tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post7109679558117492148..comments2024-03-22T01:17:01.667-05:00Comments on Georgette's Jiu Jitsu World: Colors.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post-90442119164777179172009-03-30T21:51:00.000-05:002009-03-30T21:51:00.000-05:00Hey, now you're posting about my life on the mats....Hey, now you're posting about my life on the mats. I don't have any good advice like everyone else does; I can only commiserate.<BR/><BR/>Hang tough, chica. We're all on this crazy jiu-jitsu path together.lesliehttp://bjjgrrl.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post-80783738298062755582009-03-30T10:44:00.000-05:002009-03-30T10:44:00.000-05:00a) I only bleached the one gi, the peach one, and...a) I only bleached the one gi, the peach one, and I don't know if that one time will weaken it. It's not my favorite color, though, so if it tears, I won't cry.<BR/><BR/>b) I haven't yet cried in a visible way, and I won't. I'll go to the bathroom before I'll let anyone see me. <BR/><BR/>c) As unsexy as it is, I'm working on guard passing and sidemount/mount escapes. I don't really need more attacks-- especially if I can't get into position to use them.Georgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08705282002904234217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post-67457887265992793552009-03-30T10:19:00.000-05:002009-03-30T10:19:00.000-05:00You mean I don't have to put up with a mundane non...You mean I don't have to put up with a mundane non-magical belt? Damn, no wonder my guard passing is still so terrible... ;pslideyfoothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374174757753962274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post-42305675401491608342009-03-30T09:50:00.000-05:002009-03-30T09:50:00.000-05:00I disagree with Slideyfoot -- your belt DOES give ...I disagree with Slideyfoot -- your belt DOES give you magical powers. This is why you should never ever wash your belt. When you do, all the blood and sweat and tears (power) you put into it will be SUCKED away. Whenever you feel like you don't deserve your belt (which is absolutely not true) you just look at how stained and worn it is to remember how much work you've done to get where you are.<BR/><BR/>Also, I hate to say this but you better get used to crying :). I think as one gets further and further into the journey of a jiu jitsu career (yes, this is your second career), and as you become closer to the sport as a supportive and integral part of your life, it is only natural that you should cry when things become strained or frustrating. I only suggest trying your best to do it <I>outside</I> the school away from the other students because it destroys the light atmosphere of a school and hurts morale.<BR/><BR/>I used to think I was the only idiot who cried over jiu jitsu and then I found out that ALOT of people do too.<BR/><BR/>Who hasn't cried over an important relationship in their life?<BR/><BR/>Why should jiu jitsu be any different?<BR/><BR/>The more you train the more you are going to expect of yourself, and so the more gravity you will begin to place on your progress and performance. What you need to remember is that your performance on one particular day is not at all indicative of your overall progress. <BR/><BR/>Finally, understand that people are going harder on you now that you're a blue belt. Sometimes it's a shock to realize people were taking it easy on you previously... but once the shock wears off you can make sure you get lots of sleep, maybe drink a red bull, and then really hand it to them next class ;)<BR/><BR/>Keep training!<BR/>Jitsu loves you!Elysehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10060069082138016910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post-26412286161081062632009-03-29T16:12:00.000-05:002009-03-29T16:12:00.000-05:00Yes, that's the first thing you have to keep in mi...Yes, that's the first thing you have to keep in mind: the <I>only</I> person you should be measuring yourself against is <I>you</I>. Is the Georgette of now better at BJJ than the Georgette of two months ago?<BR/><BR/>Second, nobody ever feels like they deserve their belt. However, remember that your instructor thinks that you do, or they wouldn't have given it to you. Trust their judgement: whatever other people may or may not think, the instructor's opinion is the one that counts in terms of rank.<BR/><BR/>So, keep training just like you did when you were wearing a white belt: the colour of the belt unfortunately doesn't give you magic powers, so try to ignore it as best as you can.<BR/><BR/><BR/>I'd agree with Rob and also strongly recommend coming into each lesson with a specific set of techniques you want to work. Look at what positions you end up in most frequently, then pick some basic moves you'd like to practice. <BR/><BR/>Every time you spar, focus on using those techniques, then gradually develop each component: e.g., where are you hands/elbows/knees/feet? How are you moving your hips? What about your weight distribution? <BR/><BR/>If you keep on working on those components, getting that small improvement every time, then eventually the technique is going to click. That means each sparring session has a structure with clear goals and progress you can track, which I personally find very motivating.slideyfoothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374174757753962274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post-83786002551480160352009-03-29T11:01:00.000-05:002009-03-29T11:01:00.000-05:00Hang in there, Georgette. I know exactly what you...Hang in there, Georgette. I know exactly what you mean regarding your blue belt. I felt the same way for a while. It passes. Rob's advice echoes the same advice I was given. Work your game and mark your improvement according to your own standard. <BR/><BR/>Regarding the gis, do you find that the bleach weakens the fabric? It sounds like you have plenty of them, so it might not be an issue.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10085160494038535606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post-67773545188406334112009-03-29T01:03:00.000-05:002009-03-29T01:03:00.000-05:00Sounds like you are worrying too much about what o...Sounds like you are worrying too much about what other people are doing. <BR/><BR/>What are YOU working on? <BR/><BR/>I always like to have specific things I am practicing, and when I roll, I work on those non-stop. <BR/><BR/>Right now, Im working the 93 / Galvao guard, and that's all I do. I feel like a complete retard doing it, because it's new and I'm no good at it. I have no feel for it, and no timing yet. But roll after roll, I just try to get to 93, then go for the first sweep I am learning.<BR/><BR/>People I used to tap are now passing my guard, side mounting me, etc. I don't really care... straight 93 guard all the time. When they pass, I try to figure out a counter. <BR/><BR/>The point being, if you go into each roll with something specific you want to practice, you can guage your progress much more easily than trying to evaluate your overall game.<BR/><BR/>And as far as the belt, who cares. Let your instructor worry about what belt you are :) But if you focus on very specific things (pick ONE or TWO), you can improve more quickly, and you don't worry about the rest of it as much. <BR/><BR/>Keep your head up!Robhttp://www.trainjiujitsu.comnoreply@blogger.com