Sport Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – Discover the Perfect Level of Competition

Looking for a sport that offers healthy levels of competition? Look no further than Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Whilst it may seem obvious that a combat sport is competitive, Jiu Jitsu offers some excellent opportunities to scratch that competitive itch at a level that suits you. Whether it’s putting your all into live training or you want to take that next step and compete regionally, nationally, or even internationally, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu really does have it all.

Jiu Jitsu allows us to train at a high intensity with strong levels of resistance whilst remaining safe. This is what makes it different to other combat sports such as boxing as well as other, more traditional martial arts. Fundamentally, you’re competing for the best, most dominant position throughout, making Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitive to its core.

The Ultimate Transition Sport

It’s not uncommon to find Brazilian Jiu Jitsu players that have migrated from other sports. Students with some experience in physical sports such as rugby and football, or even alternative martial arts such as judo or taekwondo may naturally be drawn to Jiu Jitsu. A healthy level of competition, regular repetition of movement, strategy and playing style all come into the mix in BJJ, so if you find yourself looking for a new sport that incorporates competitiveness and skill, look no further!

Whilst day to day drilling and training requires the need to be a good teammate, as you would running passing drills or game plays in football or rugby for example, live training and competitions allow for ample opportunity to test your abilities right from white belt through to black.

Although Jiu Jitsu is relatively solitary, making it different to a lot of team sports, there is a strong team mentality within each school. Jiu Jitsu players sharpen each other’s technique and skill, and work to make everyone better – as better partners build better individual athletes. Whilst you might compete alone, you’ll train within a team in preparation for that moment.

Of course, Jiu Jitsu isn’t just for people with a background in physical sports. Many students hone their skills in Jiu Jitsu alone and go on to be incredibly successful in competition. People from all walks of life can pick Jiu Jitsu up at any time, hence the Gracie Barra saying, “Jiu Jitsu for Everyone”!

Why Compete in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?

Competitions allow you to test yourself against students outside your usual training environment, that suit your weight class, age and ability. When you enter, you’ll provide information as to which belt you are, which weight class you enter, and in some cases, how long you’ve been training for.

Some students may feel pressure when it comes to doing well in competition, but this doesn’t need to be the case. Everyone goes into a competition wanting to win, but a significant amount of knowledge and experience can be taken away from losses in competition (in some cases, more than wins!). Whilst we encourage our students to compete to test their skills outside of the academy if they wish to, the result is irrelevant to how their perceived within it.

Although no sport is without its risks, competing in Jiu Jitsu offers relative safety from strikes and visible injuries which you may find in other martial arts, or MMA, for example, making it a good option for those with public facing careers where this could come into play.

Competing offers the perfect way to challenging yourself under intense pressure, against unfamiliar training partners that may present different problems to those you train with at your own school. This allows you to grow through new, memorable experiences, helping you to progress quickly both technically and physically, whilst enjoying team camaraderie within your academy and competition group.

Finally, competing provides great opportunities to set goals in your life and instil discipline into your daily routine, such as improving your diet and physical fitness in aid of supporting your Jiu Jitsu, and getting you competition ready!

Want to give Jiu Jitsu a try? Book a free trial now to get started.