I do get the feeling that maybe i could have done the class a bit better, whether it be me having the wrong grip that caused me to get tapped, or like not putting enough effort into class, or w.e. i definetely get frustrated at times. but one thing i always tell myself is that i am there to learn. whether i get tapped out a million times or i feel i cant keep up with the rest, i know i am learning while im there, even when it doesnt seem that way i know i am. one suggestion is to keep a journal on class. i do. i pretty much just record how the class went, who tapped me with what and how ( and of course taking the partners strengths+weaknesses into account). what i felt i did great in, what i felt i need more work on, where i struggled, and where i notice progression. all these things i now keep on record, and review it everyday. some may say thats overkill lol but i want the most out of class. try taping urself during sparring, thats always a good feeling when u watch urself get a sub or a sweep, or even just defending something ur partner tried on u. and remember not to overlook even the smallest progressions. like say joe smith tapped you out in like 30 sec last practice, and it took him a whole minute this practice, thats a sign u may be getting better. but yeah like everyone else said... HAVE FUN. dont worry too much on getting the sub or w.e, worry about what ur taking in from all that. a good quote i heard is in order to advance to blackbelt u need to tap 10,000 times first. made sense to me anyway
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