Wrestling going to BJJ

[WrestlerBJJ]

Hey guys, im new the board. I'm going into my junior year at high school and currently wrestle in high school and go to a wrestling club. I took Tang Soo do for about 3 years when i was young but quit because it was boring and could not relatre real life situations to it. I'm starting BJJ on monday. Do you guys think this is a good choice for me? thanks , Jared

[WrestlerBJJ]

oh ya, Jared again...will i dominate in matches because i can take the bjj guys down easily because of my wrestling experience??? thanks

[MrPoopy]

I work out every chance I get with a friend of mine thats been into wrestling for a long time. he's a very good wrestler, but has no submission skills. I have quite a bit of trouble getting him down, but i've managed to tap him many times.

You may dominate some inexperienced people but the more experienced people should be able to tap you.

Wrestling goes pretty good with BJJ.

[WrestlerBJJ]

ok. thanks..how often should i train because i also wrestle twice a week during the summer.

[MrPoopy]

you should train as much as you physically can. I can train sometimes 3 days a week but if I go really hard in class, I get exhausted and don't get as much out of it. Also, my classes only cost 50 dollars a month, so it's very affordable. Some places charge different prices depending on how much you want to train.

[mjmnam]

Originally posted by WrestlerBJJ
oh ya, Jared again...will i dominate in matches because i can take the bjj guys down easily because of my wrestling experience??? thanks

no.

[JaredExtreme]

I guess Jared is a popular name in MMA.

[Fighter]

BJJ and Wrestling go very well together. BJJ has some great takedowns and submissions and wrestling will make you a force on the groung. As for you beating BJJ guys with your wrestling skills Id say probably not but hey you may have natural tallent.

[JaredExtreme]

One thing I have noticed about wrestlers in BJJ is that they have tremendous endurance and strength. They usually get me in scarfhold or sidemount, and though they usually can't submit me, it's harder than hell to get them off their base.

[WrestlerBJJ]

yea. thats kinda what i was thinking jaredextreme. I start this monday. Im sure that at the start i could hold my own because of skill on my feet and on the mat, but as i learn bjj! i will get better. keep posting!

jared

[Fighter]

Have you ever done a striking are ie, JKD, Muay Thai etc? If so specify.

[WrestlerBJJ]

i took tang soo do for 3 years. But i wouldnt really consider that a striking fight style.

[JaredExtreme]

Jared I'm going to give you some advice that will save you alot of pain.

Remember, when you're in the guard, either have both arms in or both arms out!

Also, wrestlers tend to give up their arms and necks very easily when they first try BJJ (especially when they do the classic greco-roman take downs). Can you say GUILLOTINE?

[mjmnam]

both arms in is the safest. grab his belt and put both your elbows on the insides of his thighs, that'll set it up so you can break the guard.

[WrestlerBJJ]

thanks guys. at my first practice on monday i was in the guard and got caught with one arm in and one out as i was trying to pull off a wrestling move. I'll go with both arms in and just try and pry his legs i guess.