Keyboard Warrior
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Post by Keyboard Warrior on Nov 3, 2013 2:21:01 GMT -5
I placed 2nd in Men's no-gi advanced. In previous tournaments I didn't compete all that well, so I decided to change up a few things I did at the tournament. For one, I didn't invite friends/family members, that shit made me nervous enough, I had my team there to support me. I also decided to just come in with a different mental attitude. In previous tournaments I competed at a pumped up/nervous level. This time, I had a 'no mind' attitude. It really helped. And finally, which I attribute to my success the most, I played with a sport attitude in mind. You know the professionals that sit on their butts, in a tournament, well that was me. Instead of wasting energy and losing a possible point in takedowns, I decided to just sit down, and fight off my back. I quickly got an x-guard sweep and kept mount the entire time. I had plenty of opportunities to go for things. But in previous tournaments, I've always gone for stuff, and with a combination of being too hyped up, being nervous, I managed to mess it up, and screw the match up. This time I played it safe and it paid off.
However I can't help but think what I did is not in the spirit of BJJ/competing, but at the same time, I played my game, not someone elses. Thoughts or opinions? Would you guys have done anything differently?
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Post by Chino on Nov 3, 2013 17:07:57 GMT -5
Im a stand up fighter so i don't know anything about the ground. In my opinion you did good even if its not what every bjj guy does everybody has there own style. Were not all born to be that amazing boxer, or amazing kicker, especially if someone else is taking advantage of it. Like 1 kickboxer, giorgio petrosyan, he is known for being great at what he does and that is countering, but as a result everybody says he is a boring fighter and its not really in the spirit of kickboxing to play a slow paced game. But hey, in the end it all comes down to who wins right?
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KyKarateka
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Post by KyKarateka on Nov 12, 2013 22:00:36 GMT -5
Congrats, as you probably know my grappling experience is pretty limited and I also don't know the rules of your tournament so I don't think I could give any suggestions technique wise.
It's good that you're able to prepare yourself mentally, that's a key role in success.
I'm actually preparing for a tournament myself right now. (not grappling though)
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Post by Keyboard Warrior on Nov 14, 2013 2:30:14 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I know alot of the greats in Jiu Jitsu come in with a sports-mindset too, but I probably could have done more, and won 1st.
Anyways, good luck Karateka. Let us know how it goes.
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Post by The Last Airbender on Nov 24, 2013 17:46:29 GMT -5
You competed in a sport and won by the rules of the sport. No shame in that. I doubt you went to give the fans a show. Likely you went to win (or do your best) so that's what you did. If you had sold out tickets and did that I could see an ethical issue, but you were competing in a sport, and you used the rules to your advantage. Kudos
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Post by Keyboard Warrior on Nov 24, 2013 21:18:10 GMT -5
Very true Airbender. Thank you for your kind words.
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Post by odee on Nov 27, 2013 16:07:23 GMT -5
I'm kind of flexible when it comes to rules...possibly too flexible sometimes. I think you did good. Against the spirit would be hurting people because it only gets you fouls rather than disqualifications, you laid out your gameplan and they walked into it, if anyone has issues with that they should be crankier at themselves for letting you dictate the match like that.
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