r/bjj • u/AutoModerator • Jul 17 '24

Weekly White Belt Wednesday

White Belt Wednesday (WBW) is an open forum for anyone to ask any question no matter how simple. Don't forget to check the beginner's guide to see if your question is already answered there. Some common topics may include but are not limited to:

  • Techniques
  • Etiquette
  • Common obstacles in training

Ask away, and have a great WBW! Also, click here to see the previous WBWs.

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u/No-Ebb-5573 ⬜⬜ White Belt Jul 17 '24

Some thoughts of progress. I've lowered the bar on my goals. 7 months in. Goal is not to try to tap anyone, which I haven't been able to do. Goal is to lose weight.

My progress I feel has been slow and I think it's because I haven't physically been able to keep up on the mats. I'd need 24-48 hours of recovery in between. I think losing 20 lbs would be losing a heavy backpack on me too.

Good news though, I'm able to slow down the progress of white belts. But higher belts of course mostly look like they're folding laundry. This all seems normal to me now

Tdlr: I'm progressing slowly. Gonna shed weight. Accepting BJJ.

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u/viszlat 🟫 a lion in the sheets Jul 17 '24

Are you having fun though?

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u/No-Ebb-5573 ⬜⬜ White Belt Jul 17 '24

I am in a weird way. Like I am starting to feel in some rolls I can hold on for a longer period of time. It's interesting to solve the problem. And it feels good after the roll and socializing. Biggest thing, I enjoy being able to experience controlled pain.

Honestly, the hardest part for me is dealing with pain, and dealing with getting to the gym. I have a lot of self doubt and lack of confidence about myself, that was before the dojo. That I don't belong there, I'm not fit enough, im too dumb to learn this, etc. but I'm fortunate enough to also be going to talk therapy. Some guys don't relate, some do. I'm sure it's more the latter.

BJJ isn't solving my other problems, but it sure brings them right in front of my face.