Starting BJJ

[jaymackz]

Jay, better believe that people are out there getting ringworm from BJJ.

yah...but i hope it isnt life threatening..lol....

[Keghug]

Too early...

[cakegirl]

Jay, better believe that people are out there getting ringworm from BJJ.

[jaymackz]

..editttttttttttttttttttt

[kebam]

Jay,
I see a pattern in your post that have nothing to do with martial arts. High school for me took forever. Every day was an eternity but when I graduated time started to fly. You start to worry about differnet things and what bothered you in hs doesn't matter anymore. Don't worry so much about what people think. No one is watching you dance at the club and no one thinks less of you if you gas in the ring, and if they do then so what. People have their own worries and think less often of others than you think. As for me I still gas at bjj practice everyday but am getting better, and after 4 weeks snuck an armbar on a guy for my ony sub. It doesn't matter. I'm there for me and my enjoyment and if I don't enjoy it I'll quit and do something else, like fish more. The fact you are doing something and have the means to do it give you a good start in life. I came from a small town and just had whatever brawls I could get into for training, but then thats not really training is it. if this is giving you that much grief then quit and find something you like. I think you like it so if you are looking for reassurance, YOU CAN DO IT!

[sapatiero]

Is it a smart idea to get a tight fit..or a loose fit...and getting ringworm from bjj seems a little odd....

I know it sounds weird, but ringworm is common in bjj & wrestling. Some decent cream/spray & a couple of weeks off the mats & it's usually gone.

Here in the UK, we have to have new passports every ten years, and my ex ended up with ringworm on her nose the day before the passport photo was to be taken. I was not popular

[grappler-jordan]

I would recommend tight fit, and Under Armour shirts work GREAT for grappling, however, if you don't want to dish out the $40 for one, go down to walmart or target and get the generic Champion tight fit shirt... it is the same material, same construction and mine has lasted me well over 300 hours on the mat for only $10.... can't beat that....

[jaymackz]

Is it a smart idea to get a tight fit..or a loose fit...and getting ringworm from bjj seems a little odd....

[cakegirl]

Hm, yes, which is also true and very important!

[sapatiero]

Also reduces the chances of picking up/spreading ringworm or impetigo etc.

[cakegirl]

I don't know about underarmour, because I've never seen it, but a rashguard can be bought at any surfing/swimming type store. It's basically a long-sleeved shirt made out of swimmers material. It's called a rashguard because it stops surfers getting a rash on their chest/inner biceps when paddling a surfboard, but it's perfect for BJJ - if you wear it under your gi, you won't get a rash from having the gi pressed and twisted against your skin, and for no-gi, it makes you slippery and difficult to grab.

[jaymackz]

Not only that.. but BJJ will definately help with your conditioning... Its like lifting weights, and cardio all in one. Plus you are learning ground work.

that sounds great! haha...also..as for this "rashguard"..i recently bought an "under-armour" its a type of fabric type clothing...that supposedly wicks the sweat off of you or something when it is heat activated in whatever sport you do...whats the difference and where can i buy it at a retail store?

[NYBJJ]

take BJJ also so you know you can take those guys to the ground and tap them out before they KO you, youll be glad u learned it

Not only that.. but BJJ will definately help with your conditioning... Its like lifting weights, and cardio all in one. Plus you are learning ground work.

[OmaPlata]

Well...thx for the posts guys....i appreciate it.....but today at boxing class......i just realized how shitty my standup game is...i couldnt even last 2 rounds in the ring..i gassed out and embarassed myself infront of a beginner (who is my friend) who has been going there for about a week...i've been going for almost a month now.......i feel ashamed....and i dunno if taking BJJ would do me any good ..but they told me to pace myself in boxing...and did exactly the opposite and used all my power and went all out........i feel so fukin embarassed and that sucked the confidence right out of me....i feel like shit now and I DO want to take BJJ..but i think what im missing the most inside of me is ..dedication, confidence and heart...sorry for ranting...the beginner went the full 2 rounds.......i lasted about 45 seconds not even a damn minute i dunno what made me go full out....i usually last 2 rounds..the beginners father was there Everyone was there..im a very shy guy around a lot of people around me..i dunno what the hells wrong with me..

take BJJ also so you know you can take those guys to the ground and tap them out before they KO you, youll be glad u learned it

[KiotoQuinn]

well at least you know what you need to work on. good luck with everything.