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Alright, so I got sucked into this whole Cole Abate ADCC 2024 thing. I mean, I saw the kid’s name popping up everywhere, and I’m a sucker for a good grappling match, so I figured, why not? I decided to check out what all the hype was about.
Getting Started
First thing I did was hit up the internet, like anyone would. I watched some of his older matches to see what he’s really good at, and it’s pretty crazy. He moves like no one I’ve ever seen. I wanted to see if I could get a few of those moves into my own game.
Breaking it Down
I started with simple drills. No way I was jumping into anything fancy right away. Just the basics, you know?
- Repetition, repetition, repetition.I kept replaying his movement, pausing, going back.
- Practicing his footwork. Got to start somewhere, right?
- Trying out some entries into leg locks. That seemed to be a big part of his success.
Man, it was harder than it looks. I spent a good hour just trying to get the footwork down, and I still felt like a baby deer. But, I kept at it. A little bit each day. I’m still not all that good at it, but I didn’t give up.
Putting it Together (Sort Of)
After a few weeks of drilling, I finally felt brave enough to try some of this stuff during live rolling. Did it work perfectly? Of course not! But, the process, the feeling of seeing how someone that young can affect my own game, was mind blowing. I might not become the next ADCC champ, but I picked up a couple of new tricks, and that’s a win in my book.
Final Thoughts
So, was this whole Cole Abate ADCC 2024 deep dive worth it? Totally. It’s not about becoming him, it’s about learning and growing. And hey, if I can steal a move or two along the way, even better. It also pushed me out of my comfort zone, and that’s always a good thing. You might even feel like you’re improving, even when you keep getting smashed.