My training partner went 25 matches as a white belt without having a point scored on him and got his blue belt after 6 months. He’s since had another 5 matches at BB without having a point scored on him.
Broke my toe in my first match of my first comp as a white belt. Taped it up and lost the rest of them painfully. I had a blast though. Comp is always a good reminder that bjj is a team sport. After every comp those who compete always end up closer.
Nah bro, my first tourney I absolutely killed it, alpha shit only. Iminari rolls, scissor sweeps, corkscrew armbars, etc. Than I woke up after I was put to sleep in my first match🤷🏻♂️
I did fine at my first comp as white belt, some months after that I was promoted and had my first as a blue belt and I was totally destroyed, it’s part of the game.
I got injured in my second match after getting owned my first. This wasn’t even a month ago and I’m rehabbing now (torn psoas… that’s the groin muscle… yeah soooo)
Was this the Lubbock AGF? Because I feel that. Got one sub today and was DOG tired after just my first match. Competition intensity is crazy. Time to grind and try to take home some hardware next time.
My first bjj tournament as a white belt I got matches against I guy that had been wrestling for decades. Literally 5yrs old through college. Took up bjj a year earlier.
Almost exactly what happened to me in my first tournament. Wrestler got a leg pick, straight to side control. After the match he said it was hell trying to hold me down, i said the view from the bottom wasn’t good either
I swear every time I go to a tournament I have to fight a guy who looks like he's me either on steroids, or at the very least eating well and going to the gym.
I got my first tourney next friday. As a judoka (I’m basically going along cause my gf trains bjj) I set a side quest for my self - Win or lose i just wanna hit some dope throw and I’ll be happy.
sounds like you have a great attitude. imo just the fact that you showed up and competed is respectable. i have not had a chance to compete yet but i can imagine it's very nerve racking.
Its a good wake up call to see if you have that specific gear in you. I for one really struggle to get anywhere close to that gear in training so tournaments are challenging for me to channel that sort of intensity and aggression
I definitely have it in training when there’s nothing on the line. I love going hard asf with a few of the guys close to me in skill level. I was really surprised about the energy dump. It felt like I was try to do bjj after taking a hand full of sleeping pills.
I underperformed recently in my first competition. I played a lot more conservative than usual, it was a slow boring match. Disappointed to watch it and see how little jiujitsu I used. Lost. But I showed up and did not get injured.
at least you know you need to learn armbar defense
For realz!
It’s absolutely necessary to get destroyed in your first comp. it’s a rite of passage. Congratulations!
My training partner went 25 matches as a white belt without having a point scored on him and got his blue belt after 6 months. He’s since had another 5 matches at BB without having a point scored on him.
Everyone gonna have a dif experience first time out. Looks like OP has the right mindset tho, improvement is basically gauranteed with that attitude!
Thanks homie!
Got my first on nov 26, hope not getting my ass kicked
Broke my toe in my first match of my first comp as a white belt. Taped it up and lost the rest of them painfully. I had a blast though. Comp is always a good reminder that bjj is a team sport. After every comp those who compete always end up closer.
That and giving welts when they get a purple belt. Reminds me of the military
Nah bro, my first tourney I absolutely killed it, alpha shit only. Iminari rolls, scissor sweeps, corkscrew armbars, etc. Than I woke up after I was put to sleep in my first match🤷🏻♂️
Killer attitude. I got destroyed in my first and doing my second on the 20th. LFG!
LFG we will keep grinding no matter what happens!
How long had you been training before doing your first comp?
I’ve gotten my ass cheeks clapped the last 3 tournaments. I’ll do it again in two weeks
Let’s go! I’m signing up for my next one ASAP.
What tournament? Asking for a friend
I was one of the guys that armbarred you
Lol my guy! Thanks for the ass whoopin!
Dear OP,
Just go get your ass beat like the rest of us. I got pinned in side control my 1st tournament
Martial arts is a giant ego check mate. Welcome to the club, we’ll see you in the gym on Monday.
Am I the only one concerned that OP is taking Cleveland Steamers in comps?
This comp had weird rules
Destroyed in my first at blue, lost every match then took 1st in my second.
This gives me hope. Thx homie!
I did fine at my first comp as white belt, some months after that I was promoted and had my first as a blue belt and I was totally destroyed, it’s part of the game.
I got injured in my second match after getting owned my first. This wasn’t even a month ago and I’m rehabbing now (torn psoas… that’s the groin muscle… yeah soooo)
Fuckn hell! Psoas is not a fun injury. Keep grinding pt homie.
Was this the Lubbock AGF? Because I feel that. Got one sub today and was DOG tired after just my first match. Competition intensity is crazy. Time to grind and try to take home some hardware next time.
Haha you were at NAGA in hickory? Me too
I thought scatting was an immediate DQ?
He said it was weird rules...
My first bjj tournament as a white belt I got matches against I guy that had been wrestling for decades. Literally 5yrs old through college. Took up bjj a year earlier.
Almost exactly what happened to me in my first tournament. Wrestler got a leg pick, straight to side control. After the match he said it was hell trying to hold me down, i said the view from the bottom wasn’t good either
No way, you got the maximum amount of competition mat time possible.
I swear every time I go to a tournament I have to fight a guy who looks like he's me either on steroids, or at the very least eating well and going to the gym.
yeah, pretty there are those guys, and everyone else.
My first tournament I went 0-2. This last one I went 4-4. Hoping the trend continues in the future
No where to go but up from here my friend.
I got my first tourney next friday. As a judoka (I’m basically going along cause my gf trains bjj) I set a side quest for my self - Win or lose i just wanna hit some dope throw and I’ll be happy.
It’s like pancakes, you always fuck up the first one.
Happens to almost everyone
That’s how it works
Perfect response. You’ve already levelled up! Best of luck in the next one.
Sounds about right.
I would definitely learn the defense to getting shit on your chest, I don't know that one.
I think it’s part of that “hidden jiu-jitsu” Coach keeps talking about.
Eat it.
Awesome dude! I got tapped in 4 seconds my last tournament (pushed into open guard > straight ankle) and don't care i'm just there to have fun!
for me it was ankle pick to guillotine 😬
sounds like you have a great attitude. imo just the fact that you showed up and competed is respectable. i have not had a chance to compete yet but i can imagine it's very nerve racking.
you should've called shoyoroll hotline instead of posting this here
Dope attitude bro fr
Its a good wake up call to see if you have that specific gear in you. I for one really struggle to get anywhere close to that gear in training so tournaments are challenging for me to channel that sort of intensity and aggression
I definitely have it in training when there’s nothing on the line. I love going hard asf with a few of the guys close to me in skill level. I was really surprised about the energy dump. It felt like I was try to do bjj after taking a hand full of sleeping pills.
Look on the bright side, you know you need to work on arm bar defense. This is a huge learning opportunity imo. Nice job competing tho!!
Why'd you wait til blue belt to compete?
Popped a rib out a few weeks b4 I was gonna compete at white belt.
First comp today too, got absolutely sent into orbit by some guy first round lol
I underperformed recently in my first competition. I played a lot more conservative than usual, it was a slow boring match. Disappointed to watch it and see how little jiujitsu I used. Lost. But I showed up and did not get injured.
Got my ass beat all the way up one side and all the way down at first two tournaments at White belt.
Monferrato?
Are you a no stripe blue belt?
Yes