kettlebellsc
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Post by kettlebellsc on Dec 7, 2016 17:22:08 GMT -8
I train at mainly a sport BJJ school. Do you guys think I should look for more focus on a self defense school? Also thoughts on Gi vs No Gi?
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Post by mynewunit on Dec 16, 2016 6:56:00 GMT -8
I waited for a while thinking some of the more qualified would answer.
This feels like over thinking. Sport training lends itself to competing. Competition with other gyms is a great way to test you skills against an unknown. We could have a discussion over which Porsche 911 is the best, but if you are driving a Porsche 911 you are doing a lot right. My thought is you just bought in and you now see the more expensive/elite/hardcore one and are rethinking you decision.
Stick with it for a few years. Once you are past 2 to 3 years, then you will be at a point to appreciate the difference between the 2 styles. I have a thing where I get bored after 2 to 4 years. That is usually fixed by buying some new workout stuff or changing gyms. You are either at that point, or wait till you get to that point.
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Post by trooper1912 on Jan 12, 2017 3:22:28 GMT -8
If you want to compete at BJJ then that is a good choice for you. If you want to learn BJJ for more real life situations or just as an exercise to get in better shape then I would suggest finding a gym that is more self defense/traditional jiu jitsu oriented. But it's to each their own on how they enjoy training.
As far as gi vs no gi, I've been told that no gi is easier if you've learned gi moves first, but I do not know that myself.
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