Chicago Open champion Lucas Hulk offers tips for you to evolve in BJJ

Think positive

Adrenaline is part of any challenge, and most athletes feel that. What helps in this process is to think about positive things all the time. But, above all, we must watch what we think. It is a mistake to think, right before you fight, that your opponent will beat you because they’re coming off of good results. Focus on you alone.

Don’t be picky

Challenge yourself daily in training, no matter how tired. If your training partner has a good guard, try to pass it. Don’t go for the easy session; always do the training that is the most challenging.

Be observant

It’s normal to see athletes unfocused while not actively training, not taking advantage of that time to study. That is the moment when you can study and improve your BJJ. Take a minute to watch how your teacher applies advanced techniques and masterfully escapes attacks. Rest, but pay attention to what happens around you.

Drink plenty of water

Drinking water is very important to us athletes. It avoids cramping and injury, and sometimes it’s better than any isotonic.

Defeat can be a bridge toward evolution

Losing doesn’t feel good, but it is part of the process of evolution of a fighter. Defeat in BJJ exposes holes that need to be addressed so that you can do better next time. Starting from a given loss, it is advisable for you to act quickly: go to the gym the next day and work on those mistakes. Practice and practice.

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