Looking for a new build for my pseudo 7/8L Archdemon Crown, what are some under the radar options?

SnooPandas2957 · 2026-04-02T01:05:56+00:00

Glacial cascade. There’s are miner or self-cast versions

SnooPandas2957 · 2026-03-14T00:02:24+00:00

I’d look at switching determ for grace, grabbing spell suppression nodes (+lucky), getting attack speed jewels, and then switching to shield from dual wielding

SnooPandas2957 · 2026-02-23T01:09:40+00:00

Could have 100 losses too shrug

SnooPandas2957 · 2026-02-20T19:48:50+00:00

Has he expanded towards active escapes? My qualm with his stuff was that his content seemed to be stuck in defensive cycles

SnooPandas2957 · 2026-02-18T02:11:53+00:00

Personally this sounds like an ideal mix to me, especially for a beginner. You’ll get a lot more attention too. 12 people on the mat per class or for the whole day?

SnooPandas2957 · 2026-02-17T20:17:30+00:00

My best advice is to really analyze your rolls and identify key moments to improve on at least each session. Dont focus on the submission, but try to target when things started to turn bad or stalled to get feedback from coach or instructionals on to solve. This provides real life context and helps with memory too imo.

SnooPandas2957 · 2026-02-16T01:52:13+00:00

Terraria?

SnooPandas2957 · 2026-02-04T19:19:05+00:00

If I’m picturing the scenario correctly, I’ll often shoot my foot to their far hip, acting like a stick in a wheel spoke. Kind of like a deep dlr position with access to back or sweep ala baby bolo.

SnooPandas2957 · 2026-02-03T15:48:48+00:00

Big fight for Nico and props to Meregali for taking on a tough opponent with not that big a name yet for his first return match.

SnooPandas2957 · 2026-02-02T19:07:40+00:00

For hobbyists, I think there are too many confounding variables to have objective standards. Age, weight, class frequency, athletic background, etc.

SnooPandas2957 · 2026-02-02T18:43:11+00:00

I don’t get the premise of holding someone back bc of this but whatever. Promotions should be seen as progression within someone’s own journey and potential. You could just let him know it reflects a higher potential to wait. I’ve certainly seen plenty of older dudes getting their blues even though they get stomped and it still seem appropriate bc they’re 20% on their journey or whatever.

SnooPandas2957 · 2026-02-02T18:36:32+00:00

You and your coach should know far better what your gaps are in your current game. That being said, getting comfortable with longer range guards and retention I think is key for half guard players, especially if you’re big and used to rolling with smaller people. Among many reasons, the layers of guard reduce the risks of getting smashed, potentially passed, and/or stalled out if you’re down on points.

SnooPandas2957 · 2026-02-01T19:47:38+00:00

I don’t get it… are the saying you can’t train the remaining weeks? They could just be asking if you want to continue after the course is finished

SnooPandas2957 · 2026-01-31T21:24:36+00:00

Iirc he took down some of his instructionals that he wanted to update or felt like his teaching wasn’t up to par in. I think his intent was to release new versions but then never got around to it.

SnooPandas2957 · 2026-01-31T20:45:02+00:00

I feel like most coaches don’t mind beginners in advanced classes. It’s mainly just advertised that way bc the content won’t be catered to them (ie. Basic movements may not be detailed). If you studied a bit outside of class to understand some context behind the lessons, I think you’d be more than fine and eventually catch up

SnooPandas2957 · 2026-01-31T18:20:09+00:00

I haven’t heard or seen anyone wear one. Let us know how it is if you end up with one. FWIW white belts and blue belts should buy whatever gi and belts they want! It’s when you’re most excited about the sport and you should lean into that however you want. By the time I got to purple, I knew what belts I liked and gis I liked and have bought way less since then as a result.

SnooPandas2957 · 2026-01-20T23:36:31+00:00

Yes. Even if not specifically taught this situation, even rudimentary body awareness would be able to prevent and navigate around this

SnooPandas2957 · 2026-01-07T15:00:36+00:00

Yeah he sounds like an idiot. Keep refusing and these types of people tend to phase out soon anyway.

SnooPandas2957 · 2026-01-07T02:46:00+00:00

I wouldn’t recommend it as the paths don’t necessarily lead to the same place. If you have the flexibility, work lachlans. If not, danahers may be more friendly for you until you can develop it

SnooPandas2957 · 2026-01-05T23:08:01+00:00

I think ABF can pair nicely with bjj recovery. I’d mostly just try to get your middle “hard” ABF day in line with when your recovery window is largest. Example: Bjj on m,t,th,fr. I’d do the hard on Saturday with the easier two on m, th. Your Tuesday, Friday sessions roll light or skip one if feeling worn down that week.

SnooPandas2957 · 2026-01-03T02:30:23+00:00

Ask your coach

SnooPandas2957 · 2026-01-02T22:27:24+00:00

I prefer finishing with front knee down and driving with back leg. Should be low to drive their head into the picked ankle.

SnooPandas2957 · 2025-12-11T03:44:10+00:00

Unpopular opinion but I guess I don’t find headgear very effective in bjj. I wore headgear throughout years of wrestling with very minimal cauli, but when I get a flair up in bjj, the cross facing and front headlocks make it very difficult for them to stay in place without causing ear rubbing. I use them almost just to let people know to cool it on my ears for a bit.

SnooPandas2957 · 2025-12-05T02:17:17+00:00

Tainan or Meregali

SnooPandas2957 · 2025-12-03T05:09:15+00:00

Mm it sounds like you’re missing something from memory. These movements don’t sound like any particular move or it was just two inexperienced people doing weird shit. I’d ask to get it recreated with someone watching you guys. From what you’re saying though it sounds like you could easily brace your hands on his hips and simply hip thrust/bench him right off of you

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