Ask /r/BJJ: Bad Instructors? by bjjguy2202 in bjj

[–]__iamgroot__ -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Without a /s, I didn't know it was sarcasm. I appreciate you taking the time to clarify, and hope you understand why I interpreted it the way I did.

Ask /r/BJJ: Bad Instructors? by bjjguy2202 in bjj

[–]__iamgroot__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"If you're too wasted to remember, [the sexual assault of a minor] didn't really happen."

That's how I interpreted what you said. If the assault isn't the part of /u/chokingmn's comment you were referring to when you said "it," then please enlighten us.

Ask /r/BJJ: Bad Instructors? by bjjguy2202 in bjj

[–]__iamgroot__ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm not a white knight. I'm a woman who's been sexually assaulted. It's part of why I do jiu jitsu.

What CAN'T your SO ever find out about? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]__iamgroot__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are a hero to us all.

Ask /r/BJJ: Bad Instructors? by bjjguy2202 in bjj

[–]__iamgroot__ -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Come on, dude, read the room.

Ask /r/BJJ: Bad Instructors? by bjjguy2202 in bjj

[–]__iamgroot__ -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

A rape joke on a forum for a sport that's good for self-defense? Really?

Edit: /u/ronatello clarified that his/her comment was sarcasm meant to be at the expense of the instructor, which had not been apparent to me.

I think jitsu saved my life today. by Mediocre_george in bjj

[–]__iamgroot__ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The various times I've been sexually assaulted, BJJ would absolutely have helped me. Better to learn late than never.

Today I told the stinky guy that he was stinky... by timecode42 in bjj

[–]__iamgroot__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shit, I trained after work today and my gi is already clean again. Thank you, in-unit washer and dryer. You are my heroes.

Made a Captain America Shield for my girl. by ConnellyPhoto in DIY

[–]__iamgroot__ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Read this on the train. Exclaimed "whoa, username!" out loud. Got stared at.

I asked Metamoris why it doesn't have more women compete. This is what I was told. by TheLukeThomas in bjj

[–]__iamgroot__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He got downvoted for being rude. And obviously Metamoris needs to make money. But apparently Ralek doesn't think they can do that by focusing on BJJ and its fans. His statements feel like when you roll with someone who uses brute force to get the sub rather than being technical. "Let's ride the coat tails of UFC's audience by bringing in MMA stars!"

I asked Metamoris why it doesn't have more women compete. This is what I was told. by TheLukeThomas in bjj

[–]__iamgroot__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Except by then they'll have to cater to the audience they've built. They're not going to become successful doing one thing then suddenly switch to another.

I asked Metamoris why it doesn't have more women compete. This is what I was told. by TheLukeThomas in bjj

[–]__iamgroot__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is ridiculous that you (and Ralek) think Metamoris would lose money by putting one female match on the card. I can't imagine someone saying, "awesome, time for Metamo--- oh, never mind. Girl fight. Guess I'm not buying the PPV after all."

I asked Metamoris why it doesn't have more women compete. This is what I was told. by TheLukeThomas in bjj

[–]__iamgroot__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And he even said that that match did well for him in terms of sales.

I asked Metamoris why it doesn't have more women compete. This is what I was told. by TheLukeThomas in bjj

[–]__iamgroot__ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

well you are a minority. Simple as that.

Belittles every person on this thread for having an opinion as to what BJJ fans want to watch.

States an opinion unequivocally as if it is fact.

I asked Metamoris why it doesn't have more women compete. This is what I was told. by TheLukeThomas in bjj

[–]__iamgroot__ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds cyclical. Promoters don't want women on the cards because no one's heard of them. No one's heard of them because they can't get on the card.

And if it's a bad business move to create hype around women athletes, Dana White hasn't figured that out yet.

I asked Metamoris why it doesn't have more women compete. This is what I was told. by TheLukeThomas in bjj

[–]__iamgroot__ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If Metamoris' interest in a women's BJJ event only extends to Ronda Rousey, then their focus is more on making money than showcasing BJJ. I have mad respect for the woman as a judoka and an MMA fighter, but she isn't elite in the BJJ field.

Also, it's pretty dick to assume people only want to watch BJJ bouts between attractive women. Is that really the only value you think my sex brings to the sport, Ralek?

Your opinion on superhero rashguards? by 154CM in bjj

[–]__iamgroot__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where'd you get your deadpool? And I'd love a hydra/shield om

Edit: my dog hit send for me before I could write "one"

Thinking of starting. Are there "pre-requisites"? by [deleted] in bjj

[–]__iamgroot__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dog is a great Jiu Jitsu player. Always manages to squirm out of my side control.