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Wow, apparently Grappler's Quest is going to stop doing tournaments. That feels like the end of an era.
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fatherdog posted:Wow, apparently Grappler's Quest is going to stop doing tournaments. That feels like the end of an era. I had no idea they were even in trouble. That really sucks.
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Julio Cesar Fatass posted:I had no idea they were even in trouble. That really sucks. Oh wait, I may have jumped the gun. Now it's that they've "postponed all remaining 2014 events during our restructuring process." Honestly I would be shocked if GQ was in any actual danger fiscally; it takes in a ton of cash and Cimins is still having his parents work the door with volunteers doing weighins paid by being allowed to compete for free. I'm not sure what's actually going down.
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wee status update, after 5 classes (3 this week). yeah it's fun. today, my partner introduced himself as Sparticus, kinda took the piss out my straight ankle lock technique, said I smelled like bath salts then rolled me with vigour when I called him Sparky. He was just a kid (im 30) and mucking about but I was annoyed with him to begin with then realised he's just on his own planet. anyway, after that I swept a dude about 1/2 the size and 1/2 the age of me. first sweep! felt good. edit: would you say, "I rolled him", or "I swept him"?
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He expended too much energy and got tired
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Technically speaking it's only a sweep if you're on the bottom with guard or half-guard when you initiate the action that gets you into top position. If you're in a disadvantageous position (bottom side control or mounted) and manage to get on top then it's a reversal. The main difference being that the latter isn't worth any points in most competitions.
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cheets for the clarification
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ICHIBAHN posted:wee status update, after 5 classes (3 this week). yeah it's fun. today, my partner introduced himself as Sparticus, kinda took the piss out my straight ankle lock technique, said I smelled like bath salts then rolled me with vigour when I called him Sparky. He was just a kid (im 30) and mucking about but I was annoyed with him to begin with then realised he's just on his own planet. anyway, after that I swept a dude about 1/2 the size and 1/2 the age of me. first sweep! felt good. I'd be concerned why he knew what bath salts smelled like
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Sep 27, 2014 02:14
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I really like my ORIGIN gi I bought a couple years ago, but still,  at this marketing  http://www.originbjj.com/store/product/the-bootlegger-white-lighning-gi
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colonel_korn posted:I really like my ORIGIN gi I bought a couple years ago, but still, Would buy if it was Nikita Krylov, but I'm pretty sure he's never taken a jujitsu class in his life.
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colonel_korn posted:I really like my ORIGIN gi I bought a couple years ago, but still, You could make literally the nicest gis in the world but if you have a dude wearing a fedora and wielding a prop tommy gun advertising them for you I'm not buying one. Does anyone have one of those Adidas Ripstop gis and would recommend it? I want to pick up something lighter for summer but the material on them feels stiff as hell.
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colonel_korn posted:I really like my ORIGIN gi I bought a couple years ago, but still, This is me irl
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Sep 27, 2014 06:25
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wait wait wait, I misremembered, he said I smelled like bubble bath which was weird because I never have baths. think he was being wacky or I need to change my washing detergent.
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Smelling like bubble bath is better than sweaty rear end in a top hat so you probably shouldn't change anything.
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yup. when he said 'you smell like', I was like, aw gently caress. freshly washed gi though  BTW, gently caress gis! such a pain in the arse to carry around and wear.
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ICHIBAHN posted:BTW, gently caress gis! such a pain in the arse to carry around and wear. How dare you.
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I dare. also, someone asked me how many tabs I have. tabs are a thing apparently?
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always be closing posted:How dare you. Friend of mine flew out here for a day for work, came to the gym with me, forgot to wash his gi before bed, and then had to carry it on the plane with him. Gross.
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ICHIBAHN posted:I dare. also, someone asked me how many tabs I have. tabs are a thing apparently? My first instinct would be that tabs = stripes, although I have never heard this lingo personally.
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Sep 27, 2014 18:54
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4 years, 3 gyms, 3 states, and 2 jobs later...  Honored to have been promoted by such a great coach.
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Is that purple to brown promotion? Nice!
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Here is my interview with Keenan Cornelius http://youtu.be/2RWlku33NKU
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I competed in my first ever tournament (only took me 2.5 years...) a few weeks ago annnnnndddd I lost all my matches. Loved the experience though, and will certainly do it again. Finally got the matches on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vn_bEMcIc8 This was my last of the day (I did 4 divisions), but also the only one I scored any points in and looked competent at all. Not coincidentally, it's the only one I start by pulling guard instead of trying to work my meager stand-up game. I'm the one with the goatee. All critiques welcome. Edit: Oh and congrats ch3cooh. That's wonderful. Sprecherscrow fucked around with this message at 17:19 on Sep 29, 2014 |
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ch3cooh posted:4 years, 3 gyms, 3 states, and 2 jobs later... Congratulations!
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I just... gotta get this stick.... man,,,,, http://thelloydirvinleglockstick.com/
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I tried following the directions to make my own Lloyd Irvin leglock stick but it wouldn't stay extended.
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Mr. Pool posted:I just... gotta get this stick.... man,,,,, That just looks like a mop handle with a bunch of tape on it. fatherdog posted:I tried following the directions to make my own Lloyd Irvin leglock stick but it wouldn't stay extended. 
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fatherdog posted:I tried following the directions to make my own Lloyd Irvin leglock stick but it wouldn't stay extended. There is one guy in my group of friends who is now nicknamed Lloyd because while he's very good at jiu jitsu, he wilts when there's an audience.
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I'm really happy I don't have to train at a TLI gym anymore. Just started at a Gracie academy gym, I can handle Gracie jokes much better =]
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Thinking about going to BJJ class today, having never done any martial arts what should i expect from my first lesson, and what clothing shall i wear?
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Ghetto Blaster posted:Thinking about going to BJJ class today, having never done any martial arts what should i expect from my first lesson, and what clothing shall i wear? Gym shorts and a t shirt (not a nice one) should be fine. Make sure your nails are clipped (toes too!) It really depends on the school but most places will usually have you off to the side doing some basic stuff. For me I remember they taught me breaking guard, stack pass to side control, then mount (a very basic series of moves which is very easy). They also taught me a rear naked choke and had someone apply it to me just so I knew what it felt like.
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Pain and bruises. Nah, it depends on what kind of a class it is and on the gym I guess. Is it a beginners class of some sort? Usually people show up to those in whatever workout wear they happen to have and then get a gi later. You can expect to do some warmup exercises: running, basic gymnastics like forward rolls, backwards rolls and such and some more grappling related exercises like shrimping. If it is a beginners class you'll probably do some ukemi or "ways to fall" where you learn to take a fall without hurting yourself. You'll probably partner up at some point and learn some basic techniques and practice them with your partner. Edit: None of the white stuff on your finger/toenails. It's really surprisingly easy to bruise them. General Emergency fucked around with this message at 12:06 on Oct 6, 2014 |
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Also you may get mat burn (essentially rug burn) on your feet or wherever, but after a couple of weeks of training your skin will toughen up and it'll stop.
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Expect to suck. It will be fun though.
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Guy i was working with tonight, kept telling me to use more spirit. “MORE SPIRIT!“ No bother.
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ICHIBAHN posted:Guy i was working with tonight, kept telling me to use more spirit. “MORE SPIRIT!“ No bother. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teen_Spirit_%28deodorant%29
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My instructor gave us a homework assignment: watch a BJJ match. Recommendations?
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Jake Soo posted:My instructor gave us a homework assignment: watch a BJJ match. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DS9vdoX3Ju0
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Haha what's the story behind that?
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