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  - Every session is a holiday from whatever bullshit you've got going on.
  - It's a great antidote to sitting in a chair all day.
  - There's a strong problem-solving aspect to it, which can be attractive to hackers.
  - You'll immediately be physical with strangers which is a great ice breaker/trust builder.
  - Great for self-defence (and confidence), but there's no striking. (Important if you're pretty like me).
  - It may seem like an individual pursuit, but there is a strong team culture in good academies.
  - Macho douchebros don't last long in BJJ. It punishes ego. The culture is supportive/encouraging.
  - Most academies welcome drop-ins; it's a great way when travelling to meet some locals.
  - It's a great way to get to make friends of different age, sex, ethnicity, income, status, etc.
  - Competing is encouraged, but optional.
  - It's inexpensive, IMHO.
  - You're never too old or too out of shape to get started.
  - Most academies will let you try them out for free for a week or two.
  - Although it's a group activity, busy academies will have a class or two each evening.

  - Nobody will bother remembering your name until you've been around for a couple months.
  - You'll often be carrying some stubbed-toe level injury around (but you won't mind because...).
  - BJJ is addictive AF.