Well I did a thing and signed up for Naga a few months ago and prepped myself for 4/11. Went and checked in today and didn’t have anyone close to me to compete against so I took a credit. I’m 100% fine with it and will continue to train and I’m looking at the IBBF on 5/2. I’m proud of myself for putting myself out there and signing up!

It was quite a shock, 1 hour sparring, 30 mins technique. Instead of 1,45 hour technique and 15-30 min sparring the first 8 weeks. The tempo is more even and in a level where you can manage longer periods, compared to beginners who max out on all. I still don’t know what I’m doing. I made it anyway and the pic is there to show some evidence only.

🎥 INTRODUCE YOURSELF: This is your spot to step in, show your face (or voice 👀), and tell the community who you are and why jiu-jitsu matters to you. Post a short video (30–90 seconds) and hit as many of these as you want: 1️⃣ Who you are Name, where you’re from, and how long you’ve been training (or if you’re brand new). 2️⃣ Why you started jiu-jitsu What pulled you onto the mats? Fitness, confidence, self-defense, competition, mental health, community — whatever it was. 3️⃣ What you LOVE about jiu-jitsu Be honest. The grind, the problem-solving, the chaos, the discipline, the people, the way it humbles you — all of it counts. 4️⃣ Where you’re at right now Beginner? Returning after time off? Competing? Just trying to survive rounds and breathe? 😅 No judgment here. 5️⃣ Your goals Short-term and long-term: - Get in shape - Learn the fundamentals - Compete - Build confidence - Stay consistent - Train for life Say it out loud. It matters. 6️⃣ One thing you’re working on Could be technical, physical, or mental: - Guard retention - Escapes - Cardio - Staying calm under pressure - Showing up consistently 💬 After you post: Drop a comment on at least one other intro and welcome them in. This is how the culture gets built. This community isn’t about ego, belts, or highlight reels. It’s about real people, real stories, and real progress — on and off the mats. Let’s hear your story 👊🥋🔥

I forgot to introduce myself in a post, here we go. Name: Sophia Age: old enough to drink Belt / Experience: new blue belt / started Mar. 2024 (had lisfranc foot injury due to slip and fall in April. 2025. Stopped training because of the injury and the surgery afterwards for half a year). Came back to the mat while still recovering from the surgery in the late September. Long story short, my BJJ experience is a bit over 1 year. Why you started jiu jitsu: always love martial arts. I did traditional Chinese kungfu for 2 years and taekwondo for 1 year when I was young. Biggest struggle right now: half guard and all guard passing (which I could not do for a while because of my foot) Goal for the next 90 days: half guard and close guard attacks and sweeps. Guard passing. Leg locks.

Hi everyone, new to skool and the group but love Jiu-jitsu and the lifestyle. Mostly a hobbiest but enjoy training when I can and staying healthy.