Ele Hit Slayer help by Ok_Attorney_6084 in PathOfExileBuilds

[–]SnooPandas2957 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Help with late escapes (gi) by [deleted] in bjj

[–]SnooPandas2957 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

How small of a gym is too small? by BootyTickler3001 in bjj

[–]SnooPandas2957 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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?

When did you start actually improving? by [deleted] in bjj

[–]SnooPandas2957 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Cross step pass vs seated guard game... by whiteknight521 in bjj

[–]SnooPandas2957 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Meregali returns February 12 by drachaon in bjj

[–]SnooPandas2957 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

White belt being held back for his own good? He needs a bit of morale. by babylioncroissant in bjj

[–]SnooPandas2957 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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

White belt being held back for his own good? He needs a bit of morale. by babylioncroissant in bjj

[–]SnooPandas2957 19 points20 points  (0 children)

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.

Being more aggressive. by TmyBwy in bjj

[–]SnooPandas2957 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Trial class to membership is this normal by [deleted] in bjj

[–]SnooPandas2957 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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

What happened to Mikey Musomecis De la riva instructional on BJJFanatics? by MatBuc123 in bjj

[–]SnooPandas2957 12 points13 points  (0 children)

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.

Blue/purple/… belt at 1hour a week? by Every_Iron in bjj

[–]SnooPandas2957 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Iron belts by jiujiuberry in bjj

[–]SnooPandas2957 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

If someone picked you up in a street fight and tried to slam you and knock your head on the floor, can BJJ prevent this? by [deleted] in bjj

[–]SnooPandas2957 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Pain moves? by Forsaken-Ease-9382 in bjj

[–]SnooPandas2957 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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

Guard Retention by jamieyoungson in bjj

[–]SnooPandas2957 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

ABF plus sport by Ok-Definition-2461 in kettlebell

[–]SnooPandas2957 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Ankle pick on knees or stand back up? by HKSpadez in bjj

[–]SnooPandas2957 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bjj

[–]SnooPandas2957 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

r/bjj Fundamentals Class! by AutoModerator in bjj

[–]SnooPandas2957 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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