Hi my name is raghead I'll be your motivational speaker for the day.
Quote Originally Posted by djwolford View Post
I just can't stand to do something that I get beat at time after time, even if I know I have to improve on my ground game if I ever want to get anywhere.
If I'm lucky I'll only walk out of training with a minor concussion from sparring. Chances are theres only one person on our team worse than me at stand up(also the only kid weaker than me), but I consistently pick the strongest guy(who just so happens to have the best boxing in the class) for sparring. Getting your ass kicked is the fastest way to get better. Man up, yo.
All you have to work on is ground, getting your 'ass kicked' only consists of tapping, losing only hurts your ego. Pick out the best guy ground guys in your class (or the instructor if you're allowed) and only spar with them. If you end up sparring with someone on your level or worse than you, put yourself in your least comfortable positions so you get used to them.