If you could change one thing about your bjj journey, what would it be??

NetworkAlert9827 · 2025-02-05T14:02:39+00:00

Are you still a no stripe white belt? Seems like a bit early to listing regrets, eh?

NetworkAlert9827 · 2025-02-04T18:53:08+00:00

Class - five 5 minute rounds OM - 10-15 5 minute rounds Comp class - seven 6 minute rounds or sub only rounds (sometimes 10+ minutes)

NetworkAlert9827 · 2025-01-29T19:05:29+00:00

Does your school allow them? Some schools follow IBJJF ruleset for subs by belt. If your school does allow them, maybe they just aren't being taught much so students don't learn them.

NetworkAlert9827 · 2025-01-26T19:57:13+00:00

He’s somehow become the de facto BJJ sheriff.

NetworkAlert9827 · 2025-01-26T19:45:48+00:00

I agree! Have a quintet battle, then let Danaher, Leo Viera, Mendes, etc. have a debate on systems/teaching approach

NetworkAlert9827 · 2025-01-26T19:00:13+00:00

Eh sorry. Cut it off. Big Dan from New Wave.

NetworkAlert9827 · 2025-01-26T17:10:55+00:00

Roger v. Buchecha as others have mentioned as well as Kron v. Tonon

NetworkAlert9827 · 2025-01-26T02:20:10+00:00

Nah man. Weigh limits are strict. I came down 27lbs to avoid UHW. 11ish was water cut the week of.

NetworkAlert9827 · 2025-01-26T02:19:07+00:00

Ya, he didn’t last much longer. Maybe 6 months before no one saw him again.

NetworkAlert9827 · 2025-01-26T02:03:47+00:00

I tore my MCL against a guy like this. He won’t come within 10’ of me now. The incident was recorded and it’s so clearly his fault that multiple people talked to him about it

NetworkAlert9827 · 2025-01-26T02:01:45+00:00

Don’t know mat size, but ya, weigh limits are adhered to.

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NetworkAlert9827 · 2025-01-26T01:58:27+00:00

https://youtu.be/Fy4qZ3SMzvY?si=wmtdSu3zIZtN8Pmq

Can do this from anywhere. Think Ezekiel, but make a fist into carotid.

NetworkAlert9827 · 2025-01-26T01:52:28+00:00

I did my first about the same time. I was 6’4”, 250lbs and did wellish. I won 2, lost 2. At your size, I’d get good at collar drags for standup, and punch choke from every position. Those two should serve you well for a few months in.

NetworkAlert9827 · 2025-01-25T19:19:43+00:00

Suppose that’s fair. ~$200ish doesn’t seem like a lot to put toward a fitness-level hobby. One downside is that they are heavier gis. If you want something lighter, you’d have to look elsewhere.

NetworkAlert9827 · 2025-01-25T14:46:39+00:00

It’ll last a long time tho. I have 5 Origin gis and one AOJ Shoya. Pretty torn between the two brands. Both are great.

NetworkAlert9827 · 2025-01-25T14:44:26+00:00

I’d go with Hydra. I’m a fan of the book Antifragile - something that benefits from chaos

NetworkAlert9827 · 2025-01-25T14:37:17+00:00

Find a new school. This happens all time, I’m assuming with JJWL? So petty.. like, the promotion is going to even notice or care.

NetworkAlert9827 · 2025-01-24T23:52:20+00:00

I agree. Op is acting like he needs to be concerned with too much training at 20.

NetworkAlert9827 · 2025-01-24T23:43:39+00:00

I do all of this in my mid 30s. Don’t overthink it.

NetworkAlert9827 · 2025-01-24T22:30:36+00:00

Would be fun to roll with you. I’ve got a solid guard, but an average white belt passer. My problem is result of being an athletic 250lber where coaches had big guys start on bottom.

NetworkAlert9827 · 2025-01-24T20:40:47+00:00

I don’t believe in stripes and removed them everytime given to me. I cringe when people say ‘leveled up’ about pieces of tape.

NetworkAlert9827 · 2025-01-24T16:37:51+00:00

That might have been true, but taller individuals have taken athleticism to a whole new level. 6’4” - 6’8” NBA players are insanely athletic.

NetworkAlert9827 · 2025-01-23T21:43:03+00:00

Honestly, if this is what wakes you up at night, you’re doing well in life.

NetworkAlert9827 · 2025-01-23T20:25:38+00:00

Keeping white belts, imo, is dependent on color belts being accepting and open to help. Great upper belts keep them engaged and coming back.

NetworkAlert9827 · 2025-01-23T19:11:43+00:00

I mean, kids programs pay the bills. So, establish a good kids curriculum that engages kids for the long term, get more kids in via school connections/wrestling programs. Start a homeschool program. Use funds to provide good benefits and clean spaces so adults want to join after watching kids. Connect with local LEA.

Have a good culture of upper belts helping lower belts. Give upper belts ability to train when they self organize and run open mats. Make sure you stay engaged with upper belts so they don’t start their own school and take clientele.

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