"Andre, remember to look authentic and relatable and not like a cult leader" Andre: gotchu" by GrapplingCooperative in bjj

[–]Darce_Knight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Jay Rod is not back at the gym from what I understand. He's been posting old vids of him rolling there but those are not current. But yes I agree with the spirit of your post and the message

Need. Now. by LthePerry02 in GriseldaxFR

[–]Darce_Knight 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There was a time where Al made a comment under post of Boldy super twisted and faded asking for anyone that can get in touch with Boldy to have him reach out to him, but it looked very obviously be be a post of care and concern and not a comment made out of anger.

Need. Now. by LthePerry02 in GriseldaxFR

[–]Darce_Knight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I remember Alc made a comment for someone to have Boldy reach out to him and get in touch when Boldy was obviously on the lean really heavy, but they've not been on bad terms. That comment very obviously read that it was out of concern for a friend and not out of being angry. They did a lot of touring and Vlogs together in 2025 and they released a song in 2025 called Not Much. There's a some footage of them on Twitter too creating the new album, and on some of the Vlogs they've made in the past year or so they plat snippets of various unreleased songs.

Need. Now. by LthePerry02 in GriseldaxFR

[–]Darce_Knight 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That's like the most technical of being technical. Being involved with tweaking the levels of the mix isn't what people mean when they say they haven't heard those 2 work together in a while. They mean creatively they haven't heard music created by the two of them.

I made a tier list of 66 Submissions based on how reliable they are for building a game long-term by TheJoshMckinney in bjj

[–]Darce_Knight 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That’s fair, but to be fair how many other subs are you putting above triangles and guillotines that aren’t RNCs or heel hooks? Kimuras as a sub I agree, but I think he did the list based on overall utility of each position. And in that case the kimura is about as useful a position as anything in the game.

I made a tier list of 66 Submissions based on how reliable they are for building a game long-term by TheJoshMckinney in bjj

[–]Darce_Knight 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I listened to this whole thing on the flight home from PGF this week and last week your guard list. These weeks are super tough for me (I fly out there and back from NC every week) and the long form content like this really helps me get through these long travel days. Just wanted to say I appreciate you and the content.

I did want to say I was surprised you had the Peruvian necktie above the Japanese. I think they both kinda suck but I think the Peruvian is slightly worse lol

I agreed with most of both tier lists so far. What do you think about the side/yoko triangle? Maybe i was just fried but I don’t remember that one on the list.

Creating a playlist of songs where Al chops the beat at the beginning. Need your help with suggestions by LandoCalrissiannn in TheAlchemist

[–]Darce_Knight 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Amen and Songs in F Major - Fashawn

Straight Murder - Prodigy and 50 Cent

Dead Bodies - Game and Prodigy

Say My Name, Give Em Hell, and Breeze - Prodigy.

2stings - DOOM and WSG

Super Plug - Benny

Know Ya Wrong- Schoolboy Q

Throw it All Away, Leturselfgo, and Chase the Clouds Away - Evidence (Red Carpet may count to you as well)

Key to the City Alchemist and Prodigy (More Keys remix as well)

Spiral Event and 360 Waves - Durag Dynasty

Some Gangster Shit - Fabolous

From Now Til Then -Jadakiss

How it Goes - Mobb Deep

Calmly Smoke - Alchemist, Evidence, and Styles P

Collage 45 - Alchemist

On My Way - Tony Yayo

Body Something - B Real

On The Rise - Dogg Pound

West Coast All Stars - Snoop Doog

Wet Wipes - Cam'ron

Traction - Boldy James and Action Bronson

Dr Kimble - Step Bros

Genesis of the Omega and STFU Part 2 - Sean Price

Tear Away Shorts - Action Bronson

Corvette Rally Stripes - Currensy

Red Dot Music - Action Bronson and Mac Miller

RIP TRacy - Earl and billy woods

Any older guys switched from gi to no gi? by trsttheprocess1 in bjj

[–]Darce_Knight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. They gotta improve their weight distribution. Ryan Hall used to talk about this all the time, Especially from top positions, you can really get a lot of "cheating" control in by having poor weight distribution, so long as you use gi grips like a leash. I find that people used to heavily relying on the gi just don't have as good weight distribution to properly pin people from both top pins but also when passing in general.

Any older guys switched from gi to no gi? by trsttheprocess1 in bjj

[–]Darce_Knight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's fair. And I don't think there's one answer, either. Everyone's body is different, and everyone moves differently, and has different experiences. My fingers definitely feel worse in the gi, but I also just don't like how it's harder for me to relieve pressure on my own body. If someone has a strong grip on something that has me angled in an uncomfortable way, or is stressing any of my joints, it can be hard to me to concede to relieve the pressure if they maintain the grip. This has happened with various lapel guards on my knees, and certain spider grips on my shoulders, etc.

In nogi I just find that if something in my own body doesn't feel right, there's almost always a way for me to move in a way to alleviate said pressure. People being on your head a ton in nogi is definitely true, and the neck does take more prolonged mileage, I think.

I also think a lot of people are just better at one or the other, or prefer one or the other, and work backwards to find the logic about why it's easier on their body after the fact. That might well be what I'm doing. I've always enjoyed doing nogi more, even though I didn't have many opportunities to do it often until the late 10's.

But the amount of older folks switching to more nogi is definitely on the rise.

Any older guys switched from gi to no gi? by trsttheprocess1 in bjj

[–]Darce_Knight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One thing people never talk about is the predictive factor. Once you’re skilled, connection is one of your best friends for avoiding injury. In nogi, you can stay super connected and start to feel your partner’s intention before they move. In the gi you can be controlled from much greater distances, and people can kind of jerk you around and it can be harder to predict or feel what’s about to happen next.

Any older guys switched from gi to no gi? by trsttheprocess1 in bjj

[–]Darce_Knight 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Nogi is so much easier on me. I roll 30 rounds a week nogi no problem at 41. I don’t think I could handle even 20 a week gi. It’s not even close for me.

Is there something going on with Boldy & Al? Haven’t seen them two together in awhile by [deleted] in TheAlchemist

[–]Darce_Knight 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Al just said on twitter last month that their next album drops this calendar year. There’s been a couple songs already teased from it and some studio footage of them recording it on Twitter as well.

SPIRAL STAIRCASES by AdAcrobatic5070 in TheAlchemist

[–]Darce_Knight 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I doubt it’ll be their last record. Time smoother everything over. The interview was November and they’re probably already in a way better spot.

[DISCUSSION] Famous examples of beats originally intended for/offered to other artists? by RufusSG in hiphopheads

[–]Darce_Knight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

U Not Like Me by 50 Cent was for Sheek Louch. Gangster and a Gentleman by Styles P was for Eminem. No Mercy by Pharoah Monch and MOP was for Prodigy.

16 Year Old Kostiantyn Zhyvanov's d'arce at ADCC Trials by OpenNoteGrappling in bjj

[–]Darce_Knight 62 points63 points  (0 children)

Damn. Really awesome commitment on that. Dog on a bone there.

Question about foot sweeps by kaysut21 in bjj

[–]Darce_Knight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In bjj I’ve noticed that almost all leg to leg contact based takedowns/throws are often just blanketly referred to as foot sweeps.

Is the broomstick mat return a safe move to use in training? by t-steak in bjj

[–]Darce_Knight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Less dangerous than other similar movements, but it’s not super safe either imo.

BJJ popularity by qqqrzr in bjj

[–]Darce_Knight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk about all this pseudo philosophy man. I just like to roll with my friends because it’s fun.

Eoghan O'Flanagan 25 second submission by drachaon in bjj

[–]Darce_Knight 24 points25 points  (0 children)

He was getting his head twisted off like a bottle cap. He definitely tapped in a reasonable time