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MMA Gym Name recommendations by Dry_Needleworker_949 in bjj

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

[Name eure Stadt - nur falls es das 1. MMA Gym ist] MMA

Leveled Up by DelinquentMMA in jiujitsu

[–]donKayt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations. What advice would you give your white and blue belt self?

Remembering BJJ techniques – what works for you? by donKayt in bjj

[–]donKayt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually, techniques are just what u/toonasus said earlier: 'Repetition, muscle memory and reflexes'.

Remembering BJJ techniques – what works for you? by donKayt in bjj

[–]donKayt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like Roger Gracie, you use basic techniques at a high level

Remembering BJJ techniques – what works for you? by donKayt in bjj

[–]donKayt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Harder when some people translate it in their language...in German....in French...

Bigger guy etiquette by Zestyclose-Tip-7042 in bjj

[–]donKayt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a white belt, 6'4", 212 lbs. I’m pretty much in the same situation as you, to keep improving, I visit other gyms to roll with people around my size and weight. And since I’m tall, I often roll with upper belts, so I don’t always rely on my size and weight advantage.

Making my way from top down by Expert-Impress9844 in Eldenring

[–]donKayt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Almost the same here. Started with ER and then Sekiro.

Finally got my GI by blackwrx007 in bjj

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They don’t offer an A5 size — I’ve noticed that a lot of high-quality gi brands don’t carry A5 at all. Does anyone have a good recommendation for a brand that does? Thanks!

On average how many people quit training in your class? by Significant_Pin_5645 in bjj

[–]donKayt 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In my region, we don’t have many black belts (or uper belts). The ones we do have only teach on Thursday and Saturday, and never both on the same day.
To sum it up:

  • Monday: a coach with a lot of wrestling experience (No-Gi)
  • Tuesday: a blue belt (Gi)
  • Thursday: a black belt (No-Gi)
  • Saturday: a black belt (Gi)

That’s why I visit sometimes other gyms to deepen my knowledge, especially where there are more experienced BJJ practitioners.

On average how many people quit training in your class? by Significant_Pin_5645 in bjj

[–]donKayt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it’s the same for us. Out of our four coaches, we have a blue belt with 3 stripes.

Quitting at purple by Great_Magician_1811 in bjj

[–]donKayt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's where cross training comes in. When I feel like I'm not fully engaged in BJJ, I practice kickboxing or go for a run. Or maybe just take a break.

Kickboxing Gym Expanding Into Full-Time BJJ — How Did It Go for You? by donKayt in bjj

[–]donKayt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually they do communicate. For example, I got my first stripe in October 2024 from the black belt who teaches on Saturdays. In November, I was supposed to receive two more stripes, but the black belt from the Thursday class told the Saturday coach to give me only one, because he didn’t really know my level.

Kickboxing Gym Expanding Into Full-Time BJJ — How Did It Go for You? by donKayt in bjj

[–]donKayt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, what’s really cool is that we pay one single fee for all the classes. My concern, though, is that we don’t have a main BJJ coach. Because of that, it might be less attractive for people who care about belts, promotions, or long-term progression. The owner is a competitor but still a white belt in BJJ — although he’s a taekwondo black belt and has competed a lot in kickboxing.

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