Competitor Type

Awhile back ago I had a side conversation with someone I interviewed for the otm website about what types of people that compete. It was a very interesting conversation and I totally agreed with a lot of things he said. So in this blog I'm just gonna share what I learned from him along with my own opinion concerning this topic.

Types of People that compete

Goal Driven- these are people who have goals that they wishes to achieve in the sport. They realize the hurdles and hardships that may run into on their journey but no matter what happens they are not quitters and will do anything it takes to reach that goal whether it be getting a black belt or world championship status.
Ex: Look at guys like JT Torres he realizes what it takes to be a world champion. he understands the sacrifices and the hard work he has to put in to do it. In others words he is goal oriented.

Fighters- those are people who just love to fight or compete. It can be because they are ego driven guys who just want to smash people or people who just love putting their skills to the test in battle. Combatants is what i like to call them.
Ex: competition teams like paragon (my academy), C-Quence , and Alliance are solely competition teams schools where competitors compete anywhere between 3 to 4 times a month.

Martial arts lovers- These are people who although they have don't have any specific goals, Just love to experience what the sport has to offer. They want to add to their experience and things to look back in their stay in martial arts.
Ex: Guys like myself ( at least back in the days when i use to compete) just like to get out there and have an experience.

Other- people who fall under this category are simply kids, teens who either need have a focus in life or as a hobby to keep themselves active.

As for those who don't compete it doesn't mean they are weak, pussy or scared, they just have no interest in competing. Some of the best guys that I've trained with are people that don't compete. The reason may be they have other focuses in life ( work,family, -etc-) or just don't show interest in competing. It should be no pressure for that person to do so.

In all the purpose of this blog is just to show you what type of people you see gracing the competition mats. In all whether you have goals in the sport or not the main things you want to remember is to have fun and enjoy your experiences in the game.Sure you have some hard instructors who may stone you 4 the way u did in competition or you may have a bad experience here and there..but the main goals it to have fun.

Fernando Terre said in a recent interview that if competition is not fun then don't do it.

Set your own pathway you wish to pursue and Enjoy the ride !!!!

monta