Fear

BJJ can be scary. Most people do not experience being choked, sat on, or flipped over unwillingly on a regular basis. Initially these things can be hard to deal with. One of the nice things about doing Jiu Jitsu is that everything else seems sort of less extreme. At least for me, if I get into what most would consider a high stress situation, I feel more comfortable than other people around me. By facing the difficult situations presented by Jiu Jitsu, I am able to handle situations in life with a better outlook. I recommend putting yourself in challenging situations in the gym. Even if you don’t see the benefit now, I believe it will have a greater impact in the outside world.