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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Should I incorporate this takedown into my gameplan?

Spiderguard man — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:05:42 GMT

Author: Spiderguard man
Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 6:05 am (GMT -7)

cool another thread started with the intent of bashing TMAs... cool
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Explaining BJJ to others

Creddy — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:59:43 GMT

Author: Creddy
Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 5:59 am (GMT -7)

I just say i do Judo, much easier ha

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Training in London

italiano91 — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:54:05 GMT

Author: italiano91
Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 5:54 am (GMT -7)

How much class bjj in london??? I will go london to june

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Training in London

Creddy — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:48:53 GMT

Author: Creddy
Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 5:48 am (GMT -7)

CARLSON GRACIE!! OSS!

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Choking out your girlfriend and proposing at the same time?

Erik — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:41:18 GMT

Author: Erik
Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 5:41 am (GMT -7)

Link

This the one?

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Advanced techniques to up my game

Zavinout — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:38:58 GMT

Author: Zavinout
Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 4:38 am (GMT -7)

bigskinny22 wrote:

at :27sec grabs the toes to lock the triangle (WRONG!) at 1:34 his reverse triangle looks like its not locked in and weak as hell. From my triangle experience, my go to, you HAVE to have good pressure to finish the reverse triangle to get pressure on the shoulder. Also, like 6 times, he grabs the back of the head. While this is a "way" to finish the triangle I almost never grab the back of the head to finish because I always go for the angle/underhook the leg which works 99.9% of the time for me (watch Ryan Halls triangle series if you want to know how to finish/setup the triangle)Plus, why would you drag the arm back across the body to go for that gimmicky finish? Keep the arm where its at or your losing the choke...... GARBAGE!!!

Just because you don't grab the head is not a indication that what he does is garbage. There are more than one valid way of using a triangle. Some excellent jiu jitsu practitioners advocates _never_ letting go of the head at any time during a triangle. It is a very efficient way of breaking the opponents posture.
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Street fight analysis :: RE: I felt like jiu jitsu failed me :(

Spesialisti — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:42:13 GMT

Author: Spesialisti
Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 1:42 am (GMT -7)

This "lockdown" effect when you just freeze in place in sudden situations have caught me as well. I'll tell you a story which happened to me 3 years ago.

I was at a parking yard next to stores at midnight with my card, my friend smoked cigarettes while back then so we went out from the car for a while. Near to the parking yard where we were in were few pub/bars few hundred meters away. 2 drunken middle ages men wandered around the street (they were drunk as fart, saw it straight away), they came next to us. They were requesting a taxi service from me to drive them 2kilometers away, they were offering money as well. But I did not want to drive them, I told them that I dont have time for a ride. Bigger guy suddenly took grip with one hand on my chest (I got hoodie on) and he drag me just front of him. I froze, I did not do a thing at that moment. The guy threw me top of my cars (I dont know the english name but the cover of the motor front of the car) front part, he held me still with one hand. Then, he started throwing punches at me, I dodged those because he telegraphed the punches very well. I had 2 hands protecting me, then I pushed him to the right side to the ground just with brute strength. I did not do anything to him after that, I took keys from the car and told my friend to flee a distance. But only for the distance where they dont catch us and so that we can see them all times. They went to the car, they sat there like 20min, the guy also yelled me that why I hit him. I did not hit him, I threw him down but I think his head hit the ground. I called police instantly but they never came, at the end the men just went away. Nothing was broken or stolen from the car. Happy ending that way.

The role of my friend and the other men was just to spectate the fight, they did not want to participate on the fight. I think that the other man was really overwhelmed that his friend went aggressive on us.

During then I did not know BJJ or any other arts, little abit of boxing tho. I was not huge, 180cm and about 74kg, before that I had 3 years of active weight lifting so I was physically very strong, which I think helped to throw the guy off me even when I was laying top of the motor side of the car.

Theorically in that situation I would have had chance to sweep or submit him there, shame that I did not train BJJ at that time.

This was a remembering from what happened, these does not occur very often thank Rickson Gracie. Think that helped me most was that the other man was drunk as hell.

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Why do both competitors think they won at end of match?

Jager276 — Fri, 24 May 2013 04:51:29 GMT

Author: Jager276
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 9:51 pm (GMT -7)

sitflier wrote:

Man, youtube gets f***ing annoying some times. The videos freeze and skip as if I have some shitty 14400K dial up and not top of the line fios internet. grrr...just really want to watch some videos before going to bed including the one parabellum posted and can't....

Yeah, what's the deal with that? Anyone know? Mine does that all the time, and I have fast internet as well. Also, why the hell does Youtube only load a little of the video at a time? Is there a way to change that? I liked it better before when you would click a video, it would download it as fast as your connection would allow, then even if your internet magically went out the video was already loaded and playing. Ah the good old days.

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Choking out your girlfriend and proposing at the same time?

pope — Fri, 24 May 2013 04:50:46 GMT

Author: pope
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 9:50 pm (GMT -7)

and I can't post it...... someone els google it and post the video. I need 100 post in order to post it

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: Choking out your girlfriend and proposing at the same time?

pope — Fri, 24 May 2013 04:49:50 GMT

Author: pope
Subject: Choking out your girlfriend and proposing at the same time?
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 9:49 pm (GMT -7)

Only bjj could be this awesome

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: jiu jitsu clothing companies

PotownAl — Fri, 24 May 2013 03:35:49 GMT

Author: PotownAl
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 8:35 pm (GMT -7)

I like any shirt with olde english lettering, skulls, dragons, flames, and/or barbed wire....bonus points if said shirt also contains some prhase like "snap or nap" or words ending with the letter Z (Jitz, Chokez, Submissonz).

Welcome to the forum.
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Side Control Finishes

PotownAl — Fri, 24 May 2013 03:26:38 GMT

Author: PotownAl
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 8:26 pm (GMT -7)

I love the paper cutter from side control (some folks call it the bread cutter, the fan choke, the Kardian choke...it's all the same).

The following example has me in side control, off to my opponents right side: I set mine up by walking north/south, digging my right arm under my opponents near arm and securing a good grip on his lapel behind his neck. I try to reach as far behind the neck as I can, palm up, getting a good bite on his lapel. While I'm digging and still in north/south, with my other hand I'm going for a thumb-in grip on his outside collar. I place my thumb inline with his clavical. When I rotate back to side control, I either a) whip my arm around his head and dig into his neck for the finish (if I'm in a good mood and I like the person) or b) scrape my forearm down his face to turn it away, then slamming the choke on (if I'm feeling evil).
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Why do both competitors think they won at end of match?

sitflier — Fri, 24 May 2013 03:25:41 GMT

Author: sitflier
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 8:25 pm (GMT -7)

Man, youtube gets f***ing annoying some times. The videos freeze and skip as if I have some shitty 14400K dial up and not top of the line fios internet. grrr...just really want to watch some videos before going to bed including the one parabellum posted and can't....

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: NEW JERSEY AREA GRAPPLERS - Unique Gym Idea - Interested?

treoptika333 — Fri, 24 May 2013 03:12:30 GMT

Author: treoptika333
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 8:12 pm (GMT -7)

Rickson Gracie. Yes. I wish we had so much more of this. Just a place to roll with people from all over get together and BS on the mat. Probably be best to make it blue and up, or at least 6 months of mat time or something. The more I think about this idea the more I Love it. As usual Jsculls, badass sir. Badass.
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Should I incorporate this takedown into my gameplan?

Erik — Fri, 24 May 2013 02:30:20 GMT

Author: Erik
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 7:30 pm (GMT -7)

It looks like some kind of flying kick gone wrong.

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: NEW JERSEY AREA GRAPPLERS - Unique Gym Idea - Interested?

MadScientist — Fri, 24 May 2013 02:03:09 GMT

Author: MadScientist
Subject: sounds interesting
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 7:03 pm (GMT -7)

Sounds interesting, I live about a half hour away and am always willing to train more.

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: NEW JERSEY AREA GRAPPLERS - Unique Gym Idea - Interested?

jasculs — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:32:14 GMT

Author: jasculs
Subject: NEW JERSEY AREA GRAPPLERS - Unique Gym Idea - Interested?
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 6:32 pm (GMT -7)

*NJ GRAPPLERS OR NEARBY** Any of you near Red Bank NJ (Monmouth County) or who are fairly close interested in an Open Mat Key Club Brazilian Jiu JItsu Gym (With Fitness Equipment) for $30 a month? Key points:

1. You will not represent any team but the original school you train at. This is for everyone of all teams. No politics or loyalty issues here. No such thing as creonte or the likes.

2. This is a supplemental gym for you to train at during hours that you can't normally train at your own academy. People from all over will be coming of all levels during all different times of the day during the week.

3. If you qualify, you can get key access. Meaning you can open the gym and have access to it as much as you want 24/7. There will be security cameras to be sure everyone is being safe and not negligent. There will be more on liability and precautions, etc...

4. Many people charge $20+ for a mat fee for one day. This will be $30 for a mat fee for one month.

5. You will be apart of a private FB group where people will announce group training times and if you are a key holder then you can organize times yourself as well at any time for the most part.

6. There may be possibilities to have access to some of the workout equipment and that would give a chance to also create group workout sessions as well. (Kettlebells, battling ropes, pull up cages, etc...)

More ideas to come...sound interesting to you? Please note in the comments if you are interested and you live in NJ or in proximity to Red Bank NJ...remember this is will NOT be a structured school and is only meant to help people train more or train for those who have no income to train. Will work on how we can make it easier for pure beginners. This is ideal for those training 6 months or more right now.

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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: jiu jitsu clothing companies

Ware is yor brothaah! — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:46:01 GMT

Author: Ware is yor brothaah!
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 5:46 pm (GMT -7)

Fruit of the Loom.

With the Gym name and logo lol

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Explaining BJJ to others

Ware is yor brothaah! — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:38:44 GMT

Author: Ware is yor brothaah!
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 5:38 pm (GMT -7)

Most people around me either have no idea what either judo, bjj, wrestling, etc. is.
Then theres the ones that I've gotten a chance to explain to them in depth what bjj is, but theyre so full of homophobeia and immaturity that they sart talking shat everytime they see my copy of jiu jitsu university at work.

So.......when everyone asks how my UFC career is going I tell them it's amazing and cant get enough of it.

Then they walk away and dont think about BJJ for a few months until they see me again.

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Should I incorporate this takedown into my gameplan?

baitandtrapbjj — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:19:31 GMT

Author: baitandtrapbjj
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 4:19 pm (GMT -7)

aiseop wrote:

Should you incorporate the takedown?

No.

Like in BJJ, focus on the fundamental takedowns. You don't need to have a "surprise" takedown.

I would never include something silly like this into my takedown plan

I only posted this video so the forum could get a rise out of this flying scissor takedown over hardwood floor. Apparently my sarcastic reference to tori walking up on uke's shoulders, before throwing a 12' to 6' elbow strike, has fallen on deaf ears.

I have inadvertently trolled the do-gooders of our forum.

This is where I get real quiet..................

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Explaining BJJ to others

bigcheeseninja — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:07:25 GMT

Author: bigcheeseninja
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 4:07 pm (GMT -7)

I tell people that it's like HS and college wrestling but there are submissions by choke and locks.
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FlyingDeathOPlata — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:59:48 GMT

Author: FlyingDeathOPlata
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 3:59 pm (GMT -7)

Welcome Sir, enjoy JJF!
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: jiu jitsu clothing companies

FlyingDeathOPlata — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:57:03 GMT

Author: FlyingDeathOPlata
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 3:57 pm (GMT -7)

Tatami Fightwear for me generally or anything Meerkatsu, he's a crazy artist.
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Side Control Finishes

FlyingDeathOPlata — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:37:01 GMT

Author: FlyingDeathOPlata
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 3:37 pm (GMT -7)

I thought of a pretty good variation to the ninja choke, do the same thing, get the Lapel to their neck. But this time, you mount put your left elbow at the other side of their neck, push and pull at the same time and it will perform the same sensation

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Should I incorporate this takedown into my gameplan?

FlyingDeathOPlata — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:18:49 GMT

Author: FlyingDeathOPlata
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 3:18 pm (GMT -7)

That would suck if you screwed it up though.

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Thanks to the forum

Piratepetetx — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:52:30 GMT

Author: Piratepetetx
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 2:52 pm (GMT -7)

One day a week is better then none. I'm 42, 6 kids (2 bio, 2 from the ex, 2 from the current g/f) and understand completely. Some times I can train 3x a week. Sometimes once every 2-3 weeks depending on who has what going on. The big thing is just keep at it. It's kinda like my stress relief now. Once the rest of the kiddos are up and out of the house it's definitely going to be on then.
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Should I incorporate this takedown into my gameplan?

Kintanon — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:34:22 GMT

Author: Kintanon
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 2:34 pm (GMT -7)

goatfury wrote:

Kintanon wrote:

goatfury wrote:

Kintanon wrote:

It's legal in most tournaments (BJJ, not Judo) if you have one hand on the ground when you execute it.

Not US Grappling and not IBJJF. Can't speak for any other tournament organizations.

It is legal in adult advanced no-gi for US Grappling whether your hand is on the mat or not. It is illegal in all other no-gi divisions, and all gi divisions.

It's also illegal in all gi divisions at Grapplers Quest, unless their rules have changed dramatically over the last four or five years. Same goes for NAGA, and IBJJF.

Not trying to pick (more of) a fight, but saying "It's legal in most tournaments (BJJ, not Judo) if you have one hand on the ground when you execute it" is incredibly disingenuous. It's legal for about 5% of the matches that take place at one of these events, typically. It would be a lot like if there was a grappling event that had a few pankration matches, and you told me striking with an open hand was legal.

Legal for 50% of NAGA matches. All no-gi matches.

NAGA has the craziest no-gi rules, heel hooks for novice no-gi competitors are totally fine.
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Diet, Nutrition, Conditioning, Fitness, Supplements, Equipment :: RE: Life vs Jiu Jitsu

jackjitsu — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:32:55 GMT

Author: jackjitsu
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 2:32 pm (GMT -7)

niceguyedy wrote:

I read JoshJitsu's great post on assertiveness as a part of your BJJ game. I suggest you read it first.

http://www.joshjitsu.info/2013/05/operation-be-more-assertive-is-go.html

I agree wholeheartedly that this is a major problem in my BJJ development, I will wait for my opponent to make a mistake, instead of actively working to improve my situation and finish my opponent. This approach assumes:

Your opponent will make a mistake
You will know how to capitalize on that mistake...
This is what I call "Lazy Man Jiu Jitsu".

This style of game IS effective...assuming your opponent has almost no grappling skill.

I counter with: Metamoris Pro - Andre Galvao vs. Ryron Gracie
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Thanks to the forum

onemanparty — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:32:07 GMT

Author: onemanparty
Subject: Re: Thanks to the forum
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 2:32 pm (GMT -7)

JustinVT03 wrote:

Just wanted to throw out a thanks to all the forum members. I trained for about 3 months.... got way too busy at work and a pregnant wife and left the gym to "attend life".... I figured I was too old at 32...I have a very demanding long hours job..my wife's pregant...yada yada yada. I still stalked this forum and read posts to stay connected and enjoy at least some aspect of BJJ. Next week, I plan on going back to the gym and training when I can. If its only once a week , thats better than nothing. It may take me 5 years to get a blue, but thats not what Im after and at least I'll be progressing., even at a slow pace.

So thanks parabellum, Vanilla Guerilla, Savage, Kitsune and all the other guys and gals that post and respond to technique questions...the classic "I wanna quit post", etc....My time off stalking the forum helped me realize I was enjoying the art and theres no shame in not being the hardcore 5 times a week guy. Just got other priorities and some training is better than none.

good stuff man! honestly 1x is better than 0x. Keep it up and enjoy!
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Explaining BJJ to others

titansweep — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:26:44 GMT

Author: titansweep
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 2:26 pm (GMT -7)

i have never been asked specifically about BJJ, so I call it whatever name they are calling it at the time, and then i go right into the only tai chi movement drill that i ever learned.

i do this while emitting a low, long, bruce lee-type kiai.

i think that i am more of a detriment to our gym than i am a spokes model, but whatever...i get tired of being chopped at by idiots.
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Thanks to the forum

parabellum — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:24:17 GMT

Author: parabellum
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 2:24 pm (GMT -7)

Yes thank you JJF forums and JACK for making this forum a reality!!!!
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Why do both competitors think they won at end of match?

parabellum — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:23:34 GMT

Author: parabellum
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 2:23 pm (GMT -7)

Its like how in MMA they are both supposed to look like they know they won...that confidence sometimes sways the judges if its a very close decision.

Also, sometimes competitors get robbed of points and so they don't realize that they never got the points form that last sweep and actually expect to win.

Lovato got screwed out of sweep points at the Brasilero this year and lost his division because of it...but he still won in the absolute!

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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Why do both competitors think they won at end of match?

M I K E — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:21:39 GMT

Author: M I K E
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 2:21 pm (GMT -7)

Cholio wrote:

Ref's decision, score is tied so they're both posturing to influence the ref since it comes down to him picking the winner.

Ahh ok, that makes sense. Completely forgot about matches that are tied. Thanks.
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Should I incorporate this takedown into my gameplan?

titansweep — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:15:49 GMT

Author: titansweep
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 2:15 pm (GMT -7)

absolutely.
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Why do both competitors think they won at end of match?

Cholio — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:13:58 GMT

Author: Cholio
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 2:13 pm (GMT -7)

Ref's decision, score is tied so they're both posturing to influence the ref since it comes down to him picking the winner.

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Refunds at ibjjf events?

Locke07 — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:05:55 GMT

Author: Locke07
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 2:05 pm (GMT -7)

I totally understand the no bs approach to running any event. I've done a lot of event planning and managing in my line of work so I understand the tough-love approach to logistical issues.

However, they are getting paid to provide a service. That service is a competition. If I showed up and don't get to compete (the service that I paid for) I'm wanting my money back.

I don't go to the mechanic and schedule an oil change and if no other customers showed up forfeit my money because the mechanic doesn't want to work on one customer.

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: Why do both competitors think they won at end of match?

M I K E — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:03:35 GMT

Author: M I K E
Subject: Why do both competitors think they won at end of match?
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 2:03 pm (GMT -7)

Hey guys,

Quick question: I've never competed before so I don't fully know the rules and scoring of BJJ matches. But why in some matches that I see both competitors think they won at the end. Once the match is over they both get up and look at the score board and both start raising their hands and they think they won. Then the winner has his hands raised and the other guy is shocked. Isn't it clear on the score board who won by points?
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Refunds at ibjjf events?

BJJMark95 — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:46:19 GMT

Author: BJJMark95
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 1:46 pm (GMT -7)

parabellum wrote:

I think for me it may become standard practice to keep a fresh, new belt with me just in case they have an issue with my currently very worn/faded belt.

Yes I think that everyone should probably have a "comp only" belt as well. Simply becuase it will be worn very little, be nice and clean, and have no stripes on it. I think it makes people look sharp and for me personally - when I look sharp I perform better

I have a black belt that I bought just for competing in but I will probably use my other one as well.
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: Thanks to the forum

JustinVT03 — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:40:21 GMT

Author: JustinVT03
Subject: Thanks to the forum
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 1:40 pm (GMT -7)

Just wanted to throw out a thanks to all the forum members. I trained for about 3 months.... got way too busy at work and a pregnant wife and left the gym to "attend life".... I figured I was too old at 32...I have a very demanding long hours job..my wife's pregant...yada yada yada. I still stalked this forum and read posts to stay connected and enjoy at least some aspect of BJJ. Next week, I plan on going back to the gym and training when I can. If its only once a week , thats better than nothing. It may take me 5 years to get a blue, but thats not what Im after and at least I'll be progressing., even at a slow pace.

So thanks parabellum, Vanilla Guerilla, Savage, Kitsune and all the other guys and gals that post and respond to technique questions...the classic "I wanna quit post", etc....My time off stalking the forum helped me realize I was enjoying the art and theres no shame in not being the hardcore 5 times a week guy. Just got other priorities and some training is better than none.

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: 1-Leg X-Guard as taught my Marcelo Garcia

Mello — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:36:43 GMT

Author: Mello
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 1:36 pm (GMT -7)

Also, I'm convinced there must be a way to take the back from this guard. Something similar to kiss of the dragon/reverse berimbolo...

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: 1-Leg X-Guard as taught my Marcelo Garcia

Mello — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:31:20 GMT

Author: Mello
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 1:31 pm (GMT -7)

StLRPh wrote:

Mello wrote:

I've never had this pulling mount problem before. Maybe it's because I always transfer from DLR or Spider guard first?

That's true, actually. I'll pull spider guard first in that situation (I don't do any no gi at the moment)

Possible entry to 1legx from spider

Link

From DLR do the same, but push on the thigh instead of the bicep.

Sometimes I prefer the name anaconda guard. It's cheesy, but 1 legged x guard is just so clumsy.

(Just thinking out loud here)

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: 1-Leg X-Guard as taught my Marcelo Garcia

StLRPh — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:28:02 GMT

Author: StLRPh
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 1:28 pm (GMT -7)

Mello wrote:

I've never had this pulling mount problem before. Maybe it's because I always transfer from DLR or Spider guard first?

Exactly. I'll go there from almost anywhere. If I have DLR or Spider it's actually pretty straight forward.

Getting there when you're on your butt and he's coming in to pass...a little more difficult.
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Should I incorporate this takedown into my gameplan?

aiseop — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:26:02 GMT

Author: aiseop
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 1:26 pm (GMT -7)

Should you incorporate the takedown?

No.

Like in BJJ, focus on the fundamental takedowns. You don't need to have a "surprise" takedown.
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Diet, Nutrition, Conditioning, Fitness, Supplements, Equipment :: RE: Life vs Jiu Jitsu

niceguyedy — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:23:42 GMT

Author: niceguyedy
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 1:23 pm (GMT -7)

I read JoshJitsu's great post on assertiveness as a part of your BJJ game. I suggest you read it first.

http://www.joshjitsu.info/2013/05/operation-be-more-assertive-is-go.html

I agree wholeheartedly that this is a major problem in my BJJ development, I will wait for my opponent to make a mistake, instead of actively working to improve my situation and finish my opponent. This approach assumes:

Your opponent will make a mistake
You will know how to capitalize on that mistake...
This is what I call "Lazy Man Jiu Jitsu".

This style of game IS effective...assuming your opponent has almost no grappling skill. My mindset has always been that as long as I defend, my opponent will inevitably "wear out" after trying countless times and become tired and helpless.

I was recently tapped out repeatedly to two different white belts at the new academy I am training at.
After the roll, I assumed the reason for this was they were due for a promotion, or that they were younger/stronger/faster... or it was their "day".

Perhaps some of that was true, but after reflecting on it for a week or so, I have come to the conclusion that I was not actively fighting back. I was defending against their attacks, but not really attacking. If I am never really threatening them with attacks, then they are free to just chip away at my defense till they find a hole...

Read more: http://lifevsjiujitsu.blogspot.ca/
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Should I incorporate this takedown into my gameplan?

goatfury — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:17:20 GMT

Author: goatfury
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 1:17 pm (GMT -7)

Kintanon wrote:

goatfury wrote:

Kintanon wrote:

It's legal in most tournaments (BJJ, not Judo) if you have one hand on the ground when you execute it.

Not US Grappling and not IBJJF. Can't speak for any other tournament organizations.

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: 1-Leg X-Guard as taught my Marcelo Garcia

Mello — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:17:13 GMT

Author: Mello
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 1:17 pm (GMT -7)

I've never had this pulling mount problem before. Maybe it's because I always transfer from DLR or Spider guard first?

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: 1-Leg X-Guard as taught my Marcelo Garcia

StLRPh — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:00:23 GMT

Author: StLRPh
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 1:00 pm (GMT -7)

Mello wrote:

This guard is such a well kept secret...

agreed. I've never had anyone else ever try to use it on me. that includes travelling to a half-dozen schools and dozen tournaments.

Yes you pull mount, a lot, when you're learning but once you figure that out it's an automatic sweep and nearly automatic ankle-lock if you want it.
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Should I incorporate this takedown into my gameplan?

Kintanon — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:58:41 GMT

Author: Kintanon
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 12:58 pm (GMT -7)

goatfury wrote:

Kintanon wrote:

It's legal in most tournaments (BJJ, not Judo) if you have one hand on the ground when you execute it.

Not US Grappling and not IBJJF. Can't speak for any other tournament organizations.

Legal at NAGA, Grapplers Quest and Lutador with hand on the mat, speaking for No-Gi only. Dunno about Gi.

And it must be legal in the Adult Advanced No-Gi because we saw flying scissor to heel hook at VA Beach.
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Advanced techniques to up my game

Ware is yor brothaah! — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:55:10 GMT

Author: Ware is yor brothaah!
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 12:55 pm (GMT -7)

Videos are good entertainment for an avid bjj enthusiast. I get kinda nostalgic in a weird way when I go on my "youtube binges", and I see videos that I "learned from" when I first started training.

It feels good too, because some of those techniques, I now OWN. As in I do them on a consistent basis. I even do as others, and "correct" the videos. Lol

specially when youre with bjj friends. You gotta trade videos and talk bjj.

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Should I incorporate this takedown into my gameplan?

goatfury — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:53:24 GMT

Author: goatfury
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 12:53 pm (GMT -7)

Kintanon wrote:

It's legal in most tournaments (BJJ, not Judo) if you have one hand on the ground when you execute it.

Not US Grappling and not IBJJF. Can't speak for any other tournament organizations.

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Should I incorporate this takedown into my gameplan?

Kintanon — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:42:51 GMT

Author: Kintanon
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 12:42 pm (GMT -7)

It's legal in most tournaments (BJJ, not Judo) if you have one hand on the ground when you execute it.
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: 1-Leg X-Guard as taught my Marcelo Garcia

Mello — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:41:12 GMT

Author: Mello
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 12:41 pm (GMT -7)

This guard is such a well kept secret...

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Refunds at ibjjf events?

parabellum — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:40:37 GMT

Author: parabellum
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 12:40 pm (GMT -7)

BJJMark95 wrote:

With the IBJJF - their no dicking around is both good and bad. Yes people do get screwed - but on that notion there is a reason their tournaments run so smoothly and push through the most competitors in shortest amount of time. Basically if you want the prestige - you have to play ball.

All that being said - they are very up front about their requirements. If you are not prepared - then I kind of work off the old saying "A miss calculation and being un prepared on your part DOES NOT constitute an emergency on my part" If you are spending the money, going through the training to prepare, and traveling to compete, you should be prepared. Thats my opinion.

Also, I have had gis that I had "questioned" and even my belt before. There is nothing against you going up to the gi checkers when they have a spare moment the day before you compete or that morning and simply asking them "Hey can you check this will it be ok?". I usually always do this especially if its a new gi I have never gotten checked before. Again - luck and fate favor the prepared.

So basically yes, it sucks, but you cant fully blame the ibjjf for it sucking.

As far as the competing with no one in your bracket - I think like Dirty Rancher said - there has to be a first one to pave way for the others. Sorry it has to be you in this situation.

I think for me it may become standard practice to keep a fresh, new belt with me just in case they have an issue with my currently very worn/faded belt.
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Street fight analysis :: RE: I felt like jiu jitsu failed me :(

parabellum — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:39:17 GMT

Author: parabellum
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 12:39 pm (GMT -7)

baitandtrapbjj wrote:

Pikachu wrote:

No offence but you re a woman and a noob. Even if you are a black belt athlete doesn t mean you are walking around with a forcefield.
Jiu jitsu didn t fail you. Your ignorance to it s limitations failed you.

Considering the topic of this thread, moving toward an exit would be your best option. Make sure you do it quietly though.

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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Should I incorporate this takedown into my gameplan?

lstbred — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:29:32 GMT

Author: lstbred
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 12:29 pm (GMT -7)

Kani Basami (scissor throw) is totally illegal. It was banned in shiai (tournament) because it caused so much damage, lots of broken legs. The video? yikes, but I dont want to get thrown hard on a hard bamboo floor either lol
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: 1-Leg X-Guard as taught my Marcelo Garcia

StLRPh — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:25:39 GMT

Author: StLRPh
Subject: 1-Leg X-Guard as taught my Marcelo Garcia
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 12:25 pm (GMT -7)

Original Article is http://bjjlegends.com/bjj/jiujitsu/item/1117-the-1-leg-x-guardas-told-my-marcelo-garcia-via-mginaction(more links)

I was first introduced to 1-Leg X-Guard by Emily Kwok in her How To Defeat Bigger, Stronger Opponents DVD set. I played around with it and even though I pulled mount more often than not I didn�t give up. I kept working on it, asked questions and researched on my own. Fast forward almost a year and this is my go to attack when my opponents stands or posts his leg.

A few months ago we were approached by MGinACTION about collaborating and this article is the result. What you�ll find below is a downloadable PDF (and graphics file) that shows you my notes on all the instructional videos in MGinACTION that cover the 1-leg X-Guard. What you�ll also find is an interactive map that has links directly to the videos in MGinACTION so that you can watch the videos that were just mapped out.

To get the full benefit of the interactive map you will need to have an active subscription to MGinACTION. If you don�t have an active account with them you can use this promo code: mcorelybjj and get a free week to test the waters.

For those with a subscription sign-in, click and get started.
http://bjjlegends.com/maps/1_leg_x_guard/mginaction_1_leg_x_guard.html

If you want to foregore the links in the map you can use the listed video#. In the example below you'd replace "17573" with whatever video you wanted to see.

If you�re still interested in more videos be sure to go to The Jiu Jitsu Lab to see Emily Kwok�s video on Trouble shooting the 1-Leg X-Guard and here as well. Now get out there and starting sweeping your partners!

I hope that all of you get as much out of this map and the referenced videos as I did. While working on this project my game, especially against standing opponents, improved drastically. Not only did my 1-Leg X get better but my DLR and Spider did as well now that I have more options during transition. Most importantly I learned that even when pulling mount you�re learning something ;-)

The files are available as a PDF and graphics file at the end of the article. Please share as much as you�d like and feel free to make requests on the next MGinACTION interactive map.
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Should I incorporate this takedown into my gameplan?

BJJMark95 — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:14:52 GMT

Author: BJJMark95
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 12:14 pm (GMT -7)

Scissor take downs arent bad to have in the arsenal but realize that in most tournaments they are illegal. As far as this video... I feel I dont even need to comment...
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Street fight analysis :: RE: I felt like jiu jitsu failed me :(

jackjitsu — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:13:06 GMT

Author: jackjitsu
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 12:13 pm (GMT -7)

Isnt Pikachu a woman?

Anyway.... that double picture facepalming was hilarious

next post.......
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: Should I incorporate this takedown into my gameplan?

baitandtrapbjj — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:56:23 GMT

Author: baitandtrapbjj
Subject: Should I incorporate this takedown into my gameplan?
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 11:56 am (GMT -7)

I also wonder if the 2nd technique would work in teh streetfight.

Discuss.

Link

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Refunds at ibjjf events?

BJJMark95 — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:35:39 GMT

Author: BJJMark95
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 11:35 am (GMT -7)

With the IBJJF - their no dicking around is both good and bad. Yes people do get screwed - but on that notion there is a reason their tournaments run so smoothly and push through the most competitors in shortest amount of time. Basically if you want the prestige - you have to play ball.

All that being said - they are very up front about their requirements. If you are not prepared - then I kind of work off the old saying "A miss calculation and being un prepared on your part DOES NOT constitute an emergency on my part" If you are spending the money, going through the training to prepare, and traveling to compete, you should be prepared. Thats my opinion.

Also, I have had gis that I had "questioned" and even my belt before. There is nothing against you going up to the gi checkers when they have a spare moment the day before you compete or that morning and simply asking them "Hey can you check this will it be ok?". I usually always do this especially if its a new gi I have never gotten checked before. Again - luck and fate favor the prepared.

So basically yes, it sucks, but you cant fully blame the ibjjf for it sucking.

As far as the competing with no one in your bracket - I think like Dirty Rancher said - there has to be a first one to pave way for the others. Sorry it has to be you in this situation.
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Street fight analysis :: RE: I felt like jiu jitsu failed me :(

baitandtrapbjj — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:30:21 GMT

Author: baitandtrapbjj
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 11:30 am (GMT -7)

Pikachu wrote:

Considering the topic of this thread, moving toward an exit would be your best option. Make sure you do it quietly though.

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: FlyingDeathOPlata

parabellum — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:40:50 GMT

Author: parabellum
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 10:40 am (GMT -7)

jackjitsu wrote:

Wow.... amazing art

Its from the new game:

Link

Did you ever see the combat system in the Arkham series?

Its amazing, batman has knee bars, armbars, and I think I even saw a kimura once.

Here is an example of how the in game combat is done once you master the system.

You will see a drop knee seoi nage, twisting arm lock, and a toe hold -> knee destruction in the first 30 seconds...

http://youtu.be/SDpUJQs9svU?t=2m38s
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: FlyingDeathOPlata

jackjitsu — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:39:55 GMT

Author: jackjitsu
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 10:39 am (GMT -7)

Wow.... amazing art
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: FlyingDeathOPlata

parabellum — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:38:06 GMT

Author: parabellum
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 10:38 am (GMT -7)

Thought you guys who also like the bats might dig this:

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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: A Fun Question :)

gator28 — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:37:17 GMT

Author: gator28
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 10:37 am (GMT -7)

Fabio always seems to teach us 3 techniques every class. We work one takedown, one sweep or escape, and one submission for about 45 minutes, then roll 5 minute rounds for the next hour and or so. He's so awesome. So are all of the other people in class. I always get to roll with a purple, brown, or black belt and they always are so helpful. Last class we spent a lot of time on an armlock from side mount and an escape from mount.

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Advanced techniques to up my game

Kintanon — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:30:44 GMT

Author: Kintanon
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 10:30 am (GMT -7)

bigskinny22 wrote:

It's called a reference video. It's not a "How To" it's a "This is a technique you can try from here".
It's also done in rapid fire so there are always minor issues and tweaks, it's why you shouldn't try to learn the technique from the video. Just get a general sense of it then take it into the gym with you.
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: FlyingDeathOPlata

billiniraq — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:28:28 GMT

Author: billiniraq
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 10:28 am (GMT -7)

treoptika333 wrote:

Also: Freddy would eviscerate Jason with ease, Pluto is not a planet, The Juggernaut would smash the Blob, Tom Baker is the best Dr. Who, DC beats the s*** out of Marvel, and Luke Skywalker would cut Jean-Luc in half with his light saber.

Discuss.

Oh and Marijuana is bad for you and makes you an irresponsible person. Just like wing chun.

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Street fight analysis :: RE: I felt like jiu jitsu failed me :(

gator28 — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:15:29 GMT

Author: gator28
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 10:15 am (GMT -7)

I also would recommend the Gracie Women Empowered program. If it was offered somewhere near me, my fiancee would be in the program. Just from what I know about it...it takes the perspective that a man attacking a woman is a completely different type of attack than a male vs. male so some of the techniques are tailored for that. It couldn't hurt to supplement your bjj training...IMHO. But, more importantly...I know we're all just glad that you're ok and this idiot/scumbag is off the streets. I really wish I was there and had seen this happen. Nothing pisses me off more than this kind of thing.

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Refunds at ibjjf events?

parabellum — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:53:43 GMT

Author: parabellum
Subject: Re: DQ
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 9:53 am (GMT -7)

christiancastleman wrote:

My buddy who won 2 medals at Pans this year.

Last year got DQ'd for his belt being TOO Long! He went and bought a new belt but they said he was too late. Expensive trip to SoCal for nothing.

Sounds exactly like what happened to the guy I know.
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Explaining BJJ to others

Ben — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:51:15 GMT

Author: Ben
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 9:51 am (GMT -7)

My various explanations:

- It's like Judo but mostly on the floor.
- It's like Wrestling.
- Ever seen the UFC? You know the ground fighting? That.
- I roll around on the floor with sweaty men.

I tend to use the last one more these days.

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: A Fun Question :)

jthomas1600 — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:46:17 GMT

Author: jthomas1600
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 9:46 am (GMT -7)

I learned the class before last, and worked on putting in practice last night: there's a time and place to skip a step to get one step ahead of your opponent.

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Refunds at ibjjf events?

christiancastleman — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:42:05 GMT

Author: christiancastleman
Subject: DQ
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 9:42 am (GMT -7)

My buddy who won 2 medals at Pans this year.

Last year got DQ'd for his belt being TOO Long! He went and bought a new belt but they said he was too late. Expensive trip to SoCal for nothing.
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Advanced techniques to up my game

bigskinny22 — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:25:30 GMT

Author: bigskinny22
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 9:25 am (GMT -7)

at :27sec grabs the toes to lock the triangle (WRONG!) at 1:34 his reverse triangle looks like its not locked in and weak as hell. From my triangle experience, my go to, you HAVE to have good pressure to finish the reverse triangle to get pressure on the shoulder. Also, like 6 times, he grabs the back of the head. While this is a "way" to finish the triangle I almost never grab the back of the head to finish because I always go for the angle/underhook the leg which works 99.9% of the time for me (watch Ryan Halls triangle series if you want to know how to finish/setup the triangle)Plus, why would you drag the arm back across the body to go for that gimmicky finish? Keep the arm where its at or your losing the choke...... GARBAGE!!!
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: A Fun Question :)

jackjitsu — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:19:39 GMT

Author: jackjitsu
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 9:19 am (GMT -7)

mr_smiley_ wrote:

I do have 'low normal' BP. I'm not sure what it was earlier in the week, but its like 73% humidity now. Looking at some of the websites on it, it seems like I could try adding some sea salt to my diet until I can get a blood test.

Thanks for the tip, I will have it checked out.

mr_smiley_ wrote:

I do have 'low normal' BP

BAM!!!

Sea salt is the correct answer for MILD adrenal issues like this.

But do NOTHING until you get the blood test first. You want to catch it in its normal state.

THEN try 1 teaspoon of sea salt to a big glass of water every morning.
Take another after BJJ class.

If you want to avoid fighting with your doc over a blood test....
Use this service http://www.privatemdlabs.com/

Order it yourself... go to a local lab. Really fast.

I would also strongly suggest getting a 4 point saliva based cortisol test as well.

You want the : Diurnal Cortisol (C1 C2 C3 C4) test from ZRT labs.
More accurate than blood tests, and plots your cortisol across a whole day.

Try getting these via your doc... if not... screw em... getting em direct. Well worth it.

You need to check both of these to see if you have normal adrenal function. I strongly suspect you dont.
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Street fight analysis :: RE: I felt like jiu jitsu failed me :(

treoptika333 — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:16:32 GMT

Author: treoptika333
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 9:16 am (GMT -7)

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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: A Fun Question :)

bigskinny22 — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:11:41 GMT

Author: bigskinny22
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 9:11 am (GMT -7)

funny story we had promotions last night and on top of the normal belt whipping we also do takedowns for everyone that got promoted. Apparently, some of our bluebelts were embarrasing the professor by jackin up simple throws/double-legs so instead of a fun "XGuard, Berimbolo" elite class we ended up doing hard takedown drilling for 1hr. Def was needed cause I think thats the majority of everyones weakness in BJJ but man was it a bummer haha.
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: Grappling on ESPN on 25 August

bigskinny22 — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:06:32 GMT

Author: bigskinny22
Subject: Grappling on ESPN on 25 August
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 9:06 am (GMT -7)

News to anyone?

The World Grappling Circuit will be hosting this two day Grappling extravaganza. Gi events will take place on Saturday August 24th and No-Gi will take place on Sunday August 25th EXCEPT for the No-Gi Absolute.

The No-gi under 170 and the No-gi over 170 will take place on Saturday when all the Gi events are finished. The Finals for those two events will take place Saturday night on ESPN 3. Winners will each receive $1,000 and have a great opportunity to show the World their ability on National Television.

The whole event is open to every age and every skill level.

If you were one of our Europa Torque Gold Medal winners, please contact me for your free registration into this event.

Registration is now open at http://strongvon.com/disneytorque2013/

"Festival information and great deals on hotels can be found at http://www.internationalmartialartsfestival.com/

Early Bird registration is open now until June 16th. $75 for 1 division and $100 for 3 divisions

Register now and save money.

Any Questions, please don't hesitate to email me.

Great Rolling,

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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: A Fun Question :)

mr_smiley_ — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:50:52 GMT

Author: mr_smiley_
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 8:50 am (GMT -7)

I do have 'low normal' BP. I'm not sure what it was earlier in the week, but its like 73% humidity now. Looking at some of the websites on it, it seems like I could try adding some sea salt to my diet until I can get a blood test.

Thanks for the tip, I will have it checked out.

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: A Fun Question :)

BJJMark95 — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:44:26 GMT

Author: BJJMark95
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 8:44 am (GMT -7)

We drilled maintaining/finishing/ and escaping mount last night. I got the escaping down need to work more on finishing from there. But I am still focused on my passing at the moment - death pressure!!!!!! Plus training hard for potential super fight in June first time to compete with this new belt and really looking forward to it
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mr_smiley_ — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:36:57 GMT

Author: mr_smiley_
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 8:36 am (GMT -7)

jackjitsu wrote:

RED FLAG

Check for low aldosterone. Get a blood test.
Seriously. Symtpom of adrenal gland issues.

Can you just request something like that from a regular GP or do you have to go to a specialist?

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: A Fun Question :)

jackjitsu — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:34:41 GMT

Author: jackjitsu
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 8:34 am (GMT -7)

I bet he gets real tired from a real hot shower too.

Im a bloodhound with this type of stuff now.

Probably has "low normal" BP too.
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: A Fun Question :)

parabellum — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:32:45 GMT

Author: parabellum
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 8:32 am (GMT -7)

jackjitsu wrote:

RED FLAG

Check for low aldosterone. Get a blood test.
Seriously. Symtpom of adrenal gland issues.

mr_smiley_ wrote:

I learned that I need to figure out a way to adjust to the heat/humidity if I'm goinng to have a productive and enjoyable next 5 months of doing BJJ. With no heat/humidity I feel like my cardio is fine; heat/humidity and I'm wasted before we even start rolling ....

Yeah I don't think that is normal. It gets VERY humid in the summers here (and bone dry in the winter) and it never affects my performance.
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jackjitsu — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:31:18 GMT

Author: jackjitsu
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 8:31 am (GMT -7)

RED FLAG

Check for low aldosterone. Get a blood test.
Seriously. Symtpom of adrenal gland issues.

mr_smiley_ wrote:

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Carlos Gracie ---> Carlson Gracie --->Mario Sperry ---> Carlos Aveline ---> Odie Neto ---> My purple belt
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: A Fun Question :)

crzy4fishy — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:21:23 GMT

Author: crzy4fishy
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 8:21 am (GMT -7)

Back to basics in my class last night after watching competition footage. Grip fighting (including a cool wrist lock when you can't break a grip) and then a short time on a choke.
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Spiderguard man — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:18:19 GMT

Author: Spiderguard man
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 8:18 am (GMT -7)

started by drilling a ko soto gari to tai o toshi throw combo. Then we worked on a partial reguard hook sweep from half butterfly guard
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Street fight analysis :: RE: I felt like jiu jitsu failed me :(

parabellum — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:17:07 GMT

Author: parabellum
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 8:17 am (GMT -7)

Pikachu wrote:

No offence but you re a woman and a noob. Even if you are a black belt athlete doesn t mean you are walking around with a forcefield.
Jiu jitsu didn t fail you. Your ignorancer to it s limitations failed you.

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ellisyounger — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:17:00 GMT

Author: ellisyounger
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 8:17 am (GMT -7)

DoomKnight wrote:

ellisyounger wrote:

You know times of the classes mate?

only found from de la riva

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: from 19:00 to 20:30
Saturday: 14:00 to 15:30

thanks buddy I really appreciate this

Street fight analysis :: RE: I felt like jiu jitsu failed me :(

Pikachu — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:13:38 GMT

Author: Pikachu
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 8:13 am (GMT -7)

No offence but you re a woman and a noob. Even if you are a black belt athlete doesn t mean you are walking around with a forcefield.
Jiu jitsu didn t fail you. Your ignorance to it s limitations failed you.

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: The Blue Belt Blues

dopheide — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:12:01 GMT

Author: dopheide
Subject: Re: The Blue Belt Blues
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 8:12 am (GMT -7)

Blue in May 2010 here. 3-stripe blue currently.

I felt for awhile like I got my 2nd/3rd stripe a little too early. Now though, as I continue to get destroyed by the purples and the stronger/athletic blue, I think I'm right where I should be.

If it's another year (or two) before purple, that's fine as long as it's legit and not
based just on me showing up. It's not a race.

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Training in London

GermanGerbil — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:07:25 GMT

Author: GermanGerbil
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 8:07 am (GMT -7)

Just wanted to let you guys know where I ended up training at and how the experience was. In the end I went to carlson gracie jiu jitsu and it was a really fun training. I attended the noon class and there were maybe 15 people on the mat including 4 blackbelts. The sparring was good and I got crushed pretty bad .
If I am ever in London again, I�ll be sure to stop by again

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: Advanced techniques to up my game

Zavinout — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:03:30 GMT

Author: Zavinout
Subject: Re: Advanced techniques to up my game
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 8:03 am (GMT -7)

NZJitz wrote:

Reckon many purples would be aware of this little combo?

I reckon near 100% of purples have seen this.
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: The Blue Belt Blues

PotownAl — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:58:51 GMT

Author: PotownAl
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 7:58 am (GMT -7)

relax_on_the_mat wrote:

three words....

blue. belt. honeymoon.

enjoy it while it lasts.

I'm a year into my blue belt..... ^^^^ Relax speaks truth
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: A Fun Question :)

christiancastleman — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:47:32 GMT

Author: christiancastleman
Subject: New
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 7:47 am (GMT -7)

New stuff yesterday...two cool sweep/reversals from turtle guard to side mount. Also details on Guillotine and RNC defense (helping a student prep for upcoming MMA fight).
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: The Blue Belt Blues

godsaveme — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:44:02 GMT

Author: godsaveme
Subject: Re: The Blue Belt Blues
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 7:44 am (GMT -7)

Vanilla Guerrilla wrote:

I�d always heard of them, and kind of expected them. Oddly, I have not experienced them at all. Quite the opposite, in fact. I�ve had my blue for almost three months now, and my training never slowed down. The moment I received my blue belt I felt like a ton of pressure was suddenly off of me, and it has stayed that way since. I�ve actually felt like less is expected of me. You see, I was a white belt who had been training a year and a half, so I felt like there were people watching wondering when I was going to get promoted, or whether or not I was ready, thinking that I should have acquired enough skill by now and if I hadn�t there was obviously something wrong with me. I felt like people would look at me and not be sure about me. Was I part of the team, officially, or just a weekend warrior, forever white belt, off and on kind of guy? Once I got my blue, it felt like people now began to look at me and think, �Oh, okay, he�s legit. He�s one of us now.� I feel like part of the team. An official staple of the dojo. At white belt, I felt like my peers (other white belts) would judge me and question whether or not I was doing things right. Now, I feel like my peers (other blue belts) no longer look at me and question my technique, but just assume I am �doing it right.� Now white belts go out of their way to ask me questions. I don�t always answer, because I don�t always know the answer or feel comfortable giving them instruction. But if they ask me something simple (which they do, a lot now), I answer. They respect me now. It feels awesome. At tournaments, at white belt, I felt like �Oh I�m at the top of white belt level, I am expected to win this. If I lose, I�ll be so embarrassed.� Now I�m like, �Psssh, I�m at the bottom of blue belt, the longest belt (other than black). Nobody is expecting me to win this. No pressure.�

The blue strip of cloth around my waste gives me confidence, brings me peace, relieves all of the pressure that had slowly been building over a year and a half, and really just made things so much easier and more comfortable. I mean, the environment at Revolution Dojo was already so great. Very warm and welcoming. We are really like a family, a lot of us anyway. But now it�s just more so.

F*** the blue belt blues. For me, it�s more like the relaxing after-party of a marathon or other race, when you just finished proving yourself, and now the pressure is off for a while and you just get to have fun.

Opposite for me. The first day I got my Blue Belt (almost a year to the day since I started BJJ) I was immediately destroyed by a 2-stripe White Belt who was a former collegiate wrestler. Granted I was tired and had been training hard for an hour, but still. After that roll, another big White belt smashed me. I feel the pressure more so now than ever. Everyone who I started with is either a Purple Belt or close to it. One guy who started 6 months after I did got his Purple Belt last December. Another guy who was a mid-level Blue Belt when I started is now a 3-stripe Brown Belt.

I think the pressure to succeed and become better and better increases as the belts increase. I have been a Blue Belt since January 2010.

Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: A Fun Question :)

nathan barley — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:37:45 GMT

Author: nathan barley
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 7:37 am (GMT -7)

mr_smiley_ wrote:

Yeah, the main problem is that I spend all day every day in the air conditioning, so the only time I'm exposed to the heat/humidity is during judo/BJJ. Our gym technically has air conditioning, but you wouldn't know it.

Yeah, inside it's bordering on unpleasantly cold round here and I don't spend much time outside when I can avoid it. Actually, when I started training here the AC was broken at my gym, so it was quite a harsh introduction. Fortunately it was the cold season, so the outside temps were only a little above 30c (90F) most of the time, rather than around 38c (100F) as they are now.
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Zavinout — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:28:56 GMT

Author: Zavinout
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 7:28 am (GMT -7)

parabellum wrote:

I am humbled by your kind words. I definitely still feel I have way too many big holes to be a blue. I want to have no MAJOR holes before I get promoted...although I have heard some people say that its actually AT blue where you fill all the major holes and then purple where you plug even the tiny holes in your game.

Story of every white belt ready for blue. You go about filling big holes, discovering more big holes and then somebody hands you a blue belt when you feel the absolutely least ready for it
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parabellum — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:25:37 GMT

Author: parabellum
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 7:25 am (GMT -7)

I am humbled by your kind words. I definitely still feel I have way too many big holes to be a blue. I want to have no MAJOR holes before I get promoted...although I have heard some people say that its actually AT blue where you fill all the major holes and then purple where you plug even the tiny holes in your game.

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Zavinout — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:23:41 GMT

Author: Zavinout
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 7:23 am (GMT -7)

parabellum wrote:

Zavinout wrote:

parabellum wrote:

You are all awesome in my book.

Kinaton, yeah man you have been a bit hot in here lately, while I agree with your self assessment, I also feel that forums NEED a guy like you who does not pull punches. I wouldn't want to see you leave.

I am still really excited about the possibility of a JJF forums seminar/meet up at some point...that is a great reason to be polite cause you assholes will be choking me out for sure once we meet up on the mats.

That would be grand, I am dying to find out how good american blue belts actually are :-)

From what I've seen, you would have to sample a lot to know.

Even just at my school we have guys who just got their blue (usually after 2+ years of hard, nonstop training...no one gets to blue in a year where I train)...and we have a seasoned blue who won worlds in 2012 (masters).

Both are "blue belts" but there is an ocean of skill between them.

Yeah, thats it. Cause there is you, still white, who seems to be chaining a s***-ton of moves and would be blue in most books, and then there is people who get blue belt automatically in 8 months. There must be a very odd dichotomy in tournaments over there.
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Jiu Jitsu Discussion :: RE: A Fun Question :)

mr_smiley_ — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:20:51 GMT

Author: mr_smiley_
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 7:20 am (GMT -7)

Yeah, the main problem is that I spend all day every day in the air conditioning, so the only time I'm exposed to the heat/humidity is during judo/BJJ. Our gym technically has air conditioning, but you wouldn't know it.

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parabellum — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:19:51 GMT

Author: parabellum
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 7:19 am (GMT -7)

Zavinout wrote:

parabellum wrote:

That would be grand, I am dying to find out how good american blue belts actually are :-)