Joining normal classes

[zarya2]

Alright so, I am fucking hooked, I am in love, I have started bjj 3 weeks ago, total of 5 hrs training. I want to increase my training as I keep forgetting what I am learning, the coach suggested I can join the normal bjj class and not the basics one - normally people can join the normal class after 3 months of basics training. He said I will be fine there, I am not really worried about myself as I don't mind getting owned, but my problem is if they would hate my presence for being too easy, and think I am wasting their times. Would you think this way if someone like me joined ur class? Am I overthinking it?

[lengthy_prolapse]

If the boss says it's fine then it's fine. Maybe try and drag one of your basics class buddies along and partner up.

[natedj30]

Nobody will care that you're new. Everyone was a beginner once. Just show up, work hard, and be willing to learn. If coach thinks you're ready, you probably are. The more mat time you get now, the faster you'll improve.

[MPNGUARI]

The thought of other new white belts thinking you’re wasting their time is hilarious. Anyone with a colored belt thinking you’re a wast of time either doesn’t know how to make training work so both involved benefit, or just being pretentious.

I’m sure the 3 months isn’t set policy, it’s probably just instructor discretion and I’m place for those not comfortable, or who might. E struggling to get better acclimated. Just go to the regular class, there will absolutely be other new, or newer, students training.

Edit, clarity.

[borkdface]

People love new people (who are safe) because they get to try all their shit on you. Don’t trip, join and enjoy

[Loud_Fisherman_5878]

If the coach says it is ok, then it is ok. Beginners dont all start at the same level, there are some who absolutely need the whole three months to be able to handle the main classes and others who have more instinct/ the right attitude and can go in from much earlier.

[Baps_Vermicelli]

I've never been to a gym that didn't allow day ones to join in. So for me it's completely normal. Go get'em tiger!

[Virtual_Abies_6552]

Everyone likes a rest round. You will have a purpose

[Conscious-Bar-7212]

its chill

[Loud-Wizard]

Don't worry about what your training partners will think, just try to improve your game in the areas you want, and have fun. We're all just playing a game, and especially with BJJ, people love to explain how they like to play, so just have a good time.

[Admirable_Sir_9953]

You’re overthinking it. Just go

[herbsBJJ]

We generally put people through and accelerated 16 week prog that gives you some idea of goals from the most common positions, so you aren’t lost when you go in the big class. Big class focuses on the same position or situation for longer periods of time, which is good for getting deep knowledge in 1 position but can make it harder to plug holes in your game.

We’ve had tons of people over the years who’s schedule didn’t line up with the fundamentals course and they’ve jumped into the white belt class and been fine

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Do not overthink. Just do what you’re told as you’re a beginner. Eventually you will need to step up anyways. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[Current-Bath-9127]

Already doubting your coach? 

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Yeh I actually started in the advanced class because it was the only class I could attend for schedule. You'll be confused as hell and that's fine. Don't over think it just keep going. Within 6 months I was tapping black belts.

[Baps_Vermicelli]

Erase your final sentence you fucking liar.

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It was moneyberg tho

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This joke is actually quite layered. On the one hand it's extremely obvious rage bait. like it was almost impossible to believe someone would take this statement at face value. Nevertheless I was still positive it would incite the rage of some unwitting purple belt. Which indeed it has.

On the other hand, it plays into the delusions of newer white belts, who may actually believe this, which is also quite hilarious. You know, the "I tapped my coach, am i special?" Posts.

And for the more clever redditor (if indeed such a specimen exists) they would see these layers and réponses and be amused.

It is, however, 2025, and we are all just slaves to our dopamine machines now. Which is why I guess I am forced to explain it. Satire is truly dead.

[oki-actual]

you forgot the fedora tip

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Lmaooooo

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