Brazilian ju jitsu : any good tips???

Stay relaxed. Being tense won't help and you'll get exhausted.

And I know what you mean about the gi. I started with no gi sub grappling and when I started judo the ****ing thing was always in my way. At my level at least, a guy with moderate grip strength can defend himself in ways that only guys with chimplike grips can in no-gi.

 

Practice a lot from bottom guard and bottom mount.

Don't worry too much about non standard subs for now, just up your basic game and work on it as much as possible.

Lynchburg

 

Be patient, realise you're gonna get your ass kicked for months to come and that alot of positions will feel unnatural atm, eventually with consistant training you will improve and it will be your turn to start tapping dudes out.

 

Its pretty fun when your turn comes :yep

 

Much harder in the gi init m8 used to do no gi but Iv bin converted, how u handling the fitness side of it it's a different sort needed from boxing init!

 

The ends of your fingers will become like old boots if you train a lot in the GI, my fingers are all blistered.

Who's your coach dude?

 

Awesome dude. Purple belts can be damn good.

 

About time Jeff!

Best advice is taking it one skill at a time. The trick is then to merge the skills so you can handle yourself where ever the fight may go.

Similar to boxing, you wouldn't tell a guy to do 1 thing. You'd keep giving him skills that he can blend together to be a complete fighter.

An early boxer I would say keep it simple i.e. fundamentals - jab, high guard etc

An early jits, I would say keep it simple i.e. stick to the guard you know - closed/open and attack with the subs you are confident with i.e. guillotine and RNC.

 

As a couple of guys have said, take it nice and easy. Even if you think you're training too light, do your best to relax and flow.

Tuck your chin, keep your arms in tight. Tight to your body is strong, away from your body is weak.

And if you see an opening, try and go for this:

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i doubt jeff will be trying a flying omaplata in his first week of sparring

 

Flying twister?
http://www.lockflow.com/grappling-technique/flying-twister