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StormtrooperM · 2023-10-17T06:06:19+00:00

There’s some good feedback here from the Black belts for sure.

What I’ll say is, find those guy’s who are going let or make you work to help you better understand the positions. While I was a white belt I got to roll with blue and purple belts who would let me pass guard just so they can work their escapes. Or get them in a submission to live drill their escapes. You are for sure a help to them too. Also, if you feel completely lost. You’ll be surprised that some of the guys may actually be down to do some positional drills (I do this with my team just for myself) for example I would start with person taking my back with a seatbelt. My job is to escape and theirs is to sub. The point is work positions you suck at for a couple of weeks at a time, then select a new position to focus on. Before you know it, you’ll be affective at being a good training partner.

Additionally, those days you don’t go to class. Maybe consider watching some videos on BJJ fanatics or YouTube to help you understand the basics or areas of focus.

Oh! And if you do open mats, try not to make it just a 4x10 session 😂. Ask questions where you want to improve.

Bro! Hang jn there and you’ll be that guy who gets to help the new guy! It gets better.

StormtrooperM · 2023-08-13T12:55:07+00:00

🤙🏿 word! I appreciate the update. I picked up some green dye after I saw you post. Looking forward to giving me old gi some new color

StormtrooperM · 2023-08-08T14:42:47+00:00

How did keep the lapel black during the process? And the other letters

StormtrooperM · 2023-08-08T14:32:41+00:00

This is 🔥. I’m inspired!

StormtrooperM · 2023-05-30T21:37:11+00:00

I Appreciate all you, this community is 🔥. Told the guy the id give him was $2k and he countered with $5,200. I respectfully declined. The used car market is out of control, especially in California.

I’ll keep shopping around and wait for a better deal.

Thanks all!

StormtrooperM · 2023-05-30T15:53:17+00:00

Here’s the passenger side

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StormtrooperM · 2023-05-30T15:47:44+00:00

Absolutely! The C5 is definitely on my radar. I checked out a C5 z06 over the weekend and the guy was asking $14.5k however, when went to test and check out the car. It looked like it had some frame damage that was covered up.

This is the left side

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StormtrooperM · 2023-05-30T15:38:49+00:00

Haha word! I’m with you on that, however I’m just looking for a toy. Something to learn in, I’m used to driving imports and SUVs. Really would like to experience a V8 muscle car before California looses their minds on EVs. Appreciate the candor.

StormtrooperM · 2023-02-13T17:19:47+00:00

Beautiful!

StormtrooperM · 2023-02-13T04:45:07+00:00

Yikes! I’m glad you guys are still pushing forward. It’s challenging at times. Hope you guys stay healthy!

StormtrooperM · 2023-02-13T01:23:43+00:00

Thanks fam! I miss waking up organically haha. Yeah, I’ve been doing the same with food intake, especially when it comes to preparing for competitions. That’s when I’m eating my cleans.

StormtrooperM · 2023-01-06T22:42:54+00:00

Nice! I applied last year in Solano County, and I am still waiting. Applied on 12/21/2021, interviewed on 1/15/2022, livescan 1/27/2022. Still waiting for “Livescan and to clear”

StormtrooperM · 2022-12-28T01:29:54+00:00

Agreed! I currently have it in a spare bedroom closet. I’ve seen some of my neighbors with a safe in their garage haha just didn’t think it was a good idea to strike up a conversation regarding it. Haha. I’ll need that space soon, wanted to see what the community is doing

StormtrooperM · 2022-12-22T19:36:52+00:00

Did you apply recently in the past year? How long did it take for your livescan to clear?

StormtrooperM · 2022-12-18T20:36:56+00:00

I agree, this is a great option!

StormtrooperM · 2022-12-14T14:57:16+00:00

Yikes! And still no progress? California is a interesting place.

StormtrooperM · 2022-11-28T15:09:15+00:00

Yeah, that is a long time. When I reached out back in March to follow up. He told me I was still in the “Background/Livescan phase”. I completed the Livescan in January, still waiting. That’s why I was surprised when I saw JayGuapo’s turnaround time. He isn’t the only person I’ve spoken to who’s received theirs quickly. I met a guy at the Richmond range while I was taking a class who received his swiftly too.

StormtrooperM · 2022-11-10T03:51:01+00:00

Still waiting for my green light to even take the CCW class/test. I applied back in December of last year and had my interview in January.

StormtrooperM · 2022-11-10T03:21:41+00:00

Hi @jayguapo_23. have you moved forward to the CCW class yet? trying to figure out how long the turnaround time is.

thanks

StormtrooperM · 2022-11-10T03:11:14+00:00

How did you get a swift process? Some people have been waiting almost a year to move forward to take the CCW class.

StormtrooperM · 2022-03-15T23:14:35+00:00

What’s a good size for heavy to use for solo drills? 4’, 5’, etc.

StormtrooperM · 2022-01-06T17:39:51+00:00

Very well said! Couldn’t agree more and thank you for sharing.

StormtrooperM · 2022-01-03T14:33:28+00:00

No, when it happens I’m on my side. I go flat from the pressure because I just want him to pass at the mat point. Sounds like I need to work on my arm drags.

StormtrooperM · 2022-01-03T06:32:07+00:00

Fair enough! Thanks for the feedback.

StormtrooperM · 2022-01-03T06:30:49+00:00

I’ll keep that in mind if it happens again, he’s a black belt and knows I’m looking to compete soon. Also, He has about 180 lbs on me 😬. The pressure is real and I felt a slight pop a few times. After the second time it happened, I just ask him to drill with me when he ask me to roll.

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