Creepy Guys in Class

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I know BJJ helped me stay calm in physical confrontations. I used to go fucking nuts in a fight now I can stay a lot calmer which is a good thing.

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Sorry for the hijack Pch!

Thanks so much for all that to think about. Interesting thoughts, especially about confidence. I never really thought about it that way and it’s something also to keep in mind. I will pursue a class, not sure which yet and talk to the instructors. From what you guys have said, I don’t think I have to give up on the idea now.

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[quote]Spartiates wrote:
…or BJJ might be good for you, and get you used to not loosing your cool and going ape-shit when you’re not in control…

Play to your strengths or address your weaknesses?[/quote]

I was wondering about this. You might be right! I guess there is no harm in trying things out at least. I approached my fear of heights this way. I do still have it but it doesn’t traumatize me as much.

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The End?

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How YOU doin’, WolBarret?

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[quote]debraD wrote:
Sorry for the hijack Pch!

Thanks so much for all that to think about. Interesting thoughts, especially about confidence. I never really thought about it that way and it’s something also to keep in mind. I will pursue a class, not sure which yet and talk to the instructors. From what you guys have said, I don’t think I have to give up on the idea now.

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  • Go to a BJJ class.

  • Watch the class, closely. See if it’s something you can really dig. Hell you might not even like the whole gi thing. And you might just want to do no-gi (it’s more aggressive). But watch most importantly to see if people get reprimanded for going too hard. It should be subtle, like the person might go hard with one person then the coach gives someone the green-light and they get smashed by a higher rank for going too hard.

  • Everyone has different teaching styles. Hell sometimes they teach differently on varying days. For instance some days you might do a LOT more drilling and its not even tiring. Or other days it might be ALL rolling. I know at the pro-practice we don’t drill shit usually (lol) unless you specifically need to work on something. It’s more like an assessment time.

Judging from what you’ve posted I’d actually say you have a pretty good disposition for muay thai. GOOD jiujitsu is learned very slow, patient, and without strength. If you’re muscling it you’re doing it wrong. There’s a reason that most top BJJ guys smoke weed… Yes your favorite guy too, no not just eddie bravo, and no not just cause they’re Brazilian. Relaxation is the name of the game.

Most people come in very aggressive; even with issues similar to yours where they don’t think they’ll take to controlled violence very well. But you’ll be surprised how much it doesn’t cause you to go on ‘high alert’ because you never really feel “in danger”.

I recommend looking into Muay Thai as well. Depending where you’re located you may find both for a reasonable price and then you can attend both simultaneously and/or pick the one you like the most.

ps, if that’s you in your avatar… I love you.