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If you are just starting BJJ or MMA then there are definitely some obstacles in your way that you will have to face to make it to your black belt. I have compiled a short list of the top 5 tips to help you make it through the hard times in the beginning.
1. Know that even the very best in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu took time to get better.
Number one on the list is twofold, first is that if you are just starting out then you are not going to be good at BJJ. Maybe you wrestled, maybe you did Judo, are in good shape, or have a natural affinity for Jiu-Jitsu but the fact remains that in order to be good at BJJ, you have to put in the hours and train BJJ. Sure other talents can bring you early success, but if you really want to get good at BJJ you have to learn it. Secondly, there are very few if any “phenoms” who go from white belt to black belt in 5 years, and the ones who do trained incredibly hard and put in multiple sessions daily to make it happen. If you want to get better its going to take time, so just be patient.
2. Know that upper belts you roll with will usually match your intensity.
If you have ever found yourself getting absolutely crushed by a purple belt then it might be because you were being overly aggressive. Many times beginners get so focused on submitting an upper belt or hitting their new move that they will spar way harder than what is practical. Most of the time upper belts will let you work a little and give you opportunities to try new things, but if they let you sweep them and you explode as hard as you can, do a cartwheel and try to armbar them as hard as you can, then they will most likely go a lot harder next time to keep you from doing anything.
3. You probably aren’t as good as you think you are, and probably don’t know as much either.
It is common to see beginner white belts with 2 stripes coaching others, but at this stage in the game you should really be focusing on learning and not trying to coach others. You might know a few things from your time on the mat, but often times the true art of coaching lies in understanding positions deeply and being able to explain all of the nuances. Its good to be a team player and help out during drilling, but try to leave coaching to an instructor unless you know for sure what you are talking about.
4. Try new things.
To get better you have to try new things and it is vital to your growth in BJJ. Don’t focus too much on one move, branch out more, learn, get in bad positions and try to figure out how to escape. You are building your foundation so build it strong.
5. Stick to the basics.
Sure flying armbars look cool, but sticking to simple, proven, and fundamental techniques will serve you better in the long term in developing a solid game for BJJ.
Posted by Shane Sorensen at September 9th, 2014 Comments Off