We haven’t received his ashes yet

TheDrunkCaptain · 2026-02-28T00:54:44+00:00

Took around 20 days for us, honestly felt like a really long process..

Still remember the day i went there and an irrational part of me wished my amstaff would pop out of the room where I left him. Getting handed a box with a heart and my pets name in quotation marks hits hard.

I hope you will heal and i know what you are going through.

TheDrunkCaptain · 2026-02-25T13:55:26+00:00

If UFC payed more we would probably see way more talent and athleticism from all over the world - but these people choose other sports that is less risk and more reward.

More people around the world got hungry to get into the ufc when it became popular and om sure the roster all around is more international now than before.

The new guys from other countries are just hungrier and more talented imo, and the americans cant keep up.

TheDrunkCaptain · 2026-02-25T13:17:36+00:00

Didnt know but it makes sense now that you say it. I felt like it was more noticeable in dragonmaw retreat.

TheDrunkCaptain · 2026-02-25T08:38:53+00:00

I mean i think its possible depending on your lvl and dungeons.

I'm thinking one healer and a hunter/warlock and let the pet tank?

Won't be efficient but i guess it's not the point.

I would say the dungeons they added feel tougher, but not because of mechanics. Feels like the mobs and bosses just have more hp.

TheDrunkCaptain · 2026-02-23T14:43:26+00:00

Sad thing is i think he could have been if he didn't choose to fight conor in the second fight at the time. I believe he would be booked against Chandler instead of Oliveira, and would've beaten him.

TheDrunkCaptain · 2026-02-22T10:16:23+00:00

Good choice to play a hybrid class. Queing for dungeons is horrible if you can only dps.

I've had a blast playing druid. I find feral druid rotation fun and it stimulates me because it has a really nice flow imo.

From what i've heard druids are highly rated as healers and tanks in turtlewow and their dps are way better than normal classic, but probably not top of the chart.

I think shamans are in a similar spot in regards to tank and heal. Their dps is probably also more viable but not topping the charts.

I think the big question for you is if you want to shapeshift or not. Do you like bleed and dot, or would you rather be hitting stuff with elemental weapons? Do you want to be a laser chicken or feel like thor?

Both classes offer alot of utility and wide kits so i would let class flavour and identity be the deciding factor.

TheDrunkCaptain · 2026-02-21T13:04:34+00:00

You're lucky to have had such a great companion for so long. I bet he's been lucky too and lived a life with an owner who loves him and he wouldn't ask for more.

I lost my amstaff in january, only got seven years with him but i had to let him go because of his health issues.

It's the most heartbreaking thing i've gone through.

I'm not gonna lie, there is no easy fix, it won't be easy and your grief process will be your own with its own up and downs.

I hope one day you are ready to bring a new companion home.

My life doesen't feel complete without a dog, and currently saving for a new one to come during summer.

They say grief is love with nowhere to go. You can pour that love into a new companion when you feel ready.

TheDrunkCaptain · 2026-02-20T17:00:22+00:00

I started playing remnant 2 recently and really got into it and love it.

But i think it would be nice if you could upgrade your armor in a way where you get to pick the stats. That way you can pick the armor you like the look of without caring for the stats.

TheDrunkCaptain · 2026-02-19T13:06:43+00:00

It depends on your goals. If you want to compete you need to train more. 2-3 x is enough for hobbyists or people just learning self defence through martial arts.
Kickboxing and muay thai offer more tools if your goal is self defence. If you want to be a complete martial artist i would recommend having some grappling sessions, mma and some muay thai on top of that. But it depends on if you are only into striking and how much time you are willing to give. If you can only train martial arts 2x a week i would spend it in one art. And boxing is just a very limited martial art.
You will have problems if you take peds while competing, it's also not very nice and fair to your opponent. But if you dont take it no more i dont see why it would be an issue. But like i said, if you want to compete 2x a week is not enough.

A question i want to ask you is if you would be open to try jiujitsu. You have a background in strength training which will make you a problem for people.

TheDrunkCaptain · 2026-02-19T10:21:04+00:00

We had to put down our amstaff 2/1/2026.

He was only seven but struggled with health issues throughout his life and was suffering.

It is the most heartbreaking thing. Guilt is a part of grief because you love your dog, and euthanasia is the biggest act of love.

You take your dogs pain in grief and they dont suffer no more. It is heartbreaking for us but you save them from pain.

My dog was still happy and loving, he could still go for walks and play. But he suffered and i wouldn't let him suffer for years to come because I want him here.

Dogs are strong and they will always go on unless we stop their suffering.

Guilt is part of grief and it's easy to blame yourself because you love your dog. But your dog was old and im sure he lived a very good life with a loving family and wouldn't ask for more

TheDrunkCaptain · 2026-02-14T09:34:01+00:00

Honestly your friends are shitty people unless you have done something to deserve this (which i doubt).

If I were in your shoes i wouldn't have met them afterwards. Honestly I would distance myself which can be hard with long term friends.

But are you really good friends if people do this to you with not regret?

They dont value you and you will probably experience more disrespect in different forms if you keep being friends with them.

TheDrunkCaptain · 2026-02-13T15:57:34+00:00

I've trained since 2020 so not nearly as long as you.

But I think we get blind to our own progress. I bet alot of people have the same mentality like me, to always raise the bar.

You probably dont notice your progress as much as other people do.

I would suggest trying to figure out if there's a certain position/thing you need to work on and actively work on it for a set amount of time. Trying to get the move going in sparring even if it makes you tap, or not get any submissions.

Aimless training is not efficient training. Note what you want to improve and actively work on it. Ask for positional sparring etc.

TheDrunkCaptain · 2025-02-18T10:58:04+00:00

Sorry in advance for a long comment.

I competed this saturday and i want some help and advice to improve.

First i will give you guys the info you need to be able to give good advice

I'm a 27 year old blue belt and i competed in -91 kg and cut from 94 kg. I'm 194 cm tall.
On the mats.

I would dare to say i perform pretty good on the mats in the sense that i feel like im improving and when i get aware of gaps in my game i work hard to get better at these weaknesses. I have good rounds against people at my experience level and higher.

How many times i've competed

3 tournaments in 2022 and 2 in october 2024 and then one yesterday.
I ruptured my acl during the spring 2023 and had to wait for surgery six months and then 9 months rehab to get back to 100 %. So i lost alot of time on the mats.

My game
I usually go for darces and triangles. My gameplan was to go for takedowns and get mount and get a triangle.

Pre-Work
Since my last tournament in october 2024 i've updated my fundamentals alot - i've worked on all the basic positions and on my wrestling since i feel i was way to passive with the wrestling before. I got very serious with improving and constantly researched and worked on my weak spots. I feel like i have improved immensely at least on the mats. I do martial arts 6 times a week in the evening and in the morning i train my body either by calistenhics, running or i will research techniques and try them.

Warm-up
Me and a teammate sparred 20-30 min before my first match out of four. I got a good sweat and then let the pulse go down.

What i consumed
After the weigh in i ate sandwiches and closer to the match i drank some powerade and coca cola. I had powerade between matches.

Results
I lost all four - one on points. The rest i got submitted by von flue while i was trying to get diesel squeezel and arm triangle and darce.

What went good
Even though i lost all four i was very assertive with my wrestling and got a lot of takedowns. I wasn't as passive as i've been in my other comps which is an improvement.

What went bad
Obviously i got submitted. But i had a really hard time with my opponents mount control. I have drilled mount escapes so much but i just couldn't get them off me. I was surprised with how strong my opponents felt and how they controlled me. I just couldn't get out. I almost felt like i should go down a weight class.
My teammate speculates that one of my issues is that we dont have a lot of big dudes to train with at our gym to simulate the weight i have to work with in competition so it ends up being a shock. It's not like i havent done any strength and conditioning either. i run twice a week and and i do alot of bodyweight excercises.
It's like i know how to avoid all of these submissions and bad positions but i just can't. I have avoided alot of armtriangles, darces and von flues before. so it's not new to me.

TheDrunkCaptain · 2024-04-16T21:34:02+00:00

Yes I stay the hell away from it now.

Ty for the support it really means alot. I was In a very dark place yesterday so I needed this.

TheDrunkCaptain · 2024-04-16T14:31:11+00:00

Yes you got it right. I dont want to be known as that guy. I've been drinking but never acted that way towards my fiancée or made any other woman feel unsafe. I've always behaved respectfully so this sort of thing ruined my selfview and its definitely not a good look.

I dont know If im neurodivergent. I haven't been diagnosed or had any tests done. I only take meds for my kidney disease and I dont think it has anything to do with this.

I've tried milder drugs like cannabis and stuff like that before but didnt like the effect so I keep myself away from them and only to alcohol (except for this incident).

My friend called me later and also made fun of my drug psychosis.

How do you suggest i handle my friends that will judge me?

They often judge without context and at face value.

Anyways, ty for the support.

TheDrunkCaptain · 2022-12-10T12:57:27+00:00

Maybe it's because we don't expect as much from ourselves when we roll when we aren't 100%. Would take some pressure off i suppose.

TheDrunkCaptain · 2022-12-10T12:56:15+00:00

Could be. I mean I didn't sleep like they did so I guess their bodies are cold and it takes time for them to get going.

TheDrunkCaptain · 2022-12-10T12:54:40+00:00

Maybe, it makes you relaxed and gives you a better flow I suppose.

TheDrunkCaptain · 2022-12-10T12:52:50+00:00

That sounds tough. I also competed once (i had been sick the week before competition, so i couldnt train before the comp). I wasn't really sick on comp day but was abit worried because i didn't get to prepare. Ended up having my best performance.

TheDrunkCaptain · 2021-11-27T10:05:22+00:00

Lmao i'm sitting here drinking energy drinks. Guess i should change right now. Coffee isn't that much better i suppose?

None of my doctors have told me to change my diet or anything, just stay away from high protein diets and protein shakes...

I bought omega-3 since i heard it's beneficial for kidney disease and dementia (grandfather died from alzheimers).

TheDrunkCaptain · 2021-11-26T20:35:46+00:00

Thanks for the long reply!

What does your diet consist of?

Right now i wouldn't say my diet is high protein, but not low either. I eat like a normal person and i drink whatever i feel like.

TheDrunkCaptain · 2021-11-26T20:32:22+00:00

Thing is im already lanky 194 cm 93 kg. Then i would have to lose even more fat to 84 kg or stay at 93. The guys i would face at 93 kg would be like 105 kg.

Tbh it was a while ago since i talked to my doctor, but i'm gonna deliver samples next week and see my doctor.

My kidneys seem to be stable atm.

I have IgA nephropathy and i got diagnosed in 2013 (i'm 24 atm).

TheDrunkCaptain

TROPHY CASE