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This kind of reminds me of my situation so I'll chime in. I'm 5'8 and only weigh 158, and by far am the smallest in the class. At first, I was getting worked, but as I continued to focus on technique, after about 6 months of focused determination I was beginning to hang with everyone else...
Promotions don't happen too much around my gym, but I'm proud to say that I recently got the blue a week ago after one year and 3 months of training...
Don't give up, I'm smaller than you are! lol. If you can practice at home on a grappling dummy or even pillows for the matter, do it! Watch videos to keep you motivated, and train with a bunch of willing friends on your off days
Size isn't an issue- I've tapped out people who outweigh me by 90 lbs... For the small guy like us, it's the ability to capitalize on our opponents mistakes and use leverage as a tool... Trust me, you'll get there eventually, so try your best to focus on and enjoy the ride.
Also- imagine going into competition with people your own size after years of training with giants!!
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