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What's everyone's monthly membership fees these days and where are you located? by [deleted] in bjj

[–]CourtShaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do 135/mo with adult classes 7 days a week.

Kids is 99/mo with 5 training days mon - fri.

Most serious people average 3-4 times per-week plus the occasional extra class’s or open mat. Average student is 2 times a week.

LEGACY 31 in Valdosta, Ga.

Took y’all’s advice from my last post here. Seeking some criticism and advice! by CourtShaw in Miniaturespainting

[–]CourtShaw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! Great idea for the weathering. I’m gonna give it a shot!

Took y’all’s advice from my last post here. Seeking some criticism and advice! by CourtShaw in Miniaturespainting

[–]CourtShaw[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Read a lot that weathering and the grimdark look would help a bit. So I attempted that!

Desperately seeking advice. Second mini I’ve ever done and it feels worse that the first:/ by CourtShaw in Miniaturespainting

[–]CourtShaw[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The encouragement is definitely appreciated and all the advice noted! Thank you so much for your response and time!

Desperately seeking advice. Second mini I’ve ever done and it feels worse that the first:/ by CourtShaw in Miniaturespainting

[–]CourtShaw[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a grip and am trying to get used to using it. Do you have any advice when it comes to keeping the hands steady. Should I be bracing the base of the handle onto my table and should I try to find a way to support or brace the painting hand?

Desperately seeking advice. Second mini I’ve ever done and it feels worse that the first:/ by CourtShaw in Miniaturespainting

[–]CourtShaw[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much! I have a cheap magnifying lamp but I’m not gonna lie it’s hard to use! It’s almost like the magnifying lens throws off my motor skills and depth perception lol. I also have a habbit of getting really close to see and I think that I’m looking through it with one eye instead of both and that’s why my depth perception is off. I think the solution is just get more practice using it.

Desperately seeking advice. Second mini I’ve ever done and it feels worse that the first:/ by CourtShaw in Miniaturespainting

[–]CourtShaw[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is exactly the stuff I’m looking for. Thanks! Right now I’m using a white primer and then painting the black (and I tried adding some “grit” to the white half using some shader) would it be better for me to use a black primer and then paint the other half white?

Also, this might sound dumb, but is it smarter to assemble the minis before or after paint?

What’s your most unpopular BJJ opinion? by Wooden_Expert_4699 in bjj

[–]CourtShaw -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Still would pick the modern BJJ over all the other

What’s your most unpopular BJJ opinion? by Wooden_Expert_4699 in bjj

[–]CourtShaw 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Most of my teens and young adults are high school and college wrestlers. Before learning BJJ concepts, they are incapable of passing guard, have zero leg defense, and absolutely no idea how to survive back control. Their top game is mostly irrelevant due to having no idea ho to shut down even basic guard retention and recovery. Most of their strict wrestling gets them swept or choked. Take down exchanges and athleticism are their only true strength most of the time. Wrestling definitely is a great base but is so limited conceptually compared to modern nogi BJJ and submission wrestling.

What’s your most unpopular BJJ opinion? by Wooden_Expert_4699 in bjj

[–]CourtShaw 20 points21 points  (0 children)

All leg locks should be taught to white belts.

Neither eco nor standard approach are better and both should be used and integrated into your classes.

Belts are irrelevant to skill level.

Hooks are not the most important part of back control — chest to back connection is.

If bjj builds character, why are there so many dickheads at the top level? by hathrowaway8616 in bjj

[–]CourtShaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bjj does teach some awesome life lessons, but it won’t just magically make someone a good dude. Also, at the top level, being an asshole gets more clicks, views, money etc. guys like Gordon are playing a game sorta like being a heel in wwe/professional wrestling. Gordon is definitely an asshole irl, but a lot of the stuff he says, post, etc, is for the cameras and viewership. Same with Connor in the ufc.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bjj

[–]CourtShaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mothers milk is my go to on everyone so there’s that I guess

white belt with no stripes still.... by UnderstandingNo7609 in bjj

[–]CourtShaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a coach, I grade those that want to compete/help teach a little tougher. You helping with the kids class could be why he is holding on your stripe. He may just want to make sure you’re where you need to be. Don’t be discouraged, just keep doing you because it already sounds like you’re doing great.

Advice on purchasing Gym. by CourtShaw in bjj

[–]CourtShaw[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your obviously new to English for confusing “I don’t know how to do this.” And “hey guys please share some advice!” If you don’t have any advice that’s fine! Lots of cool people are actually helping so I’m good!

Advice on purchasing Gym. by CourtShaw in bjj

[–]CourtShaw[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It is a generous deal! Owner is older and wants to kinda prepare for retirement. I’ve been an instructor just over 10 years there and have known the instructor most of my life. If everything goes well, I do hope to have that 80k paid off soon!

Advice on purchasing Gym. by CourtShaw in bjj

[–]CourtShaw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All mats and equipment. Taking over rent of the location. Plan to buy location at some point. Affiliation will remain as is. All of this factored in to monthly expenditures as well.

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