Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
As I continue my journey in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, I notice that I have not done a good job in updating my blog. I have found many good BJJ blogs by people who post each training class and have written them in detail. I am not sure I will ever get to that point, but I think it helps in remembering what was taught in class for some.
I see my blog more about the journey, the ups-and downs of training and what I go through in the years to follow that it will take to become a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt.
I have been training for two years now, and I see that I am improving, how slowly it may be. In the last tournament I competed in a 15 year old won first place in my division. Although I did not compete against him myself, it sure sucks to know someone half my age won both the gi and no-gi division. This has got to be one of the biggest disappointments. I put a lot of my time in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I love BJJ! Forget the ego, it has all to do with my skills, and my ability to kick some ass when needed.
So, here are a few ways I can look at this. One, this is just one prime example of how effective BJJ is. ex.; a 145 pound 15 year old kid can win a weight division that has someone twice his age competing in. Or/And, Two, I can appreciate the martial art for what it is and continue in my journey and enjoy everything I get out of BJJ. I also need to remember that this is a BJJ tournament, and not a real life or death situation. I am more than sure the outcome would be completely different if it was.
Man, it sucks just to write that down for the whole world to see. Note to those who are young: Compete early! It won’t be so bad to lose to someone a few years older or younger than you. And competition is one of the best things you can do to improve your skills in BJJ, as I have read over and over again.
So, as one teacher once told me, Press On! Keep moving forward… And, so I shall…
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You’re ahead of your time. For me, it is also about the journey. If we spend the rest of our life preparing for the rest of our life, we’ll miss the journey along the way. Part of the rich reward that comes from our progress in Jiu-Jitsu is knowing what we had to go through to get there. You’re not alone.