I start my first Jiu-Jitsu class on monday.

[Nick James]

ill make u a damn boxing highlight u make another thread like that

we clear?

[Clout]

Originally Posted by Nick James

ill make u a damn boxing highlight u make another thread like that

we clear?

<3 you made this sky scraping beanpole happy.

i love nerding out on boxing haha.

[Nick James]

new sheriff in town. u pm me before u do anything aside from quickreplies

[Nick James]

anything else will be considered an act of war and will be dealt wit accordingly.

[Nick James]

ur dismissed

[veritas]

My goodness gracias look at Little Nicky go!

[Nick James]

so we meet again

[Nick James]

any last words?

[Nick James]

thought so.

who u bring wit u?

a fat bitch thats who

[veritas]

What would you like? You don’t have to ruin my thread. Just talk honest with me. Drop the pretence.

[Nick James]

ok cool. glad we can be honest wit each other.

ill go first..

Honestly I think ur a faggot.

your turn

[Eŋg]

man i sprained by MCL pretty badly a week ago playing football, and i've never taken a formal jiu jitsu class, but i'm pretty sure i'd wrap you up V. while your smooth head will benefit escapes from certain submissions, your wild beard is a definite hindrance.

[Amen]

Originally Posted by Eŋg

man i sprained by MCL pretty badly a week ago playing football, and i've never taken a formal jiu jitsu class, but i'm pretty sure i'd wrap you up V. while your smooth head will benefit escapes from certain submissions, your wild beard is a definite hindrance.

Stfu, wrap yourself in a plastic bag and throw thyself in the trash bin, dude.

You're boring.

[Vulgar]

I do jiujitsu every other weekend. It's going to be a humbling experience for you for sure, but once you understand where you shouldn't be at all times positionally, your superior strength will kick in and you'll start to make people feel more and more uncomfortable with what they're trying to impose on you.

It's okay to get nasty and try to beat your opponents during sparring, but when you crank on limbs, try to be charitable, or they'll get you back and it won't be enjoyable.

[Clout]

Originally Posted by Vulgar

I do jiujitsu every other weekend. It's going to be a humbling experience for you for sure, but once you understand where you shouldn't be at all times positionally, your superior strength will kick in and you'll start to make people feel more and more uncomfortable with what they're trying to impose on you.

It's okay to get nasty and try to beat your opponents during sparring, but when you crank on limbs, try to be charitable, or they'll get you back and it won't be enjoyable.

I might be too tall for ju jitsu. I'd be tied in knots haha. I wouldn't stand a chance. So salute an respect hopefully you starting doing the humbling instead of being humbled in the near future!

[Vulgar]

To my understanding, jiujitsu favors long legs, it's more advantageous for keeping your opponent in your guard (legs latched around their back) and you can put up your legs as a barrier/lock up chokes and holds using your legs. Don't be discouraged, it's really just about styles vs. styles IMO. I felt like a baby when I went against a black belt for the first time. Completely helpless, lol. I'm a white belt.

[veritas]

Vulgar that helped tremendously. thank you for your truthful and encouraging words. I wish you the best.

[Diode]

Originally Posted by veritas

Vulgar that helped tremendously. thank you for your truthful and encouraging words. I wish you the best.

Vulgar got that Helio filter on. I love long legs, the better to lock.

Anyway - do you legitimately want assistance here or no?

[veritas]

Originally Posted by Diode

Vulgar got that Helio filter on. I love long legs, the better to lock.

Anyway - do you legitimately want assistance here or no?

Yes please I do.

[Diode]

Originally Posted by veritas

Yes please I do.

first and foremost, pay a visit to the bjj subreddit:

https://www.reddit.com/r/bjj/

Leverage the sidebar for a lot of really good posts but there also isn't a day that goes by without someone making a thread about starting/thinking about starting for the first time and asking a lot of the same questions you currently have.

Some initial thoughts I usually provide that you'll also find replicated above. Most will take several months if not years to get a handle on.

1) Breathe. This will be difficult for quite some time, but when you find yourself getting frustrated or feel a bit out of control/helpless/etc, just breathe. Controlling your breathing and physical output is one of the hardest yet most important things to do. You'll marvel at both giant behemoths and tiny gymnasts having seemingly unlimited gas tanks rolling with you nearly to the point of effortlessness. This can be demoralizing but just know that all they are doing (aside from having spent far more time at this than you) is controlling their breathing and timing.

2) Ego. You have a good handle on this concept so I won't lecture you. It's a rare person that feels nothing when being physically manhandled by what perceptually is a less capable individual. Just remember at all times that this is not the beginning and ending of your world, your self, and your worth. It's pajama or pajama-less wrasslin. Nobody cares how many times you get submitted (and you will) or by whom. None of it really matters. You're there for the mental and physical workout. If you're getting caught in the same situation time and time again (and you will), think of it as a challenge. You are never competing against your training partners, only yourself. When the day is done ask yourself if you're better than you were yesterday - and if not, what can you do to improve it? This is the real lesson. Try not to get caught up in your ego. I promise that you nor anyone is going to walk in day one and become BJ Penn overnight. Tap early, tap often.

3) Stretch. Especially at our age, stretching and mobility exercises are vital to prevent injury. Those joints and ligaments aren't the same elastic pieces they used to be. Stretch before and, if possible, after every training session. Your body will thank you later.

4) Listen. YouTube and Social Media are a gift and a curse to the beginner. You get a sneak preview at all the cool, superhuman movements your body will eventually be capable of making if you put in enough time. However, these are massive distractions against what you need to focus on for the time being: the basics. Passing guard, retaining guard, standup takedowns and defenses (if applicable), side control, mount, and especially posture need to be your vocabulary along with defense in your first year or two. Berimbolos and iminari rolls are sweet looking techniques but that's all they should be for now. Learning good fundamentals will ensure you have a path to success when the flashy movements go out the window as you get better at this (Miyao-types excepted).

5) Patience. A belt is just a piece of cloth that keeps your gi on. See #2 - you aren't going to become a black belt overnight. Average term is 10 years. There will be ruts and funks that last for months or even longer. It's part of the process of any sport, not just BJJ. As long as you keep showing up, you will improve. There are no shortcuts. Keep your head in the game and have fun. Unlike most legitimate martial arts, grappling can be done well into old age if you're smart and patient about it. Helio was still doing seminars into his 90s.

6) Drama. Avoid gym politics, cult mentality, bruised egos, and all of the other things that come with a crowded room of competitive human beings. You'll make great, possibly lifelong friends with your training partners and need to know where the line is. I've seen entire gyms torn apart because of infidelity, insecurity, and jealousy. Don't be part of that scene.

That's it off the top. If you have specific questions I'll be happy to answer.