Do you follow MMA and find Jiu Jitsu interesting?
You might be curious about learning the martial arts but not sure which one you should choose.
Or maybe you are unsure if you want to train, but you keep putting it off.
If any of these resonates with your feelings, this article is for it.
Everybody who trains BJJ will tell you they wish they had started sooner ..."
It is the most commonly heard complaint by Jiu Jitsu practitioners.
This is a phenomenon you will only understand if you begin training yourself.
I will share the top three reasons that everyone should have started BJJ sooner.
1. Work hard and be disciplined to build character and value
Many people who begin BJJ are unaware that it can positively affect their lives in many ways.
Jiu Jitsu is home to one of the best self-defence systems on the planet. This is only the tip of the iceberg of what Jiu Jitsu can offer.
Jiu Jitsu has many additional benefits that can be derived from it if you trust your instructor and the process.
Jiu Jitsu is an instrument for developing human potential. A journey that builds character, values, and discipline through hard work, dedication, and respect.
Personal growth will inevitably occur if you persistently take action and challenge yourself.
BJJ has a common saying about beginners: "The white belt means learning to survive."
A white belt may not have the ability to defeat higher belts. You must be patient and remain calm even under pressure.
Face your fears, anxieties, and the crushing pressure of your training partner, and you'll develop the courage, fortitude, peace, and resilience to deal with stressful times. Your ability to manage pressure and emotions while on the mats will translate to other areas of your life.
2. To accept challenges and learn from failure.
Jiu Jitsu's uniqueness and admirability are due to the challenging and long journey. It has many ups as well as downs. And many lessons are learned along the route.
Because martial art requires problem-solving and in-depth analysis, it uses techniques that emphasize body positioning, leverage, strategic movements, and other moves that enable a smaller person to out grapple a larger opponent.
Other nuanced skills, such as timing and balance, can only be learned through practice.
BJJ can be used to beat anyone regardless of their age, gender or profession.
Jiu Jitsu can be described as life, with the reality faced daily on the mats.
While under pressure, you're faced with real problems and have to solve them. This allows you to practice your skills in a real-life situation.
You learn new techniques.
You practice.
You can test it with training partners.
You fail.
Learn from your failures to improve.
That is the beauty and strength of this martial art. It teaches you how to let go of your ego, to be grateful for your training partners and to accept failures as part of the learning process.
When you face failures daily, you will see a shift in your outlook and mindset.
They are an opportunity to learn, and you accept them.
It's easier to accept the process once you get used to it.
"Nothing is given, but everything is earned."
3. Build meaningful friendships and connections with people from all walks.
When facing hardships and adversity, you can feel a special bond with your training partners.
You'll meet people from all walks and backgrounds. You don't have to be a celebrity or have a particular skill; everyone can participate on the mats.
Each week, each year, you work together to stretch, warm up, and learn together.
You are sharing not only the mats but also the stories and experiences that were created on them.
Your team will encourage you to keep going even if you feel tired.
If you're stuck on a technique, your team will show you how to fix it.
Your team will help you stay on track and guide you as you move up the ladder.
You will never forget what Jiu Jitsu is for, no matter your goal or reason for joining Jiu Jitsu. You'll get what you put into it, be it self-defense, life skills or better wellness.
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