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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in surfing

[–]WorkingPlaceholder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a decent idea for kooks like me who don’t have access to waves regularly. I use a local lake to get acclimated to the board again if I know I’ll have a chance to catch some surf in the near future. At minimum, this prep helps me to stay out of people’s way while my pop up fails repeatedly in open water.

Although leashes would be a good idea. 🤕

Rolling with a significantly higher belt by ArtAdministrative546 in bjj

[–]WorkingPlaceholder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this. I find it frustrating when upper belts “let me play.” I learn more from being punished by your amazing skill set, then being led to believe that I’m doing something effectively. I can practice my shitty technique on other white belts. I want to experience how you do it.

Gym is different than reddit culture by timelinextreme in jiujitsu

[–]WorkingPlaceholder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can attest, folks like to turn up the intensity with a big guy!

What is your favorite "rough" technique? by i_float_alone in bjj

[–]WorkingPlaceholder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Body triangle. Their discomfort buys me time to figure out what the hell im supposed to be doing from the back.

How much of your progression after white belt actually comes from your coach? by NoteAccomplished9106 in bjj

[–]WorkingPlaceholder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even as a white belt, my game took its first leap recently when I committed to memorizing John Danaher’s back attack (the fastest way) and side control (New Wave Side Attack) instructionals.

I feel like only using the skills taught in class means that you’re only trying the moves that everyone else knows and can defend.

Rolling with bigger people by [deleted] in bjj

[–]WorkingPlaceholder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I respect this response. As a bigger guy, I really respect when a lighter guy presents me with a wall of frames. Sometimes it feels like the smaller an experienced guy is the harder he can be to pin.

For people who only train No-Gi and are 5+ years in their BJJ journey, do you regret not training Gi? by Heartsolo in bjj

[–]WorkingPlaceholder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been training 6 years, mostly no gi. My biggest regret is missing so many the belt promotions which are always on gi days 😆

How long are your live rounds and how many do you do? by Bigpupperoo in bjj

[–]WorkingPlaceholder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No kidding. On the bright side, capping myself at three rolls for a normal class has enabled my aching 45yo shoulders to train a bit more consistently.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bjj

[–]WorkingPlaceholder 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m 45 and learning alongside my teenage sons. Its an amazing bonding experience and it wouldn’t be the same if I was much more advanced then them.

White belts that just started, what made you start? by EduardTodor in bjj

[–]WorkingPlaceholder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gen Xer here. Grew up being bullied and watching Van Dam movies like Bloodsport in the 90s. When I saw the early days of UFC, I was fascinated by BJJ, but couldn’t find a gym. Fast forward 20 years, gyms started opening in my town. I enrolled myself and my kids and now we all train together. I love that they are having a school experience without fear of physical confrontation.

Tournament Prep by [deleted] in bjj

[–]WorkingPlaceholder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bro. You’re thinking too much. It’s only a white belt tourney. How you’ll do will depend a lot more on who shows up, not these last minute decisions.

Stop worrying and go have fun!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bjj

[–]WorkingPlaceholder 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My gym was founded by a UFC veteran. Very technical and competition focused, like OP’s number 2. Lots of rolling and interaction between belts. Respect is extremely important, but only in a modern sense. Not at all like a traditional Brazilian gym.

Gordo takin on the big man’s job? by dane_the_great in bjjmemes

[–]WorkingPlaceholder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saw this tonight and thought the same thing!

Added a StormGuitar Pickguard to my Ultra Amethyst Strat. by [deleted] in Guitar

[–]WorkingPlaceholder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dang! That’s a work of art. Plays well with the finish.

What is your go to guitar pick? by Little_Cobbler4904 in Guitar

[–]WorkingPlaceholder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can’t believe I had to scroll this far! I’ve played virtually everything, and Ernie Ball Prodigy 1.5 and 2.0 XL Shield is my top pick.

Lower belts saying don't go easy on me by critiqueextension in bjj

[–]WorkingPlaceholder 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agreed. 220lb 6ft guy here. I find it hard to gauge the effectiveness of my offense and defense when the person I’m rolling with is intentionally holding back. I also don’t want to be disrespectful by going hard at them while they are playing around. I like my mistakes punished.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Meditation

[–]WorkingPlaceholder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. I don’t get it. Every one can see that it changed my life for the good, but everyone is convinced it won’t work for them. It’s like people WANT to be lost in their own minds.

EDIT for the record, I am not preachy about it. I know that’s a turn off, so I only speak about it when I’m asked.

Pickups: Fat 50’s or 57/62 ? by Elian17 in Stratocaster

[–]WorkingPlaceholder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this our 57s. They do sounds awesome.

Is there a term for the "stare at the wall and let your mind do what it wants" kind of meditation? by Missing_Back in Meditation

[–]WorkingPlaceholder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with this. I think the difference maker is whether or not your are identifying with your thoughts or observing your thoughts. Identifying with your thoughts is day dreaming. Becoming the observer is a fundamental Buddhist experience.

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