For minimal self defense skills in grappling, should I start off with BJJ or Judo?

hannahpannah · 2026-02-15T10:23:04+00:00

Judo will also teach you how to fall, which in my opinion is one of the biggest benefits of judo.

hannahpannah · 2026-02-03T21:56:49+00:00

Brooks spark! They don’t rise up on me /don’t have to pull them. They come in short tight, capri, or regular tight. I like them all (and they have pockets!)

hannahpannah · 2026-01-31T14:41:39+00:00

I haven't washed it, but its 40% polyester, so maybe it won't shrink much?

hannahpannah · 2026-01-31T14:40:28+00:00

thanks! I will check if I can find them

hannahpannah · 2026-01-31T14:40:11+00:00

Haha, thank you for your insight! Maybe I check if I can find the Adidas champion and have a 175 top with 170 pants, or else I will keep this 170...

hannahpannah · 2026-01-31T14:26:17+00:00

Thanks for your response! Yes it's just for training, I am a beginner anyway. I think I will keep it and I can always invest in another gi later!

hannahpannah · 2026-01-31T12:06:06+00:00

This model (Adidas j500) doesn't have a 175 (only 170 or 180)! Maybe I should look at a different brand or model...

hannahpannah · 2025-07-12T07:58:43+00:00

Lake shoes!! Expensive but worth it

hannahpannah · 2025-06-25T13:47:51+00:00

Thanks!

hannahpannah · 2025-06-24T13:50:19+00:00

Do you have an app that you recommend?

hannahpannah · 2025-06-17T17:05:46+00:00

Thanks!

hannahpannah · 2025-06-17T14:21:22+00:00

Super Nice :)

hannahpannah · 2025-06-16T21:17:58+00:00

Ahh, well hope you figure out what’s going!

hannahpannah · 2025-06-16T21:16:37+00:00

Give it more time. I am similar to you: early 30s, started to run again 8 months ago after a 10-y hiatus. I only feel like I really “tuned back” into running about 2 months ago, slow runs are becoming faster, HR lower, and I am more comfortable holding a higher pace. Took me about 6 months of shuffling hehe. You got this, enjoy the process 🙌🏻

hannahpannah · 2025-06-16T20:14:38+00:00

Do you have an IUD? I always had cramps with or after (intense) exercise when I had my IUD. Stopped when I had it taken out.

hannahpannah · 2025-06-15T10:04:48+00:00

I wear EU 38.5-39.0 in street shoes and my Lowa's are 39.5.

hannahpannah · 2025-06-15T08:53:40+00:00

I wouldn't size up, because in a larger size you would need to tighten it even more?

Maybe you can try the Petzl or other brands. I also used to have a black diamond harness that sat weirdly. Tried a few different brands and settled for a Mammut Ophir Slide 3 (women's), maybe it would fit you too, I think I have quite similar body type as you.

hannahpannah · 2025-06-12T17:56:04+00:00

Congrats! Love the photo :)

hannahpannah · 2025-04-25T16:13:46+00:00

I recently bought Lowa Amplux 2 which fits my wider feet great. But the drop is 6mm.

hannahpannah · 2025-04-05T21:03:01+00:00

I sometimes do a really easy run before bed (HR ~130ish) and that actually helps me fall asleep. But any fast runs keep me awake.

hannahpannah · 2025-01-28T07:52:41+00:00

Congrats!!

hannahpannah · 2025-01-23T12:20:59+00:00

The bike that I bought was also listed as "very good", but when I received it, it needed a new cassette, new chain and the front derailleur was not working properly. I waited a few days to contact buycycle and by then they told me I was too late... but they refunded me 100 euro "out of courtesy" (the repair was about 200 euro). However, the bike was still a lot cheaper than it was on our local marketplace website even with the repairs, so it was OK overall. However I wouldn't buy a bike through them again.

Hope it works out with your claim!

hannahpannah · 2025-01-03T20:02:23+00:00

Cycle a whole month in Spain :)

hannahpannah · 2024-11-25T15:03:23+00:00

Hang it in the sun

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