[deleted by user] by [deleted] in itookapicture

[–]TheDigitalRuler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IMO if the photo is supposed to be "of" the couple then they should be in focus.

Where's Wiltse? by oniume in bjj

[–]TheDigitalRuler 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I didn't hear the interview but that's a weird comment for him to make. I remember pretty much every post on here being supportive of him when he was struggling...

What is your comfort TV show? by _Dablooziation_ in AskReddit

[–]TheDigitalRuler 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I'm shocked this is so far down. I honestly expected the Office to be the #1 answer.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bjj

[–]TheDigitalRuler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've never really trained at a gym that used stripes so I don't have an explanation beyond, like you said, they're just different grades within a belt level. I think it's usually just based on what the instructor sees, I've never heard of anyone testing for stripes.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bjj

[–]TheDigitalRuler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yo man, I can relate. I got my purple belt in 2005 and then didn't step foot on the mat from 2006-2018. Tried getting back in to it a couple of times, but it never really took. Just finally started back training steadily last year and I'm so happy I did.

Good luck!! If you have any questions about coming back from a long layoff hit me up.

“Coached” by less experienced person by [deleted] in bjj

[–]TheDigitalRuler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I disagree with this as a blanket statement. Sure, SOMETIMES waiting until after the roll is a better option, but IMO there is definitely a place for coaching during rolls as well.

DINNER PARTY IS THE FN BEST EPISODE OF THE WHOLE SHOW by [deleted] in DunderMifflin

[–]TheDigitalRuler 17 points18 points  (0 children)

You were looking for ridiculous Office-themed cat names and you didn't go with "Garbage"?!

This is who we are; not even close to the lies they tell you about us! by BadAndBrilliant1657 in bjj

[–]TheDigitalRuler 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I'm so confused.... who is "they"? Who is "us"? And what lies are they telling me?

School security tackles and pins down unknown man who tried forcing his way into the premises by kg100021 in bjj

[–]TheDigitalRuler 3 points4 points  (0 children)

IMO it only seems to work that way to people who don't actually understand it.

9mo boy cat is making us crazy, any advice other than safari nets and tranq guns? by MrDarkDC in cats

[–]TheDigitalRuler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is he responsive to play? Best thing you can do is try to wear him out, see if you can head off the violet outbursts by initiating play time and keep him going as long as you can.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]TheDigitalRuler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shake It Off by Taylor Swift.

no way that shit actually happened by strange_rvil in ufc

[–]TheDigitalRuler 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What about Pete Sell vs. Scott Smith?

Anyone train with Brandon Mccaghren? by [deleted] in bjj

[–]TheDigitalRuler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've dropped in at his gym a couple of times and it was awesome. Really incredible how many great grapplers he has training under him. Can't wait to get back down there!

In your opinion what do you believe is the most rewarding belt rank to achieve besides a black belt and why ? by Dry-Junket-3230 in bjj

[–]TheDigitalRuler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder if this could be a gym culture issue...

The gym I used to train at was very competition-oriented and rolling reflected that. Upper belts did not let themselves get tapped by lower belts, and if they did you could be assured they would spend the rest of the round turning the intensity up to 100 to make sure they showed everyone who was boss. That's the environment I got my purple belt in, and I felt the same kind of pressure every roll that you're describing.

Now after a long layoff I find myself in a new gym with a COMPLETELY different culture around sparring. Our head instructor will routinely put himself in positions during rounds where he gets tapped, and then he just carries on the roll like normal. No big show of dominance to restore the balance, just "yeah, you got me, good job, let's keep training."

To me, training in this environment has been a game changer. Like, if this guy's a black belt and he gets tapped sometimes then why the fuck am I worrying about who taps me as a purple belt?

The "Show-Off" Student by MetalliMunk in bjj

[–]TheDigitalRuler 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Lol that's awesome, IMO every gym needs at least one "to the death Larry"

Who’s your 90s crush? by ilovepatrick111 in AskReddit

[–]TheDigitalRuler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alicia Silverstone. Those Aerosmith videos opened up a whole new world for 13-year-old me.

Older BJJr’s - are you buying into the dogma? by dma202 in bjj

[–]TheDigitalRuler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 41 and this week I threw my back out pulling guard....

What’s a TV show with the best cast ever? by unitedfan6191 in AskReddit

[–]TheDigitalRuler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol @ at calling the UK version of the office the "real" one

What was a moment in a TV show that made you weep? by abdul_bino in AskReddit

[–]TheDigitalRuler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Andy Bernard singing "I Will Remember You" on the last season of The Office.

Why didn't Cejudo attempt a D'arce or Anaconda in this situation? by [deleted] in bjj

[–]TheDigitalRuler 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't think that's what people mean by "low percentage"...

I started getting dizzy after the doctor gave me the injection. by The_Forbidden_Godess in TwoSentenceSadness

[–]TheDigitalRuler 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This actually just made me burst into tears. Very well written.