Welcome to Roots Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!
Welcome to Roots Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
If you are new to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and new to our team, then welcome! We hope you
find a new hobby, a new competition team, a new lifestyle… Whatever you are looking
for, we know you’ll find a home at Roots. Under our roof you’ll meet a large group of
family and friends who have trained together for over a decade, along with a host of
new friends who, like you, have found a welcoming home at Roots.
So, what can you expect on your Jiu-Jitsu journey? Here are a few things to think about
as you get started in what will hopefully be a lifelong pursuit:
YOU WILL FEEL LOST
Jiu-jitsu is hard. There is no one who steps on our mat, no matter how much prior
grappling experience they have, who thinks Jiu-Jitsu is easy. The mat is an ocean, and
you are now swimming with sharks. You will find yourself baffled and confused, and
sometimes completely overwhelmed. But don’t worry – we’ve all been there! It gets
better. And no matter how impossible it seems, it’s a puzzle that you will find yourself
thinking about night and day. In the car. In the shower. Standing in line at the grocery
store. You get the idea.
YOU WILL GET HOOKED
Not to presume too much, but most people who stick around for a month or two find
themselves inextricably hooked on Jiu-Jitsu. It releases endorphins, it meets our natural
social needs, and it creates an intellectual curiosity that is never satisfied. There is
always something new to learn, always something to improve upon, always something
to discover. There are new belts, the next tournament, the next seminar, the next
Shoyoroll release… it’s a constantly evolving process that keeps us coming back for
more.
YOU WILL GET BETTER
If it seems like an insurmountable obstacle to get good at jiu-jitsu, don’t worry. There are
no shortcuts, there are no magical systems. There is no replacement for time on the
mat and getting tapped out A LOT. You will tap to people smaller than you. You will tap
to people newer than you. You will experience a deflation of ego and a resurgence of
confidence that comes with doing hard things, and before you know it you will get better.
You will move and flow like you never thought you would. You will become the shark.
We promise.
Welcome to Roots Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Author: Joshua Rozenboom