My match from the weekend.
In my mind, I wasnt devasted with how the trip went, even with a loss. Much needed learning experience. This guy won our Bracket. Cobrinha student I believe. I wasn't allowed to knee bar, heel hook, reap, do any slicers, twisters, etc. Got to a lot of leg positions I wanted but wasn't allowed to go for em. Still need work on points systems.
Every single athlete has talents, and downfalls. One of the things that has hindered me the most in my JJ game has been my own mind. Id get anxious, restless, I can't eat. I hardly sleep. I'd find myself unable to relax and focus.
When I played hockey, I had grown up from 2 years old on skates. I knew my worth, and I was confident. If I came prepared, there wasn't a moment of doubt. I was born to do this I felt. I'd played in venues like the United Center and always performed better under pressure.
In Jiu Jitsu, its been the exact opposite.
I constantly find myself questioning my technique, my worth, and my evolution. When it comes time to pull the trigger.... I don't perform the same as I do at my home gyms.
Today was a bit of a breakthrough day for me. Although I lost, I didn't break myself. My opponents pressure and game never tired me. I walked into my match with the mindset that I was just rolling with a new guy at the gym. I was able to open up, and have some fun in there. I have a long way to go, but I'm evolving. Expect great things in 2016.
In my mind, I wasnt devasted with how the trip went, even with a loss. Much needed learning experience. This guy won our Bracket. Cobrinha student I believe. I wasn't allowed to knee bar, heel hook, reap, do any slicers, twisters, etc. Got to a lot of leg positions I wanted but wasn't allowed to go for em. Still need work on points systems.
Every single athlete has talents, and downfalls. One of the things that has hindered me the most in my JJ game has been my own mind. Id get anxious, restless, I can't eat. I hardly sleep. I'd find myself unable to relax and focus.
When I played hockey, I had grown up from 2 years old on skates. I knew my worth, and I was confident. If I came prepared, there wasn't a moment of doubt. I was born to do this I felt. I'd played in venues like the United Center and always performed better under pressure.
In Jiu Jitsu, its been the exact opposite.
I constantly find myself questioning my technique, my worth, and my evolution. When it comes time to pull the trigger.... I don't perform the same as I do at my home gyms.
Today was a bit of a breakthrough day for me. Although I lost, I didn't break myself. My opponents pressure and game never tired me. I walked into my match with the mindset that I was just rolling with a new guy at the gym. I was able to open up, and have some fun in there. I have a long way to go, but I'm evolving. Expect great things in 2016.
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