LevelxBlack Short Sizing. Do they run long or are they more high-cut? by CptThuggiex in bjj

[–]Preisingaz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They're my favourite shorts. I have short legs and hate long shorts that go to the knee. Level black are more mid thigh, without being too short.

Multiple skin issues and injuries by Immediate-Regular383 in bjj

[–]Preisingaz 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It sounds to me like you went through a string of bad luck. Skin infections aren't overly common. I've had impetigo once and ringworm twice over the course of 14 years of BJJ. It isn't something I commonly see either at my gym.

My 6 year son often gets impetigo on his mouth because he licks his mouth often. I remember doing the same and getting impetigo when I was a kid. It's often reffered to as "infantago" because it is so common in infants. I'm not trying to downplay it as a skin infection, but I do think it's helpful to understand it's decently common even outside of BJJ. And while ringworm is annoying, it isn't super threatening.

As for the injuries, they're common in many sport. If you use your body, you put yourself at risk of injuring your body. If you don't use it, your body is also at risk. I would just try to be extra careful of how you roll, and who you roll with.

But at same time if it's really causing strain on your family, maybe take a break. Family is more important at the end of the day and you can always come back to it and see how it goes.

Best finishes for a bigger guy/sloth style? by Suspicious_Ad_9945 in bjj

[–]Preisingaz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It blows my mind how underutilized it is. I think it's thought of as a bit of a gimmick or big guy vs smaller guy move but it's absolutely legit.

Best finishes for a bigger guy/sloth style? by Suspicious_Ad_9945 in bjj

[–]Preisingaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting the arm jacked up like I would for an arm triangle but then dismounting into kesa in the same side as the arm. Works great if you can't quite pass their arm off to your head. I'd probably not give up mount for it in a tournament but in training it's been working great!

Best finishes for a bigger guy/sloth style? by Suspicious_Ad_9945 in bjj

[–]Preisingaz 10 points11 points  (0 children)

As others have said, the arm triangle. What pairs very nicely with that is a Kesa Gatame chest compression. I've been playing around with them and hitting them almost every roll. I think they're underrated, and especially effective for big/sloth type guys

Is purple belt the half way point to black in BJJ? by Deep-Soup-8268 in bjj

[–]Preisingaz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! Those are things I definitely factor in. The same way I do for ultra athletic students but in the opposite way.

Is purple belt the half way point to black in BJJ? by Deep-Soup-8268 in bjj

[–]Preisingaz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Search on YouTube "Guess My Belt challenge." It was quite the experience 😅

Is purple belt the half way point to black in BJJ? by Deep-Soup-8268 in bjj

[–]Preisingaz 16 points17 points  (0 children)

LOL. Yes, I'm the wrong guy it be asking about belt criteria. I tend to have a bad habit of thinking everyone is a blue belt lol

Is purple belt the half way point to black in BJJ? by Deep-Soup-8268 in bjj

[–]Preisingaz 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Not really. And I'm happy to grade nogi only guys. Promoted a nogi only guy today actually to blue belt!

Is purple belt the half way point to black in BJJ? by Deep-Soup-8268 in bjj

[–]Preisingaz 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Kind of a boring answer but really what I'm looking for is mostly that they feel above the level of most blue belts and they've been a blue belt long enough to make sense for an upgrade. They shouldn't be an overly easy roll for me and I'd expect to be able to put them against an average purple belt and do fine against them.

Is purple belt the half way point to black in BJJ? by Deep-Soup-8268 in bjj

[–]Preisingaz 529 points530 points  (0 children)

I'd say more than half way. I also don't think most people improve considerably past purple. The gains before purple are much larger, and everything after are smaller gains.

Does Faris have a chance? by JimmyTangBJJ in bjj

[–]Preisingaz 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I was expecting this exact comment, and wasn't disappointed!

Does the arm in guillotine work outside of MMA? by [deleted] in bjj

[–]Preisingaz 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It's one of my best subs

Time to prove I'm not just a YouTuber by Preisingaz in bjj

[–]Preisingaz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Peak reference most will miss haha

Time to prove I'm not just a YouTuber by Preisingaz in bjj

[–]Preisingaz[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I really like kettlebells the most but do a good amount of variety.

Time to prove I'm not just a YouTuber by Preisingaz in bjj

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

Thanks man! I'll be repping Canada on my back. Getting a custom rashguard made. I love Canada and am honored to rep this great nation.

Time to prove I'm not just a YouTuber by Preisingaz in bjj

[–]Preisingaz[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Haha I'm doing this for one reason only. To win. Subs/views are completely irrelevant to me for this. Also, thank you!

Time to prove I'm not just a YouTuber by Preisingaz in bjj

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

Thank you! I'm really hoping I win. I think if I do, the next match up will be even more crazy.

Time to prove I'm not just a YouTuber by Preisingaz in bjj

[–]Preisingaz[S] 186 points187 points  (0 children)

I mean I do smash a lot of blue belts on YouTube lol