“Competitive Jiu Jitsu athlete”

Cash Bill 52

Cash Bill 52

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I introduced myself as a kindergarten teacher and a competitive Jiu Jitsu athlete while doing some volunteer phone banking. I don’t think Jiu jitero / Jiu jitsuka (sp?) makes any sense to the general population. Does anybody use those terms? Grappler or wrestler doesn’t really capture what I do either. I want to convey more than a hobby but I don’t want to use the word professional. Technically, I have received compensation from Jiu Jitsu, but come on... pro? I don’t think so...

I have competed in Jiu Jitsu tournaments since 1997. I think I’ve earned the title competitive Jiu Jitsu athlete.

After me sharing numerous times, somebody still referred to me as a karate expert... That’s fine too. It’s all about the karate, bro.
 
Regarding the last part, yeah, I'm either a karate guy or I do mma. Apparently there's nothing in between.
 
When I use the term Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, some people are wondering WTF, other say so weird, other are laughing... until you strangle them LOL.
Here they have no clue what is it, if you talk about MMA and ground pound people , you are deemed violent
 
Cash Bill 52 said:
I introduced myself as a kindergarten teacher and a competitive Jiu Jitsu athlete while doing some volunteer phone banking. I don’t think Jiu jitero / Jiu jitsuka (sp?) makes any sense to the general population. Does anybody use those terms? Grappler or wrestler doesn’t really capture what I do either. I want to convey more than a hobby but I don’t want to use the word professional. Technically, I have received compensation from Jiu Jitsu, but come on... pro? I don’t think so...

I have competed in Jiu Jitsu tournaments since 1997. I think I’ve earned the title competitive Jiu Jitsu athlete.

After me sharing numerous times, somebody still referred to me as a karate expert... That’s fine too. It’s all about the karate, bro.
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Why can't you just introduce yourself as a kindergarten teacher? Why do you have to mention BJJ at all? Who are you trying to prove something to?
LOL.
Sorry, I apologize for my weak attempt at humor.
Seriously, be proud of what you've accomplished over the past two decades. And, if you've been paid for grappling in competition then don't shy away from calling yourself a pro because you are one. So, if I were you I'd introduce myself as a kindergarten teacher & a professional Jiu-Jitsu competitor. It flows nicely I think & stands out & makes a distinction between being a serious athlete & a mere hobbyist.
Peace.
 
Cash Bill 52 said:
I introduced myself as a kindergarten teacher and a competitive Jiu Jitsu athlete while doing some volunteer phone banking. I don’t think Jiu jitero / Jiu jitsuka (sp?) makes any sense to the general population. Does anybody use those terms? Grappler or wrestler doesn’t really capture what I do either. I want to convey more than a hobby but I don’t want to use the word professional. Technically, I have received compensation from Jiu Jitsu, but come on... pro? I don’t think so...

I have competed in Jiu Jitsu tournaments since 1997. I think I’ve earned the title competitive Jiu Jitsu athlete.

After me sharing numerous times, somebody still referred to me as a karate expert... That’s fine too. It’s all about the karate, bro.
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20 years of competitive BJJ is a huge accomplishment, my respects. I can already say you are veteran in this martial art and a passionate for sure. Maybe you are not training 30-40 hours a week but you are a serious practionner
 
The correct title is Kindergarten Killer.
 
In the mid-late 90’s I didn’t want anybody to know what I did as a hobby. Over the last 10-11 years, as bjj has become more mainstream, I feel a sense of duty to educate the public. “A competitive Jiu Jitsu athlete” just rolled out of my mouth without thinking about it. I think it fits.
I would also argue for the term “professional Jiu Jitsu athlete” for those whose primary source of income is from Jiu Jitsu. So, a competitive coach getting paid by a gym owner, making money for private lessons, and competing in paid events should be considered a professional athlete.
 
mattemate said:
The correct title is Kindergarten Killer.
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Someone called me “ the most bad ass kindergarten teacher on the planet.”
I prefer “the number one ranked Jiu Jitsu athlete in the kindergarten teacher division.” ;-) If there is another high level kindergarten teacher out there, I would gladly lower my rank accordingly. I would love to join the army of kindergarten teacher Jiu Jitsu athletes!

Evidence...(Not my term)
 
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Cash Bill 52 said:
If there is another high level kindergarten teacher out there, I would gladly lower my rank accordingly.
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I think your term is fine.

for the gym owner, or trainer- I'd call them a "jiu jitsu professional".
 
I'd just say 'Jiu-jitsu practitioner' or 'Jiu-jitsu practitioner and active competitor'
to be more generic, you could say 'Amateur athlete'
 
I introduce myself as a contest-participating south-american ground karate afficianado
 
let's see...

"Wrestling" = conjure images of WWE
"Submission" = conjure images of BDSM
"Jiujitsu" = conjure images of karate and general japanophile worship

Don't think you can win.
 
EndlessCritic said:
let's see...

"Wrestling" = conjure images of WWE
"Submission" = conjure images of BDSM
"Jiujitsu" = conjure images of karate and general japanophile worship

Don't think you can win.
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I like it!

"Wrestling" = caricatural comedy, fake staged "fights"
"Submission" = exhibition of your pervert attitude
"Jiujitsu" = japanese invincible ninja warriors with death touch and invisible spells
"Brazilian Jiu Jitsu"= Capoeira? Samba????
 
The most accurate technical term would probably be:

‘Touch-Butt Enthusiast’

That might not go over too well in a school setting though.
 
I had a couple people ask me recently if I still 'wrestled'. I actually prefer that over 'do you still do jiu jitsu?' makes me feel like a badass instead of some nerd who pulls guard and butt scoots. I love my hobby, but wrestling is way cooler to me on every level.
 
Mentioning you do BJJ in any capacity to anyone is never helpful.
 
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only wear your gi in the gym or training place anywhere other then that unless they ask no need to explain
 
Ears give you away to people in the know. Otherwise tell no one - the end result of you attempting to educate people is disappointing.
 
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