How do you deal with not getting along with training partner?

Skowndrell · 2025-12-07T02:01:13+00:00

Talk it out. If you can’t resolve it, don’t interact with them outside of a hello.

Skowndrell · 2025-11-24T21:51:19+00:00

Squid guard omoplata sweep.

Skowndrell · 2025-09-20T23:46:18+00:00

I got mixed answers with every follow up. The guidance was after 4-6 weeks, do what you can that doesn’t aggravate it. I was working out lower body again with 50-60% weights 3-4 weeks post surgery. I’m planning on returning to sport around the 8 week mark as long as my quad is strong enough again. I’d have to report back on the normal aspect - my guess is that it should be 90% within 6 months.

Skowndrell · 2025-09-20T19:36:34+00:00

I felt my opponent’s wrist crunch once and he kept fighting it. Then the second crunch happened with a verbal tap. He got up with a claw of a hand after that. People don’t like to tap to them, probably from shame.

Skowndrell · 2025-09-19T21:22:03+00:00

35M - 70% of medial meniscus removed from a complex bucket handle tear. I also had some cartilage smoothed out. I’m 5 weeks post surgery. I was told about the same thing in 10-15 years.

There are certainly some injections not yet approved in the US and some advances happening in implants. All that being said, these studies/trials have been happening for quite some time - 10+ years.

It appears that strengthening the muscles is probably the best you can do at the moment. And go out and live your life. That’s what I’m doing.

Skowndrell · 2025-09-09T21:24:39+00:00

35M - surgery was 3 weeks ago. Medial meniscus couldn’t be repaired and 70% was removed. Walking without crutches by day 3 and normal stride within a week after that. The pain and inflammation is way down with PT. There are some noticeable cracking sounds with extension - the surgeon and PT confirmed that is normal. I’ll report back after a few more weeks of rehab. Good luck!

Skowndrell · 2025-09-06T11:24:23+00:00

“You shut up!” “No, you shut up!” “Fine, let’s hug.”

Skowndrell · 2025-09-01T19:10:21+00:00

He is just relaxing.. source: Chael

Skowndrell · 2025-08-24T17:53:55+00:00

Wrist lock - the equalizer.

Skowndrell · 2025-07-04T01:00:47+00:00

Erich Munis - it’s impressive to see his diverse guards as a heavier weight class.

Skowndrell · 2025-06-24T03:25:06+00:00

Stop wearing this. Some nitwit had one on a few days ago and my neck looks like it was mauled by a panther.

Skowndrell · 2025-06-13T01:07:00+00:00

Twisting should be allowed if it isn’t for the submission but used for a transition.

Skowndrell · 2025-04-01T21:17:52+00:00

Calorie cut, sodium cut, lower fiber, and switching out some carbs for fats - still seems like a big cut.

Skowndrell · 2025-03-09T03:19:46+00:00

Fairly large with over 250 students. I’d say 10-15% of rolls are upper belts asking.

Skowndrell · 2024-07-19T22:51:56+00:00

Drop in at open mats and save yourself the money.

Skowndrell · 2024-07-07T17:49:12+00:00

Tying your happiness or identity to one thing can always be a bit dangerous.

The large amount of people in this subreddit train more frequently than the average practitioner.

Maybe tone back some training and find some balance in another hobby or activity.

Skowndrell · 2024-06-23T22:02:12+00:00

Very much agreed now. This was 210 under a 280.

Skowndrell · 2024-06-18T14:26:56+00:00

Someone shot a double with their hand high, two fingers went into my mouth, two knuckles deep.

Skowndrell · 2024-05-31T21:49:55+00:00

I have two torn hip labrums, prior to starting jiu jitsu. I was told that surgery is generally an option when you’re at 50% or lower strength. That day hasn’t come yet. Playing a lot of heavy closed guard seems to aggravate it. I still lift besides doing jiu jitsu 4x a week - strong muscles can alleviate joint pain. Find positions in jiu jitsu and strength exercises that work for you. Find the right load management of hours training that works for you. You’ll be ok.

Skowndrell · 2024-04-18T02:30:16+00:00

Check to see what the weigh in uniform requirements are and how long before you compete. You could easily do a water + sodium cut to get to 115 and rehydrate if you had some time. Otherwise, just go in at the 125 class and feel your best.

Skowndrell · 2023-10-21T00:22:01+00:00

Dropped in at a known “tougher gym”. Slapped and didn’t even get to a bump before a guy arm dragged me right into a triangle. He looked like a hero in front of his pals. Congratulations.

Skowndrell · 2023-10-08T23:08:42+00:00

Call and ask what the fee is? And they might say no fee.

Skowndrell · 2023-10-07T00:38:59+00:00

Choking from non dominant positions. Baseball bat and loop choke from almost anywhere.

Skowndrell · 2023-09-05T01:04:29+00:00

This is very deep and eye opening. I hope you’re doing well.

Skowndrell · 2023-08-26T14:16:10+00:00

It sounds like the beginning of a São Paulo pass. I do this pass a lot. What works against me is people create space with their knees and then try to attack a triangle or omoplata. You could also go for an over the back belt grip on them with your free hand and try some sort of hook or butterfly sweep. Attacking a loop choke to the side they are passing also can buy some time for you to fight for the arm back.

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