# What is a BJJ affiliation?

An affiliation connects your gym to a larger organization or famous instructor. Affiliations provide curriculum, seminars, belt standards, and community. Some affiliations are tight-knit; others are loose associations. Affiliation does not guarantee quality - judge gyms individually regardless of th...

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