i planing on going to hq in January to train what does it take to get rank up there i have full membership to this website for a alots a of months now
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i planing on going to hq in January to train what does it take to get rank up there i have full membership to this website for a alots a of months now
A lot of hard work:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by abdulmalik
+1 A shit load of hard work. Embrace the journey.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brandon Woolsey
More mat time. Perfect reps when you are practicing at your gym, and all the subtle details or Lockdown half, rubber guard, the twister. Most of all it's about having fun. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by abdulmalik
When you go to HQ to train if your are trying to get a Purple Belt know that you will be expected to roll with top Purples and perform that will be a major part of if you do or do not get promoted also dont expect to train for one day and get a promotion you will need to show that you are committed to the promotion and come in everyday you are there make it to both day and night classes too, if you do all that even if you dont get promoted at the minimum you will learn what you need to improve on and make all the connections you need to get looked at again in the future remember everyone likes a promotion but as was said before the more important thing is the journey have fun and enjoy your trip to HQ its awesome.
You must pull the sword from the stone and slay the mountain troll. Only then will you obtain rank.
true to thatQuote:
Originally Posted by Daniel Elizondo
Don't forget the unicorn blood. Lots of unicorn blood.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeremy Gould
Remember to be humble and hungry. Some people come to HQ feeling they have already deserved or earned a promotion and leave disappointed with themselves for not getting it. It's best to come hungry for jiu jitsu knowledge, for learning and training and to experience the great knowledge that Eddie has to offer and the great training partners at HQ. Be prepared to roll infront of the whole class with someone in your weight class and of higher skill level. You are not necessarily expected to defeat this person, but you need to show your skill and poise. Relax and have fun.
thanks for the advice sure wellQuote:
Originally Posted by Phill Schwartz
Never tap out
Can't believe I forgot that. Without the unicorn blood the gates of hq will remain closed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kurzy
I have come to the fork in my journey where I am not focused on the rank. I am focused on being the most technical grappler I can be. Rank will come (imo)
one must not seek rank for the sake of it's title,the meaning of rank is represented through ones honest ability only shown through hard work and perseverance,don't journey to the mother land to seek rank,journey to roll with the master and his gathering and show your worth through the battles in the home of its creation do your best and rank will seek you - stoned homie on my coach
Beautiful:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by james johnson
Rank doesn't mean as much to me as it used to. Don't misinterpret, I respect everyone on the mat but what I mean is that even JJ players with less skill teach me things. I don't train with the goal of getting promoted but with the goal of not getting swept or with the goal of defending a certain position. The goal is to learn and retain while having fun. I play jiu jitsu :)
GB
I played a video game called Halo 2, and getting the rank of 50 was a prestigious thing back then. Few people had it and it was based on the combination of skill, games won, and time spent.
I made it my goal and mission to get to the rank, I only friended top players, wouldn't play with friends who just wanted to have fun playing and weren't the greatest... I worked at improving and ranking up and what do you know I finally got to 50 after 6 months of playing everyday. Only about 5% of players were that rank.
What I realized once I got there was what a huge waste of time it was... I wasn't playing the game for the right reasons. I wasn't even enjoying myself when playing. All I wanted to do was win and get to the next rank.. 45 down let's not get put back to 44 with losses but get to 46. Once I was at 50 it was cool for about 10 seconds.
I learned a lot from that. Enjoy the journey, not the result.
don't concern yourself with who is what rank and how they shouldn't be that high, and you should be higher. I used to think like that but it gets no one anywhere, and just focus on yourself.
So as for your original point for the belt promotion. I would say work hard, go in with the attitude of if you get it that's great, if not find out what you need to work on and have fun with the whole process of it :)