Blue Belt = Moment of Panic!

[kayman101]

My professor wrapped a shiny new blue belt around my waist today, which felt fantastic for about 5 minutes. While walking off the mat I had the following thought, "Now I have to be good at this shit to validate my ranking at this academy." I realize that this is delusional thinking and that earning a blue belt doesn't assume that I'll be competing for a world championship. It just felt so safe to walk in with my white belt on and train without worrying about losing to a lower belt.

I would love to hear about the thoughts you had when being promoted, especially those of you who had moments of doubt and/or panic. Any "If I knew then what I know now" advice would be fantastic.

I also realize this is in YMAS, so feel free to break my balls, call me a homo, or tell your favorite dick joke.

[Vorpal]

Listen if you want to start an "I gotz muh blue belt" thread, just do it. Don't fabricate a phantom concer about repping your school. Homo.

[kayman101]

Listen if you want to start an "I gotz muh blue belt" thread, just do it. Don't fabricate a phantom concer about repping your school. Homo.

It's more about the change of perspective when promoted rather then 'repping' my school. But thanks for the tender loving care:love6:

[CrackFox]

I wouldn't worry too much about it. There are plenty of blue-belts that suck pretty hard, you can't be the worst.

[sweats]

Congratulations. You're now a member of an elite club known as damn near everyone.

OK, had to break your balls some, but seriously congratulations. First off, you're still the same guy you were last week with the same skill level. Nothing has really changed but the stupid piece of cloth you use to keep your gi closed.

There is no reason to worry about losing to lower belts. GETTING TAPPED IN TRAINING IS NOT LOSING!!! In fact, you should spend the next 3 months letting your training partners start on top of you in side control, rear mounted, and mounted. Get the shit kicked out of you on a regular basis. The sooner you get your ego out of the way, the better.

You don't need to validate your rank at the academy. Your instructor already vouched for you by you know...giving you the fucking rank. It's not about your belt color or even who taps who. It's about being a better grappler. Are you more skilled than you were a year ago, a month ago, a week ago, since the last time you trained? That's what it's about for me. The people I see progress the least are the ones trying to "win" in training.

Here's what you need to do:
1. Forget that you have a new belt
2. Train hard and frequently
3. Drill being in inferior positions and other aspects of your gain that need work
4. Repeat

P.S. You're a homo (not that there is anything wrong with that).

[Omega Supreme]

Blue belt....*snicker. In our gym blue belts are non belts.

[Petter]

I wouldn't worry too much about it. There are plenty of blue-belts that suck pretty hard, you can't be the worst.

This is what I always tell people. I have more credibility than you, though, because I can use myself as an example.

[kayman101]

Congratulations. You're now a member of an elite club known as damn near everyone.

OK, had to break your balls some, but seriously congratulations. First off, you're still the same guy you were last week with the same skill level. Nothing has really changed but the stupid piece of cloth you use to keep your gi closed.

There is no reason to worry about losing to lower belts. GETTING TAPPED IN TRAINING IS NOT LOSING!!! In fact, you should spend the next 3 months letting your training partners start on top of you in side control, rear mounted, and mounted. Get the shit kicked out of you on a regular basis. The sooner you get your ego out of the way, the better.

You don't need to validate your rank at the academy. Your instructor already vouched for you by you know...giving you the fucking rank. It's not about your belt color or even who taps who. It's about being a better grappler. Are you more skilled than you were a year ago, a month ago, a week ago, since the last time you trained? That's what it's about for me. The people I see progress the least are the ones trying to "win" in training.

Here's what you need to do:
1. Forget that you have a new belt
2. Train hard and frequently
3. Drill being in inferior positions and other aspects of your gain that need work
4. Repeat

P.S. You're a homo (not that there is anything wrong with that).

That was a fucking great reply!! I like the inferior position idea and your perspective of leveling up without unrealistic expectations. Thanks:cachas:

Oh, and thanks for calling me a homo; you sound like a man of experience.

[kayman101]

Blue belt....*snicker. In our gym blue belts are non belts.

And let me guess, white belts clean and detail your vehicle on a weekly basis.

[JudoA]

I also realize this is in YMAS, so feel free to break my balls, call me a homo, or tell your favorite dick joke.

*breaks ur balls*

Hahahaha you homo.


A man walks into a bar and pulls out a little piano and a 12 inch pianist...

[Omega Supreme]

And let me guess, white belts clean and detail your vehicle on a weekly basis.

No, green belts do.

[helmutlvx]

Most of you BJJ grapplefaggots wear blue gi anyway. I bet it blends in and no one even knows you have a belt.

[kayman101]

Most of you BJJ grapplefaggots wear blue gi anyway. I bet it blends in and no one even knows you have a belt.

What do you Karate queers wear around your waist: bamboo?

[Omega Supreme]

Most of you BJJ grapplefaggots wear blue gi anyway. I bet it blends in and no one even knows you have a belt.

Hey! Somebody got it.

[J0nnymac]

Awesome thread....Not that i particularly have any standing to protect, but I do feel pressure to be better then people that started in the club after me. Dumb, yes..but its there nontheless.

Helpful, thanks!