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Honestly, it happens regularly in jiu-jitsu (and is one of the reasons I love the sport). I've been training for a number of years, and while I lose to higher b
by matwood 2y ago
Honestly, it happens regularly in jiu-jitsu (and is one of the reasons I love the sport). I've been training for a number of years, and while I lose to higher belts I typically know what happened. Occasionally I get to roll with people who are world class level (another cool thing about the sport), and they make me feel like it's day 1 all over again. Then they'll give me a few pointers that look completely innocuous and it'll change my entire game.
- Loughla 2y agoMy oldest needed a self-esteem boost due to some bullying issues when he was 8, so we enrolled him in Jiu Jitsu. We figured it would be a good outlet - away from anyone that he knows, would keep him active, and would teach him to defend himself. He loves it entirely, but is just okay (he's pretty small and still pretty timid). I'm waiting until he turns 16, and in the adult class himself, to start jiu jitsu at the same gym. It will line up nicely for where I am in life now and where I will be then. He is desperate for me to do the classes with him. I am not excited to get DESTROYED by my child in the first class.
- matwood 2y agoThat's awesome. When I roll with kids I'm always amazed how quickly they learn. Kids and many women also have a unique advantage that their forearms are basically just the bone and make for a pretty great choking tool lol... It's really great to see adults and their kids at the gym, especially when I've watched them grow up over the years. Only suggestion I would make is for you to start training now. Even if it's just a couple of times/week, 8 years is a lot of training time. My only regret with jits is I didn't start training sooner. If you have room, you can also buy some mats for the house and practice 1:1 with your kid.