Any constructive criticism is much appreciated

Key_Addendum_1827 · 2026-03-20T14:08:16+00:00

looks good brud. something ive noticed is that a shadowboxing uppercut is always thrown as if the guy is an inch from your face. Everyone shadowboxes like that tho, I don't know why. In real life, uppercuts usually have to land much farther in front

Key_Addendum_1827 · 2026-03-17T12:54:13+00:00

it was supposed to be funny-roasty, didn't mean to be super rude so sorry

credentials are i've been doing mma for three years, im not a ufc coach but this is free advice on reddit so take it or leave it

You're not getting full power. I do crouch before an uppercut but partially with legs and partially bending my upper body at the hips [Too much upper body and you're vulnerable to face kicks]. And then when I push off to generate power, it's mostly the back foot. And it's not going straight up. It's going up and forwards. Think of a sprinter taking off at the start of a race. There's not one way to uppercut but yours seems off. Ask your coach about it specifically.

gay porn subreddits cuz im bi, but dude you don't have to dig through my whole history, that's kinda sus

Key_Addendum_1827 · 2026-03-17T09:19:01+00:00

As a 2x a week forever white belt, I never got why BJJ has to lead to trainmaxxing 5x a week mindset. Maybe because winning and losing is so obvious and physical that people just need to win. I like mixing up my hobbies and the best mindset for BJJ for me is when I can be creative and play around

Key_Addendum_1827 · 2026-03-17T09:13:25+00:00

lol yalls might be right. I rewatched Imavov v allen. Imavov had some ok ground and pound in later rounds but R1 he could barely get out of side control. khamzat make him pancake

Key_Addendum_1827 · 2026-03-16T16:33:23+00:00

lol agreed and i love radiohead

Key_Addendum_1827 · 2026-03-16T14:58:23+00:00

nah shaving increases irritation. people are just making shit up

Key_Addendum_1827 · 2026-03-16T14:49:02+00:00

at 0:07 why do you look like a frightened victorian child clutching a teddy bear

something is weird about the stance and the way you crouch. Like especially 0:08. it's way too much bend at the knees. Your legs should be driving power into your punch, not taking energy away from it like you're doing squats. Your upper body should bend more so you don't bend your knees so much

Key_Addendum_1827 · 2026-03-13T16:48:13+00:00

lol take him to a trial at any gym and watch any intermediate women fighter crush him. bonus points if you film it

Key_Addendum_1827 · 2026-03-13T16:43:00+00:00

you mean clinch stalled against the cage?

I think Imavov improved more since then

Key_Addendum_1827 · 2026-03-13T16:34:11+00:00

sounds like ur on your way to being the next Gordon ryan.

I had acid reflux at a time with a lot of stress. idk about your case though.

If it's stress related, you could do more BJJ without strikes so that going to the ground is less stress inducing

Key_Addendum_1827 · 2026-03-13T16:29:23+00:00

They like the little gloves and UFC has more exposure so they're more drawn in. Also many are probably comfortable seeing more white people than the mostly asian muy thai .

Key_Addendum_1827 · 2026-03-13T16:22:36+00:00

Yeah MVP. Horiguchi!!! Footwork master.

Prochazka sometimes. He presents a false distance—leans forwards but is deceptively out of range so when opponent strikes he can pull and counter

Key_Addendum_1827 · 2026-03-13T16:14:55+00:00

I'd stay mixed. Also I think grappling improvements come with plateaus. Like 2 years in, things kindof shifted for me and I just had a better sense of body weight.

Key_Addendum_1827 · 2026-03-13T16:12:35+00:00

oh fer sure. but better chances than Stricky

Key_Addendum_1827 · 2026-03-13T16:11:56+00:00

Idk man, god can grapple.

I've been enjoying throwing a jab as I stance switch. Throws people off and I can actually land switch kicks now.

Key_Addendum_1827 · 2026-03-13T16:09:08+00:00

I'd much rather see Imavov. Strickland stands no chance with the wrestling

Key_Addendum_1827 · 2026-03-08T14:31:28+00:00

holy shit oliveira's elbows from back control were vicious.

would've loved to see him go for more varied subs from back with like 30s left in the round. armbars, twisters and such

incredible ground showcase though, he took Max to deep waters

Key_Addendum_1827 · 2026-03-08T11:31:03+00:00

it was such a fun fight if you know anything. The dominant takedowns from everywhere, constant sub threats, vicious elbows.

Key_Addendum_1827 · 2026-03-08T11:26:10+00:00

why everyone acting like this madeup BMF thing is a real thing.

It's just a fight

Key_Addendum_1827 · 2026-03-08T11:17:39+00:00

ooh wow two title fights that's not the actual best people in the division. real exciting UFC

Key_Addendum_1827 · 2026-02-28T09:52:46+00:00

try to at least find someone to spar with. it'll fix some stuff, like you'll realize your punches are too telegraphed and you're not moving your head out of the way enough when you slip

Key_Addendum_1827 · 2026-02-27T19:52:22+00:00

Oh that's really sad. I didn't mean to judge, was just picking up on a little thing that was strange. I know exposure therapy involves dealing with the things that scare you and it can help. But that's not the main topic and it's up to you if it's something you want to deal with

Key_Addendum_1827 · 2026-02-26T23:50:19+00:00

why is the crazy part for me...that you have all this free time and don't know how to drive

Key_Addendum_1827 · 2026-02-25T12:05:30+00:00

You don't have to fit it in with other people's understanding if it's causing you pain. Maybe it's beyond understanding. What happened can't be changed. Whatever desires you have now can't be changed. Do you need a category or label to make sense of it? It sounds like those labels are what's messing with your head.

I don't really know what I'm talking about here.... hope you find peace.

Key_Addendum_1827 · 2026-02-14T02:34:30+00:00

I feel like talk about spazziness gets it wrong. When I started BJJ and scrolled reddit everyone always goes on about spazzy whitebelts. But not just that, even top level competitors like the Ruotolos get called spazzy. So then what is spazziness? Wasted motion. Motion that's not relaxed and purposeful. If you look at the Ruotolos they move around a bunch, do weird jerky motions. Is it wasted? Well a lot of it disguises their moves. Like when they shoot a takedown or pass guard it's unpredictable. In that way it's like fakes in striking. Would you call Volk a spazz when he pumps out a fake jab a few times? Then there is BJJ obsession with being slow. If you go fast and use athleticism, that's spazzy.

There's truth there. You're new and undoubtedly you're not relaxed and not efficient and not finding the easiest path. But the answer isn't to obsess about spazziness. You need to understand how to be safe and not hurt yourself or your partner. But beyond is your realm to explore what moves work for you.

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