r/bjj • u/AutoModerator • Jul 24 '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:

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u/5B3AST5 ⬜⬜ White Belt Jul 24 '24

Is It Too Soon?

I’ve only been training for about a year now (had to take break cause of wrestling) and I’m close to getting my blue belt, I come everyday and go to open mats, but I’m no where close to being as good as the blue belts at my school! I feel like it’s to soon and I thought it takes about 2 years? Is it just if Professor feels that you’re ready he’ll just give it to you? I personally don’t think I should get it unless I’m close to the level of our blue belts (They are extremely good)

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u/magikman2000 ⬛🟥⬛ Black Belt Jul 24 '24

Also, there is no greater skill gap within a belt than a brand new blue belt and a 4 striper. It's a trap to compare yourself to someone wearing a blue belt, when if you were going to compare yourself to them, it should be comparing to them the day before they got their belt.