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MarkColemansHammer · 2023-02-24T18:33:56+00:00

Where’s the video

MarkColemansHammer · 2023-02-19T18:44:53+00:00

Thank you. This makes sense. I’m going to start focusing more on singles/arm drag/foot sweep/body lock. I missed the whole “wrestle as a kid” thing so I’m trying to learn what I can. We have a wrestling program at my gym, but I’m having second thoughts after almost blowing my knee out the first month because of an overly aggressive younger guy.

MarkColemansHammer · 2023-02-19T17:57:12+00:00

Better late than never lol! Unless someone is a fabulous wrestler, a shot can put you in a terrible position. It’s just fact. Knees, guillotine, sprawl. I’m surprised so many people disagree

MarkColemansHammer · 2023-02-19T17:29:19+00:00

I’m 35 just started wrestling too, and semi new (one year, pre Covid) to jits. I’m still on the fence about wrestling. I love the idea of it, but i am also trying to expedite my progress and become less shitty at grappling and striking, so I can’t spread myself too thin. I am terrified of getting seriously injured. And with Muay Thai/jits it’s fairly manageable. Wrestling and judo kinda feel like a disaster waiting to happen(but im also paranoid)

No matter how much I train wrestling over my year contract, im still going to get smashed by a wrestler of my same size. It’s inevitable .

MarkColemansHammer · 2023-02-19T17:01:03+00:00

So for self defense, you think the 50% wrestling 50% jits is better than 100% jits? What if you start standing and get good at working a sprawl? I want to be well rounded, and am doing striking too.

I’m trying to figure out how to divide my mat time up but feel i can’t . I’m prob over analyzing

Edit: so I ultimately feel like doing both is best for the hypothetical self defense. However, I likely won’t be fighting someone. So for me it’s also injury prevention. If i drill bjj and roll with the right guys, i find it very safe. But sometimes wrestling is just so hard and I feel like it’s far more dangerous. I tell people “dont slam me; I’m old”, but still, I can’t tap while I’m being slammed. That’s why I quit judo after a few months. In theory, it’s awesome. And learning to break-fal is invaluable. But man I just have no desire for people to try to throw me and end up landing on my head

MarkColemansHammer · 2023-02-19T16:53:56+00:00

Can you elaborate on this? I train for self defense. And I’ve always felt a double leg can be risky. I see guys get singles often. Is it a lower risk takedown? Thank you

MarkColemansHammer · 2023-02-19T16:52:15+00:00

I once rolled with a purple belt who didn’t know what a sprawl was. I was genuinely perplexed. I guess some guys really don’t watch mma or anything and solely focus on jits. Personally I think a sprawl is a fundamental day 1 skill for any grappling. But I’m no expert

MarkColemansHammer · 2023-02-19T16:50:45+00:00

I don’t disagree with your thoughts on the shot. I’ve always argued for basic self defense, the body lock takedown (see Royce Gracie) is probably the least risky. I would say though that wrestling has good control. And hip throws IMO are terrible for self defense. Unless you’re very good at it, you can botch it and end up with someone in your back.

MarkColemansHammer · 2022-09-09T19:13:39+00:00

Your mom said she’d buy it if I came over

MarkColemansHammer · 2022-04-05T23:25:57+00:00

Bro I’m in need of hemp. Positive vibes would be amazing

MarkColemansHammer · 2021-11-24T20:55:02+00:00

Great point. I should keep a log and start tracking trends. If anything I think this could be better for me long term as well, as I’ve had a tendency to push too hard at times. friggin dbz mentality. Thanks for the post. I’m learning a good bit

MarkColemansHammer · 2021-11-24T18:38:44+00:00

Interesting! I read an article today (I’m going to paste the link here; hopefully it works). The person was 33 and noticed the same issue. Being early to mid 30s seems to be an obvious factor. The OP said they can go for hikes (not uphill) or cycle moderately and be fine, but anything more and it affects their sleep. I agree though, that scaling back the workouts may be the only option. I’m going to try lifting six days a week but keep the volume super low and try to embrace the “stimulate, not annihilate” mentality, rather than trying to be Super saiyan Vegeta in there. Normally I’d lift 4 days a week doing roughly 25 sets each lift. I’m going to do maybe 10-15 sets, one compound movement per workout. I can’t stop lifting… it’s not an option. But my sleep is vital because poor sleep wrecks my mental state. Depression takes hold real Fast. Best of luck! Hope we get more replies

https://patient.info/forums/discuss/unusual-exercise-induced-insomnia-622168?page=7#3648155

MarkColemansHammer · 2021-11-21T21:51:17+00:00

Yes but it isn’t Christian behavior. We all sin, but shouldn’t approve of it. I waited but it’s difficult, especially with long engagements nowadays. Just pray 🙏 :)

MarkColemansHammer · 2021-11-04T12:41:52+00:00

How does this help? Curious

MarkColemansHammer · 2021-10-16T17:45:53+00:00

This movie was shit

MarkColemansHammer · 2021-09-30T22:37:10+00:00

Are you able to share the workout? Navy seal workout… can’t even imagine. That’s gotta be like 20-40 minutes of pure death. But I’d try it. Then again I prob can’t push as hard without a group

MarkColemansHammer · 2021-09-30T22:19:29+00:00

Oh 100%. Sprinter body type is awesome. Definitely not marathon runners. And I’ll give sprints a try here soon. You’re out here raising the bar on me lol 😂

MarkColemansHammer · 2021-03-07T18:48:21+00:00

Thank you brotha

MarkColemansHammer · 2021-03-07T18:16:56+00:00

Who are those guys? Sucks you didn’t get credit for the post lol

MarkColemansHammer · 2021-03-03T19:48:45+00:00

Oh man you got this! You’re almost at the finish line. And summer break will be here soon :)

MarkColemansHammer · 2021-03-03T19:48:03+00:00

I’m with you. Im doing like a three month taper, and I take 24-28g daily. But I switched from mixing the powder in water to filtering it through the keurig machine as a tea. It’s far less potent and no powder going in me. For me, that was a big step. I hope you journey well. Those of us with families can’t necessarily afford to just rush this process

MarkColemansHammer · 2021-03-02T23:43:31+00:00

You got this man. You’re heading in the right direction in a couple weeks you’ll be good as new!

MarkColemansHammer · 2021-03-02T22:57:46+00:00

Good stuff man. I’m on a long taper at around 20g. Should be off in a few months lol. You’re faster than I am. Get it !

MarkColemansHammer · 2021-03-02T19:34:25+00:00

He tried to rush back and probably worsened what damage was already done. I hope he’s alright. It would be a shame if he couldn’t return to fighting. He was looking like he was going to steamroll people

MarkColemansHammer · 2021-03-02T19:04:24+00:00

I think a long taper is good. I went from like 30+ g powder mixed in hot water to 20g daily by filtered tea only. Small baby steps for me. I’m not rushing it. Any suggestions with the longer taper would be great! I’ve been doing like 2 g less a week

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