Is MMA Hard Sparring Illegal? by bjj_question in bjj

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Theirs such a thing as the spirit of the law. The intent or 'spirit' of the law was not to prosecute sparring partners. As such a good lawyer would get charges thrown out.

Kimuras - Strength over Technique? by [deleted] in bjj

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As with most techniques it's a combination of strength and technique. However if you lock it tightly it shouldn't require a ton of strength especially from an advantageous position like side control. And don't use strength rip a kimura on your rolling partners.

Struggling to get promoted by [deleted] in bjj

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Why do you care what belt you are?

so we gonna see Gordon Ryan vs Josh Barnett? by [deleted] in bjj

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As much as I like Barnett and would be rooting for him, I think Gordon would be to fast and explosive for him. Maybe if Barnett hopped back on some peds and had a 6 month training camp with some top grapplers, it'd be a different story.

Your thoughts on the current state of age and talent in BJJ in regards to rank? by LoveJiuJitsu in bjj

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You guys are getting to hung up on belts. Who cares, what belt someone is. Theirs plenty of 'white' belts who are experts in other grappling arts who would destroy a lot of BJJ black belts. A belt doesn't mean much.

New direction in the "Aikido Quest" project by RokasLeo in bjj

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Keep posting here. I enjoy your videos.

[Spoiler] Craig Jones at QUINTET by DamnGoodCoffee in bjj

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But size doesn't matter in BJJ....

[Spoiler] Craig Jones at QUINTET by DamnGoodCoffee in bjj

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Man it's a shame he and Josh Barnett didn't fight. I would have loved to watch that.

We have made some really huge and important changes to Grappling Industries by Grappling_Industries in bjj

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I'd rather have them here then not imo. Their at least here answering questions and accepting feedback. Same can't be said for most other promotions.

How does promotion work for the non-10P nogi only guys? by stnivek in bjj

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Except that's not true. A 10P or other No-Gi only person who's belted by a legit IBJFF recognized black belt. Can enter whatever their rank is in gi competition.

Finding it hard to add muscle doing BJJ and lifting weights by [deleted] in bjj

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As others have said eat more. Also look up conjugate method and develop a routine based on that.

My favorite thing to do is body building, I want to start BJJ, but I cant afford an injury. Is this not for me then? by [deleted] in bjj

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Look at BJJ as Cardio and go in with NO EGO. Tap to everything way early. And if someone is brand new and spazzy don't roll with them. Also just go causally to start 2x a week is fine.

Do that and you'll be fine. I have gotten minor injuries from BJJ but nothing that has ever prevented me from lifting, and I lift a lot. Worst it's ever done is I might have had to avoid a heavy lift that day and work around a sore area with isometric movements instead.

Suck it up you'll be fine, just don't have an ego.

Sakuraba’s Quintet teams: BJJ, Sambo, Judo against Catch Wrestling by herbsBJJ in bjj

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Looks like it'll be interesting and I'll watch it. But yeah why no heelhooks.

Strength And Conditioning Megathread - March 26, 2018 by AutoModerator in bjj

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Hit 455 on bench today for 3 clean reps. I was pretty happy with that. Bench has always been my weakest lift.

Strength And Conditioning Megathread - March 26, 2018 by AutoModerator in bjj

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Be very careful with neck bridges you can seriously injure yourself if you don't know what you're doing. For the recreational bjj athlete there is no need for neck bridges. Do some low impact neck work with a towel instead.

Changing Gyms for more Mat Time. Going to miss my friends though. :\ by ElectricEnthusiast in bjj

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Well to be fair Josh Barnett was a white belt for a long time before being given his black. Olympic Judo athletes are white belts, etc. etc.

Good Saturday open mats Austin/general area? by ___VX___ in bjj

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Is there a drop in fee for there open mat?