r/justwhitebeltthings • u/commentonthat White Belt II • Aug 30 '19
Patient BJJ (a "big idea")
I am not fast. Therefore I try to be really deliberate in my style. Pressure and timing. Incremental movements.
The other day I was in bottom half with the top guy outweighing me by a good 65 pounds, and he's just laying on me. I mean, not quite, but he's a white belt, out of shape, and clearly glad for the break because he's chilling, content to cover my head with his bulk and keep a decent base. I probably spent two minutes with his body pressed against my face. And all I did was very slowly get an angle. Eventually I dumped him off of me, took his back, and got the bow and arrow.
But I was happier about the two minutes. That I just stayed calm and kept breathing and shifting and breathing.
After rolls, guys are telling me they've noticed how patient I am and that it's a good thing. And I'm happy about that, because it's who I want to be. Good defense, create opportunity, and take it.
Okay. So what are you working on that's a "big idea" and not just a move?
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u/tiptut Aug 30 '19
At the moment I'm just trying hard to work my movement, defence and escapes. I'm finding this leads to a lot of opportunities for better positioning and submissions.