4 Lessons I Learned From the 2021 IBJJF World Championships
Plus, my newest project going into 2022.
Last weekend, I went out with my friends to compete in the IBJJF World Championships in Anaheim, CA.
Unfortunately, this time we came back with more lessons than medals.
However, that doesn’t mean that the lessons we learned aren’t worth their own weight in gold. Every time you compete, you’re forced to evolve and learn new things about yourself, the sport, and your competition. This world championship was no different.
Here are the 5 lessons that I learned from competing in and watching the 2021 IBJJF World Championships all of last weekend.
Some of the lessons are technical in nature, and some are more philosophical. I believe that both are valuable for aspiring competitors and fans of the sport.
Competition is 50% mental.
When I was finishing my weight cut in the sauna on Thursday night last week, my friends and I bumped into Jiu-Jitsu legend Cleber Luciano and one of his students.
One of the most unique parts about traveling for major tournaments is that during every single weight cut at a random 24-Hour Fitness, I end up meeting someone who’s far more experienced in Jiu-Jitsu…
