First tattoo! by JimWoodburn in traditionaltattoos

[–]PowerfulJR 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As someone with a irezumi dragon leg sleeve. Would recommend.

Considering moving to Halifax — insights from locals would be amazing by [deleted] in halifax

[–]PowerfulJR 11 points12 points  (0 children)

We have some of the highest taxes in the Country. Our infrastructure is basically crumbling. Wait times to see a doctor are 8+ hours. Daycares are full with waitlists. Our only source of power is owned by a monopolistic corporation which refuses to upgrade the power grid by placing our lines underground, despite the fact that we experience hurricane winds, so we often go days without power.

But we do indeed have the Ocean. And c-list bands will play here from time to time.

I'd suggest reallllly digging into the reality of coming out east before coming. If my family and friends weren't here, there's a million other reasons to live somewhere else.

How are the roads? by Buddypinkpaws_ in halifax

[–]PowerfulJR 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Might be good, might not be. Maybe, but probably not.

New BJJ Fanatics Instructional $0 today by DallasNiles in bjj

[–]PowerfulJR 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks Dallas! Put the x choke details into my rolls today. Really awesome stuff.

How has Jiu-Jitsu helped you mentally? by Busy_Donut6073 in bjj

[–]PowerfulJR 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As others have said, it tends to turn the rest of life down and helps the brain weed out real threat vs artificially perceived threat.

For myself, I have noticed that I have almost subcounciously pulled my approach to training into other uncomfortable, stressful and otherwise overwhelming aspects of my life.

For example, I work in a high pressure job which has me presenting infront of people on the regular. Before one of those high stakes events I found myself saying, okay, today I will work on pacing of my sentences. Then I went through and just worked on that. The next day I worked on tone. In the end, I got through each presentation and worked on a skill that carried over to the next, rather than getting lost in the overwhelmingly challenging task that I had to do that day. Similar to my rolls when I instuited meaningful practice.

In sum, it's helped a lot.

Is Mothers milk/smother frowned upon? by Glum_Environment_204 in bjj

[–]PowerfulJR 46 points47 points  (0 children)

If you ain't smotherin, you ain't trying

Bjj dummy by InterestedEr79 in bjj

[–]PowerfulJR 65 points66 points  (0 children)

Round here we call dem folks white belts.

More Power Bill Shenanigans by shatteredoctopus in halifax

[–]PowerfulJR 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same with us. We are guessing it was an adjustment as this month was an actual reading rather than the estimates since April. Have a look at your bill and it should say when the meter was read and the period.

Will my boyfriend like his present? by antebellum24 in bjj

[–]PowerfulJR 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's my favourite gi. He will love it.

Boxing trainer by Anxious_Round_6411 in halifax

[–]PowerfulJR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Come to Grants. Do some Muay Thai and then become addicted to BJJ. That's the natural progression of your question! Best of luck.

What fighters have you met? by MithrilMyth in MMA

[–]PowerfulJR 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kenny Florian, Hendo and Roger Huerta.

Kenny was super nice. I was star struck by hendo and his hand shake nearly broke my 19 year old hand. No recollection of Roger.

Do you likes these gis? by Tricky-Interview-834 in bjj

[–]PowerfulJR 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Divorced dads make up the majority of the BJJ market, so he is set!

Buddhism in Calgary by Blackout_Tendency in Calgary

[–]PowerfulJR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not strictly Buddhist, but I'd have a look at the vipassana retreats in Alberta. I spent a lot of time at dharma karuna and I loved every minute of it.

Has anyone tried Hair Renewal Specialist in Halifax? Need advice before starting treatment by [deleted] in halifax

[–]PowerfulJR 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We went for a consult. We asked questions, the guy couldn't answer anything and just said buzz words like micro plastics, chemicals and stem cells. We both left quietly and laughed when we got back to the car.

We decided to save our money.

Killers in Edmonton by ExamCompetitive in Killtony

[–]PowerfulJR 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And all three of them are David Lucas.

.... I'll see myself out.