Atlanta Open
So it looks like the Atlanta Open on August, 30th will be my return to competition. I’ve had a great 2 weeks of training and this week in particular was especially tough. Along with upping my intensity and volume in regards to actual BJJ training I’ve also introduced more lifting back into my routine. The knee is holding up very well; some fatigue and discomfort but no pain. The date for Atlanta will give me plenty of time to get to where I need to be for competition. If I feel in shape and tuned up before August I may try and find something sooner, otherwise Atlanta it is.
I’m so excited to be training hard again with a tournament coming up. Being injured for the last 6 months has been tough and it has really made me regain an appreciation for training and competing. I think we are all guilty of taking it for granted at some time or another, I know I am, but being unable to train hard really makes you remember that a good day on the mats is simply a day that you were able to train regardless of how “well” you actually did.
Good luck to any of you preparing for competitions and maybe I’ll see some of you at the Atlanta Open.