When starting your jiu jitsu training, the vast array of techniques and positional situations you have to process is huge. You will constantly be put in bad positions by your classmates and you will be stuck and unable to get out. Of course this eventually leads to submission.
Don't get discouraged, because you can survive!
A great aspect of jiu jitsu is that it is a super equalizer. The strong or speedy may likely lose against a trained jiu jitsu practitioner. The key is lasting long enough in your training to become skilled?
The key is right there for anyone to take: learn the basics. If you can get down the jiu jitsu fundamentals, you can typically prevent yourself from getting in bad spots but also handle yourself if you do end up there. You'll want to practice these at home and reinforce them during your usual classroom time. After a month or so you'll have a skill level that'll let you focus on learning and applying your newly taught techniques instead of constantly getting stuffed.
What are the important basics?
Hip Escapes
Hip escapes are the grand daddy of jiu jitsu basic techniques. While training you should always have "loose hips". Transitioning from side to side and using your hips for positional leverage is critical. This can't be reinforced enough. Hip escapes (aka shrimping) are important in creating space allowing room for both defenses and attacks.
Breathing
A basic that many beginners don't realize is proper breathing. If you wear out in a fight or training, you'll lose. You have to realize this may be a marathon and you need to relax, slow down and breathe. If you treat rolling/sparring as a sprint, in 30 seconds you will be dead. A typical training round is 5-7 minutes long, so imagine how bad it would be those last 5 minutes when you are gassed! So take your time, work for position, take a deep breath, and enjoy the match.
Open Mind
Many people come to train thinking that their strength is going to enable them to beat all challengers. This type of person quickly finds out they're wrong when some lightweight with a bit of training demolishes them. To speed up your learning curve, embrace this new way of doing things with an open mind. Practice the techniques using perfect form and with minimal strength. Know that you are going to have a learning curve and that achieving competency takes time.
Ego
Most BJJ practitioners are men and as such have nice sized egos. Leave the ego at the door. You have to enjoy the journey of learning BJJ and understanding all of the nuances. If you have to be the guy that never taps, you are going to get hurt early and often. And if you are hurt, you really can't train then. Instead, be open to losing to others in your class. Help each other get better. Become a family. Enjoy the journey!
The basics above are by no means a complete list of everything you need to master. But they are a good start for your journey. Walk into class eager to learn, help your classmates, and train hard. This is an amazing martial art and it will change your life if you let it.
Don't get discouraged, because you can survive!
A great aspect of jiu jitsu is that it is a super equalizer. The strong or speedy may likely lose against a trained jiu jitsu practitioner. The key is lasting long enough in your training to become skilled?
The key is right there for anyone to take: learn the basics. If you can get down the jiu jitsu fundamentals, you can typically prevent yourself from getting in bad spots but also handle yourself if you do end up there. You'll want to practice these at home and reinforce them during your usual classroom time. After a month or so you'll have a skill level that'll let you focus on learning and applying your newly taught techniques instead of constantly getting stuffed.
What are the important basics?
Hip Escapes
Hip escapes are the grand daddy of jiu jitsu basic techniques. While training you should always have "loose hips". Transitioning from side to side and using your hips for positional leverage is critical. This can't be reinforced enough. Hip escapes (aka shrimping) are important in creating space allowing room for both defenses and attacks.
Breathing
A basic that many beginners don't realize is proper breathing. If you wear out in a fight or training, you'll lose. You have to realize this may be a marathon and you need to relax, slow down and breathe. If you treat rolling/sparring as a sprint, in 30 seconds you will be dead. A typical training round is 5-7 minutes long, so imagine how bad it would be those last 5 minutes when you are gassed! So take your time, work for position, take a deep breath, and enjoy the match.
Open Mind
Many people come to train thinking that their strength is going to enable them to beat all challengers. This type of person quickly finds out they're wrong when some lightweight with a bit of training demolishes them. To speed up your learning curve, embrace this new way of doing things with an open mind. Practice the techniques using perfect form and with minimal strength. Know that you are going to have a learning curve and that achieving competency takes time.
Ego
Most BJJ practitioners are men and as such have nice sized egos. Leave the ego at the door. You have to enjoy the journey of learning BJJ and understanding all of the nuances. If you have to be the guy that never taps, you are going to get hurt early and often. And if you are hurt, you really can't train then. Instead, be open to losing to others in your class. Help each other get better. Become a family. Enjoy the journey!
The basics above are by no means a complete list of everything you need to master. But they are a good start for your journey. Walk into class eager to learn, help your classmates, and train hard. This is an amazing martial art and it will change your life if you let it.
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