
    2. What is the best instructional in your opinion
    3. Best Judo instructional?
    #1
    instructional
    Best Gi pressure passing instructional? · What is the best instructional in your opinion · Best Judo instructional?
    33
  • gi
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Which of this options of gi do you recommend ?
    2. Which of this options of gi do you recommend ?
    3. Can anybody recommend ISAMI classic jiu-jitsu gi?
    #2
    gi
    Which of this options of gi do you recommend ? · Which of this options of gi do you recommend ? · Can anybody recommend ISAMI classic jiu-jitsu gi?
    13
  • gym
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Best bjj places in Corona, Riverside CA I’m looking for serious competitive bjj and mma training
    2. Best gym in New York?
    3. Best school for hobbyist in Tempe Az
    #3
    gym
    Best bjj places in Corona, Riverside CA I’m looking for serious competitive bjj and mma training · Best gym in New York? · Best school for hobbyist in Tempe Az
    5
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/bjj for?
Best for Fitness Enthusiasts and MMA Fans enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/bjj free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/bjj have?
Roughly 935K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/bjj on?
r/bjj runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/bjj cover?
On the Hive Index, r/bjj is organized under Fitness Enthusiasts, MMA Fans.
How do I join r/bjj?
You can join r/bjj by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Fitness communities like?
One of the larger topic areas on the site, covering lifting, running, yoga, calisthenics, and pretty much every other form of exercise. Reddit has massive communities for general fitness and specific disciplines, with Discord servers for accountability and program sharing. Good for program recommendations, form checks, and finding training partners.
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