If you’re
new to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) or not very familiar with it, it’s basically a martial art that
enables a smaller person to defend himself or herself against larger, more
powerful opponents through the use of leverage and technique.
For those
who have heard of or train BJJ, there’s a good chance you’d have chanced upon
the term “Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle” – or maybe you even lead such a lifestyle
without realizing it. After all, there’s so much more to BJJ than meets the
eye. It’s not just a combat sport or hobby. It’s a passion and a lifelong
journey of learning – not just techniques and submissions, but also life
lessons. That’s why those who train BJJ often take what they’ve learned on
the mats and apply it to everyday life.
5 Ways Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu Will Change Your Life:
1. It teaches you to seize opportunities
We all
have those moments when we aren’t sure whether to take the leap or stay where
we are. After all, it always feels safe to be at a familiar place.
Unfortunately, these moments of hesitation sometimes take us further away from
where we want to be, because we miss some golden opportunities that could
change our lives.
BJJ
trains you to observe your surroundings very closely. Each time you roll,
you’ll be on the lookout for opportunities to take an arm or get into a
favorable position. At the beginning, it might be difficult to identify such
opportunities, but over time, you’ll notice that opportunities are everywhere.
And the best part is that you’d seize these opportunities without hesitating –
whether you’re on or off the mats.
2. It helps you get stronger in more ways than one
If you look at BJJ practitioners, you’ll notice that they’re toned and fit.
Well, it should come as no surprise, considering how they spend many hours
grappling and drilling. Besides being physically fit, you’ll also be in your
best shape – mentally. This is because BJJ is not easy, and there will be
moments when you find yourself disheartened and unmotivated. However, if you
press on and keep going, your dedication will pay off and you’d inherit
courage, drive, heart, endurance, and determination.
3. It builds your confidence
When you improve in BJJ, your confidence would grow by leaps and bounds.
This is because BJJ puts you in many situations outside your comfort zone, and
the greatest thing is that you’d be able to figure out a way to get out of all
of them. After all, there are many ways to transition, escape, and submit –
it’s all a matter of finding the right timing, distance, and angle. Once
you’re able to apply this to everyday life, you’d be confident in your ability
to handle all kinds of situations and overcome various obstacles.
4.
It teaches
you to leave your ego at the door
As much
as we hate to admit it, we can’t bear the thought of being bad at something –
because we think it makes us look bad. But here’s the thing: no one cares about
how you look, except you. When you consistently train BJJ, you’ll realize that
it’s okay to be terrible at it and not grasp certain techniques right away.
However, it’s not okay to give up just because you think you aren’t good at it.
After all, practice makes perfect!
Besides
that, you’ll roll with all kinds of people. And sometimes, you’ll find yourself
getting submitted by someone who might be way smaller than you, or perhaps of a
lower belt. Although this might make you feel disheartened at the beginning,
you’ll understand that there’s something to take away from every roll and that
you can learn from literally anyone who crosses paths with you. Hence, you’ll
learn to swallow your pride and give everyone a chance to add value to your
life.
5.
It empowers
you to take control of your life
If you constantly find yourself struggling to take
charge of your life, then perhaps you should consider training BJJ. This is
because it teaches you to persevere in the face of challenges, and stay
committed to your goals even when you’re disheartened. Also, you’ll learn that
how you choose to respond and react to everything is what matters – because
it’s what you have control over. Hence, you’d stop blaming external things and
become a master of your own fate, as you’d be in charge of your life.
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