Since my son got beaten up when he was 5 years old with a same age but taller kid, we decided to have him learn how to protect himself and be able to defend. Parents always wanted their kids safety and comfort wherein we never wanted them to get hurt what more of getting beaten up.
We decided to enroll him to UFC kids class where they offer a Jiu Jitsu class and boxing. At first, as a mother I wasn’t sure about it as to me it seems brutal and there is so much physical actions going on. But my husband help me understand the sport and be tough enough to watch my son learning it. As he goes to training twice or thrice a week he showed so much potential and perseverance to learn this sport. He was focused, determined and aggressive on learning the techniques and doing the grappling.
It comes when people are admiring his potential that drives my husband to let him join the Texas BJJ Competition. I was so hesitant and scared, but my son showed me how brave he is and wanting to join makes me said OK. To make it more scarier my husband did also join. So much mix emotions going on the day of the competition I don’t want to watch it, but thinking nobody will support and cheer them but me so I pull myself and decided to be brave for them.
The competition was joined by other Jiu Jitsu gym from different places in Texas which makes it more interesting and scarier. During the competition my son did 3 match with 3 different skilled kids bigger than him and more likely heavier than him. But he was able to show what he got in terms of Jiu Jitsu skills, he lost with the big kids but able to win and perform a take down with armed bar on one of them – I yelled with victory that time. My son did won 3rd place, I was such a proud mom.
My husband on the other hand won 2nd place on a light heavy weight division. Though he got his knees injured due to grapevine technique that they did to him. He is still recovering right now and I am a proud wife.
What Did We Learn from this experience?
- Being scared is not bad, its makes you feel human. As long as you keep in mind to be so careful
- Learn to tap or when to give up – getting hurt is so much to bear, mind the pain and giving up is your best option than fighting more and get hospitalized
- Be prepared and emotionally ready – you have to know techniques and think quick.
- Listen to your coach – I observed that most of the players tend not to listen to their coaches as there are so much people and with that so much crowd you don’t know whom to listen.
- And the aftermath of the competition sucks! – my husband got a knee injured and my son got infection.
Overall, our experience in this competition is wonderful. My husband and son did a great job and thank goodness they were not get hurt so bad that we got to enjoy and celebrate afterwards. With this experience, we get to be more excited on training and learning more. And I will be joining Jiu Jitsu class as well soon.
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