I never learned Jiu Jitsu

Whats going on everyone!

My name is Aaron and i'm a collage student and I have never taken Jui Jitsu, but I have wrestled competitively in meets ect... So I have a small foundation and understanding in some of wrestlings' principles, that would transfer like hip control and no gaps but I have no clue where to start! I am joining a Gym in Denver(Recommendations?) in a month. I get very motivated when learning somthing new and I wanted to shorten the learning curve so I joined 10th planet. My question Where do I start?(videos threads?)

having a wrestling backround u should pick up the body movements and such pretty quickly. you'd have good takedowns or atleast better takedowns then some one starting from scratch, the dominancy of wrestling and when shown a move u shouldnt be all over the place not knowing whats going on. i would concentrate on the basics and understanding the technique

As a wrestler you're fairly comfortable getting off your back. For jiu jitsu, you'll want to start every match on your back until you are comfortable being there. Learn the rubber guard flow and also learn butterfly guard. Your drags from butterfly are awefully similar to those while standing.
Hope this gets you started!
Rick

yea get comfortable on your back!

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Originally Posted by AaronP

Whats going on everyone!

My name is Aaron and i'm a collage student and I have never taken Jui Jitsu, but I have wrestled competitively in meets ect... So I have a small foundation and understanding in some of wrestlings' principles, that would transfer like hip control and no gaps but I have no clue where to start! I am joining a Gym in Denver(Recommendations?) in a month. I get very motivated when learning somthing new and I wanted to shorten the learning curve so I joined 10th planet. My question Where do I start?(videos threads?)

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Def start with getting comfortable with escapes from ur back (that don't risk submission, some wrestling escapes expose ur back or next excessively) also get the feel for working guard and half guard on ur back. U can work on some subs from the top too (being a wrestler the arm triangle will be easy to pick up see Chael Sonnen on Stann) as well as basic armbars and kimuras.

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Originally Posted by Jeremy Gates

having a wrestling backround u should pick up the body movements and such pretty quickly. you'd have good takedowns or atleast better takedowns then some one starting from scratch, the dominancy of wrestling and when shown a move u shouldnt be all over the place not knowing whats going on. i would concentrate on the basics and understanding the technique

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-Thank you for taking time out of you day it was very helpful your awesome!

Slick Rick I want to thank you so much. Giving me some place to start or at least in the right direction helps me tremendously!

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Originally Posted by HerbChao

Def start with getting comfortable with escapes from ur back (that don't risk submission, some wrestling escapes expose ur back or next excessively) also get the feel for working guard and half guard on ur back. U can work on some subs from the top too (being a wrestler the arm triangle will be easy to pick up see Chael Sonnen on Stann) as well as basic armbars and kimuras.

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Im starting to get a feel gerneraily what some weekness that might occur and where I might not be comfortable thats vital Thank YOU positive energy!

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Originally Posted by HerbChao

Def start with getting comfortable with escapes from ur back (that don't risk submission, some wrestling escapes expose ur back or next excessively) also get the feel for working guard and half guard on ur back. U can work on some subs from the top too (being a wrestler the arm triangle will be easy to pick up see Chael Sonnen on Stann) as well as basic armbars and kimuras.

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I must say very well put sir : ) I like how you gave me specifics on people and moves. I can't wait to start i'm stoked and you where kind enough to help me out I your not a good guy I don't know what is!

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Originally Posted by Jeremy Gates

having a wrestling backround u should pick up the body movements and such pretty quickly. you'd have good takedowns or atleast better takedowns then some one starting from scratch, the dominancy of wrestling and when shown a move u shouldnt be all over the place not knowing whats going on. i would concentrate on the basics and understanding the technique

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I wanted to personally thank you out of respect I have for you helping me out, thank you. I can't wait to get my ass kicked so i can get better

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Originally Posted by AaronP

Slick Rick I want to thank you so much. Giving me some place to start or at least in the right direction helps me tremendously!

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Anything we can do to help Aaron. It's what we do brotha.

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Originally Posted by Slick Rick

As a wrestler you're fairly comfortable getting off your back. For jiu jitsu, you'll want to start every match on your back until you are comfortable being there. Learn the rubber guard flow and also learn butterfly guard. Your drags from butterfly are awefully similar to those while standing.
Hope this gets you started!
Rick

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Good Advice. Being a wrestler you will have an unfair advantage in some areas and a huge disadvantage in others. As a wrestler you will lead with your head and get stuck in chokes, also you will give your back because your comfortable there. Being on your back will take time to get comfortable with since in wrestling it is death to be on your back. Just embrace the new journey and apply that wrestling work ethic to jiu jitsu. Welcome

Wow that is very comprehensive view and now I feel allot more prepared and excited! man can't wait! FYI I do yoga but also stared to use specific jui jitsu stretches and solo jui jitsu "workouts" using my heavy bag. I know theres only so much I can do without anyone but what do you think? does this help much or am I wasting my time?