u/novaskar

I’ve seen a lot of talk about “old man jiujitsu” lately. And I’m just curious, for the older women and smaller guys, do you feel like the typical “old man jiujitsu” style applies to you? Do you have a different game?

I’ve always felt like the things claimed to be “old man jiujitsu” tend to be things that rely on being slow, heavy, and strong. As a rooster weight woman in my 30s, I’m not sure I could make it work for me. But, maybe one day. Or maybe there’s a different side of jiujitsu for smaller old people?

Curious to hear your experiences and opinions.

Signed up for master worlds and I’m nervous lol. If you’ve done that one or any other major IBJJF tournament, can you share your experience? How does it compare to the smaller local ones? I’ve done a lot of those but this is my first big one.

I’m especially nervous about the single elimination aspect. I always feel like I’m trash on the first match and then I’m warmed up lol. How do you handle this?

Do you feel like people go a lot harder than they do in local comps, and/or the level is higher? I was thinking about signing up for Jiujitsu Con as well since it’s the same weekend in the same place, but a bit worried the adults bracket will be trying to break people lol. Not sure if that’s a warranted concern or not.

Any tips in general would be great, or just share your stories please!!

I'm over here on smoothcomp and I've signed up without paying (unapproved registration) for every local tournament in the next few months and here's what I've got:

• 1st comp: 2 other blue belts, same age group, also unapproved registrations. One 50 lbs up, one 85 lbs up. If I pay idk if either of them will pay.
• 2nd comp: 3 other blue belts. 1 younger, 85 lbs up. 1 older, 55 lbs up. 1 same age, 65 lbs up, unapproved registration. I have the choice to go younger but not older so if I pay I can choose to go 85 lbs up, but not sure if the 55 lbs up person will go down to me or the 65 lbs up person will pay.
• 3rd comp: 1 other blue belt, 60 lbs up, unapproved registration.

There are more white belts but idk if they'll merge us.

Soooo like. Is this just what it's like now? I competed a ton at white belt and had fun and learned so much every time. I want to get back into it. Do I keep choosing to compete like 80 lbs up just to get one match? I was going up 30-40 lbs at white belt and got used to it so will I just get used to this too? I can't afford to travel all the time. Do I pay for registrations in the hope someone else will pay and just get refunded when there is not a single other blue belt woman in the bracket? Are y'all just doing superfights and contacting organizers to get matches? How does this work, this sucks lol

Which do you like better (from top) and why? I’ve heard some strong opinions.

Tips for maintaining/attacking from either would be great as well