Should I try to go for jiu-jitsu coach or just stay as a personal trainer in gym?

[Viola_456]

Today my coach surprised me with a promotion to black belt. I didn't expect and it made me very happy. He even told me that if I get some dans i might become a coach in his dojo. Im really thinking about it. I make good money as a personal trainer (in dojo i would probably make less) but it kinda drags me that way since i love jiu-jitsu.

[Static_In_The_Attic]

If It’s Not Broken Don’t Fix It. As for being a personal trainer I’m sure you have an established clientele & so much more. As for making money that is what it’s all about & if you are happy with the presidential paper you are bringing home I wouldn’t change a thing. As for your love for jiu-jitsu it’s love you will always have & in your heart if you love it that much & you love being a personal trainer maybe you can do both.

As for jiu-jitsu I’m honored to say congratulations on your belt promotion. As for your love for jiu-jitsu I would hate to see that fire in your heart slowly fade away over time if you became a dojo coach teaching instead of being a student learning.

As for the future the one thing about it is that it’s unwritten & anything can happen.

Congratulations on your belt promotion once again & although it was a surprise you worked for it, you earned it just like you will earn your first dan.

Cheers & Chao For Now!

Static~

[Viola_456]

Thank you so much ❤️ i guess your right, doing both might be the best

[Static_In_The_Attic]

You are welcome & if you decide to do both keep your job as a personal trainer & make that your main job & do jiu-jitsu on the side as in part time or do it here & there. Good luck.

[msg321]

I don't want to say "money is not important" money is surely important but money shouldn't be the main goal. The main goal should be being happy. Money may only be an important tool to be happy. I don't want to say "stay as a personal trainer or become a jiu-jitsu coach" It is up to you but ask this question to yourself "which one will make me happier?" and make your decision according to your answer to this question. by the way I know it is irrelevant but you look like a very cute karate girl in this outfit 😊

[ElenaSeluna]

You look cool in that outfit😊

I don't know, is it something you might get injuries from?
Do you like your job rn? It really depends on different things

[ElenaSeluna]

And congrats on the black belt😊

[DishLady]

That's on you to decide based on your personal goals and interests/dreams.

[Massageman]

Isn't third dan typically the point at which you can coach/mentor?

[Viola_456]

Coach told me you need at least 2. But more you have the better

[lightbulb27]

your quite intimidating for most, but if you were training kids maybe that's good. most women not gonna wanna take you on... neither guys, unless at a larger size.

maybe get into sports training or something for more lateral movement. but whatever toots your horn.

The other option I like more: MOOOOVIE STAR!!! Star in some martial arts movies or james bond action. Get in a fight with Tom Cruise in some movie. we need some female villains!:)

[Viola_456]

Coaches typically dont fight their students in normal classes. Its not a bad thing to be intimidating, especually with kids as you said

[NathanDavis]

I don't think it is a good idea...

first of all... it was not your idea

making less money is never really a good idea either... and being a secondary coach at someone elses dojo, will keep you down for a long long time

love doesn't pay the bills... but if really love the idea of coaching on this, then do it on your own terms and make your own money... don't make it for someone else

[Viola_456]

Thats a good point, maybe i might open my own but im too young and inexperienced for that... but that would be in a far future

[NathanDavis]

and so then... make sure your coach knows this

that if you were to do this, it would have to be in a way that benefits you... maybe if you can do half and half... coaching and personal training, and only for you to gain experience

and then, it might be worth for you to try

[Viola_456]

I dont think he would do that, he could just find other coach. But not a bad idea

[NathanDavis]

well, if he would not take the deal that benefits both... that's the best sign that is just not a good idea (=

[MisterWack]

Never saw a bjj uniform before, nice.

Anyways, do whatever will make you happy. If that is mopping the floor with opponents in 1 to 1 sparring in the dojo or being a coach to teach other martial artists, or continuing with sparring while sticking to your personal trainer role. Whatever you choose will be the right choice.

I like the red stripe on the black belt, looks cool.

[AndrewMG]

You're young enough to make a bad decision that you still have time to correct it, so at this point I'd advise you to follow your heart. I always think it's better to regret the things that you did do rather than regret the things you didn't do.

[BadApple69]

Go what you love. Personally I would do the jiu-Jitsu and if you wanted you can do some personal training on the side.

[BadApple69]

Oh and Congratulations!!

[DryGermanGuy]

Choose, what best supports/enables your longterm job perspectives.

[jshm2]

If you can get dans, then maybe. Being a coach is much harder than a mere trainer.

[Agape93]

Do jj as a side hustle or hobby, with income being a bonus. Keep your job.

[Screenwriter]

@Agape93 Excellent comment. I agree!

[exitseven]

if you like jiu-Jitsu you should go with that. You seem to be good at it.

[Iron_Man]

aren't you too young to be a coach? I thought you wanted to be a fighter

[Viola_456]

I am, as i wrote under my question I need to get 2 dans first which might take years. He only offered me the place in advance

[Iron_Man]

I think you should concentrate on being an MMA fighter getting paid then you can worry about coaching later that would be my advice for you. You’re big enough to handle yourself pretty well according to your pictures and from what you’ve said, I don’t know your skill level though on MMA but I wish you the best on that.

[ABitShattered]

Would you feel accomplished/more competent as a coach? Is this an achievement you feel would be worth it? If so, go for it :)

[AngryCarl3]

I'd rather have a personal trainer than a jiu jitsu coach, but that's just me.

[tfan1]

I say do what makes you happy and what you enjoy.

[_Troian_]

just do what you like, I am a kickbox and muay thai trainer and I like doing it.

[Anonymous]

your good looks will attract men. become a session wrestler as a living.

[Viola_456]

Thought about it couse i enjoy those things but i would feel like a whore doing it for money...

[Opinion Owner]

so being paid to train and spar bothers you? I wanna spar you. youd do well in that. your seriously hot

[Viola_456]

Sparring and session wrestling are 2 different worlds.
1. In sparring on higher belt you know those guys take it as a sport not sexual pleasure
2. In sparring you choose who you fight, in session you have no idea what kind of creep might come to you

[Opinion Owner]

yes this job is dangerous however there are places with management. like thesubmissionroom. co. uk and wrestlingmonicas. there is also one in yoru country. yes being self employed is highly dangerous but not in a company with management.

[Opinion Owner]

https://www.wrestlingmonica.com/ http://thesubmissionroom.co.uk/

[Opinion Owner]

there is one in prague. I wanna wrestle you one day. get this job.

[ironsteelbirade]

You are Chechen right?

[Viola_456]

Nah im from Czech republic thats different 😅

[ironsteelbirade]

Tall muscular mma woman from mountains under soviet occupation, hard to tell the difference.

[ChicoFromThe305]

Dude what don't you do 💀

[Staximus]

Why not do both? Congratulations💐

[Viola_456]

Thank you ❤️ yeah that is also the way. Luckily i have some time thinking about it 🫣

[Staximus]

Maybe you should just work as a personal trainer and do jujitsu for fun do it doesn't become work

[MidnightRivers]

What are you more passionate about?

[LC75LC71]

Slow "dan" young lady.

[LiamJHayden]

Go for it. Diversification is wise.

[Deepinthought345]

I think you should coach JJ...

[Hagar88]

Go for coach.

[Viola_456]

Why do you think so?

[Drumlin2001]

Do both

[Bklynbadboy12]

Your should do it.