With competitions coming up, I wanna open this up to the whole squad because how you prepare mentally is just as important as how you train physically. Everybody has a ritual. Some people don’t even realize it yet—but the best competitors do things on purpose to get their mind right before battle. This isn’t superstition. This is control. For me personally: 👉 I pray. I ground myself, give it to God, and remind myself that my worth isn’t tied to a medal. I compete free, not fearful. 👉 Then I play poker the day before. Sounds random, but it relaxes my mind and sharpens my strategy. It forces patience, discipline, emotional control, and decision-making under pressure—same skills we need on the mat. By the time I compete, my nervous system is calm and my brain is already in “solve problems” mode. No chaos. No panic. Just clarity. Some other powerful pre-competition rituals I’ve seen or used over the years: - Light movement or drilling, not smashing - Visualization: seeing the match go your way before it happens - Writing intentions instead of goals (“stay calm,” “dictate pace,” “trust my grips”) - Breathwork to slow the heart rate - Listening to the same music every time to create a mental switch - Reviewing ONE concept—not everything—so you don’t overload your brain - Early night + hydration (boring, but elite) The biggest mistake people make before competing is trying to add more: More techniques. More intensity. More stress. Winners usually do the opposite. They simplify. Competition isn’t about becoming someone new—it’s about expressing what you already have under pressure. So let’s help each other out 👇 Drop your pre-competition ritual below: - What do you do the day before? - What calms you down? - What flips the switch for you? - What’s something you never skip before competing? Someone in this group is gonna read your comment and it might be the thing that helps them show up sharper, calmer, and more confident on comp day. Iron sharpens iron.

Start here. Read this first. Then take action. Welcome to Jiu Jitsu For Anyone 👊 This community is built for real people who want to learn jiu jitsu the right way — simple, practical, and ego-free. Before you dive in, read this once. It’ll tell you exactly how to use the group, how to post, and how to get the most value out of your time here. ⸻ 📌 COMMUNITY RULES (KEEP IT SIMPLE) 1️⃣ Be respectful. No ego, no trash talk. 2️⃣ Help others when you can — everyone’s learning. 3️⃣ No gym-bashing, politics, or spam. 4️⃣ Technique discussion > arguing. 5️⃣ Stay coachable. Break the rules and we’ll remove posts or members. Easy. ⸻ 🗣️ HOW TO POST HERE Use the right categories so the group stays clean: • Questions → Q&A / Help Me Fix This • Clips → Clip Review • Wins or lessons → Wins & Lessons • General talk → Jiu Jitsu Café Short, clear posts get the best feedback. ⸻ 🏆 HOW TO EARN POINTS & UNLOCK STUFF • Intro post: +50 points • Comment on posts: +10 • Post a win or lesson: +25 • Submit a drill log or clip: +15 Points unlock ranks, perks, and future giveaways. ⸻ 👋 INTRODUCE YOURSELF (COPY / PASTE BELOW) Post this in Introduce Yourself: Name: Age: Belt / Experience: Why you started jiu jitsu: Biggest struggle right now: Goal for the next 90 days: ⸻ 🧭 NEW MEMBER ONBOARDING (DO THIS NOW) ✅ Step 1: Watch the welcome video ✅ Step 2: Post your intro ✅ Step 3: Pick your main goal (escape, guard, passing, etc.) ✅ Step 4: Start Week 1 in the Classroom That’s it. Show up. Ask questions. Drill with purpose. Welcome to the mats 🥋🔥