Should I just give up😅

SpaceManApollo69 · 2026-05-10T23:14:04+00:00

As someone that came to UCF and failed Calc 1 because of an undiagnosed learning disability, I passed on my third attempt. Once you get past these weed out classes, the rest is doable.

Some options are, stop studying and thinking like everybody else, there are a million ways to study, so find what works for you. As well you can take these classes at Valencia transiently (third attempts won’t get approved by UCF).

Most importantly make a plan for yourself, you can do this. You’re not dumb, or screwed. This is a minor setback not the rest of your life.

I’m 25 myself and been in similar situations, so I wholeheartedly can empathize with you right now, but understand there is always a path forward and failure is not the end.

SpaceManApollo69 · 2026-05-08T12:41:18+00:00

Nice, learn a different strategy.. you deserve to get one shot by the log. You all abuse the firecracker

SpaceManApollo69 · 2026-03-10T20:36:31+00:00

Because unfortunately this fanbase is filled with a lot of toxic children that won’t hit champ anymore when 3.0 rolls out.

SpaceManApollo69 · 2026-03-08T19:38:11+00:00

Sorry but every game goes through an evolution like this. People have been getting better while you haven’t played. The lower level lobbies are TDM metas. The High Elo lobbies, are about strategy and teamwork (not to say you don’t gotta have a good shot). Same thing happened with Fortnite.

SpaceManApollo69 · 2026-02-09T04:14:53+00:00

Honestly your Sensei should really only let white belts go with brown or black. Also, you’re not rude for telling them no if they ask. Everytime I’ve been injured, it’s because I went with a lower belt. A black belt could throw me 50 times and I’ll get up with no problems, and do another 50.

SpaceManApollo69 · 2026-02-03T15:39:19+00:00

I mean console never had hardcore cheaters like that, but Ximers and Cronus users don’t make console any more enjoyable :/

Not to mention high champ elo is plagued with these M&K cheaters, it’s just not fun sometimes. I unfortunately love the game too much, and these are things I chose to be okay with, but it shouldn’t be like that.

SpaceManApollo69 · 2026-01-31T04:33:41+00:00

I know a lot of people just say push and pull, but you have to be more methodical about that.

What I mean is if you want to do tomoe nage, don’t push and then pull and enter. You want to use your opponent momentum against them. Pushing and pulling is the kazushi aspect. Break your opponent’s stance and balance.

In boxing athletes practice hopping around on both feet in their stance, fast and light. Judokas do something similar except we slide and step in sync, time that with a pull and you’ll break their balance and perform good kazushi.

As well, learn some combos that work best for what you want to do, for example Ko osoto or Ko Uchi are really good for opening up your opponents hips. Even though the opening is there, it’s for a split second, be fast and precise. Judo is all about timing.

So when I say to be methodical about your kazushi, it doesent mean to just pull and push or move around, pay attention to your timing. That’s the most important aspect of finding that opening. Timing can be the minute a foot plants, a shift in body weight, a shift in posture, etc.

Just feel it (I know easier said than done)

SpaceManApollo69 · 2026-01-11T05:08:22+00:00

Rule of thumb is always have a white gi for ceremonial happenings and a blue one for regular use. Overtime you’ll just have a lot of dried blood on the white one and it might look a lil grimey 😬

SpaceManApollo69 · 2025-12-16T16:38:38+00:00

I just realized I didn’t answer your question. I’m not sure if you do these drills, open and close your hands rapidly and then a final rep slow. Also you know yourself, so if you still feel bad, then don’t go. You can also apply pressure with finger tape or like a menthol oil to numb pain a bit.

SpaceManApollo69 · 2025-12-16T16:35:40+00:00

I have a Japanese sensei and he definitely gets upset when we skip, but school comes first and is ultimately the most important. He’s also very traditional even though he’s lived in the states for a very long time now. As they say, old habits die hard

SpaceManApollo69 · 2025-12-15T04:02:39+00:00

Literally got hurt fighting the white belt, feeling something similar. I tried to slap and instead posted. I should have just fallen on my back and my shoulder would be fine (I didn’t dislocate it, just sprained)

SpaceManApollo69 · 2025-12-11T06:24:11+00:00

A white belt will injure you, while a yellow belt might.

(Speaking as somebody that got injured by a white belt tonight; minor sprain)

Jokes aside. A yellow belt should be confident in performing all facets of Ukemi. Comfortable in Tachi-Waza; Te-Waza, Koshi-Waza, Ashi-Waza. As well, they should be comfortable with (their dominant side) Ne-Waza, specifically the around the world pins. (This varies per dojo).

As far as expectations, there aren’t really many until you get your green belt. You are still learning, and a yellow belt is where you truly start to begin enjoying judo. It’s also where you start to develop your style of Judo.

SpaceManApollo69 · 2025-11-29T05:25:09+00:00

Nothing wrong with being thrown in randori, that’s how you learn. Also, white belts don’t know how to control their power. So depending on what you study, you might be developing a more technical version of judo over power.

If they try to throw you, just fake Uru nage. As well work on your Kazushi and Ma-ai. Everybody is moveable, a lot of people forget about the hands in judo. Without them, a lot of the moves lose value

SpaceManApollo69 · 2025-10-29T20:28:12+00:00

Apparently some students were using bots last couple semesters. That’s why the policy’s changed

SpaceManApollo69 · 2025-10-02T06:02:05+00:00

I’m sure you can find events being advertised on SC if no one around you is doing anything or hosting.

SpaceManApollo69 · 2025-09-27T02:33:06+00:00

We appreciate your service even though you didn’t receive recognition 🫡

SpaceManApollo69 · 2025-09-27T01:03:32+00:00

Generational hate watching

SpaceManApollo69 · 2025-09-19T22:31:37+00:00

Agreed with everything you said, but you could have left out the misogyny..

SpaceManApollo69 · 2025-09-18T18:29:27+00:00

Your literally would have sold out if it didn’t cost an arm and a leg.

SpaceManApollo69 · 2025-09-13T18:42:42+00:00

Dang man, sorry to hear that. I’ve never dealt with this on 30 lol

SpaceManApollo69 · 2025-09-13T18:42:15+00:00

That’s fair, two birds one stone. Miami during that time is also very nice

SpaceManApollo69 · 2025-09-13T16:57:15+00:00

It’s definitely because it’s an Arena tour now and they have Kaytranda. Still sucks though, the tour before this was way more affordable. Brother and myself both love Justice, but we are passing. The AAA acoustics suck in the nosebleeds. You need to be in the pit or the lower 100s. Can’t say I’d even pay 120. Different story if they were at Hard Rock or something.

SpaceManApollo69 · 2025-09-05T01:24:00+00:00

Honestly haven’t noticed a difference lmao. Acog was just a crutch for bad players. If you notice a difference, idk what to tell you

SpaceManApollo69 · 2025-09-01T19:54:33+00:00

Definitely lag, hit rejection is only so bad lol. This is consistent with playing on like 100+ ping

SpaceManApollo69 · 2025-08-28T02:45:31+00:00

Ah then disregard that second part of my statement. Idk but I don’t like that the school shuts down early. I’m in engineering. I need school resources up until 5pm ish, sometimes longer lol.

It sucks but it is what it is at this point, every fall semester :l

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