Competing at the worlds tomorrow
It is 23:30 and I just rolled out my sleeping bag on the mats of Chris’ garage gym. In less than 12 hours I will be competing at the Worlds and I still haven’t really given it a thought. I think I don’t worry about it, partly because I haven’t been preparing specifically for the tournament but also because I have walked into countless of gyms and rolled with high level strangers during my trip. In my head, stepping on the mat tomorrow is not much different than going to a new gym and rolling with some brown belt I have never rolled with before.
Of course, my physical training for this tournament has not really been optimal. I have rolled and surfed a lot, but that’s basically it. On the other hand, not many moves or games can surprise me much, since I have pretty much seen it all over the last 102 days on the road.
I don’t know how many guys are in my division and I don’t know anything about my opponent. I don’t need to know either, I will just get in there and do my best to execute my game no matter who stands in front of me.
I guess my opponent is probably googling me and very likely finding this blog, looking at the pictures of me partying in the Caribbean and surfing in Costa Rica. To whoever you are, “THAT IS ALL AN ILLUSION TO HIDE THE FACT THAT I HAVE BEEN IN A HARDCORE TRAINING CAMP IN BRAZIL MUHAHAHAHAHAAAA SEE YOU TOMORROW GRINGO!!”
Arthur
Good luck pal !
Jun 04, 2011 @ 09:28
ryan
awesome, man. proud of you!
Jun 04, 2011 @ 10:53
Pat
Have a fantastic day doing what you love to do and may your best jits win the day!!
Jun 04, 2011 @ 11:09
arizona
hahahaha! ace! good luck man :)
Jun 04, 2011 @ 14:29
mike d
You just summed up the essence of bjj and of competition. For all those folks out there who are hesitant to compete, this is recommended reading. Good luck and have a blast!
Jun 04, 2011 @ 15:28
Sevastiyan
Good Luck
Jun 04, 2011 @ 21:02