I competed for the first time ( in BJJ) recently, and it was nothing but close things. My gameplan was: Blast double Leg drag Collar choke. 6 matches, 5 takedowns, 1 guy in seated guard. Ironically, I only beat the seated guard guy. I got a lot of specific things out of it to learn, and to practice; not to mention the half dozen ways I could see in retrospect would have won each match. My advice (not original) is to have someone film your matches, the tape doesn't lie.
My first bjj competition was insane for me. 15 years old with my brother & team around the cage. I couldn't have been more nervous & tens, the guy I faced was 20 years old & when he took me down my brother showed distress and some in the crowd even said 'oh no' for me. Anyways, he was in my guard, stood up & tried to push my leg down to pass but then I grabbed his arm, swept my leg over his face & pulled an armbar I was so close at losing but it didn't matter cause I was gonna pull it as hard as I could anyway. The guy tapped & I couldn't believe I had won. The crowd cheered me on & I was on top of the world. Till I turned around the guy I was facing next out of fatigue and got choked
Great advice. I did my first bjj competition after 5 months of training and won gold. I was so happy. Second time I won bronze which was a month after the first competition. The most important thing is to train hard, give it your best and have fun. :)
Thank you Professor Tom! I have a tournament in 2 days, and I am quite nervous, even though it will be my 10th competition. These strategies have helped me to stay calm and come back to reality, which I really needed. 👍
Great advice. I got hammered by one of your students in both gi and no gi in my first comp. I would have benefited from some of this advice before the comp.
I competed once, got injured, and watched almost everyone get injured who got submitted with something other than a choke. And i tapped as early as i could, didnt even try and escape. But I can't get injured I need my body to work. I'd say be very careful if you're a tradesman like me, competing may cost you a whole lot more than the fee. I'm happy training Bjj just to learn bjj. It didn't help that i stood around for almost 6 hours waiting and not even knowing when my division will go out. One second im watching my friend the next second im about to forfeit because i cant hear my name being called and they never posted it. Pretty negative experience all in all. That was, The Good Fight's summer open if anyone cares. I also paid for gi and no gi but got hurt in gi so i couldn't do no gi. If its your first time you should probably just do one or the other.
Any recommendation for folks 40 or over to compete? I am thinking about competing but I was afraid I might get hurt because you’re going 💯 vs rolling with your gym partner at the gym. We don’t go 💯.
I competed for the first time ( in BJJ) recently, and it was nothing but close things.
My gameplan was:
Blast double
Leg drag
Collar choke.
6 matches, 5 takedowns, 1 guy in seated guard. Ironically, I only beat the seated guard guy.
I got a lot of specific things out of it to learn, and to practice; not to mention the half dozen ways I could see in retrospect would have won each match.
My advice (not original) is to have someone film your matches, the tape doesn't lie.
Great advice. First competition 3 months into my BJJ journey got a silver and a bronze. Learnt loads about my game above all
When the first time I compete in Judo Tournament, I forgot all the techniques. I ended up losing like an idiot.
Thank you tom
My first bjj competition was insane for me. 15 years old with my brother & team around the cage. I couldn't have been more nervous & tens, the guy I faced was 20 years old & when he took me down my brother showed distress and some in the crowd even said 'oh no' for me. Anyways, he was in my guard, stood up & tried to push my leg down to pass but then I grabbed his arm, swept my leg over his face & pulled an armbar I was so close at losing but it didn't matter cause I was gonna pull it as hard as I could anyway. The guy tapped & I couldn't believe I had won. The crowd cheered me on & I was on top of the world. Till I turned around the guy I was facing next out of fatigue and got choked
Great advice. I did my first bjj competition after 5 months of training and won gold. I was so happy. Second time I won bronze which was a month after the first competition. The most important thing is to train hard, give it your best and have fun. :)
Great help!! BEST COACH GLOBALLY!!!
Thanks for this advice. Doing my first competition in February.
Thank you Professor Tom! I have a tournament in 2 days, and I am quite nervous, even though it will be my 10th competition. These strategies have helped me to stay calm and come back to reality, which I really needed. 👍
Great advice as usual . Happy New year coach Tom Osssa
Great advise Professor. And i wish you a happy New Year with all the best of health love and success 🤙🙏💪
Great advice. I got hammered by one of your students in both gi and no gi in my first comp. I would have benefited from some of this advice before the comp.
Do you read my mind?? I am actually setting this goal this year. Awesome content as always mate
I competed once, got injured, and watched almost everyone get injured who got submitted with something other than a choke. And i tapped as early as i could, didnt even try and escape. But I can't get injured I need my body to work. I'd say be very careful if you're a tradesman like me, competing may cost you a whole lot more than the fee.
I'm happy training Bjj just to learn bjj.
It didn't help that i stood around for almost 6 hours waiting and not even knowing when my division will go out. One second im watching my friend the next second im about to forfeit because i cant hear my name being called and they never posted it. Pretty negative experience all in all. That was, The Good Fight's summer open if anyone cares.
I also paid for gi and no gi but got hurt in gi so i couldn't do no gi. If its your first time you should probably just do one or the other.
Best advise ever
Happy new year dude.. yes indeed I am in February hahaa 😬😬👊👊
I competed 4 months in and got trapped in a triangle. It sucks but I'll be back competing soon!
Great advice!
Any recommendation for folks 40 or over to compete? I am thinking about competing but I was afraid I might get hurt because you’re going 💯 vs rolling with your gym partner at the gym. We don’t go 💯.
Two second places under my belt.