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I got thrown in the deep end tonight- coach put me in for Newaza sparring. It was fun, I've never rolled in Gi before & found it very restrictive- I don't know how to grip it to use it to my advantage yet, so I played my nogi game.
I tapped the brown belt I rolled with & "proved my credentials". Now I am apparently fair game for brown/black when rolling.
When I rolled with a brown belt, I didn't have the knowledge or moveset to be able to do much - so I ended up lying on him and pinning him. I know you learn through experience, but it just seems pretty bizarre.
Maybe I'm just angry due to a supposed 'expert' breaking my ribs in what should have been a controlled environment!
We played for position & felt reach other out before going for submissions. I never felt threatened on the ground, but that's where I'm comfortable.
There's NO way I'd have jumped in to Tachiwaza (?- stand up) with anyone, or been allowed to- I don't know how to ukemi reliably yet, let alone throw safely. They seem to separate Kyu & Dan grades for randori mostly, unless someone wants to work on technique. I was with the other white belts getting the basics under close tuition during that phase of the class.
I last did JJ 18 years ago (I've started it back up 2 months ago, same time as judo), so it was all pretty rusty and new to me - so in that situation, I think throwing me in against a brown belt was a bit much.
If your goal is to throw someone for ippon or to cover up for five seconds on the ground for the ref to stand you back up don’t be surprised that your ground game is junk.
Not taking anything away from your brown belt sub though, he should have enough experience to remain at least safe if not tap you out.
Also helped at a couple of events they ran (with the Judo club) so picked up a few pointers.
The Judo sensei has said she will make sure that the work is very light when I return as well - and she can do one on one lessons. So,I'll be concentrating on footwork mainly which is good...!
Now you can't get away with claiming you know nothing now (personal experience!)
This morning the thought did occur to me that things have changed.
Before being just just a white belt, I felt no pressure to perform well, only to try my best.
Now though, it feels like there’s maybe some expectation that I must perform well at least on guys below or equal standing to me.
Thats a little bit unnerving.
Little trip to the GP on Monday coming.
Edit: Probably the best week of training so far, great fun but a few bruises to show for it including the ear!
I got a bit of swelling VERY early in my BJJ training & went to the GP... who drained it (a bit) she said this was a one time proceedure & that I should protect my ears or accept it. Rugby playing friends were told the same. It wasn't really a fun experience & I have a slight cauliflower on one ear.
Ear guards feel weird initially & you'll find certain chokes more difficult to escape, but it gets better & i now feel weird rolling without them (& my gumshield). I got some funny looks when I brought them to judo for a newaza session but don't care.
Do you guys wear a gumshield when rolling? It's about 50/50 at the places I train. I like the peace of mind & the ability to bite down when in a sub.
One of the guys wore an ear protecter when he had a swollen ear but not since. I'll see what the doc says on Monday, I can feel the fluid in there. The other side is fine so might just have got a knock.
Two options;
1 leave it alone and body should absorb it. Small risk of infection but if it gets infected with blood in there not great, cauliflower ear.
2. Needle it and drain to syringe. Preventative course of antibiotics.
I'm going skiing on Friday and didn't want to risk a nasty infection away from home and ruin a holiday, so went for option 2.
He took about half a ml out in blood. Was a little painful but nothing that would put me off doing it again if need be.
Plaster and good to go!
Now be careful skiing, I know even more people who've hurt themselves skiing than doing our stupid sports!
I was back at judo tonight. Lots of breakfalls & movement drills followed by groundwork playtime. Still finding the gi REALLY restrictive to my game...
I’m surprised you’re finding the Gi restrictive, for me no Gi makes me mentally pause especially when trying to use Z guard and the like, I also love to use the paper cutter from side control, I can catch people with it all the time and it’s just gone with no Gi.