Does your physical appearance bother you at all when you’re doing Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, either in the gym or in competition?

Our friend, who wished to remain nameless, is having this issue. He isn’t comfortable with his physical appearance right now and it’s getting in his way with competing.

He says that he’s lost over 50lbs since starting BJJ. But he still isn’t comfortable. And he’s wanting to compete in bigger BJJ tournaments. But the big tournaments don’t allow people to wear rash guards or t shirts under their gi.

In this video I share experiences from my childhood when I was a fat chubby kid who had man boobs. And I had little to no confidence. My insecurity was so bad at one point that I developed a stutter.

I was in the same boat as Bob in regards to being overweight abd ashamed of my physical appearance.

Then I started wrestling, eating better food and lifting more effectively. By the time I got into BJJ. I was a successful wrestler and even had abdominal muscles showing. But. . . I still felt awkward with my shirt off in front of people.

So in the video I try to share how I overcame my awkward, insecure feelings with my clothing off and hopefully it will help Bob on his desire to compete at bigger BJJ competitions and BJJ tournaments.

Thanks!
-Chewy

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Question: Hey there Bernardo faria
I’m training for my first competition in 10th June in Bournemouth and training some high belts say I should cut weight others say I shouldn’t and just roll ? I’m aim for the 79,3 heavy women category and training Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Friday as well for 51/2 &61/2 hr a week to get myself in shape so what would be your top tips? So far I’ve been told to stayed relaxed and not tense so I don’t gas out . What are your top tips for someone who is doing there first competition.kind regards by Ashleigh Redmond

Overtraining in martial arts is the fastest way to kill your progress – here’s how to avoid it! You can also get this info in both text and podcast form at the following url: http://www.grapplearts.com/overtraining-in-the-martial-arts/

In this Episode Bernardo talks about the day of the tournament.

BJJ competition mindset; Stephan, Rob and Matt address how to stop your mind from going blank during a tournament. Download Stephan’s book on learning BJJ quickly for free at http://www.grapplearts.com/book

Reigning World weight and Open Class Black Belt World Champion in Jiu JItsu, Bernardo Faria, talks about how he prepares himself to compete.

This is a description of how I get ready mentally for all my competitions and my matches.