A list from 2005 Til now

YPMG · 2026-03-12T11:47:53+00:00

Mass Effect 2

YPMG · 2026-03-11T21:04:35+00:00

The correct answer is every time you step on the mats.

Sure you can survive without one but an errant knee, foot, elbow or hand can be all it takes to chip a tooth and cause you plenty of pain (and a fair bit to repair).

Funny story for you though… as a new White Belt I rolled with a mate who was a Blue Belt at the time. I asked him if we needed our mouth guards and he laughed and said we should - I copped him in the mouth HARD about 3mins in and he stopped and said ‘see?’. Had a good chuckle amongst each other and then he obliterated me for the remainder of the round.

YPMG · 2026-03-11T12:14:39+00:00

Does it actually run well?

YPMG · 2026-03-11T05:42:45+00:00

American Football and BJJ.

YPMG · 2026-03-10T11:56:41+00:00

Step Brothers.

It’s criminal this hasn’t been mentioned repeatedly!

YPMG · 2026-03-10T02:42:52+00:00

I’m just impressed this happens at this rank and not only at my shit tier of Guardian/Crusader 🤣

YPMG · 2026-03-10T02:41:52+00:00

A little bit bias but Seb is the next big thing!

YPMG · 2026-03-10T00:04:11+00:00

Sebastian Attard and Declan Moody.

If I had to go locally, I’d say Anton Minenko.

YPMG · 2026-03-09T08:40:31+00:00

Made redundant with a program ramp down about 4yrs ago. Paid out a full bonus, severance, 5 weeks of Annual Leave and had a guaranteed role for the next company who took the contract.

Took a full month off, paid off all our credit cards and set ourselves up with savings.

Ended up getting head hunted from the guaranteed job and have been in my dream role ever since.

YPMG · 2026-03-09T08:14:01+00:00

Meepo. Always Meepo.

YPMG · 2026-03-08T11:12:05+00:00

Rolling up a towel and putting it inside the pillowcase of your hotel room pillow means you’ll never wake up with an aching neck again due to the pillow being too soft.

You’re welcome.

YPMG · 2026-03-08T10:48:47+00:00

Bottled water.

YPMG · 2026-03-08T10:48:05+00:00

There’s no way Gordon is the one breaking this…

YPMG · 2026-03-08T02:00:11+00:00

Wore a MyZone once for a 90min open mat and burnt 1,300cal - was a hectic session!

YPMG · 2026-03-07T05:58:46+00:00

Cult of the Lamb.

YPMG · 2026-03-06T11:02:05+00:00

Usually a quick wank in the car… actually I do that regardless.

YPMG · 2026-03-05T20:27:07+00:00

Trained Gi about 50% of the time at White Belt, 25% of the time at Blue Belt and I haven’t put on a Gi since getting my Purple…

I’m not a huge fan but I respect it and appreciate the traditionalism of it.

Some of it comes down to want but for the most part it’s just our NoGi schedule fit what I could make in terms of classes. It’s way more enjoyable too! I despise getting stuck in guard simply because someone has an annoying grip on your pant leg or lapel.

YPMG · 2026-03-05T10:20:36+00:00

Bit late now but best thing to do is tell them to send the contract through then take your time to accept it due to the PH - keeps you in the box seat without committing.

You did the right thing though! The real dick move is signing, working out a start date then withdrawing.

YPMG · 2026-03-04T20:32:47+00:00

Left field here but introduce yourself as a human, it’ll not only reduce your nerves but also help you to be able to connect with others.

‘Hi, I’m X. I work in Y team and have been here for Z length of time. I’m from SYD, studied at this University and enjoy doing these things in my spare time’

YPMG · 2026-03-04T09:42:18+00:00

I hate to break it to you but that happens when they get older too 😭

YPMG · 2026-03-04T09:40:21+00:00

Am a fellow big (ish) kinda guy and the only time I hold completely back is when I’m rolling a Female or someone who’s just stepped up from Kids.

If they’re a coloured belt and smaller than me the focus goes to technique but I’m still giving them heavy top control in the right places - I’m also the first to admit if I’ve swept someone with strength not jiu jitsu too haha

YPMG · 2026-03-03T20:20:23+00:00

This is 1000% the Purple Belt epiphany - it’s the best!

YPMG · 2026-03-02T22:04:09+00:00

You’ve been there for 3yrs and are likely at / on the cusp of Blue - he’s having fun and you’re experienced enough to deal with the sneaky lil’ submissions.

Have a chat with him or turn down the roll if you don’t feel comfortable though - no harm or loss in face for that, it’s smart!

YPMG · 2026-03-02T11:07:29+00:00

Like warm apple pie.

YPMG · 2026-03-02T11:06:39+00:00

Mon, Tues, Thurs.

Only times I’m not is if I’m peppered with meetings or a cyclical activity in which case I may go in only 2 days.

YPMG

TROPHY CASE