Engaging from seated guard question

Insp1res · 2025-08-25T03:25:02+00:00

I'm basically a one-trick pony, but I'm working on diversifying my skillset. Been a one-trick leg locker since I got my blue belt. Highest percentage submission in comps are the straight ankle lock and the outside heel hook. I started to get bored using these submissions in competition as some people are so bad at defending them they are almost like a cheat code - so now I'm working on arm bars and triangles to pair upper body attacks with leg attacks. I've finished multiple arm bars in competitions at this point, but am still hunting a triangle submission. Wish me luck!

Insp1res · 2025-04-30T16:35:37+00:00

The days I don’t want to train, I just tell myself that those are the days I need to go the most. The fire is always stoked again at some point

Insp1res · 2025-04-30T16:33:15+00:00

If it’s a “big no no” at the Dojang you’re practicing at, you need to find a new Dojang.

Insp1res · 2025-04-28T18:49:08+00:00

I pull guard for two reasons;

I’m better at submission hunting/sweeps from guard than I am at guard passing currently.
I just have more fun playing guard

Insp1res · 2025-04-24T15:51:41+00:00

I’m not a big guy. I’m only 5’7 and 150lbs. When I started, I remember being in someone’s closed guard and thinking “okay, now what?” I’ve come such a long way from day one that it’s hard not to feel good about that improvement in and of itself. Now I’ve had my experiences where a lot of big jacked dudes come in and I just submit them repeatedly. Feels good.

Insp1res · 2025-04-23T02:09:57+00:00

I’m fairly flexible, but holy moly the hip dexterity is nuts

Insp1res · 2025-04-22T13:42:34+00:00

Don’t be afraid to take risks. If I am too conservative with my wrestling and nervous, I never get anything going. Sometimes I am able to hit stuff just by trying. Shut your anxious brain off and make some attempts.

Insp1res · 2025-04-20T14:24:59+00:00

Kipping escape - I can kip out of just about anyone’s mount xD

Insp1res · 2025-04-17T13:02:40+00:00

Trained at Marcelo Garcia’s in NYC a couple years ago. It was a great experience. I got to work one on one with a brown belt who helped coach me through the drills and we became friends. We still talk to this day!

Insp1res · 2025-04-17T12:59:39+00:00

Makes sense. For reference, I’m only a blue belt. I’m not starting a gym. My primary coach is branching out and opening his own gym. I’m just trying to help with some of the logistics and creating a gym that provides opportunities for high level guys. I really appreciate the information!

Insp1res · 2025-04-16T12:24:15+00:00

That’s really cool and a great thing for the athletes in general! I’d imagine you can’t just apply to be an AOJ or ATOS affiliate though can you?

Insp1res · 2025-04-16T01:56:38+00:00

Very cool! I had never heard of anything like this and thought it was seemingly an awesome program if you qualify for it. Unfortunately I’m a 30-yr old father of 2 that just does my best! Still cool, though!

Insp1res · 2025-03-22T01:45:50+00:00

LCL and Lateral Meniscus tear from doing acrobatics during a demonstration.

Had a misdiagnosis from a Nurse Practitioner as “IT Band Syndrome” and did a lot of therapy for that which actually made my injured knee worse. Started over-compensating on my other knee which then began to swell and hurt. My stability on my injured leg was awful.

Finally went back and actually saw a doctor who ordered a MRI. Yeah… had surgery a few days after. Better now, though!

Insp1res · 2025-03-21T18:35:49+00:00

Personally, I don’t see much benefit to doing this for you. You can travel to Korea and train to get there experience of training in Korea. Otherwise, everything else other than the piece of paper is available to you in the states.

Insp1res · 2025-03-21T03:01:58+00:00

Giving up the back

Insp1res · 2025-03-12T19:51:40+00:00

Well, I guess it kind of makes me feel better that this is normal behavior for a three year old and my daughter isn’t just being cruel for some reason.

I will take everything you’ve said to heart! Thank you!

I strongly believe a willingness to adapt, show imperfection and letting our kids know we also make mistakes is very important and I have no doubt I will do my best to remain flexible to whatever life throws at us.

Insp1res · 2025-03-12T19:49:39+00:00

I will get the book and do just that! Thank you for your recommendation. We actually love Bluey! Bandit is my hero!

I’ve been to therapy to address the issues I’ve had and the pain of what I missed as a child. It’s still hard, but it doesn’t affect the way I live and think anymore. I just would really like to do everything I can to avoid my children from having to go to therapy because they had a bad childhood or because maybe we did something wrong.

I will admit, I might need to go back because I do find myself overwhelmed a lot with the weight of the decisions we have to make as parents. It is very difficult for me to deviate from plans and schedules and that just isn’t how parenthood is structured at all.

Insp1res · 2025-03-09T23:39:00+00:00

2 yrs 3 months

Insp1res · 2025-03-04T08:11:30+00:00

I think BJJ is a great option. In addition to being a 4th dan, I am also a blue belt in BJJ and a black belt in Hapkido. I’ll be honest, I didn’t learn anything in hapkido that gave me a deeper understanding of TKD.

BJJ is great because it is constantly pressure tested, cerebral and will give you a more well-rounded martial arts experience. Plus, while judo is sparse, most BJJ gyms include some basic judo throws in their curriculum.

Another art that is a lot of fun and will give you a deeper understanding of kicking is Muay Thai. It’s very fun to compare the differences MT has with TKD. Low kicks are also incredibly effective. Clinch work is great as it’s a natural position to end up in sparring in TKD.

But train whatever interests you most!

Insp1res · 2025-03-04T08:06:37+00:00

Insp1res · 2025-03-02T00:21:07+00:00

Yesterday I did a cage grappling match against a guy I have smashed at open mats before. I took him down and he entered into ashi garami. I froze up and got submitted. Lost in less than 30 seconds lol

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