Started training BJJ and i'm a newb!

[heavyhitter08]

So i finally decided to take a stab at a martial art and started with BJJ. There is a ATT training facility like 5 mins away so it works out great.

The shit is expensive but i'm hooked! It's been my third class and i recently started to roll and i can barely make 2 rounds, lol. I'm a newb all over again and today i was caught by an arm bar

I'm stronger than most of the kids i roll with but i just shoot a blank when im on top and can't get anything going

But anyways it's just my third class and i'm sure it will start coming along. Any other grapplers out there? any advice?

[SpartanStrength]

haha hey man same here!.. i started like a month ago, and even tho i was stronger than most of the class I was getting thrown in armbars real quick!!..after a few classes you start learning how to pace yourself and let go of using all your strength and tiring yourself out. Strength means so little in BJJ until you start learning how to use it.. it will be the first thing you learn.

[heavyhitter08]

haha hey man same here!.. i started like a month ago, and even tho i was stronger than most of the class I was getting thrown in armbars real quick!!..after a few classes you start learning how to pace yourself and let go of using all your strength and tiring yourself out. Strength means so little in BJJ until you start learning how to use it.. it will be the first thing you learn.

Thats one thing i learned quick, the first time i rolled i went all out and by the second round the guy was all over me b/c i was so tired.

[D-Bo Dre]

About damn time,, Now you can finally defend urself from all those bullies!

[zimmy]

honestly...strenght will limit your bjj. You will do some very basic moves only and not get into the moves that are more difficult relying on any sort of strength.

[QuieTSToRM33]

Welcome to ATT.

Which location are you at ?

[heavyhitter08]

Welcome to ATT.

Which location are you at ?

I'm at the Coconut Creek location

[QuieTSToRM33]

I'm at the Coconut Creek location

So am I.

I'll have to keep an eye out for you.

[D-Bo Dre]

So am I.

I'll have to keep an eye out for you.

Wuddup Storm?! Long time bro,, Where were you on Saturday?? I was at the State Grappling Tournament w/ Franco.. Lots of good matches.. Will u be attending the one coming up in 3weeks in WPB?

And dont worry about the hijack,, HeavyHitter wont do anything bout it lol

[test_cyp]

So i finally decided to take a stab at a martial art and started with BJJ. There is a ATT training facility like 5 mins away so it works out great.

The shit is expensive but i'm hooked! It's been my third class and i recently started to roll and i can barely make 2 rounds, lol. I'm a newb all over again and today i was caught by an arm bar

I'm stronger than most of the kids i roll with but i just shoot a blank when im on top and can't get anything going

But anyways it's just my third class and i'm sure it will start coming along. Any other grapplers out there? any advice?

I've been training about 1 year, it definately takes some getting used to. It's typical to use your strength because you do not have enough moves to try out. Welcome and good luck. If you still plan to lift weights, my advise would be to really tune up your diet and listed to your body when it needs rest.

[QuieTSToRM33]

Wuddup Storm?! Long time bro,, Where were you on Saturday?? I was at the State Grappling Tournament w/ Franco.. Lots of good matches.. Will u be attending the one coming up in 3weeks in WPB?

And dont worry about the hijack,, HeavyHitter wont do anything bout it lol

What up bro

I couldn't make that last one ... I had plans for that day.

This next NAGA is on my b-day ... so depending what I do the night before will decide whether I'll be there.

Did Franco compete ... if so how did he do ?

LOL at the heavyhitter comment.

[heavyhitter08]

What up bro

I couldn't make that last one ... I had plans for that day.

This next NAGA is on my b-day ... so depending what I do the night before will decide whether I'll be there.

Did Franco compete ... if so how did he do ?

LOL at the heavyhitter comment

whats up storm, did you go tonight? you go to the 6:30 one right?

[heavyhitter08]

Wuddup Storm?! Long time bro,, Where were you on Saturday?? I was at the State Grappling Tournament w/ Franco.. Lots of good matches.. Will u be attending the one coming up in 3weeks in WPB?

And dont worry about the hijack,, HeavyHitter wont do anything bout it lol

am i going to have to rear naked choke you?

This is my thread you hijacker!

[D-Bo Dre]

What up bro

I couldn't make that last one ... I had plans for that day.

This next NAGA is on my b-day ... so depending what I do the night before will decide whether I'll be there.

Did Franco compete ... if so how did he do ?

LOL at the heavyhitter comment.

Well you can always sneak in the vodka in a water bottle and show up at the NAGA's,, I'm sure you’ll do great!

He actually did pretty good man.. Almost made it to the finals but got robbed.. Next time you see him ask him to show you the video of his last match.. He almost ended it with some crazy ariel armbar! The other guy (Gracie Camp) broke guard and time ran out.. B.S

I was there w/ the newb "Lighthitter" I mean Heavyhitter

[sphincter]

I've been training with the Gracies for about a year and teh most important thing I can say is to calm down and stay relaxed. this will help you feel the body pressure of the other guy and allow you to better strategize and implement moves.

[BITTAPART2]

I am thinking about working on my cardio and flexability over the summer and start some classes in august with the gracie network. I guess thats all the prep I can do to be in 150% cardio excellence and flexable, then learn technique. Im a bit nervous that i will look like a goofball though

[zimmy]

don't worry about it... bjj guys are usually not assholes and very nice about things...not like boxing gyms.

[heavyhitter08]

don't worry about it... bjj guys are usually not assholes and very nice about things...not like boxing gyms.

ditto... everyone has been really cool and helpful.

[BITTAPART2]

good to hear because all the guys look like real diks in the school out here lol. how is it going BTW Heavy?

[Jojoe]

Been at it for a yr already and also do MMA here at Flo gym in IL with some UFC fighters. BJJ is a whole new animal, strength will only get ya so far and kinda gives away what your trying to di if your tense the whole time. I can feel the changes in thier grips and stuf letting me know what they are gonna do. Pace yourself, work on the lil tech you learn and master them til you get new ones. Be the master at you know til you get another tool for your tool box. Cardio goes along way I was dying at the end of 1 round in the beginning. Good Luck man its a blast I love it

[sprawlbrawl]

I am thinking about working on my cardio and flexability over the summer and start some classes in august with the gracie network. I guess thats all the prep I can do to be in 150% cardio excellence and flexable, then learn technique. Im a bit nervous that i will look like a goofball though

tech takes time go start now dont wait

[heavyhitter08]

wadup everyone!

so it's been a couple of weeks and i'm loving it. The class is fun everytime and its aweosme learning new things. i'm going to be competing in the naga's this wk in FL, so wish me luck......NOT!

Cardio is much better and i can go multiple rounds now with no problem. In the beginning 5 mins was an eternity and now it goes by so fast. Right now i'm really focusing on positions, defense, and guard... my offense is ok but not rushing, i've tapped a couple people out with arm triangles from mount mostly but no arm bar yet

i had to roll with a girl today and there were some akward moments. we were practicing north-south position and man my mind was in the gutter. lets not even get to when she was mounted

[Bosch]

I have been doing BJJ for about a year I have wrestled a long time and the transition was almost the same in good quality people that want to help you further yourself. It seems to me that so many mma/grapplers are good quality people that give you tons of respect and generally care for your well being.I would recommend Bjj to anyone and love to hear when more people join up.So keep on keeping on heavyhitter and all my fellow grapplers and mma fighters. "This is a lifestyle,Not a trend and this sport will
weed out the trendy and embrace the true"

[Geordi LaForge]

I've been grappling (Catch Wrestling, sadly) for about 7 years. My advice is, try to work on base (wrestling/balance/position) first, then you can build submission knowledge onto that. Also, by the look of it, you're a pretty big guy, so top game/positional dominance should be your strong point.

[zimmy]

yah...the arm triangles are usually what big guys like to submit with...requires the least amount of flowing / technique cause you can usually grab an arm and force it away from them. Be patient....you'll get arm bar's and the other subs when you feel more comfy with the timing.

[Geordi LaForge]

Thinking that power moves, and top game in general, don't require technique is just silly, IMO. Arm triangles flow from americanas and kimuras in sidemount or attempts by your opponent to escape your mount or go for guillotines when you take'em down. If they don't flow from something, they're going to suck, like all forced subs do. Again, my advice is not to go for subs at all until you adequately understand base.

[sprawlbrawl]

So i finally decided to take a stab at a martial art and started with BJJ. There is a ATT training facility like 5 mins away so it works out great.

The shit is expensive but i'm hooked! It's been my third class and i recently started to roll and i can barely make 2 rounds, lol. I'm a newb all over again and today i was caught by an arm bar

I'm stronger than most of the kids i roll with but i just shoot a blank when im on top and can't get anything going

But anyways it's just my third class and i'm sure it will start coming along. Any other grapplers out there? any advice?

dude try to stay relaxed its called egoless grappling who cares if you get tapped out 30 times in 10 min put your self in bad positons and do not use your power ,try to use techique even if you have none.go easy so you can last longer and get more experience

[QuieTSToRM33]

I'm still wondering who you are ?

Have you been going to class ?


I have an idea but I'm not sure.

[D-Bo Dre]

I'm still wondering who you are ?

Have you been going to class ?


I have an idea but I'm not sure.

Wuddup Storm?! Damn, so you still havent met heavy yet??! He kinda looks like this >>> Lol

[QuieTSToRM33]

Wuddup Storm?! Damn, so you still havent met heavy yet??! He kinda looks like this >>> Lol

LOL .... I have an idea of who he is ... but I haven't really talked to him yet.

We'll see on Friday ... I'll ask the guy who I think is heavyhitter.