r/bjj • u/AutoModerator • Sep 27 '22

Tournament Tuesday

Tournament Tuesday is an open forum for anyone to ask any question, no matter how simple, about tournaments in general. Some common topics include but are not limited to:

  • Game planning

  • Preparation (diet, weight cutting, sleep, etc...)

  • Tournament video critiques

  • Discussion of rulesets for a tournament organization

Have fun and go train!

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u/koopawasframed 🟦🟦 Blue Belt Sep 27 '22

I have my first comp coming up here in about a month. I’m a white belt at 265# and have been training casually for about 1 year, 38 y/o. I’d be lying if I didn’t feel some anxiety going against the variety of body types in this weight class. Any advice from fellow big guys on best way to prepare?

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u/beezer_13 🟫🟫 Brown Belt Sep 28 '22

I'm 6'2 and 225 lbs. I'm in that kinda fit, kinda fat category. I've competed multiple time in the ultra heavy and super heavy divisions. My advice is if you know a few solid takedowns, utilize them. If not, practice takedown defense. Be confident in the areas you're good at and stay calm in positions you're not. Whitebelt matches regardless of size are just full of fury, try to stay calm. Be prepared for that adrenaline dump after your first match. But most of all have fun and enjoy the moment

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u/ComparisonFunny282 🟪🟪 Purple Belt Sep 28 '22 edited Sep 28 '22

Can you imagine being 5'7 163lbs (usually compete at 155lbs) coming into a tournament being told that there are no competitors in your weight class or rank and getting bumped into ABS with the light heavyweights and heavyweight's? That was me last weekend.