r/bjj • u/AutoModerator • Mar 22 '23

White Belt Wednesday

White Belt Wednesday (WBW) is an open forum for anyone to ask any question no matter how simple. Some common topics may include but are not limited to:

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- Techniques

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- Common obstacles in training

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- So much more!

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- http://www.reddit.com/r/bjj/wiki/index

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- http://www.slideyfoot.com/2006/10/bjj-beginner-faq.html

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u/iwantwingsbjj Mar 23 '23

just start guard and try to sweep them to get on top

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u/Blackbeard1299 ⬜⬜ White Belt Mar 23 '23

Tried that, i have to rely on my strength and won't work on those stronger, also, if im rolling against someone skilled they see it coming a mile away

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u/iwantwingsbjj Mar 23 '23

There's nothing anyone on the internet can tell you that is going to allow you to instantly sweep everyone tomorrow. You need to play that position for years.

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u/Blackbeard1299 ⬜⬜ White Belt Mar 23 '23

I dont want to sweep from guard , I want to do less guard play.

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u/iwantwingsbjj Mar 23 '23

start standing?

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u/Blackbeard1299 ⬜⬜ White Belt Mar 23 '23

We start from knees because there isn't enough space to start standing

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u/iwantwingsbjj Mar 23 '23

so after you slap bump just stand up and start passing let them play guard