One thing I have noticed among my friends in the jiu-jitsu world is that they do not keep track of anything in their career. I know to some it is not important, but I firmly believe that it is important to keep track of all of your BJJ accomplishments, big and small. Sure you don't have to go as far as some of us addicts and start a blog, but something as simple as a Word document with dates and a little excerpt, will also do the job. When people ask you when you started training, how you got your purple belt, or how many times you have competed...you should know. Here is my jiu-jitsu timeline, it is still a baby:
March 9th 2010: Started BJJ @ Gracie Barra Ballard
April 14th 2010: Rcvd two stripes on white belt
May 2010: Competed at first inner school tourney (0-2)
June 9th 2010: 3rd stripe on white belt
July 17th 2010: Competed at first local Revolution tourney (1-1)
September 18th 2010: Competed at Texas Open (1-1)
September 29th 2010: Rcvd 4th stripe on white belt
October 2nd 2010: Competed at Seattle Open (2-1) 2nd Place
October 15th 2010: Competed at US Open (1-1)
November 13th 2010: Competed at Revolution tournament (2-1)
January 29th 2010: Competed at Seattle Open (1-1)
Simple. Give it a try.
