[Pastey]

Before I get flamed...this is it. This is the thread I will update my BJJ progress in. I won't create new threads for evey shittin thing I do. I promise. I may reply to other threads but I won't start inane threads containing inane questions and comments.

With that said...

I went to my 4th class tonight and I am a bit depressed because of it. Don't get me wrong, I love it - and I already can't wait until next week, however - my professor (yup, he is a professor, whatever that means) tends to take it easy on noobs. Of the 4 classes I have been to I really haven't truly "rolled" yet.

And tonight was a bad night. Alot of blues and high whites. None of my fellow noobs were there tonight. The fat smelly uruk-hai was NOT in attendance by the way.

My instructor drilled the shit out of me tonight. I think I finally finished step #1 in my "book".

#1 was the 6 stances AND how to fall - front, back, sides, AND hip escapes - front and back.

Anyway he had me doing that most of the time the guys rolled. I felt like a tool for some reason tonight. I sort of felt like I was the odd man out and everybody rolls right away and for some reason he wouldn't let me. I know this is irrational thinking. Especially when a kid that is about 2 months ahead of me told me he did the same thing to him and he didn't roll until like the 6th or 7th class. It is still discouraging. I almost felt like asking my instructor if I am making normal progress for someone in my situation. But I thought better of that.

Now the school is competition based and very safety instensive (except for smelly man) and the system the school instills is a very deliberate step by step process so I can understand the logic but my emotions get in the way and I get discouraged.

All in all I love it though. After only 2 weeks I think I have come a long way. Instead of worrying about making it through warmups, types of gi's, walking through the door etc...I am now pissed I can't master a drill right away and can't roll.

I will definitely hit the gym 3 of the next 4 days and be back in class on Tues. The cardio I did on my off days made a huge difference in just a week. I can make it through warmups now and still have something left in me for the remainder of class. I am eating better and feeling better also...

I also enjoy venting here after every class...my wife just looks at me like I am nuts.

[Happy Boy]

They are doing that to make sure you dont break your neck and come back and sue them saying you werent told how to fall or given enough time to practice. Every judo club HAS to do the same, I didnt do a throw until 2 months into practice, until then it was all utemi (tumbles and falling) and hold down or pins. Once you feel comfortable on the mat they'll move you on.

[Heavy Bag]

Don't worry bro, our instructor makes his students attend 30-40 beginner classes (drilling) before they're allowed to roll. Some people bitch, but I really think it weeds out the guys that don't want to be there and teaches tremendous technique. He's a relatively new black belt, but he's already becoming known around here for the sick technique his students get. Just keep drilling, it'll only make your life easier down the road.

[Frodo]

Move this thread to the training logs forum. I refuse to read it unless a mod moves it there.

[Happy Boy]

Originally Posted by Frodo

Move this thread to the training logs forum. I refuse to read it unless a mod moves it there.

Snob.

(J/k )

[BaconTastesGood]

Originally Posted by Frodo

Move this thread to the training logs forum. I refuse to read it unless a mod moves it there.

Yeah, no shit, soon it'll be like the blue belt threads...

[Sasquatch]

Some day you will be thankful that you learned how to fall correctly trust me

[Frodo]

Originally Posted by Pastey

Before I get flamed...this is it. This is the thread I will update my BJJ progress in. I won't create new threads for evey shittin thing I do. I promise. I may reply to other threads but I won't start inane threads containing inane questions and comments.

With that said...

I went to my 4th class tonight and I am a bit depressed because of it. Don't get me wrong, I love it - and I already can't wait until next week, however - my professor (yup, he is a professor, whatever that means) tends to take it easy on noobs. Of the 4 classes I have been to I really haven't truly "rolled" yet.

And tonight was a bad night. Alot of blues and high whites. None of my fellow noobs were there tonight. The fat smelly uruk-hai was NOT in attendance by the way.

My instructor drilled the shit out of me tonight. I think I finally finished step #1 in my "book".

#1 was the 6 stances AND how to fall - front, back, sides, AND hip escapes - front and back.

Anyway he had me doing that most of the time the guys rolled. I felt like a tool for some reason tonight. I sort of felt like I was the odd man out and everybody rolls right away and for some reason he wouldn't let me. I know this is irrational thinking. Especially when a kid that is about 2 months ahead of me told me he did the same thing to him and he didn't roll until like the 6th or 7th class. It is still discouraging. I almost felt like asking my instructor if I am making normal progress for someone in my situation. But I thought better of that.

Now the school is competition based and very safety instensive (except for smelly man) and the system the school instills is a very deliberate step by step process so I can understand the logic but my emotions get in the way and I get discouraged.

All in all I love it though. After only 2 weeks I think I have come a long way. Instead of worrying about making it through warmups, types of gi's, walking through the door etc...I am now pissed I can't master a drill right away and can't roll.

I will definitely hit the gym 3 of the next 4 days and be back in class on Tues. The cardio I did on my off days made a huge difference in just a week. I can make it through warmups now and still have something left in me for the remainder of class. I am eating better and feeling better also...

I also enjoy venting here after every class...my wife just looks at me like I am nuts.

That's better.

Don't worry about not asking your instructor your questions. He is paid to address your concerns. As an instructor, I love it when people ask me questions. I can understand what they need without guessing. Don't be a douche and monopolize the time. However, asking questions in a respectful manner is one aspect which separates those who stagnate and those who progress more quickly.

Learning to break your falls and land correctly is a normal first lesson. In fact, it is one of the most useful things that you will be taught. People are clumsy and fall all the time. It doesn't take much force from a bad landing to severely injure or even kill you. However, falling correctly takes months to master. I didn't feel I truly knew how to fall until after a year of practice 2-4x a week. Your progress seems normal and competently led by your instructor.

Good luck and remember to post in the training logs forum!!!

[Pastey]

Originally Posted by Frodo

Learning to break your falls and land correctly is a normal first lesson. In fact, it is one of the most useful things that you will be taught. People are clumsy and fall all the time. It doesn't take much force from a bad landing to severely injure or even kill you. However, falling correctly takes months to master. I didn't feel I truly knew how to fall until after a year of practice 2-4x a week. Your progress seems normal and competently led by your instructor.

That brings me to a 2 part sort of related question...

What I never understood about "falling" in any activity or sport is - if you are falling how would knowing a technique to fall help? I understand if you stumble or get crossed up you can maybe help your fall by perhaps using the fall techniques learned but if you are being thrown, manhandled, tossed etc...wouldn't you have no control of your landing? I am not questioning the logic or second guessing it, far from it...I am trying to understand. Believe me, I don't want to get hurt nor do I want to blow off an important drill. I ask this out of ignorance and as a new student to BJJ not as a cocky ass.

Second part is semi-related...My wife thinks what I am doing is great. However from time to time she would say, "you have 2 kids what if you get seriously hurt?" Does anyone know the stats on serious injuries in BJJ? I chose BJJ because from what I have observed and what I have read it seems realitvely low impact and well, safe. I don't intend on competing or anything like that and my school is pure competition BJJ. Nothing else mixed in. As a matter of fact 99% of the time the guys start out on their knees when rolling. So I ask more experienced guys, how common is severe injuries in BJJ as compared to other comabt sports? I don't want to quit BJJ if I have almost as good a chance of getting in a car accident when I walk out the door.

[Lord of Lies]

The most dangerous thing, by far, that most people do on a daily basis is driving a car. The number of serious injuries or death from sports pales in comparison to car related ones.

Originally Posted by Pastey

Second part is semi-related...My wife thinks what I am doing is great. However from time to time she would say, "you have 2 kids what if you get seriously hurt?" Does anyone know the stats on serious injuries in BJJ? I chose BJJ because from what I have observed and what I have read it seems realitvely low impact and well, safe. I don't intend on competing or anything like that and my school is pure competition BJJ. Nothing else mixed in. As a matter of fact 99% of the time the guys start out on their knees when rolling. So I ask more experienced guys, how common is severe injuries in BJJ as compared to other comabt sports? I don't want to quit BJJ if I have almost as good a chance of getting in a car accident when I walk out the door.