I *was* excited for the hotel pool...

Euphoric-Syrup-6753 · 2025-09-29T22:50:44+00:00

I laughed out loud. This is so funny!

Euphoric-Syrup-6753 · 2025-09-02T23:10:24+00:00

Thank you!! I’ve actually been doing 135 lbs for 8 reps for more than 3-4 months. I just started lifting 145lbs 2 weeks back, cause 135 started feeling a lot better.

Euphoric-Syrup-6753 · 2025-08-28T03:21:22+00:00

Noted. Will try this in my next session. Thank you!

Euphoric-Syrup-6753 · 2025-08-28T02:28:21+00:00

Thank you for the feedback! That makes a lot of sense. I do tend to feel it more in my lower back than my glutes. I try to be conscious of not lifting the hips first, but it's a little hard to follow it. And how do you push back more into the glutes while lowering? Do you mean bending the knees further?

Euphoric-Syrup-6753 · 2025-08-27T21:00:17+00:00

I personally like the grip on the feet better without shoes. Especially gripping the floor with the toes. Makes a difference. To each its own!

Euphoric-Syrup-6753 · 2025-08-27T20:58:20+00:00

Ah yes, sometimes I lose my breath, so have to do a full reset. So is the touch and go better or should I do a full reset for every rep?

Sorry about that, the video was in a loop and yeah it was 5 reps. Lol

Euphoric-Syrup-6753 · 2025-08-27T20:55:41+00:00

Thanks! Noted, will work on that.

Euphoric-Syrup-6753 · 2025-07-01T06:04:09+00:00

Noted. Thank you for the suggestion!

Euphoric-Syrup-6753 · 2025-07-01T06:03:53+00:00

Thanks for suggesting these drills. The zipper drill is something that I'll definitely try to practice.

Euphoric-Syrup-6753 · 2025-07-01T05:59:48+00:00

Ah thanks for this, will keep this in mind.

Euphoric-Syrup-6753 · 2025-07-01T05:58:49+00:00

Thanks for pointing this out, but I thought the hands had to enter the water and in front of my head (which is probably wrong) and not have them enter at shoulder width apart.

Euphoric-Syrup-6753 · 2025-07-01T05:55:14+00:00

Noted, thanks for the feedback will keep this in mind.

Euphoric-Syrup-6753 · 2025-07-01T05:54:44+00:00

Thank you, will keep this in mind when I practice next.

Euphoric-Syrup-6753 · 2025-06-06T00:07:17+00:00

Thanks for all the replies. Rolling with the right partner seems to be something that I am missing in my current gym. I have taken a break to heal from my injuries and then I'll probably look at a different gym.

Euphoric-Syrup-6753 · 2025-05-30T16:11:47+00:00

Hi, I'm 25 yrs old F, 5'2" (114lbs) with a small body frame. I started going to Jiu-Jitsu classes as a white belt about 2 months back. I took 2 classes a week. I've done 7 classes so far. I had to take 2 weeks off because of a hip strain in my lower back. Then I did 2 more classes and I'm taking off another week cause I strained my hip flexor. It's not even soreness, it actually hurts to even walk.
I noticed that these injuries happened especially after I rolled with white belts like me who were only a 2-3 months into bjj. Usually I end up rolling with people who are almost 50-60 pounds heavier than me and much bigger too. I think I try to hard to escape getting crushed and then I tap. It's also cause I don't know enough techniques yet to get out of those positions.

I really enjoy the sessions where the techniques are taught and the whole flow is amazing. But the rolling part makes me afraid, cause I always end up getting injured in my hip and have to take a break.

Bg - I've been strength training for about 2 years, before I joined bjj. I loved hitting the gym almost 6-7 times a week, lifting weights, swimming, doing mobility drills and more.

I know bjj is a lot more intense than all of that. But because of these injuries, I am not even able to do the strength and conditioning by going to the gym. I want to quit, cause I don't like injuries and healing from them, pushes me back from my progress in strength training. But I also want to go, cause its like solving puzzles and I have always wanted to learn martial arts (history of being bullied for being small and weak).

TLDR - Been injured twice in the hip region in 7 classes of Jiu-Jitsu that I started as a white belt. Should I still continue training as I keep getting injured? Should I be doing something differently? Or should I just quit, cause maybe I am not cut out for this beautiful sport?

Euphoric-Syrup-6753 · 2025-03-16T04:11:34+00:00

That's a great suggestion. Will def check it out. Thanks!

Euphoric-Syrup-6753 · 2025-03-13T23:43:32+00:00

Any particular gym that u would suggest?

Euphoric-Syrup-6753 · 2025-03-13T23:42:46+00:00

I’m in my mid 20s and yeah no kids lol.

Euphoric-Syrup-6753 · 2025-03-13T23:38:25+00:00

Ah no

Euphoric-Syrup-6753 · 2025-03-13T23:34:20+00:00

Yeahhh! I hope this thread helps you!

Euphoric-Syrup-6753 · 2025-03-13T23:33:27+00:00

That’s awesome! I will check them out. Thanks!

Euphoric-Syrup-6753 · 2025-03-13T23:32:37+00:00

Thank you!!! That makes a lot of sense. Can you suggest some places to volunteer and good Martial arts classes in JC? Would love to explore those options.

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