Why do you compete/fight?

[chronic_jiujitsu]

Everyone has a reason, and I'm sure many peoples are different. So what's yours? What motivates you to get in there and compete.. be it in jiujitsu, MMA, or what have you.

[Wancarlos]

To prove I have skills to win, but moreover, to prove I can get out there to compete. I know it could go without saying in such a competitive sport (so it tends to go unsaid) but it takes more guts to go out there and see what you're made of than to actually get a W. Skill and will meet in competition, You'll never know how much you have of either one unless you go out and do it.

[DENNY PROKOPOS]

To prove the 10th Planet style and my love for the game.

[jamiecoton]

ive only done a few local grappling comps
but i did them to see where my skills where at and to see other guys go at it to hopefully pic up some tips

[Brandon Mccaghren]

For the last few years, any competition I have done has been almost purely to carry the team flag. Every now and then I will get the bug to compete because I miss it. But generally speaking, competing makes me wanna shoot myself in the face.

I used to really love it. I'm not sure what changed for me as I got older.

[John Mejia]

I compete for the Boys, the rush, and the of pride I have for the system

[HerbChao]

I like the thrill of the competition (both training for, the day, and the first few hours after). Also it's a great way to test your skills against someone who doesn't know your game (usually) and you don't know their game so it's really pure and ad hoc. There are some days I am afraid of being injured or letting down/embarrassing myself or the system, but for the most part the pros outweight the cons (and the first junk food and beer you have after the tourney is over tastes sooooooo good).

[Anthony Peck]

To rep the system, my dojo, and to drive my focus at training.

[Scott Philips]

I do it for the ladies.

[Scott Philips]