If you’re like most people, you train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu because it’s a fantastic way to de-stress, to learn a useful skill, to stay in shape, and to hang out with cool people. However, some of your training partners are going to be more inclined towards the competitive side of things; i.e., they think of training as something more than a hobbyist thing to do. Sure, they may not be professionals, but they’re heavily focused on competition.
So, what happens when you’re a hobbyist who trains in a class full of competitors… And you sort of feel bad because of it? Nick “Chewy” Albin shares his opinion.
BEING A BJJ HOBBYIST IN A CLASS FULL OF COMPETITORS
If you’re a hobbyist, the first thing you need to realize is that you’re valuable. That is to say, even if every single person in your class is competition-oriented, you’re still providing a lot of value to them.
How? Well, they have someone to try and refine their game on! The more people, different body types, and games there are in a class, the better off everyone competing is – because they have more opportunities to improve. That includes hobbyists, too.
Aside from that, even though you may not have competitive aspirations… You’re in a class full of people who are hungry to improve! And that will bring out the best from you as well.
It’s a win-win situation. Don’t take it for granted, but rather continue training and rejoice that you’re in such an environment.
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