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Originally Posted by EternalRag3
It's pretty much like this no matter what athletic activity you do. There's a reason why 5'7, 130 pound guys aren't in the NFL. There's a reason why guys under 5'9 are rare in the NBA. There's a reason why the hardest servers in the ATP are well over 6'.
Size matters. But in my experience with sports, grappling has been the only time where I ever felt like I could hang with bigger people. The ground is the ultimate equalizer. Just have to work on your technique. The essence of jiujitsu isn't in your wins and losses record, it's - surprise, surprise - in your jiujitsu. So work at it, and just accept what you are.
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Not to be bashing on YOU directly - I feel like this is a very american view on sports. When you look at it this way - soccer, tennis and even basketball in europe have NOTHING to do with your natural weight and height (maybe basketball to some degree).
Why do you think the US, with all of its super duper hotstars can't win the gold in basketball?
Anyways - let me relate this to bjj. I'm 135lbs 5'9. Probably a little light for my height - but bigger guys don't bother me. You have to adjust your game and play aggressive. It's really just a mindset. Yep, the ground is an equalizer to a great extend. If you just focus on technique, you'll be pulling off sweeps and simply amaze yourself.
Best thing to do - is ask them to S-train with you. That's really the best way to improve from what I've seen.