BJJ Competition Mindset - Tips for Having a Great Tournament

[@Kennethkohzm]

So comforting hearing some of these things. I just had my first competition and I choked BIG TIME. Feels good knowing that im not the only one

[@kwalters4170]

I was in his situation as a white belt with one strip for my first competition . I won my first match and that was based on pure luck. On my second competition, I got 3rd. keep pushing and be well determined. Losing is a part of life. I expect it.

[@marceldouwstra5847]

First tournament had exactly what Stephan described. Weigh in on time, you hit the floor and then have to wait 3-4 hours before your first match. By the time your match is up your mind is tired from hours of adrenaline, your body feels weird and you haven't eaten properly.

[@PeartSkirtAndSpunky]

Thank you for this video! Signed up for my first WB no gi sub only- this is refreshing!

[@MrJAS1982]

Great video...Stephan, I'm a new blue belt and I have a competition this upcoming weekend. I completely agree with Rob and Matt and I have competed in 5 or so competitions myself. I am nervous every time! Some comps I did great, others were good learning opportunities...I am curious to know if the nerves ever go away or at least reduce over the years of competing?

[@highsoflyify]

it depends on yourself. I became a little more calm during and before competitions over time. But I´m far away from being totally relaxed. But I know even Blackbelts who get nervous before every fight/tournament.

[@iamXavierLee]

I think it boils down to confidence. I notice the more I trained harder and smarter and got beat up in class or failed why training the more confident I became. So when I go into competition I am not nervous. I let my body go into a flow state and I’m in auto pilot. Daily, I give my self positive affirmations and auto suggestions. Encouraging myself and uplifting myself. My hard work is what gives me confidence. So when it’s time to shake hands and begin if the person across from me wins it is solely because he is the better man that day. Not because of something I didn’t do.

[@rfrancoi]

Awesome wisdom.

[@MarcusAye]

Starting BJJ this week and plan to compete in a months time. Probably get destroyed but oh well.

[@stefandarkveil4664]

You will, but that's very good experience. I have 18 months of training, never competed. Although some guys at my gym are hell to spar with, I still feel something is missing...

[@FireFun63]

13:25 great point

[@ethanstover9859]

Prioritize listening to your coaches, it'd hard during the adrenaline dump but I've beaten technically better competitors because I'm able to hear my coaches and use their advice

[@korriestar]

My last tournament is more than likely forever going to be my last. I was really nervous for this tournament last March because it was open belt round robin. I was versing a boy who was a green belt and i being a girl with A grey belt I was overly nervous. About 30 seconds before our match ended he got an arm bar and I stood up in the arm bar and I lost my grip. My arm was once at the side of my body and was now extended the wrong way just for a matter of seconds. I tapped and went to the medic and than the emergency room. I have a torn ligament now. And I have tried to go back to my academy. What should I try to do or participate in to continua doing what I love?

[@bbs-pig_benis434]

Listen to your doctor, take care of your health take the time to heal up 100%. You can always go back, the human body is amazing at overcoming things.

[@MatChronicles]

Rest up, jiu jitsu will be there when you’re healed up

[@YourBoyEobard]

Thank you so much for this.

[@matthewbrun8923]

Wow, as a white belt competing for 1st time, I'm very discouraged my efforts don't really matter and it's a roll of the dice.

[@martinplocker5500]

How that Champ? Good work will defenetley pay of, maybe just not exactly as you intend I guess

[@Skerrry]

Where is Kesting from?

[@crispycronch]

North Vancouver, BC

[@Crystals10000]

@@crispycronch hes been to my gym a few times ive seen

[@Omidion]

12:09 literally my coach three days ago...

[@medicineandbrazilianjiujit8511]

Thank you!!

[@richard0shay718]

and it goes black in a street fight.reality comes back as blue n red flasing lights!!

[@keepmoving1185]

White belt says thanks!!

[@hnryclemente1]

awesome video. very helpful

[@mmaiqbalpatel3849]

Nice

[@pcprinciple3774]

0:38 - "50% of the participants lose in their first match" - oh dear #mathsfail

[@matthewdonoghue321]

Sorry that isn't a math fail, its math reality right?

[@goemon9378]

it's all good...it's not like a lot of ppl are watching or anything at bjj tournaments

[@barryirlandi4217]

a few team mates

[@martinplocker5500]

And your mom…