It’s not all that uncommon for a BJJ white belt player to catch the fever. You know, that zombie like state that consumes at least every other thought until you get on the mat to train that day? I quickly caught it!
A couple of months into my BJJ journey, I was already really excited about where it could all end up. If you’ve ever practiced Jiu Jitsu for any length of time, you know how addictive it can become.
It was not long after this early yet jubilant revaluation that I set what I considered to be a lofty goal. Considering my inexperience on the mat at the time, I told myself and my team that I would compete in a real-deal Jiu Jitsu tournament before the end of the year.
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