My time at Jiu-Jitsu
It has been nearly four months since I stepped away from the sport, and I am truly grateful for the experiences I gained. It was a rewarding journey where I not only encountered new challenges but also grew more resilient and developed transformative skills. A key lesson I learned is to never turn your back on your opponent, a basic rule that, although widely recognized, I adopted as a strategy to avoid conflicts and arguments.
I was not familiar with this sport until it was introduced to me by someone who is not just a colleague but also a significant figure in my life. During a particularly difficult time at work, I sought an outlet and discovered it in Jiu-Jitsu. During that hour of practice, my mind was free, allowing me to focus entirely on the task at hand. For example, if you're trapped in an armbar and lose focus, you risk serious injury. Likewise, a momentary lapse in attention during a chokehold could have dire consequences.
Morganti Brazilian-style Jiu-Jitsu, which clearly originated in Brazil, was developed to modify the techniques for the Brazilian mindset, differentiating it from the Japanese methods. This style includes various techniques to overpower an opponent. It's crucial to understand that despite its aggressive roots, Jiu-Jitsu is not meant to provoke conflict but to act as self-defense. Practitioners are taught to live in peace and harmony, using the sport only when their personal space is directly threatened.
There are several submission styles:
Tate-Shiro-Gatame
Hon-Kesa-Gatame
Juji-Gatame
Ude-Garami
Hadaka-Jime
Nami-Juji-Jime
Gyaku-Juji-Jime
Kata-Juji-Jime
In addition to groundwork, there are also various types of kicks (Geri):
Mae-Geri
Yoko-Geri
Mawashi-Geri
And then there are the throws:
O-Soto-Gari
O-Soto-Guruma
Koshi-Guruma
O-Goshi
Ko-Uchi-Gari
O-Uchi-Gari
Tobi-Tate-Shiro-Gatame
These are just a few of the fighting techniques we learn. With each belt colour, there's a specific set of techniques required, in addition to. If you live in and around Rustenburg and want to start a career in Jiu-Jitsu or you just want to blow off some steam during the week after school or work, you can give Sensei Riaan, Sensei Diaan or Sensei Naomi a call on these numbers:
Hajime, fight!
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