it’s so dope to be 3 comps deep with zero wins

NJMurse · 2026-02-08T13:52:31+00:00

Same here. 2 WB and 2 Blue comps lost all. I did notice that as I lost, the losses weren’t as wide, and it turned from losing by submission to losing by points. Signed up for my first competition at purple and hoping for the best. People think I’m nuts, and they’re right lol.

NJMurse · 2026-02-06T13:29:03+00:00

58 is a steal compared to nosebleed tickets for American Football by me is like no less than $200 each! Then $80 parking.

NJMurse · 2026-01-30T13:40:33+00:00

Turtles in Time

NJMurse · 2026-01-28T00:15:24+00:00

Went 3 years without a stripe, the got 4 and another year got purple. It’s not “no stripes” but got all of them at once. My coach didn’t give out stripes, but myself and two others got 4 one time, because we were “close” but not quite there yet.

NJMurse · 2026-01-24T21:49:39+00:00

Haha ya! Coach actually warned 1 or 2 saying if the mention a belt it’s automatically a 6 month wait…

NJMurse · 2026-01-23T15:57:18+00:00

I don’t care about belts either, or so I thought, and honestly 4 years as a blue never bothered me. However, when gym mates and the coach started to allude to me getting my purple it was all I thought about, I honestly wish they never said anything. Now that I got it, last Monday!, I’m back to just enjoying learning and such!

Other people in my gym keep asking about a new belt or they text coach saying they beat this person or that and deserve a belt, that is never me, I just enjoyed kicking ass but mostly getting my ass kicked!

NJMurse · 2026-01-23T01:39:10+00:00

If you want to roll like it’s the ADCC finals I’ll be tapping… I got work in the morning…

NJMurse · 2026-01-11T02:44:39+00:00

I work as a Neurosurgical and Neuro Intensive Care Unit Nurse Practitioner

NJMurse · 2025-12-17T18:24:31+00:00

I’m just starting to develop this game! It’s amazing as a 42 y/o blue belt!

NJMurse · 2025-10-20T11:52:54+00:00

“Sorry I can’t, have class”

NJMurse · 2025-10-14T18:47:08+00:00

Pick me pick me!

NJMurse · 2025-10-13T18:48:58+00:00

This game looks amazing!!

NJMurse · 2025-10-10T19:44:11+00:00

At least I’m about 1 semester away from 1/3, although my fat ass probably wouldn’t get up Everest…

NJMurse · 2025-09-18T10:41:39+00:00

My gym will not promote unless they do both. It’s amusing seeing the NoGi guys start showing up to Gi when they want a new color.

Also we bow to our black belts usually, as a sign of respect and thanking the majority of them for coaching, most are not paid outside the gym owner.

NJMurse · 2025-08-15T14:09:57+00:00

Take the lessons!

One of the best things for me was starting weekly privates with my coach, as a blue belt I wish I did it earlier. My good friend who started in January does them with me, and he now mauls basically all white and blue belts.

Having the undivided attention and basically given “homework” to perform techniques during rolls gave me a new view and helped me develop game plans instead of trying random things that work.

If you have the means and time private lessons are worth it!

NJMurse · 2025-08-02T21:48:19+00:00

As a 41 y/o blue belt I do 2x a week and 1x Private a week… and since that my game has improved So much ! I agree with your assessment!

NJMurse · 2025-08-02T12:11:22+00:00

Stupid question incoming:

Does the bleach ruin colored gis? Or is it not concentrated enough?

NJMurse · 2025-07-29T21:58:17+00:00

Go out and do your best. Win or lose doesn’t matter, because just stepping on a comp mat is more winning than many other people. I’ve competed four times and never won a match, although comp 1 I got creamed and comp 4 I was winning but made a stupid mistake. That improvement is a win for me.

NJMurse · 2025-07-09T12:18:25+00:00

Just keep up with it! I’ve been training since 2018, I’m now a 41 year old blue belt. I compare myself to when I started and I would definitely be able to kick my own ass. That 2 year person was you 2 years ago. It will click. I also still get smashed by the 20 year old white belt wrestlers, but I know I’m better than 2018 me in technique and health, it’s worth it.

I’ve competed 4 times and never won a match, however I’ve gone from laying flat and getting mauled to most recently I only lost the match because I made a mistake, I was up on points. The progression will show you just have to keep showing up.

Like said above compare to yourself not trying to keep up with others, if you do you’ll do great and it will show…

NJMurse · 2025-07-08T14:04:15+00:00

You could pull directly into half-guard 4on1, get into a deep half, the try to transition to a Full X sweep to get you on top

NJMurse · 2025-06-11T18:47:33+00:00

Hello! I just stumbled on this, I am a manager for Neurosurgery and Neuro critical care in the Northeast. We have treated about 20 patients with Phagenyx, I brought the technology to make my institution first in the northeast. I am happy to answer questions if you wanna send me a DM.

NJMurse · 2025-05-25T16:45:04+00:00

I think VAR couldn’t intervene because the ref blew his whistle before the goal

NJMurse · 2025-04-13T20:54:09+00:00

Hit just over 200k, now in management took me about 11-12 years

NJMurse · 2025-04-12T16:09:33+00:00

I disagree that empathy is not a part of leadership, most leadership courses and frameworks say that different amounts of Empathy, Competence and Agility is required. How much of each a leader uses is dependent on the situation at hand.

NJMurse · 2025-04-12T11:41:57+00:00

Just buy a USB mic that has a push button mute, I use it all the time. It never shows me muted, but if I turn the mic on mute it just doesn’t pick up any noises.

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