#371 Should YOU Compete in Jiu Jitsu?

Should You Compete or Waste Money?If you’ve ever sat on the fence about competing in Jiu-Jitsu… this episode is for you.We break down the real reasons people compete (and the lies they tell themselves), whether tournaments are actually worth the money, and how competition can completely change your Jiu-Jitsu, and your mindset.This isn’t just ADCC vs IBJJF. It’s about who competition is for, who it’s NOT for, and how to actually get value out of it.If you’re a competitor (or thinking about becoming one), this episode will help you decide: 👉 Should you compete at all? 👉 Which tournaments actually make sense for you? 👉 And how to stop overthinking it and just go.Why most people compete (and why they’re wrong)The real benefit of competition (it’s not medals)How competition forces faster improvementADCC vs IBJJF: pros, cons, and who they’re forWhy local tournaments might be the smartest moveThe biggest mistake beginners make with competingHow to know if competing is right for YOUAdd 1 “performance day” per week (competition-style rounds only)Stop talking about competing, be about competingTreat each tournament like a rep, not a resultCompete more locally before chasing “big” events🔥 What You’ll Learn🥋 Try This in Training (Mini Playbook)Add 1 “performance day” per week (competition-style rounds only)Stop talking about competing, be about competingTreat each tournament like a rep, not a resultCompete more locally before chasing “big” eventsISAJJ Rash Guards: https://imposedwill.com/collections/i-suck-at-jiu-jitsu-showJiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuckDatsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp00:00 – Should You Even Compete?01:00 – Why People Say They Compete02:00 – The Truth: Competing Is Selfish05:00 – The Real Value of Competition07:00 – Competition vs “Who’s Better”08:30 – Why Competition Forces Growth10:30 – Stop Talking, Start Competing12:00 – The “Performance Day” Hack15:00 – Why Competition Changes You18:00 – Regret & Missed Opportunities21:00 – Fear of Competing Explained23:00 – Just Sign Up (Big Mistake People Make)24:30 – Which Tournaments Matter?26:00 – ADCC vs IBJJF Overview27:30 – IBJJF Pros33:30 – IBJJF Cons (Cost, Politics)38:00 – ADCC Pros (Clout, Culture)43:00 – ADCC Cons (Organization Issues)48:00 – Local Tournaments Explained49:30 – Why You Should Compete More Often53:30 – The Real Answer: Just Compete55:00 – What To Do After You Lose59:00 – Why Competition Changes You Forever1:02:00 – Final Advice for Competitors