Hello fellow BJJ mates.

I have my first BJJ competition coming up in 3 weeks as a white belt in GI.

For like 6 years ago, i trained BJJ No-gi for a year, but i stopped and did other martial arts (standing, no grappling).

Just recently i started training BJJ with gi, and i've only been there for 2 months and i felt like signing up to this event and just see what happens. Iam nervous as shit, specially since its a big competition with international participants.
Iam also in the ultra heavy league (100,5 kg+) - my current weight is around 111 kg. Im in pretty good shape and very muscular and explosive, but i gas really fast when im nervous because i spend much of my power in stupid situations, where it doesn't matter. Iam aware of it, but it's hard to master myself when people wants to roll hard.

Does anyone have any advice for a newb? My strategy so far is to use Cross Collar Snap Down to Knee Pick takedown, i got the inspiration from this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BinXUNgGTHE

i've head really big success with it, i've gotten all other white belts in my gym down with it + a blue belt (he was only like 75-80 kg though) and a purple belt (also around 80 kg) - but does anyone know any other technically easy takedowns for a beginner? Maybe can show a video or some personal experience/preference?

Then when im down on floor with the guy, i would go for position instead of submission, since iam not really strong in my submission game yet, i only really feel comfortable with straight ankle foot lock, kimura, americana and rear naked choke or if i get in a lucky position, i can maybe get an armbar.
Does the strategy sound bad? I know im counting on landing on top on the floor, and thats because i found that iam really shit to working from my back, and it's hard as shit to get someone +100 kg off you.

I could really use some advice or just someone to share their own experiences from competition, preparing, strategy and stuff like that. I would appreciate it :-)

Regards

Just have fun, and try to win

Scissor sweep. Make sure you grab the opponent hands so that he don’t post up. But if it is gi, then it’s easier.

Spider guard sweep.

I’d go for the neck. Try a baseball bat choke from side control. Sometimes it’s hard getting people in armbars. So probably a good idea to open them up by attacking other things. I used to watch Stephen Kesting videos. He seems to have good strategy.

I like putting people in americanas. I’d push their arms down while in side control. Then hook their isolated arm thats touching the ground and lock it up.

How long is the match? Try to plan your endurance for the length of the match.


When you are nervous sit down and focus on breathing. Try to lower your heart rate. Close your eyes if you have to. You need to avoid the adrenaline dump. Don't scream to try to psych yourself up don't run to the match. You can be sweating and ready to go but don't rush to get their and focus on breathing.

If you an relax your endurance will last much longer.


Lastly whenever I am nervous mainly in business before big meetings. I tell myself I'm excited and smile. Not sure the science behind it but it tricks your brain into something positive. A lot of performers do it before going on stage.

good luck man, my fat ass would never

Yeah, that is my goal. And learn something in the process xD



Match lasts 5 minutes for white belts :-) Thx for the tips bro.



Thx for the tips bro! I will look up the baseball bat choke and the scissor sweep. Iam having much success with kimura from closed guard and americana from side control because of my strength, so im also focusing on theese :-)



Thx

how did it go?

100kg+ wb matches usually end with whoever scores the first TD

breathe

have fun

dont throw up

This post was edited by nlin on Apr 15 2023 03:37am

Haven't been yet, it's this saturday



Sounds like solid advice My sensei says the same. My focus is all about the first takedown and then position before submission

This post was edited by JesterIsBack on Apr 19 2023 02:51am

Glhf and go for the ankle pick.