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 939K 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 61K 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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939K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +61K 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: 48K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 3K members
  • Nov: 2K 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

  • Technique
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Breakdown: how I submitted JayRod for the UFCBJJ Title
    2. How to Choi Bar Everyone
    3. Dealing with "that guy"
    #1
    Technique
    Breakdown: how I submitted JayRod for the UFCBJJ Title · How to Choi Bar Everyone · Dealing with "that guy"
    21
  • General Discussion
    18 posts in the past month
    1. Whites sharks are so dangerous
    2. What is an artist or band you like to bump to when your rolling
    3. How much did class structure help you improve?
    #2
    General Discussion
    Whites sharks are so dangerous · What is an artist or band you like to bump to when your rolling · How much did class structure help you improve?
    18
  • School Discussion
    10 posts in the past month
    1. My coach of 4 years told me he was leaving to get a certificate. He was actually renting a gym and taking my class with him ( a list of misfortunate evnts!! )
    2. Do you always need to get something out of every roll?
    3. Is it normal that my gym/coaches seem completely uninterested in my competitions?
    #3
    School Discussion
    My coach of 4 years told me he was leaving to get a certificate. He was actually renting a gym and taking my class with him ( a list of misfortunate evnts!! ) · Do you always need to get something out of every roll? · Is it normal that my gym/coaches seem completely uninterested in my competitions?
    10
  • Tournament/Competition
    6 posts in the past month
    1. First time competing at 53 years old brand new Blue belt
    2. Older white belt, a week off right before my first comp. Anyone been there?
    3. NYC area gyms with open mat?
    #4
    Tournament/Competition
    First time competing at 53 years old brand new Blue belt · Older white belt, a week off right before my first comp. Anyone been there? · NYC area gyms with open mat?
    6
  • Rolling Footage
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Islam Makhachev working from bottom
    2. Road to purple belt 🟣
    3. Fun leg web 🕸️🕷️
    #5
    Rolling Footage
    Islam Makhachev working from bottom · Road to purple belt 🟣 · Fun leg web 🕸️🕷️
    5

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 939K 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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