Fianlly making progress

[Kent Bartley]

So i been at it for a month and a half now, i was the newest guy and just kinda fell like i was going thru the motions with technique, then i get tapped repeatedly while live rolling. I wasnt getting bummed, but just feeling like i wasnt really getting real progress.

Then we get some new people in, and for the first time everything just clicked and falls into place, so my confidence went way up and now im finding small victorys when rolling with the higher level guys too.

Thought it was worth mentioning ! especially if there are other new people who are feeling that way. One thing that really helps is coming on here and watching alotta videos on technique, trying different things and experimenting.

[Corky]

Congrats!! Keep up the good work!!

[Josh C.]

I know how you feel, i'm in the same boat. But it does feel nice when things start to click and you pull off a technique you didnt think you could do before or ecaspe from something you kep getting caught with.. It also is great to have AWESOME training partners who help you along the way.

[Enrique "Kiko"]

Must....rep...side mount escapes! I've gotten one Jackhammer *judo escape* from judo side control, set up by the buck and roll escape. I'm like 1/20 now for success vs attempt =D. Felt good to get that one cuz my roll buddy was like where the #@ck did you go?

[J Grooms]

We have guys at our gym who talk about the same thing. I tell them, "wait till some new ppl show up and then you'll see how much you've improved". Its hard to gauge your progress when your training partners are more experienced than you. Work on defense with guys who can wreck you, then work on offense with the new guys. That's the process. Congratulations on not giving up and making progress!

[Mike Dewitt Jr]

Don't worry, if your design skills translate into jiu jitsu at all you will be amazing in no time.

[Enrique "Kiko"]

Don't worry, if your design skills translate into jiu jitsu at all you will be amazing in no time.

Who's got design skills?

[Mike Dewitt Jr]

The guy who did the amazing banner at 10th Planet Portland!!

[bobby rivers]

Small victories, smash newbs. This.

[Paul Wade]

Your doing great bro.