I wasn’t really all that stressed when I competed in my first bjj tournament as a white belt. On the contrary, I was bored out of my gourd waiting all day for my turn to compete. I got third place. Why I hate tournaments. The boredom. Compete or don’t compete, personal choice of course. I just don’t like it when people start arguing that competition is actually preparing you for a fight, as if training for zero punches, time limits, weight categories, rules against holding certain parts of the gi, illegal moves, etc. will somehow magically prepare you for a real street fight. It does not. I agree with the instructor here. It just depends on what you want your outcomes to be. Pros and cons to everything.
Loved this video... What's crazy is, in the shooting world we have this same discussion all the time. "If you compete you will develop bad habits that will get you "killed in the streets"". Many folks that have been in gunfights have actually explained that they are more nervous in competition than they were in the real life fight. By the time the nervousness, adrenaline dump happened the incident was over. You guys really need to get something setup in the Cleveland Ohio area!!!
You do face a wider range of people and it feels good when you travel and win over the best well known fighters. But some people never compete and they tap people who do. Also in class you face all weights sizes and strength. In competition I fought boys but after a certain age it was all girls, the weight is the same and some people who cut weight wrong end up weaker than they are in class. It's not a simple yes or no as far as will you get better. Also I've had people slam me and stuff they wouldn't do in class.
I suggest it is a disservice to suggest old fighters cannot compete in adult divisions. For specific medical reasons, sure. Just because you are old and the other guys young and tough is NO reason.
What do you think of children competing? I don't like children getting injured, put under such pressure, and be exposed to embarrassment. Parents often push them into it. Children cannot consent.
Lineage is the main factor to look at. A black belt will have his certifications from his instructor. There should be a fairly clear line from instructor to instructor that goes back to a Gracie, Machado, Franca or Fadda. You should also look at the association. A school under the Alliance, Atos, Ares, Unity, Soulfighters, American Top Team, Brazilian Top Team, Gracie Barra, etc is probably legit. However, lineage is the most important.
I have a question which makes me curious about bjj... i hear a lot of stories about people dissecting their corotid artery whilst doing bjj whilst in RNC or cross collar chokes... generally just pinching the artery can cause a tear and lead to a stroke. is this something which is common within bjj or very minimally rare? something people should worry about when training/competing in bjj?
I haven't heard that from anyone. However, it surprised me to read your comment. I had a dissection of the Carotid artery, which my doctors contributed to my training. I always assumed it was a freak thing. Now you have me wondering. I'm going to have to ask around a bit.
Aaron Ramsden yeah, I never heard anyone else ever mention it... ever. I briefly discussed it with bjj black belt Dr. Tim Westlake (who is literally an ER doc) and he never heard of it caused by jits. I was also diagnosed with a fractured hyoid bone at the same time. (There was some question as to whether or not I tried to hang myself, until I mentioned bjj) I never correlated the injuries to any one event. Lol sadly, I probably fell out during a choke and didn't recognize the damage until the symptoms compounded. I really don't know. But I'm def going to look into this a bit more.
Jeffrey C. Vogt Yeah man, look up 'sean entin' and theres an article called 'life after the choke'. He was put in a RNC and it caused him to suffer a pretty severe stroke. Theres also pretty big articles online which i came across where theres a massive awareness and in the fact that all bjj pracitioners should recognise the symptoms of a stroke and if it occurs seek immediate medical advice. seems like its still pretty rare occurance but still happens a lot more to people than we realise due to bjj.
The value of an experience lies in it's intensity.
I wasn’t really all that stressed when I competed in my first bjj tournament as a white belt. On the contrary, I was bored out of my gourd waiting all day for my turn to compete. I got third place. Why I hate tournaments. The boredom. Compete or don’t compete, personal choice of course. I just don’t like it when people start arguing that competition is actually preparing you for a fight, as if training for zero punches, time limits, weight categories, rules against holding certain parts of the gi, illegal moves, etc. will somehow magically prepare you for a real street fight. It does not. I agree with the instructor here. It just depends on what you want your outcomes to be. Pros and cons to everything.
and injuries who pays your knee injury bill . see an old dude with a knee problem just the other day .
Loved this video... What's crazy is, in the shooting world we have this same discussion all the time. "If you compete you will develop bad habits that will get you "killed in the streets"". Many folks that have been in gunfights have actually explained that they are more nervous in competition than they were in the real life fight. By the time the nervousness, adrenaline dump happened the incident was over. You guys really need to get something setup in the Cleveland Ohio area!!!
I thought I knew my techniques until I tried them on a 110% resisting opponent in a competittion. That level cannot be replicated in the gym.
So true. The anxiety and intensity of competition is really hard to replicate in the gym.
100% my experience
You do face a wider range of people and it feels good when you travel and win over the best well known fighters. But some people never compete and they tap people who do. Also in class you face all weights sizes and strength. In competition I fought boys but after a certain age it was all girls, the weight is the same and some people who cut weight wrong end up weaker than they are in class. It's not a simple yes or no as far as will you get better. Also I've had people slam me and stuff they wouldn't do in class.
great video! nice perspective on competition
Very good advice.
I totally agree with you.
I suggest it is a disservice to suggest old fighters cannot compete in adult divisions. For specific medical reasons, sure. Just because you are old and the other guys young and tough is NO reason.
What do you think of children competing?
I don't like children getting injured, put under such pressure, and be exposed to embarrassment.
Parents often push them into it. Children cannot consent.
There are people who can go for 2001 years in a BJJ choke hold. But they never compete?
ok how can i know if the school i would go to legit good school , or just some guy who bought his blackbelt on ebay and opened a gim
punch the guy in the face and see what happens next. you will know either way pretty quickly
Lineage is the main factor to look at. A black belt will have his certifications from his instructor. There should be a fairly clear line from instructor to instructor that goes back to a Gracie, Machado, Franca or Fadda. You should also look at the association. A school under the Alliance, Atos, Ares, Unity, Soulfighters, American Top Team, Brazilian Top Team, Gracie Barra, etc is probably legit. However, lineage is the most important.
@@cabalofdemons Thanks man
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Check that channel out. Got some good points
I thought this was Jeremy Arel.
I have a question which makes me curious about bjj... i hear a lot of stories about people dissecting their corotid artery whilst doing bjj whilst in RNC or cross collar chokes... generally just pinching the artery can cause a tear and lead to a stroke. is this something which is common within bjj or very minimally rare? something people should worry about when training/competing in bjj?
I haven't heard a single story of that ever happening
I haven't heard that from anyone. However, it surprised me to read your comment. I had a dissection of the Carotid artery, which my doctors contributed to my training. I always assumed it was a freak thing. Now you have me wondering. I'm going to have to ask around a bit.
Jeffrey C. Vogt
That's crazy! I'll have to google it
Aaron Ramsden yeah, I never heard anyone else ever mention it... ever. I briefly discussed it with bjj black belt Dr. Tim Westlake (who is literally an ER doc) and he never heard of it caused by jits. I was also diagnosed with a fractured hyoid bone at the same time. (There was some question as to whether or not I tried to hang myself, until I mentioned bjj) I never correlated the injuries to any one event. Lol sadly, I probably fell out during a choke and didn't recognize the damage until the symptoms compounded. I really don't know. But I'm def going to look into this a bit more.
Jeffrey C. Vogt Yeah man, look up 'sean entin' and theres an article called 'life after the choke'. He was put in a RNC and it caused him to suffer a pretty severe stroke. Theres also pretty big articles online which i came across where theres a massive awareness and in the fact that all bjj pracitioners should recognise the symptoms of a stroke and if it occurs seek immediate medical advice. seems like its still pretty rare occurance but still happens a lot more to people than we realise due to bjj.
all cost money .
I’m 50. The kids are not stronger.
Compete at least once at each belt
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