Self-discipline is another thing most people need to work on. Whether it is restraint, perseverance, accountability, or anything else that falls under self-discipline, we can certainly do better. It is just too easy to ignore what we need to do, and instead, go for the comfortable thing.
Well, in BJJ you don’t have that luxury, and, accordingly, one of the greatest benefits you’ll get though training is a certain level of mastery over yourself. How great, is up to you.
Patience is also something you’ll have to master in BJJ. As you progress, you’ll notice that the more patient you are, the better the outcomes of rolls and matches are. In other words, you’ll (re)discover how rewarding delayed gratification can be.
