What should I expect from 10th planet?

[justinmajors]

Odd thread title I know...

That being said, I'm a long time BJJ fan with absolutely zero experience. Also, I'm not ashamed to say I learned of 10th Planet from the JRE.

I'm starting at Diesel Gym (10th Planet London) tomorrow. So... I'd like to ask how best to approach my new journey. I know I'm going to get rag dolled, I expect that much. But what else should I expect? Or a better question: if you could restart your own journey, what pitfalls/bad habits would you avoid? Or what do you wish you started doing sooner?

Also, how could I best utilize my time/experience each week? I plan on going every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. I'll also mix in some Muay Thai and MMA once or twice a week just because it's available.

Any and all advice will be greatly appreciated. I look forward to joining your community, thanks for looking.

[justinmajors]

I guess I should also say what my "goal" is...

I'm just looking to better my life. Health, personal challenge, self awareness, and growth are my motivating factors. I'm not trying to be the next UFC champ or anything here.

[kevinculp]

Just have fun and know it's all about the mat time. The more you put in. The more you get out. Only pitfall was I spent to much time relying on my wrestling thinking that my ability to hang on made me look tough. It kept me from learning. You are there to learn Jiu Jitsu not look tough. So try to do what they teach even if it means you tap out a bunch. You'll be better for it and we all tap so don't treat it as a bad thing but as a teaching tool to help you progress.

[justinmajors]

thanks! that's exactly the type of response I was looking for.

[kevinculp]

No problem. Focus on your breathing and try not to put your hands on the mat or extend them out (arm bar) I remember gassing out and getting arm bared all the time as a white belt.

[john harris & sons]

Expect to transformed into a jiu jitsu junkie!! After your ego finally leaves the body you're free! It's an endless journey that you'll love, hate, and prolly quit several times. Only to return at the next class. And face reality in the realest possible way. You're gonna fuckin love it!

[Eddie Bravo]

Jamie is awesome, once ur sexxed in, your life will change for the better forever welcome to the family

[Tim Bruhn]

Paraphrasing this quote but,

'Don't take the good days or the bad days to heart'

Know there will be major ups and downs and that it is normal for everyone.

My major advice is just KEEP TURNING UP.

So many peeps take that first step and after 6-8 weeks you never see them again. I feel so sad for those guys.

Wish you the best.

[john harris & sons]

Jamie is awesome, once ur sexxed in, your life will change for the better forever welcome to the family

Oh yeah, always read the fine print.

[Enrique "Kiko"]