207: Fighting Friends in a Jiu-Jitsu Tournament - Can You Compete and Stay Friends?

Have you ever had to fight one of your friends or a training partner in a competition? Has the thought of fighting your friend ever kept you from registering for a competition?

In this episode, we're helping you navigate that situation with what to do before the match, day of, and after. We’re sharing our insight and experiences from competing against our own teammates and friends.

 

Chapters

(00:00) How do you feel about competing against friends and teammates?

(03:21) The dynamics of fighting your friends

(08:12) Setting expectations prior to the competion

(15:56) Coping mechanisms for competition day nerves and stress

(17:14) IBJJF Uniform Rules

(21:21) Off the Mat Tip

 

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