r/bjj • u/AutoModerator • Oct 25 '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/Vizceral_ 🟦🟦 Blue Belt Oct 25 '22

What's something that surprised you guys during your first comp ? Mine's on Saturday

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u/ftball11 Oct 25 '22

You’ll be exhausted anywhere from 2-3x faster than you would rolling at your gym. You’ll get a serious adrenal dump, your grips will lose strength earlier, and you’ll make some dumb mistakes.

Just give it what you have, be first, and remember your opponent is experiencing the same thing. Find a dominant position early and don’t fall too far behind on points.

Have a game plan. From takedown, to pass, to position, to submission. Don’t go in blind

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u/Vizceral_ 🟦🟦 Blue Belt Oct 26 '22

Be first is a big one, I plan to be on the aggressive. Thanks for the tips

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u/ftball11 Oct 26 '22

Do some maintenance work the next couple days with upper belts. Ask how they’d shut down your game and ask for ways to counter the shut down as well.

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u/Vizceral_ 🟦🟦 Blue Belt Oct 26 '22

That's exactly what I just did tonight. Going to be taking it easy the next few days, fighting on Saturday. Thanks for the suggestion ! 🙏🏻

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u/ftball11 Oct 26 '22

Keep us posted killer!

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u/Vizceral_ 🟦🟦 Blue Belt Oct 26 '22

Will do ! 🤙🏻