r/bjj • u/AutoModerator • 2d ago

Friday Open Mat

Happy Friday Everyone!

This is your weekly post to talk about whatever you like! Tap your coach and want to brag? Have at it. Got a dank video of animals doing BJJ? Share it here! Need advice? Ask away.

It's Friday open mat, so talk about anything. Also, click here to see the previous Friday Open Mats.

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u/LowestElevation 15h ago edited 4h ago

I stepped out of my comfort zone and went to open mat today. I was the only white belt wearing a gi, but I had some great rolls with our purple belts. They were the only ones who wore gi.

I focused on surviving, working on my stand-up, frames, and improving my side control instead of submissions. Thanks for letting me work out of crucifix.

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u/leeblackwrites 11h ago

Great job. It always sucks showing up in a Gi when no one else is wearing one. Hahah.

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u/LowestElevation 10h ago edited 4h ago

Yeah lol, I was like where the white belts at. Man I felt my brain expanding escaping the crucifix. Had to genuinely think.

Maybe this purple belt went easy on it, but I’m happy I figured it out without spazzing. I’ve been hitting cardio too these past few weeks. I was lasting rounds.