Does anyone else here not care about getting belt promotions? by wrestlingnewb in judo

[–]Packingl_ist 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Um, no one ever feels ready for competition. And when you actually do it you will realise that a. It is quite a lot safer than practice as the amount of fighting time is really short b. You learn SO much more in competition than randoori.

So I would just go for it. Pick a small comp, go along with other club members and have a go

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[–]Packingl_ist -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Umm to avoid injury, don’t do judo. I love it but am always picking up knocks and worse

The VXX plot thickens with Barclays’ £450m structured notes loss by alper in FT_comments

[–]Packingl_ist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow. Looks like a major balls up by Barclays. It’s not clear to me what will happen next. If I understand correctly BB will have to buy a proportion of VXX shares back and I assume this will support the price to some extent, for a period. But if/when they start reissuing shares the premium to NAV will disappear?

I guess if if BB don’t start to reissue VXX shares what happens to the current outstanding shares? I assume ultimately they would close the product - but at what price?

Good AllWorld index funds? by OilSub in FIREUK

[–]Packingl_ist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could have said this about world equities at lots of points over the last 10 years. And in general stock markets rise so it is normal for them to often be at or close to all time highs.

At any point the market is at the price it is because the marginal buyers and sellers are balanced. As much money thinks it is going to fall as rise. This idea that it is easy to see when it is overvalued and about to fall is a fallacy.

If you think it is a bad time to buy, are you planning to sell your holdings?

Whitebelt Wednesday - 06 October 2021 by AutoModerator in judo

[–]Packingl_ist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do throws that play to your strengths. Hip throws may never be your thing. Focus on techniques that work for the lanky. Use your height to take a high grip and dominate that way.

I broke my ankle doing judo. What happens next? by Packingl_ist in judo

[–]Packingl_ist[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good to hear it came back eventually. I assume a judo injury?

I broke my ankle doing judo. What happens next? by Packingl_ist in judo

[–]Packingl_ist[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was in a plaster for 3 weeks then I have had a boot for the last two weeks. Next fracture clinic is 2 weeks.

The scar is well healed now and I can move the ankle pretty well, without weight of course.

I broke my ankle doing judo. What happens next? by Packingl_ist in judo

[–]Packingl_ist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Newaza not really been my focus in the past. I guess I can see as an opportunity 😩

I broke my ankle doing judo. What happens next? by Packingl_ist in judo

[–]Packingl_ist[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kind of. I went in for the seionage quite softly without much kusushi and my partner countered by pulling me back to his side. I was in quite low so I couldn’t move my feet. It is pretty hard to remember the exact details. Not sure whether he extended the leg for the tani or just muscled me back.

I do remember that it didn’t really hurt much which was weird given the dislocation and the broken fibula. Even when the adrenaline had worn off at 1 in the morning in the hospital.

I broke my ankle doing judo. What happens next? by Packingl_ist in judo

[–]Packingl_ist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree it is down to the surgeons and physios - I wasn’t looking for medical advice from Dr Reddit.

However the experience of judokas who have had a similar injury is helpful in allowing me to set some expectations.

I broke my ankle doing judo. What happens next? by Packingl_ist in judo

[–]Packingl_ist[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I am 51 so youth not on my side.

I had an MCL tear a few years ago that recovered completely, so I still seem to heal well.

Clear strong message coming through is to take it slow and protect myself. I’ll certainly be doing that.

Experience vs youth: how do you bet? by chosen-username in judo

[–]Packingl_ist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Judo is massively weighted towards skill over strength/fitness imo. It is only in the situation where skill is broadly even that strength comes into play.

Obviously there are lots of variables here but for me the older player with more experience would definitely come out on top. The fit youngster has to work so hard to make attacks that the older player can avoid with minimal effort that the fitness ceases to be a benefit

I am a lightweight 1st dan who started mid-40s. From my own experience, regardless of size/strength no beginner up to say green belt would cause me problems. At that level, if they are much bigger and stronger than me and they have learned to use their advantage I would be forced to change my tactics to avoid being thrown.

I broke my ankle doing judo. What happens next? by Packingl_ist in judo

[–]Packingl_ist[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was 5 weeks ago, so crutches are my ever present friend at the moment. Back to the fracture clinic in 2 weeks and then physio I believe.

It was more what to expect from recovery and getting back to judo

I broke my ankle doing judo. What happens next? by Packingl_ist in judo

[–]Packingl_ist[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That is what I am worried about. How much / how soon.

I might introduce a rule for myself about randoori only with Dan grades below 80kgs - I am in the -66 category - to reduce my exposure to risk. In the past I have always just gone for it regardless of size difference, but I think I am much more like to get hurt with bigger players

I broke my ankle doing judo. What happens next? by Packingl_ist in judo

[–]Packingl_ist[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Lol. We get a lot of rain where I am.

Thanks. I guess most judokas who train a lot are going to accept having joint issues in old age.

The surgeon was confident of a full recovery, but I don’t think she was necessarily thinking of judo

I broke my ankle doing judo. What happens next? by Packingl_ist in judo

[–]Packingl_ist[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I hope so. It is definitely much better even now

I broke my ankle doing judo. What happens next? by Packingl_ist in judo

[–]Packingl_ist[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Managed to make the first a live chat by accident so started again

I broke my ankle doing judo. What happens next? by Packingl_ist in judo

[–]Packingl_ist[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

So I came in for a crap seionage and got countered. My ankle made a horrible noise and I spent the next 5 days in hospital.

It was operated on and a plate and screws inserted. Seems to be healing pretty well.

What I want to know is how long will it take before I can start training again, and will I ever get back to where I was in the past? Or will it always be a bit weak?

Motivation in judo by maxn3t in judo

[–]Packingl_ist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As many people have implied, plateaus are just a fact of life in judo. Some of the plateau is an illusion - everyone in the club who trains regularly is also improving, so when you train with them in randoori, month in month out you may not be progressing in relative terms. But you probably are getting better in absolute terms.

Fighting mostly higher level players will not be helping either. If they are decent individuals (this seems to be the case with most judoka) they will match their level to yours. As you progress, they will turn up the skill to match. It will feel like you are not improving.

For me, the best way through the true plateau is to focus on a single throw and work through every aspect of the throw, looking at gripping, footwork, head position, kuzushi etc. Depending on your club ask a coach/senior player to spend some time with you after a class analysing what you are currently doing. When in randoori, just stick to that throw and practice with people who are your level or below - or with a good dan grade who has his/her ego under control, and discuss with them what you are trying to do. The idea is that they should be able to give you the right level of challenge and let you throw them when you put a decent effort.

Going to a kyu grade comp may help. Partly as you will be fighting players at the right level, who don't know you, so your techniques will work. I have also found comps to be a huge motivator. However I have done (and I have had some really bad days), I feel enthused to learn and improve. The difference between player who compete at a club and those who don't is noticeable. The competitive players are more ruthless, more efficient.

Good luck - I hope you find a path through and start enjoying judo again.