hi Jiu Jitsu question from a new guy

[ultimatepunch]

Hi everyone,


I have asked some great jiu jitsu guys their opinions but I would also like to gauge other peoples views aswell. All replies are appreciated. This is an exciting start for me and I want to begin on the right path.

I am interested in starting in jiu jitsu, and there is a TJF club near me. I have a few questions that have probably been asked and answered alot of times so I apologise in advance.
Firstly, how do people rate the TJF ? As a club and also the style of martial arts?
I am confused as well by the belt system. When you join the club who does the gradings ? Or do you need to go to specific gradings at another place ? How does the club manage all the different grades in 1 class. Would it be worth while taking private lessons early on?
I would join and be a white belt. How long does the progress to the yellow belt take usually? Now dont get me wrong, I am not in this to get to black belts in fastest time or anything like that. If i was id just buy one from the shop like a few people i know must have done, I am just a bit confused by how I would develop and earn each belt.
I dont want to be a burden as a white belt if guys there are training at a higher level than me for their gradings.
I am a very good learner, quick and strong. I keep myself very fit and I really want to learn new skills.
So how long would it take for a novice to get to around green ?

 

[frank raud]

Most of your questions would be best answered by the club you are considering going to. They are close by, drop in and ask. You earn a belt by learning the techniques required for that belt level. The TJF syllabus is available online.

 

[Monkey Turned Wolf]

I don't know much about TJF in terms of their syllabus/how quickly you will get your yellow, etc., but I've heard many good things about it...hold it in high standings. Also, even in the same system, a lot of the time the question of how fast you will learn material/earn belts. As for the private lessons, they are never a bad idea, especially early on and when you get really advanced, but don't worry too much about being a burden, never seen a martial artist treat helping out beginners as a burden..most of us think its a joy

 

[Monkey Turned Wolf]

This may also help you out
http://www.sir-nails.co.uk/jitsu