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COMPETITION TRAINING

TRAIN HARD.

TEST YOUR SKILLS.

Competition exposes the parts of your game that need work.

TJJA's competition training is built around hard rounds, experienced training partners and preparing your Jiu Jitsu to hold up when the pace goes up.

For competitors and experienced grapplers ready for harder training.

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COMPETITION JIU JITSU AT TJJA

THERE'S TRAINING.

THEN THERE'S COMPETITION TRAINING.

Getting ready to compete requires more than learning new techniques.

You need rounds when you're tired. You need people who can put you in bad positions. You need to learn how to manage pace, pressure and time—and continue making good decisions when someone across from you is trying just as hard to win.

That's what these sessions are for.

Less talking. More rounds.

WHO TRAINS HERE?

BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO
WANT HARDER ROUNDS.

ACTIVE COMPETITORS

Preparing for an upcoming tournament? Get the rounds and mat time you need before competition day.

EXPERIENCED GRAPPLERS

You don't have to compete every weekend to appreciate a room where people show up ready to work.

ASPIRING COMPETITORS

Thinking about competing for the first time? Get used to the pace and pressure before stepping onto the competition mat.

VISITING GRAPPLERS

In town and looking for good rounds? Experienced visitors are welcome to come train with us.

What Competition Training Looks Like

MORE ROUNDS. MORE PRESSURE.

WARM UP

We break down techniques and concepts so you understand not only what to do, but why it works.

SITUATIONAL ROUNDS

You'll work the technique with a partner and build the timing and reactions needed to actually use it.

LIVE ROUNDS

Live training gives you the opportunity to test what you've learned against a resisting partner.

KEEP GOING

Competition doesn't care if you're tired. Learning to make good decisions under fatigue is part of preparation.

Hard training doesn't mean reckless training. We're here to push each other, not injure each other.

What We Work On

COMPETITION PREPARATION

YOUR GAME HAS TO WORK WHEN THE OTHER PERSON WANTS TO WIN.

Competition changes the way Jiu Jitsu feels.

The pace is higher. Positions matter. Time matters. Points matter. Small mistakes become bigger problems.

Our competition training gives students opportunities to work on:

Takedowns & Wrestling

Starting the match with confidence and developing the ability to decide where the match takes place.

Positional Strategy

Understanding when to attack, when to control and how to manage important positions.

Escapes & Defense

Getting comfortable working out of bad situations without panicking or giving up position unnecessarily.

Submissions

Developing attacks that can be applied against experienced, resisting opponents.

Pace & Conditioning

Learning how hard you can push while still making good decisions.

Competition Strategy

Understanding scoring, time management and how your approach may change based on the ruleset.

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WHY COMPETE WITH TJJA?

A ROOM THAT EXPECTS
YOU TO WORK.

EXPERIENCED COACHING

Train under coaches with experience in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, professional MMA and preparing athletes for competition.

HARD ROUNDS

Good competition preparation requires training partners who can challenge you and expose weaknesses in your game.

DIFFERENT STYLES

Work with different body types, games and experience levels instead of getting comfortable with the same training partner every round.

A TEAM BEHIND YOU

Competition may happen one-on-one, but nobody prepares alone. Your teammates are a big part of getting you ready.

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YOUR FIRST TOURNAMENT

THINKING ABOUT

COMPETING?

Talk to your coaches before you register.

We'll help you decide whether you're ready, what type of tournament makes sense, what rules you need to understand and what you should focus on leading up to competition day.

You don't need to feel completely ready before your first tournament.

Nobody does.

But you should prepare like it matters.

Do I have to compete to attend competition training?

Not necessarily. Experienced students who want harder rounds can benefit from competition training even if they aren't currently preparing for a tournament. The important thing is being able to train safely at the pace of the room.

Can beginners attend competition training?

Competition training is generally better suited to students who already understand the fundamentals and can safely participate in faster, harder rounds. New students should build a foundation in regular Jiu Jitsu classes first.

Do you train primarily Gi or No-Gi for competition?

TJJA primarily trains and competes in No-Gi Jiu Jitsu, although our students may participate in different types of grappling events.

Do I need to compete if I train Jiu Jitsu at TJJA?

No. Competition is completely optional. Plenty of students train Jiu Jitsu without ever entering a tournament.

Can you help me prepare for my first Jiu Jitsu tournament?

Yes. Talk with your coaches before registering. We can help you understand what to expect and what areas of your training you should focus on.

Do you work on wrestling and takedowns?

Yes. Takedowns and wrestling are an important part of competition grappling and are incorporated into our training.

Do you train for specific competition rules?

Competition preparation can vary depending on the event. Rules, scoring and legal techniques differ between organizations, so we'll take the ruleset into account when preparing athletes for a particular tournament.

Can visitors attend competition rounds?

Yes, experienced visiting grapplers are welcome. If you're visiting Tupelo and want to train, contact us before coming in so we can help you find the appropriate session.