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Starting to Compete – What Comps to Do
1 year(s) ago • 845 views • 2 replies
OGBlue beltVerified
1 year(s) ago
I’ve just started competing and could use some advice. I’ve done 2 comps so far, but honestly both felt really awkward—I didn’t really know what to expect and I’m still figuring it out.
The gym I train at mainly does NAGA events, so I don’t have much exposure to IBJJF or other formats. I’m wondering:
• For someone just starting out, what comps do you recommend?
• Is it worth branching out beyond NAGA, or should I just stick with what my gym is doing for now?
• Any tips for making competition feel less awkward and more natural?
Appreciate any feedback from people who have been through this early stage.
The gym I train at mainly does NAGA events, so I don’t have much exposure to IBJJF or other formats. I’m wondering:
• For someone just starting out, what comps do you recommend?
• Is it worth branching out beyond NAGA, or should I just stick with what my gym is doing for now?
• Any tips for making competition feel less awkward and more natural?
Appreciate any feedback from people who have been through this early stage.
BMBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
1 year(s) ago
• For someone just starting out, what comps do you recommend? • Is it worth branching out beyond NAGA, or should I just stick with what my gym is doing for now? • Any tips for making competition feel less awkward and more natural? Appreciate any feedback from people who have been through this early stage.
For someone just starting out, what comps do you recommend?
- Any and all :)
Is it worth branching out beyond NAGA, or should I just stick with what my gym is doing for now?
- Yes. Especially if you compete nogi. NAGA's nogi ruleset is atrocious.
Any tips for making competition feel less awkward and more natural?
- Do more comps. Most of what you're feeling is just classic conditioning; the more you do, the more you get used to it and the less awkward it becomes.
Good luck!
- Any and all :)
Is it worth branching out beyond NAGA, or should I just stick with what my gym is doing for now?
- Yes. Especially if you compete nogi. NAGA's nogi ruleset is atrocious.
Any tips for making competition feel less awkward and more natural?
- Do more comps. Most of what you're feeling is just classic conditioning; the more you do, the more you get used to it and the less awkward it becomes.
Good luck!
OGBlue beltVerified
1 year(s) ago
Great thoughts man!! I’m going to sign up for one today.
