competing?

[gothlink]

I have competed twice and have heard that it makes your skills inprove.
pending on the person how much are we talking and what does it help alot?

 

[Deleted member 3729]

From my experience I've found tht people who regularly compete have a lot more grit and heart than "recreational" players. Personally, I find it helps me see what areas I need to work on and makes me more focused in training as I'm working towards something tangible.

 

[Jeremy Henderson]

It helps you get used to the nervous feelings and perform under pressure

 

[panda_strike2**]

You also see different styles....some places don't work kneebars and ankle locks that much, some have a lot of guys with a wrestling background, others have mostly BJJ guys, etc.

 

[PLSJMT]

I just started BJJ training, no gi. How long before I may be ready for my first competition?

 

[gothlink]

i competed after 3 months

 

[Justleaning]

I competed in NAGA with only a months worth of training. Lost to a kid with more experience and a few comps under his belt but I was happy with how I performed even though I lost by points.

 

[Nihilistic]

i plan to compete ASAP but i want to at least be comfortable with my game. i think thats how most people should look into it. if you feel ur game is pretty good then head out to a comp. ull quickly find out if u were right or not. and if u werent when u get back home its time to step up ur training so u can take the next one. always try to take ur mistakes and turn them into ur greatest strengths. thats my goal at least.