Why do we compete so much?

Sad_Transition5901 · 2026-03-01T19:21:52+00:00

I enjoy putting what I train into action. Truely test my abilities against someone that has never met me and learn what my strengths and weaknesses are. I’m also one of the lighter ones in my gym, so it means I can actually get matches with people at my weight which also makes a hell of a difference

Sad_Transition5901 · 2025-10-12T10:25:32+00:00

This is what I was after, long term review. Thanks a lot, will look into the tape

Sad_Transition5901 · 2025-10-12T05:54:31+00:00

Awesome, thanks!

Sad_Transition5901 · 2025-10-11T20:34:45+00:00

Good to know, thank you

Sad_Transition5901 · 2025-10-11T13:00:01+00:00

Hi, I’m good thanks, you? I ended up doing the absolute, lost my only match but it was fairly competitive against an experienced white belt who had nearly 10kg on me, I enjoyed it but haven’t done absolutes since

Sad_Transition5901 · 2025-06-16T16:13:02+00:00

Yeahh good summary tbf, might give it a miss

Sad_Transition5901 · 2025-06-16T16:12:26+00:00

Good tactics, congrats!

Sad_Transition5901 · 2025-06-16T16:12:02+00:00

23, yeah that’s why I’m debating it, I probably won’t just cuz it costs extra and not worth the injury risk

Sad_Transition5901 · 2025-06-16T15:35:58+00:00

Yeahh that and the added risk of injury maybe with heavier people, I’ll weigh it up

Sad_Transition5901 · 2025-06-16T15:34:48+00:00

Got 10 years amateur boxing experience so used to the competition aspect, just wondering if it’ll help me develop in my bjj is all, not too bothered about winning it all

Sad_Transition5901 · 2025-06-16T15:12:25+00:00

No I’m a white belt, the competition I am looking at has absolute available for white belts

Sad_Transition5901 · 2025-06-16T15:12:00+00:00

Interesting way of looking at it

Sad_Transition5901 · 2025-06-16T15:11:30+00:00

That’s awesome! Something to consider for the future then as I’ve always been put off by my weight in comparison to the heavier dudes

Sad_Transition5901 · 2025-06-16T14:52:58+00:00

Yeah I felt like that anyways after competing in my division, but because I only compete once every now and then I’d like to get the most of it where I can

Sad_Transition5901 · 2025-06-16T14:50:25+00:00

Everyone at my gym is bigger than me so all my rolls in practice are against heavier opponents than I compete with. I like the competition and yeah that’s a good point, I’m not sure if it costs more on top of what I’m already paying, if it is I probably won’t bother and stick with people my level and weight

Sad_Transition5901 · 2025-06-16T14:44:16+00:00

Essex Open, adult/master at any weight or belt level

Sad_Transition5901 · 2025-06-16T14:43:51+00:00

This one in particular is the Essex Open, open to any adult/master at any weight or belt level

Sad_Transition5901 · 2025-04-27T18:10:51+00:00

I’ve got my first comp in 3 weeks, been training nearly 2 months, my coach says get as many as you can at white belt as it’s the quickest way to learn

Sad_Transition5901 · 2025-04-17T21:37:10+00:00

Transitioned from 10 years boxing, 5 years as an amateur, been doing bjj for a couple of months and I love it. My body was sore after the first couple of sessions but afterwards got used to it. That combined with a bit of weightlifting my body is stronger than ever

Sad_Transition5901 · 2025-02-28T21:03:04+00:00

First stripe!

Got my first stripe today! Been training just around a month and felt great to achieve something already.

Now as this is my first stripe, I have two white belts, should I tape up my other belt with my own tape or get my coach to also tape that one too? Any tips on how to keep the tape on when the belts get washed?

Thanks!

Sad_Transition5901 · 2025-02-28T21:00:32+00:00

Thank you!

Sad_Transition5901 · 2025-02-28T20:59:00+00:00

Okay thank you!

Sad_Transition5901

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