The only brown belts I have the hardest time with (blue belt) are those heel hook/knee bar specialists. They find every opportunity and then sink it in so quick I can't start the escape. Luckily they are all nice and never crank and let go if I try to escape the wrong way.
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shaynew1 said:
Went to a buddys black belt promotion this weekend and they gave me a dang brown belt.
I have enough emotional damage from all the brown belts over my training career that I know what is expected of me now. I remember thinking "Matt/Josh/Kevin/Steven are nice, but I also think they legitimately want to kill me."
as a current 4-Stripe Purple Belt, I double check my professor when he walks in to make sure he doesn't try to pull the same stunt on me.
Congrats on your promotion! The best thing you can do now is to constantly badger your instructor to promote you to black belt.
If you do that, I promise you will never have to worry about actually receiving it haha.
All kidding aside, congrats and enjoy that new belt and the new stuff that comes with it.
If you do that, I promise you will never have to worry about actually receiving it haha.
All kidding aside, congrats and enjoy that new belt and the new stuff that comes with it.
Congrats! I'm still waiting on that very first white belt stripe..
Dang I hadn't thought about crushing a trial guy and demanding a brown belt
It's cliche, but dont sweat stripes or belts. Just keep hammering.
About a month and a half in and still having a blast. I've yet to get my first submission, I hit a kimura and RNC but still learning what kind of pressure to apply so I kept it super light and they eventually got out. I was hoping they'd realize what I was doing and tap, but oh well.
I've been able to escape mounts and get into a side control on lower belts which alone is a great feeling.
I've been able to escape mounts and get into a side control on lower belts which alone is a great feeling.
2012Ag said:
About a month and a half in and still having a blast. I've yet to get my first submission, I hit a kimura and RNC but still learning what kind of pressure to apply so I kept it super light and they eventually got out. I was hoping they'd realize what I was doing and tap, but oh well.
I've been able to escape mounts and get into a side control on lower belts which alone is a great feeling.
Don't sweat it! Remember, all our opponents are also getting better too. They also have not needed to give their A game to you yet.
You will see all the benefits of your hard work when a few new guys join and you handle them with your months of experience.
2012Ag said:
About a month and a half in and still having a blast. I've yet to get my first submission, I hit a kimura and RNC but still learning what kind of pressure to apply so I kept it super light and they eventually got out. I was hoping they'd realize what I was doing and tap, but oh well.
I've been able to escape mounts and get into a side control on lower belts which alone is a great feeling.
Glad you're having fun! Don't sweat submissions, they're fun and probably the reason most people start BJJ. But at white belt, submissions are the least important aspect of your longer term development.
You've got the right attitude. The most important thing in jiu jitsu is your training partner...you dont get to play without them. So keep em safe.
But as long as you aren't gassing on a neck crank you are free to choke me as hard as you can.
Eta I will tap to a crank but I will be unhappy
But as long as you aren't gassing on a neck crank you are free to choke me as hard as you can.
Eta I will tap to a crank but I will be unhappy
Gnome Sayin said:
Any one ever train with William Vandry? 6th degree black belt
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/austin-tx/william-vandry-12803609
Another black belt passes away. Ulpiano Malachias
Really sad to see this, he was so young.
Consistency: It's only a virtue if you're not a screw-up.
Few month check in:
Still loving it.
Like I said previously, I'm also training in boxing at a different gym, so the bjj and boxing is definitely helping me cut weight. Starting boxing back in Sept at 195lbs and now at 166lbs. I roll with a lot of bigger guys, I find myself getting flipped semi often, working on my weight distribution and pressure technique, it's definitely an emasculating feeling having that done to me lol.
I'd love to try and compete by November, so targeting to get to 155lbs for lightweight. Starting going to open mats, will likely go to other nearby gym open mats for more exposure to different kids of opponents.
Question:
My gym mentioned there is a belt promotion day in June. How do folks know to attend? Do people get a heads up before hand? I'm not expecting any promotion of course, just curious how things like that work.
Still loving it.
Like I said previously, I'm also training in boxing at a different gym, so the bjj and boxing is definitely helping me cut weight. Starting boxing back in Sept at 195lbs and now at 166lbs. I roll with a lot of bigger guys, I find myself getting flipped semi often, working on my weight distribution and pressure technique, it's definitely an emasculating feeling having that done to me lol.
I'd love to try and compete by November, so targeting to get to 155lbs for lightweight. Starting going to open mats, will likely go to other nearby gym open mats for more exposure to different kids of opponents.
Question:
My gym mentioned there is a belt promotion day in June. How do folks know to attend? Do people get a heads up before hand? I'm not expecting any promotion of course, just curious how things like that work.
Just go and support your buddies
If they give you a belt that is cool
If they give you a belt that is cool
Haven't got to train much lately and was doing some hell rounds with a couple newer guys. Going about 20% just moving around and ill be dang if my guy didnt throw up a slick and immediate triangle on me. It was too late to defend and the lights were going out so I had to give him one.
I go to every ceremony as its part of being a team.
A friend usually slips it to the wife that it would be great if she was there, so she usually knows about a promotion before I do.
A friend usually slips it to the wife that it would be great if she was there, so she usually knows about a promotion before I do.
2012Ag said:
Question:
My gym mentioned there is a belt promotion day in June. How do folks know to attend? Do people get a heads up before hand? I'm not expecting any promotion of course, just curious how things like that work.
Generally the only people that know beforehand are those getting promoted to black belt so they can invite their families or anyone else they want to be there, at least at my gym. I don't know anyone that's gotten a heads up as far as getting stripes or other belts before the ceremony. Every time I've received a stripe it was a surprise, also a surprise when I got my blue belt. As OP said you should go, regardless of whether you know about any promotion of your own. Being part of a BJJ gym is being part of a community, the people you roll with and help you get better are getting promoted so it's important to be there and support them.
We give a heads up to students who are getting promoted so they can invite family/friends. Very rarely do we promote out of the blue and even then there's still some degree of planning.
Edit: yep, stripes are on a whim. Belts and Degrees are planned in advanced.
Edit: yep, stripes are on a whim. Belts and Degrees are planned in advanced.
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A friend usually slips it to the wife
Phrasing!!!
AggieChemE09 said:
I go to every ceremony as its part of being a team.
A friend usually slips it to the wife that it would be great if she was there, so she usually knows about a promotion before I do.
Caveat, my wife knows the deal about promotions so she shows up to many other ones which I won't be promoted at to both; be a part of my community and to not have her appearance be an obvious tell.
I got permission to share this & I try to support BJJ in smaller towns.
My hometown, Brownwood, is hosting a tournament July 25. It will most likely be mainly in house, but all are welcome. Link is for sign up.
I promised the soon to be wife that I wouldn't compete in my first year of Purple Belt, she hates it when I comepete, but she's letting me slide here to support small(er) town BJJ.
https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/32616
My hometown, Brownwood, is hosting a tournament July 25. It will most likely be mainly in house, but all are welcome. Link is for sign up.
I promised the soon to be wife that I wouldn't compete in my first year of Purple Belt, she hates it when I comepete, but she's letting me slide here to support small(er) town BJJ.
https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/32616
why does she hate when you compete?
Prior to getting my black belt, the head instructor/owner asked me to be there, but I assumed it was because I was one of the higher belts and he wanted me to help. So I didn't invite anyone.
After getting promoted to black belt by surprise, I called my wife and excitedly told her and she just said "oh that's nice, can you pick up lunch?" (She was on painkillers at the time and was asleep). So I drove home with a new belt and Tex Mex.
But my instructor (now a coral belt) laughed and shared a funny story about his promotion to black belt and the casual nature of it and I felt better.
After getting promoted to black belt by surprise, I called my wife and excitedly told her and she just said "oh that's nice, can you pick up lunch?" (She was on painkillers at the time and was asleep). So I drove home with a new belt and Tex Mex.
But my instructor (now a coral belt) laughed and shared a funny story about his promotion to black belt and the casual nature of it and I felt better.
Consistency: It's only a virtue if you're not a screw-up.
2012Ag said:
why does she hate when you compete?
Mostly because she doesn't want me to get hurt. I get a few dings and scrapes in class, mostly mat rash or gi rash the normal stuff, but tournaments can go Full Tilt Boogie.
I had a fight stoppage in Vegas for blood & she was not happy.
She knows I gotta be me though.
I stay a little banged up to want to compete all the time. I had a horse fall on me last week...Steve in masters 3 ain't getting me like that.
I think ill do ibjjf waco this winter but not sure ill get in enough regular training to do anything else
I think ill do ibjjf waco this winter but not sure ill get in enough regular training to do anything else
So I unexpectedly got my purple belt last week. I was shocked. I just didn't think I was ready since my D is really good, but I have so much to work on with subs and closing gaps.
I'm a strong, athletic, high motor guy and feel of you took my strength away, then I'd have no bjj game. Sometimes I feel like my strength is more of a hindrance since I can use it to get out of bad spots and not rely on using bjj.
Maybe I'm just like most people after a promotion, feel like excuse me, you're crazy.
Cool note, my wife got her 2nd white belt stripe! She really picks things up so much better than me! I'm convinced that if I had her skill set, I'd easily be a brown belt now (been training for 8 years - but more like 6.5 sure to injuries and a 10 month layoff).
So if any of y'all upper belts near.Conroe want to roll it up and then either tell me I am a purple belt, or yea you suck, let me know!
I'm a strong, athletic, high motor guy and feel of you took my strength away, then I'd have no bjj game. Sometimes I feel like my strength is more of a hindrance since I can use it to get out of bad spots and not rely on using bjj.
Maybe I'm just like most people after a promotion, feel like excuse me, you're crazy.
Cool note, my wife got her 2nd white belt stripe! She really picks things up so much better than me! I'm convinced that if I had her skill set, I'd easily be a brown belt now (been training for 8 years - but more like 6.5 sure to injuries and a 10 month layoff).
So if any of y'all upper belts near.Conroe want to roll it up and then either tell me I am a purple belt, or yea you suck, let me know!
Strength is fine. I think purple belt is where you figure out how to really be efficient with it.
I suck too but I deal with it because if my coach (or yours) thinks it time for a belt then I defer to their opinion.
I suck too but I deal with it because if my coach (or yours) thinks it time for a belt then I defer to their opinion.
O.G. said:2012Ag said:
why does she hate when you compete?
Mostly because she doesn't want me to get hurt. I get a few dings and scrapes in class, mostly mat rash or gi rash the normal stuff, but tournaments can go Full Tilt Boogie.
I had a fight stoppage in Vegas for blood & she was not happy.
She knows I gotta be me though.
Lmao I met you this morning. I was the white belt visiting from Cedar Park. I knew you looked familiar, thanks for kicking my ass and the advice!
Congrats on your promotion to purple belt! What you are describing is probably what 90% of folks feel like when getting promoted to purple and above. Trust your coach and enjoy your promotion!
I have a friend that owns a school in Conroe, you can go dojo storm him and he'll give us an assessment of your belt and of the size/strength question haha.
Kidding! Enjoy that new belt and congrats again!
I have a friend that owns a school in Conroe, you can go dojo storm him and he'll give us an assessment of your belt and of the size/strength question haha.
Kidding! Enjoy that new belt and congrats again!
Consistency: It's only a virtue if you're not a screw-up.
2012Ag said:O.G. said:2012Ag said:
why does she hate when you compete?
Mostly because she doesn't want me to get hurt. I get a few dings and scrapes in class, mostly mat rash or gi rash the normal stuff, but tournaments can go Full Tilt Boogie.
I had a fight stoppage in Vegas for blood & she was not happy.
She knows I gotta be me though.
Lmao I met you this morning. I was the white belt visiting from Cedar Park. I knew you looked familiar, thanks for kicking my ass and the advice!
OH HELL! Holla next time!
THIS is why she doesn't like me to compete & this was just this past saturday at open mat. She was not
happy when I got home....haha.
Two weeks before I got married I was headed to jiujitsu and my wife was like, "NOPE!"
Years ago, I was traveling for work and dropped in at a school. Rolled with an out of control dude who left me with deep scratches across my neck, throat and part of my face.
I wasn't worried about my wife (she was already used to me showing up with bruises, scratches, etc.)....but explaining to colleagues was a little difficult.
Now, the first thing I look for in a training partner is smell and nails. And if they smell bad or have nails, they get to find a new training partner.
I wasn't worried about my wife (she was already used to me showing up with bruises, scratches, etc.)....but explaining to colleagues was a little difficult.
Now, the first thing I look for in a training partner is smell and nails. And if they smell bad or have nails, they get to find a new training partner.
Consistency: It's only a virtue if you're not a screw-up.
Today marks 4 months, I think about 34 classes. There's a competition on August 2nd and I told my coach I'm interested in signing up. He's in support.
What can I expect? There's 4 stripe white belts in class that can absolutely destroy me, but theres also guys who've started before me who I've been able to submit and get in good positions on. So I imagine the talent spectrum may be large if its between guys like that and newer guys like me. Focusing on using the experience as a gauge of where I'm at and what I need to work on, would like to still be competitive though.
What did you wish you knew before your first comp?
What can I expect? There's 4 stripe white belts in class that can absolutely destroy me, but theres also guys who've started before me who I've been able to submit and get in good positions on. So I imagine the talent spectrum may be large if its between guys like that and newer guys like me. Focusing on using the experience as a gauge of where I'm at and what I need to work on, would like to still be competitive though.
What did you wish you knew before your first comp?
2012Ag said:
Today marks 4 months, I think about 34 classes. There's a competition on August 2nd and I told my coach I'm interested in signing up. He's in support.
What can I expect? There's 4 stripe white belts in class that can absolutely destroy me, but theres also guys who've started before me who I've been able to submit and get in good positions on. So I imagine the talent spectrum may be large if its between guys like that and newer guys like me. Focusing on using the experience as a gauge of where I'm at and what I need to work on, would like to still be competitive though.
What did you wish you knew before your first comp?
Its not rolling with your friends. Yes, you slap hands before it starts but then its on. Fast.
If your gym does Comp classes, I highly recommend that you get in there and learn.
Get a damn good mouth guard and stick to the weight class that you are already closest too. If you are 200lbs, don't try to cut too much.
That said, have fun & enjoy the experience. Its not for everyone but I think everyone should do it once.
2012Ag said:
Today marks 4 months, I think about 34 classes. There's a competition on August 2nd and I told my coach I'm interested in signing up. He's in support.
What can I expect? There's 4 stripe white belts in class that can absolutely destroy me, but theres also guys who've started before me who I've been able to submit and get in good positions on. So I imagine the talent spectrum may be large if its between guys like that and newer guys like me. Focusing on using the experience as a gauge of where I'm at and what I need to work on, would like to still be competitive though.
What did you wish you knew before your first comp?
Nice! Glad you're enjoying and testing the comp waters!
As far as competition, as OG says it'll be fast and intense. Even in a 5 minute match, the outcome is often decided in the first couple scores/minutes, so it's really important to do some very short training rounds (as in first-point-wins format). Scoring first is huge in competition format.
Other thing...have a game plan that accents what you already execute well. No point in adding new stuff, most white belt tournaments are won/lost on fairly basic stuff where execution/planning is the determining factor.
And most important, have fun and enjoy it!
Consistency: It's only a virtue if you're not a screw-up.
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