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So do we know yet how badly they've messed it up, if at all? With the changes they hinted at my mind immediately went to Olympic Judo.
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Sep 9, 2013 13:47
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the least weasel posted:So do we know yet how badly they've messed it up, if at all? With the changes they hinted at my mind immediately went to Olympic Judo. In a hilarious mix-up, professional wrestling is now an Olympic sport.
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Sep 9, 2013 13:49
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Mechafunkzilla posted:In a hilarious mix-up, professional wrestling is now an Olympic sport. And somehow it turns out to be less corrupt and pre-determined than olympic boxing.
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Sep 9, 2013 13:51
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the least weasel posted:So do we know yet how badly they've messed it up, if at all? With the changes they hinted at my mind immediately went to Olympic Judo. Rule changes are out and being used in competition. Biggest ones are cumulative scoring, 2x3 minute rounds, 2 points for the takedown, 7 points for superiority (I think), 5 point throw that puts you ahead on points wins the match, no more compulsory par terre in Greco, new passivity rules.
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Sep 9, 2013 15:38
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Pocket Billiards posted:Rule changes are out and being used in competition. I'm down with all of these. Total victory throws forever. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HWwWHQvBvo
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Sep 9, 2013 15:40
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watching the karelin part of that video is like watching a lion take a gazelle. So what's the real deal with this whole wrestling thing? I heard on the radio it may have been to push out the previous wrestling commissioner who was blocking changes the IOC's changes and they never actually intended to cancel the sport. Hence why they quickly reinstated it after he resigned.
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Sep 9, 2013 15:56
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Xguard86 posted:watching the karelin part of that video is like watching a lion take a gazelle. I don't think it was some kind of intentional long-game ploy to interfere in the politics of FILA. It was a product of the combination of other sports being super motivated (and well-connected -- hello, modern pentathlon) in lobbying for inclusion, and the wrestling establishment's complacency and overconfidence. That said, it's certainly possible that some IOC members were more comfortable not voting for wrestling knowing that its prestige would allow it to get back onto the Olympic ticket relatively easily.
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Sep 9, 2013 16:01
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Xguard86 posted:watching the karelin part of that video is like watching a lion take a gazelle. At about 1 minute mark of that a video, a basic arm drag to a 5 point hip tilt I suppose you would call it is remarkable. Just simple straightforward technique being used at an elite level against the strongest opponents and made to look easy.
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Sep 9, 2013 16:08
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Mechafunkzilla posted:I'm down with all of these. Total victory throws forever. that was Handy gettin tossed at 2 mins there e: embedding disabled Dave Grool fucked around with this message at 16:22 on Sep 9, 2013 |
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Sep 9, 2013 16:19
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Pocket Billiards posted:At about 1 minute mark of that a video, a basic arm drag to a 5 point hip tilt I suppose you would call it is remarkable. Just simple straightforward technique being used at an elite level against the strongest opponents and made to look easy. I thought his footwork was really remarkable, he was practically standing on the other guy's heel the whole time and never lost contact with his body. Its so drat predatory when hes locked into the guy's back, I was waiting for him to use his oversized canines to severe the spinal cord.
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Sep 9, 2013 16:23
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Xguard86 posted:I thought his footwork was really remarkable, he was practically standing on the other guy's heel the whole time and never lost contact with his body. All this Karelin chat is making me think it's time for a new av. Karelin' e:  just need to think of some text
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Sep 9, 2013 16:36
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Mechafunkzilla posted:All this Karelin chat is making me think it's time for a new av. Karelin' "I train every day of my life as they have never trained a day in theirs." Edit: Might be the most YLLS quote of all time.
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DekeThornton posted:"I train every day of my life as they have never trained a day in theirs." While this is awesome I feel like it's a little arrogant to put as av text, haha. e: totally applies to me though 
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Sep 9, 2013 18:21
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Gregor Samsa posted:"I Amazing. Thanks.
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Mechafunkzilla posted:Amazing. Thanks. 
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Sep 9, 2013 19:03
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Keenan got his black belt from galvao
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He expended too much energy and got tired
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Dangersim posted:Keenan got his black belt from galvao The poo poo's on. Any word on what his first bb competition will be?
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Sep 15, 2013 01:32
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Julio Cesar Fatass posted:The poo poo's on. Any word on what his first bb competition will be? No idea, just saw the picture pop up on my facebook feed
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Sep 15, 2013 02:48
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Dangersim posted:Keenan got his black belt from galvao I wonder what Kel's up to
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henkman posted:I wonder what Kel's up to really
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Sep 15, 2013 07:08
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Jordan Burroughs won his third straight world championship today, out scored his opponents 34-3, and has now won 65 straight at the international level. Jordan Burroughs broke his ankle and had surgery to insert a plate and 5 screw. LESS THAN FOUR WEEKS AGO
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ch3cooh posted:Jordan Burroughs won his third straight world championship today, out scored his opponents 34-3, and has now won 65 straight at the international level. He is going to be a dominant WWE champion for sure
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Sep 18, 2013 21:38
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He also said that since his surgery he had only wrestled live once before today, and started drilling again just last week. His entire training regimen for the world championships was riding an airdyne. And he still stomped his way to a gold.
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ch3cooh posted:He also said that since his surgery he had only wrestled live once before today, and started drilling again just last week. His entire training regimen for the world championships was riding an airdyne. And he still stomped his way to a gold. It's always a little scary when there's one competitor just that far ahead of everyone else
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Sep 19, 2013 02:10
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Hasn't he said he wants to get into mma after the 2016 Olympics.
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Dangersim posted:Hasn't he said he wants to get into mma after the 2016 Olympics. It says on his wiki that he plans to start MMA in 2017. I can't wait  hopefully he can pick up striking well enough and not be another Brock Lesnar.
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Sep 19, 2013 07:40
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If this dude makes half as much money as Lesnar he probably won't care if he washes out of the sport after 8 fights.
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he's built to human proportions and no one but grappling nerds has heard of him. he won't make a quarter as much money as Lesnar
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Anyone know what good BJJ schools there are around Boston/Worcester? I haven't found much on Bullshido or Gracie, though there are like 6 or 7 schools within reasonable driving distance of here.
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It really depends on where you live in the greater Boston area since traffic sucks and you have to make all your decisions based around that. I split my time between a gym in Woburn and a tiny gym in Cambridge. Worcester has Simmler BJJ and Gonzaga but I've never been out there.
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I'm not from that area but I would assume Gonzaga's gym (Gonzaga is a BJJ world champion and long time UFC fighter, as well as a noted cool guy) is pretty legit.
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Dangersim posted:I'm not from that area but I would assume Gonzaga's gym (Gonzaga is a BJJ world champion and long time UFC fighter, as well as a noted cool guy) is pretty legit. Also, they sometimes host after hours Systema seminars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grJYYGjr7Gw
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Holy crap, I somehow completely missed Gonzaga's place in my search. This place is literally down the street from me. Thanks, guys 
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Sep 22, 2013 20:12
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Joke's on you, it's actually a Brazilian Wax Spa.
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Ahhh, my wrists are hurting vicariously from seeing that guy doing push-ups on his. On that note, how do you deal with wrist injuries in grappling? I'm eager to try out BJJ, but I've been unable to do much of anything physical for months now because of a wrist injury sustained in judo. During newaza, which in my school always starts with both people wrestling on their knees (don't know if that's the norm), I was paired up with an enthusiastic and very strong guy who'd never tried any form of martial arts before in his life, and so he grabbed my by the fingers and more or less drove my wrist into the mat while I shamefully pulled guard. I remember thinking "wow, that's an injury" right as it happened, but I was good to go for the remainder of the day. The morning after, and many subsequent mornings, I had to use my left hand to open doors, turn faucets on/off, etc. It's recovered to the point where it doesn't bother me in my everyday life now, but if I press my right hand down sideways, something definitely feels wrong about half an inch underneath my thumb. Would it be fine if I went to a tryout class while having this problem, or should I try waiting it out for longer? It's been almost 4 months already.
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Skjorte posted:Ahhh, my wrists are hurting vicariously from seeing that guy doing push-ups on his. That's really up to you, if it's that bad a problem don't be afraid to see a doctor. I've hurt my wrist and had it feel fine but hurt in certain positions for months afterwards, but it went away eventually. If it's bothering me I will usually wrap it like I'm boxing which will keep the wrist in place.
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Weighed myself for the first time in about 5 months. 234 pounds. FUUUUUUCKKKKK now I have to try and poo poo before I become a giant fat piece of poo poo.
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Anyone competing in no gi Pans this weekend? I'm not competing but might be there as support crew for the team.
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