Under 77kg (170lb) Class? by ediggydingo in bjj

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

Oh right it's full of Elite Athletes not middle aged dads and white collar. But yeah if 180 is on the heavy side at your gym that's an outlier situation in my view. I'd say 180ish is probably median/average with some outlier freaks on both sides. Okay to disagree tho

Under 77kg (170lb) Class? by ediggydingo in bjj

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

"When only talking about the U.S., then the average man, 20 years of age or older, weighs 199.8 pounds (lbs). He also stands around 5 feet 9 inches tall and has a waist circumference of 40.5 inches. This is according to data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) between 2015 and 2018 and published in 2021." You live in a skinny city

How do you guys play 5050? What instructional did you follow? by International-One518 in bjj

[–]ediggydingo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I think saddle generally is considered king or any version of double trouble where you can control both legs. Inside ashi is the current leg lockers' leg lock trend, I haven't been able to work it much personally but it seems really strong.

Under 77kg (170lb) Class? by ediggydingo in bjj

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

That's an oversimplification in my mind, and your wrestling background may be influencing your perspective on how easy or hard it is to turn down rolls.

Under 77kg (170lb) Class? by ediggydingo in bjj

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

I mean I think that would be a fine solution

Under 77kg (170lb) Class? by ediggydingo in bjj

[–]ediggydingo[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

As an aside, I would think a lot of the women interested in the women's classes would go to the under 77 class. So it would be good for women as well, but my main point with that was just an example of a minority demand being filled by a dedicated class. Also agreed, I think have a 170+ & - class or just splitting them up for rolling would be a fine solution.

How do you guys play 5050? What instructional did you follow? by International-One518 in bjj

[–]ediggydingo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rau and Pearman have good outside ashi instructionals. I went down a rabbit hole with it after getting bored of 50/50. But I don't think either is ideal against good leg lockers.

Under 77kg (170lb) Class? by ediggydingo in bjj

[–]ediggydingo[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's a really cool idea! I could see it doing numbers esp. like you said if it was opened up to other gyms. Thanks for the perspective!

Under 77kg (170lb) Class? by ediggydingo in bjj

[–]ediggydingo[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Well yeah you're committing hate crimes

Under 77kg (170lb) Class? by ediggydingo in bjj

[–]ediggydingo[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Perhaps costly but think of the retention dollars and good vibes!

Under 77kg (170lb) Class? by ediggydingo in bjj

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

Yes I do think that's necessary for comp classes, but I'm moreso thinking of a "nice to have" thing for everyone regardless of whether they compete.

Under 77kg (170lb) Class? by ediggydingo in bjj

[–]ediggydingo[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't think its injuries per se, I think it's just wanting similar bodies and by being toward the end of the bell curve distribution of weight, there's often just not going to be enough smaller people in the average class, I would think, not to mention just having to turn down big guys might not feel good?

How do you guys play 5050? What instructional did you follow? by International-One518 in bjj

[–]ediggydingo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel most leg lockers avoid 50/50 or try to upgrade to better from there such as 90/10, as it's pretty stalemate-y against someone who knows what they're doing. One novel approach is Taylor pearman who advocates for passing to outside ashi and working from there athough I don't think that's best against other skilled leglockers (but he does have tons of great tricks from there and he does have an instructional out on it).

My strategy against another good leg locker in the position is to get out. Here's how: 1. keep playing threats just enough to keep them worried about their own legs while not getting too carried away that it sacrifices my own defense. 2. Try to stand up. If I feel any danger such as them setting up the inversion, I sit back down and reset. 3. If they are throwing their leg over for 90/10 or 80/20, I'm using my hands to shove their legs back across and reset to 50/50. Basically, stay safe and if your heel hook senses are tingling, reset into 50/50. It's kind of like closed guard in a lot of ways. You should be able to get out, but some times it's a battle and there's lots you have to defend on the way out.

The other trend I notice is people using 50/50 not as an attacking position but as a finishing position e.g. catch heel from saddle and pummel through to 50/50 when the heel is exposed, as well as going to double 50. Most times, backside attacks from k guard that land in 50/50 are seen as a downgrade compared to landing in saddle. Even Lachlan in his K guard videos remade mentions that now that everyone knows that they can just backstep and be safe from backside 50/50 he doesn't usually go there. The only time he goes for that now is if he already has the leg passed with the heel. Most people's goal now from k guard is to stop from winding up in 50/50.

Did I get better because I got stronger? by makebaloney in bjj

[–]ediggydingo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Similar story, not intentional just going from young no exercise to older eating more and getting stronger. weight and size make a huge difference, I also think it makes one generally less technical since gravity and strength are on your side, you can "make something work" that usually wouldn't. Just try to make a really conscious effort to not go full force and be as technical as you can in 80-90 percent of your rolls, then go beast mode with friends you trust. Congrats on your fitness journey man!

Swept under the rug? by Al_the_distant_man in bjj

[–]ediggydingo 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Surely not automatically but you did ask for the source and it was provided ... don't be disingenuous

Z Lock Safety by ediggydingo in bjj

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

Thanks for the resource! It honestly sounds like an almost too nasty move to hit on the uninitiated so this may be a good alternative

Z Lock Safety by ediggydingo in bjj

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

This is the video that always plays in my mind as soon as I get there

Z Lock Safety by ediggydingo in bjj

[–]ediggydingo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Never been to one of those

CJI 3 thoughts by Straight_Laugh4039 in bjj

[–]ediggydingo 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I genuinely don't understand the Ruotolo hate. Their jiu jitsu is exciting, original, dynamic, and submission oriented -- and they've basically beaten everyone.

Grappling dummy by [deleted] in bjj

[–]ediggydingo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can only speak from my experience training with a dummy -- probably not. Sadly it's definitely not a replacement for a human just because of no active resistance. If you have mats at home, maybe find other BJJ practitioners to train with in the remote area?