starting the martial art...

I am about to start taking BJJ... when I get my uniform, do I get a white belt or do I have to go trough a test first?

You shouldnt have to you get your belt free with your Gi!

Not here in Italy guys!

We supply our people with their Gi and they don't EVER come with a white belt.
Does my head in.

Love and respect,

come to think about it i never got one with mine! They only a couple of quid though but you dont have to do any gradings for it!

i dont mind having to buy one, as long as I get it by the time I get mi GI also lol

I've got about five white belts sitting in their unopened packets. I'll hand them to sensei, but I don't know how much use they'll be. What does everyone do with their old belts, keep them in case you start a new art?

well, i started my jujitsu class on tuesday and dislocated my soulder just grappling.... it has happened twice before, i should of done more exercise to strengthen my shoulder huh....