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In BJJ, why is the thumb not used when gripping your opponent's wrist?
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Sep 7, 2011 19:54
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I know this is brought up now and then but are there any specific weight training programs you guys follow around your MA sessions?
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Sep 8, 2011 05:20
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KingColliwog posted:It has been said before, but I really, really like Westside for Skinny Bastard. It's not too taxing on the body and it's great for general athleticism. I did Starting Strength up to getting my Squat around 295 and then switched to Alfalfa's power builder program. It might be a little too much with bjj thrown in though. I'll check out Westside but I'm not particular skinny if that matters.
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Sep 8, 2011 14:48
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How much do gi's typically run? I need to pick one up for bjj and could get one at the place I'm training at but am not sure if that's a rookie mistake.
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Sep 13, 2011 22:14
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Xguard86 posted:$75-$300 is pretty much the range. If you post the brand and price we can let you know if its a good or bad idea. Somebody mentioned Padilla & Sons for gi's in the SAS grappling thread. http://www.matrat.us/ I'm just not sure if it's typical to pick up your first gi at the place you train at. Maybe it is - not sure.
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Sep 13, 2011 22:42
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For someone completely new to bjj and rolling how do you 'attack' another person? Usually when we're rolling we're both on our knees or sitting but I can never figure out the best way to attack someone when they're on their butt.
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Sep 14, 2011 15:50
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Ligur posted:(Take some more classes. If you are completely new you have to learn a FEW basics first, preferably with someone instructing and partners who are also, more or less, completely new.) Yeah, everybody there is pretty cool and helpful to be honest. I just feel like a dope but I guess I just have to do it more.
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Sep 14, 2011 16:19
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What do you guys use for sore muscles? Is Tiger Balm ok?
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Sep 18, 2011 19:20
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I put too much balm on and had to hop in the shower to get it off 
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Sep 18, 2011 21:39
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Diaz also isn't a power puncher and could probably talk enough incoherent poo poo to make a bunch of pikies back down.
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Sep 21, 2011 18:26
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ManicParroT posted:This is white collar boxing: quote:Authentic, that's the mark of the place. Bare facebrick walls, wooden beams, leather punch bags gently swinging from black steel trusses and two rings, one centre stage, offset by stylish decor, grand pugilistic artwork and a panelled lounge snuck out the back, with leather studded furniture, black and white tiled floors, a library and chandeliers. whoa.
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Sep 23, 2011 17:32
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Hey, Tiger Balm guy again - despite the balm alleviating some of the soreness I'm noticing some dull pain in both arms whenever I'm rolling. It almost feels like I have shin splints in my arms underneath my muscles. It's not a sharp or serious pain but rather just a dull ache that makes my arms feel fatigued. Is this to be expected for new people who are rolling pretty frequently? I lifted heavy weights before taking up bjj so I was a bit surprised by this.
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Sep 24, 2011 18:34
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mewse posted:you're planning on sparring with "bas rutten fight club" and you didn't know what kickboxing is? and you want to do a fight in 3 months???? good grief Interests Anything Esoteric and Unknown. lots of H.P. Lovecraft. Occupation loving with people
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Sep 26, 2011 20:53
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johnwayne'smom posted:It's time to finally bite the bullet and train the Judo. I've had my blue belt in beej for a few years now, I'm starting to think about getting my purple but my takedowns are atrocious. I want that smoothness and comfort level standing that I'm starting to feel on the ground, and my school doesn't do enough standing stuff to get me there. Where do you do bjj near Somerville?
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Sep 30, 2011 00:32
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I went to BJJ today and I've noticed that there are some guys that seem to attack with their knees a lot when engaging. It's not like they're kneeing or striking my body per se but rather when they're trying to pass my guard it seems all their bodyweight is centralized on their knees or elbows. I assume that's completely kosher right? Hurts like hell and now I want to start using it.
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Oct 21, 2011 00:57
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henkman posted:Wait till people use elbows and shoulders. Hope you have a mouth guard. Did you do anything to learn how to apply that type of pressure from the top? It seems strange that a heavy guy can I lie on top of me and not even feel like a burden while someone half my size can have me gasping for breath. Grandmaster.flv fucked around with this message at 21:12 on Oct 21, 2011 |
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Oct 21, 2011 19:11
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NovemberMike posted:Chances are that your opponent isn't going to be some master who is really going to test your preparation in each of 20 different areas and is instead going to be some retard that gasses out in three minutes and opens himself up to whatever you want to do. Cardio is probably the best thing for you at the amateur level. Is there any rec for bjj related cardio? I have my first tournie coming up.
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Oct 28, 2011 19:04
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Are there any icepacks you guys rec for sore arms or is ice in a bag the best thing?
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Oct 30, 2011 16:20
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mewse posted:additionally does tiger balm actually work? i woke up today and for some reason my upper arms are sore as hell I found biofreeze was better but that the best remedy was getting rest. It turns out I think I may have tendonitis in both arms/elbows. Not sure...
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Oct 30, 2011 17:10
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do you bjj guys ever experience pain in your sternum/diaphragm area the day after rolling? if I sneeze it feels like my sternum spasms. Does this go away eventually? I imagine it's just from being crushed in side-control (because I suck)
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Nov 9, 2011 19:05
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dead men don't post their arms
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Nov 14, 2011 22:39
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probably depends on the fighter's sexual orientation too
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Nov 17, 2011 23:04
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What are the rules regarding bjj and 'throat choking' or grabbing the throat in general? I'm not actually sure what to call it but I've heard it referred to as 'rape choking' before but assume there's a friendlier term for it. I assume using the thumb to press down on the esophagus is not allowed but are you allowed to hold someone down to the mat by grabbing their neck/throat like that?
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Dec 5, 2011 20:23
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the yellow dart posted:As far as I've seen you're allowed to do it but you're just going to get armbarred for your troubles so ymmv I was thinking from within half guard but yeah... Thoguh posted:I didn't realize the Gracies were of Scottish descent.
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Dec 5, 2011 22:14
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So not to take away from the eventual 'if mma fighter had gun' debate but what are the general opinions of bjj players starting on their knees when rolling? I know this is referred to as 'midget wrestling' sometimes... Does anyone have general strategies they follow when trying to pass someone's guard (while not ending up in their opponent's guard).
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Dec 7, 2011 19:57
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Good thing you don't train UFC.
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Dec 16, 2011 21:56
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I wonder how many five year olds Bruce could take in a fight.
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Dec 24, 2011 01:29
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The elbow/forearm in the throat sounds pretty typical I think. Are you allowed to tickle your opponent though? That could be useful.
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Jan 5, 2012 19:14
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Paul Pot posted:bullshit anatomy always favors the southpaw Can you explain?
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Jan 9, 2012 21:04
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02-6611-0142-1 posted:Beware the shock doctor mouthguards, there are horror stories. They make good protective cups though. Oh? What are these horror stories?
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Jan 11, 2012 22:53
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What Fish Oil are guys taking? My joints hurt in general from weightlifting, soccer and bjj and I just noticed that I really wasn't getting enough from the Sundown Naturals brand. It's only got 300 mg of Omega-3 per pill so I haven't been taking enough (I think).
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Jan 18, 2012 18:38
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Do any of you who do jits or judo get a sore sternum/rib cage? If I sneeze or cough (or even laugh) it feels like my diaphragm is trying to spasm its way out of my body.
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Jan 19, 2012 19:23
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I tapped after mounting someone once because my calf cramped during the transition.
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Jan 20, 2012 18:42
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NAGA is this Saturday and I have to be under 200 lbs to compete at Cruiserweight. I weighed 201.2 this morning after urinating but before drinking anything. This seems like a pretty 'easy' cut but I've never competed before and am not sure what to do. Do I just not eat or drink Friday day?
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Jan 26, 2012 19:04
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I stepped on a partner's balls last night while trying to get out of spider guard so I'd wear a cup.
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Jan 31, 2012 22:00
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I've eaten enough elbows to the face in my limited bjj career to always make sure and wear a mouthguard.
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Jan 31, 2012 23:09
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I'm surprised someone is trying kneebars on you when it's your first week.
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Feb 3, 2012 00:23
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TheKingslayer posted:I'm heading to NAGA next week in gi and no-gi novice divisions, can anyone give me any advice since is my first time? I just did my first NAGA as a novice a week ago. Make sure to stay calm, breathe and try not to force anything crazy that you haven't tried before. Drill takedowns if you can since the fights start standing. Also, there were definitely one or two dudes who were not 'novices' when I competed in the novice division. Keep that in mind.
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Feb 3, 2012 19:47
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I have a job interview tomorrow and my face is a bit banged up from BJJ 
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Feb 7, 2012 23:15
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You can also forearm choke people from mount in no-gi.
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Feb 12, 2012 04:46
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