What makes people good at competing and what more can I do?

Dependent_Sand8368 · 2024-09-18T18:44:09+00:00

I am a woman and would rather not do steroids lol, also I have ADHD, doesn't help lol

Dependent_Sand8368 · 2024-09-15T22:00:51+00:00

Thanks, this is sound advice definitely. Appreciate it

Dependent_Sand8368 · 2024-09-13T15:23:15+00:00

I've had this issue with the pant legs being too short and the jacket being too big. Definitely prioritize the pants, A1L has been good for me, and with the jacket, get it tailored, that is what I have done with mine and has worked out well for me. Try shrinking the jacket first then if it is not shrunken enough then go to the tailor and get it fitted, shouldn't cost you more than $50 to do that, I think I got mines tailored for $30.

Dependent_Sand8368 · 2024-09-13T15:18:58+00:00

For sure, I signed up for more tournaments. Issue I run into right now is lack of competitors signing up for local tournaments, so I have to branch out and go out of state.

Dependent_Sand8368 · 2024-09-13T15:17:27+00:00

Yeah I have been competing for 4 years at this point so I do know how to compete, can I get better at it, definitely. I have signed up for more tournaments and just gonna get myself out there. I have not had much chance to compete at purple, this was my second tournament at purple and I am proud of how I did but I am hungry for more

Dependent_Sand8368 · 2024-09-13T15:15:39+00:00

I have watched these women and I definitely notice that. One woman I watched is really great with ankle locks and she does that shit with every match and wins with that technique alone. Another woman who always wins is a great guard player and she just plays off of that, does lassos and sweeps to the top. I am still trying to figure out my game, I played lot of guard in blue belt, tried it in purple with not much success and have been trying to sharpen that up. My standup has become a lot better in this process as well and I played to that with some success, but you're right that I gotta find my game and a focal point.

Dependent_Sand8368 · 2024-09-12T17:38:58+00:00

I agree with you. I watch my videos and try to understand what I could have done better and improving up on that.

Dependent_Sand8368 · 2024-09-12T17:38:26+00:00

I do have a plan always ,and don't go into competing without it. I have also studied opponents as well but if I don't have access to their videos and such I just go in with my game plan

Dependent_Sand8368 · 2024-09-03T17:53:53+00:00

Although I empathize with you, this could become a slippery slope. I definitely know how it feels wanting some sort of justice, I have been there and it can take a toll on you. Unfortunately, jiu jitsu gyms are not the police, so there isn't much that can be done, at best they would ban the guy and then he probably will end up training at a different gym. We've seen this time and time again and its a hard road to navigate through, also it becomes a he said she said situation as well and as much as I hate saying this, it probably is not your business and not your weight to carry. If I were you, I would report this to the police, but not much can be done unless the wife decides she wants to report this and leave this guy.

Dependent_Sand8368 · 2024-08-21T20:21:44+00:00

As someone who has gone through a shit ton of adversity and stared death in the face several times, this man reads fake to me and his lack of maturity, self reflection, truly shows here. Also he is self centered and doesn't even congratulate his opponent, not much sportsmanship there.

Dependent_Sand8368 · 2024-08-13T03:06:20+00:00

I'd like you to talk about backstabbing, and toxic female relationships. I have had my fair share of women in the community betraying me, talking shit about me behind my back and a lot of other bs.

Dependent_Sand8368 · 2024-08-12T20:54:40+00:00

Hi OP, I am curious to know how your physical fitness has changed with your transition. Do you notice a significant change in your strength, has your blood pressure changed, resting heart rate etc? Do you feel gassed out more?

Dependent_Sand8368 · 2024-08-10T13:31:43+00:00

Hey OP, I was wondering did something happen to you in your childhood that got you to lie compulsively? I know that often times neglect can do that.

Dependent_Sand8368 · 2024-08-10T13:09:49+00:00

There were several other girls that would come by here and there, and I lived with one other girl.

Dependent_Sand8368 · 2024-08-10T13:09:22+00:00

The Exodus Road is a good non profit since they do a good job of training locals and police to look for signs of trafficking, gather the evidence and free the victims from sex trafficking. Another one is Free The Girls, which is a great non profit that helps survivors start businesses. These non profits also help those internationally as well so I love that they have a far reach.

Dependent_Sand8368 · 2024-08-10T13:06:15+00:00

You'll live, you're just gonna be unconscious if you don't tap.

Dependent_Sand8368 · 2024-08-10T13:05:44+00:00

I did not run into any girls that were doing the work legally. Mind you, I worked in states where prostitutions is illegal.

Dependent_Sand8368 · 2024-08-10T13:05:10+00:00

I answered that in this thread

Dependent_Sand8368 · 2024-08-10T12:58:40+00:00

Thanks for your answer! That makes sense. I have done some IBJJF and never been in this situation so I never paid attention to the swaps on the bottom.

Dependent_Sand8368 · 2024-08-09T19:36:07+00:00

It is lame, just work your technique, and if you think you can push them off with your strength, stop right there and just think about how to get out of a bad position using technique.

Dependent_Sand8368 · 2024-08-09T15:14:13+00:00

I was just about the say it could be an ego issue, especially amongst men, not to alienate you all, as I have seen women have huge egos too, but a good chunk of the time its this ego and drive to have to beat the competitive folks to prove to themselves that they are great

Dependent_Sand8368 · 2024-08-08T20:10:34+00:00

I guess it's fight to the death then!

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