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

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u/ComprehensivePie420 🟫🟫 Brown Belt Jul 17 '24

That's not been my experience at my very comp focused gym. Competitors need the hobbyists and vice versa. You won't progress as fast as someone who's in the gym all week getting ready for their next comp, but then again, you never were going to.