🥋 Do You Need to Compete in BJJ?

What up Flowrollers, it’s a great day to go grocery shopping in your gi because you’re just that dedicated.

It restored my faith in humanity a bit to see that most of you don’t train somewhere that encourages awkward coach-student relationships:

Although plenty of you did share stories like Russell’s:

Alright let’s get to it, slap-and-bump 👊🏻

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IBJJF Worlds is later this week, which will bring competitors from all over the world to Long Beach for 4 days of intense Jiu Jitsu battling.

But is competing necessary for your Jiu Jitsu progress? BJJ YouTuber Chewy shares some interesting thoughts on the topic:

What do you think… is competition a necessary part of Jiu Jitsu? I know plenty of absolute mat killers who never compete, but on the other hand a major aspect of martial arts is getting outside of your comfort zone.

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