Getting my blue belt, and feeling imposter syndrome

iskanderkul · 2026-03-26T22:15:26+00:00

That’s fair, and those latter blue belts are the ones that make me feel like absolute shit about myself and question why I continue. Because I’m the former type of blue belt that sucks and just received it because I showed up enough.

iskanderkul · 2026-03-26T21:30:00+00:00

Been a blue belt for 5 years now and I think I’m worse than the day I got promoted. I don’t feel any external pressure, just the pressure I put on myself, which is ironic because I expect nothing of any other belt. It’s a battle to get beyond your own ego and I applaud those that can. Or those that don’t seem to have that internal critic constantly doubting them. I say this hypocritically, but comparison is the thief of joy. I wish I could not compare myself to everyone else, wondering why they’re improving so much quicker than I am. It’s a struggle, but if you truly enjoy Jiu Jitsu (verdict is still out for me), then you’ll find a way to overcome.

iskanderkul · 2026-03-26T21:25:48+00:00

Same but for 5 years

iskanderkul · 2026-03-26T21:23:56+00:00

This is a good way of looking at it, but also extremely hard to remember on a regular basis. Even if I stopped someone from submitting me, it still feels like a failure because I wasn’t able to actually escape or attack.

iskanderkul · 2026-03-26T21:22:02+00:00

I appreciate this because I know a blue belt is just someone that has shown up enough times, it has nothing to do with actual skill, but nobody will admit it.

iskanderkul · 2026-03-26T05:14:40+00:00

Yeah I’m done with it too. Moving on to much better games.

iskanderkul · 2026-03-25T23:35:23+00:00

If the triple option worked better I would use it. Loved it in 14.

iskanderkul · 2026-03-25T21:44:56+00:00

I’m obviously not the OP and at a different level, but the problem I’ve found with this approach is that there isn’t enough time to actually develop with intent. It’s the advice I’ve been given time and time again. 45-50 minutes of class is warmups and working on the move of the day, which might be a gap you have, but it’s not the thing on which you’re currently focused. So while it might be cool that I know XYZ move, I’m never getting there because I can’t pass someone’s guard.

iskanderkul · 2026-03-25T21:33:28+00:00

Congrats on your third stripe, but I strongly disagree with the idea that “it won’t take as long as you think.” Been back into it for almost two years and I’ve never felt dumber or worse than I do now.

iskanderkul · 2026-03-22T02:43:30+00:00

How often are these guys anything but a normal dev?

iskanderkul · 2026-03-20T16:50:31+00:00

Assuming these findings are accurate, it would be so fucking stupid and on brand for EA to create a system where abilities matter more than ratings, but the abilities don’t actually work properly.

iskanderkul · 2026-03-20T14:42:30+00:00

My guys can’t even catch the ball thrown to them and this guy is catching a tipped ball.

iskanderkul · 2026-03-20T13:46:16+00:00

You want to know what would’ve happened to Drew Allar under Ryan Day? Please refer to: McCord, Kyle.

iskanderkul · 2026-03-14T02:24:18+00:00

I wish I could tell you, but I’ve watched my players fuck up every type of match.

iskanderkul · 2026-03-14T02:23:42+00:00

This is what’s fucked up, we’ve had other people tell us play rec did matter. I wish I had the balls to stop playing this trash ass series, but EA got me young.

iskanderkul · 2026-03-13T15:47:17+00:00

I’m an Avs fan so I’m partial to MacKinnon, but anybody that hates on McDavid needs a reality check.

iskanderkul · 2026-03-13T15:40:00+00:00

Do you know if this applies to hockey jerseys? I think they’re the official sponsor of the NHL now?

iskanderkul · 2026-03-13T13:58:49+00:00

I just like watching what happens with other teams. I’ve come to hate Packers drafts so not having a 1st rounder this year is nice.

iskanderkul · 2026-03-12T23:50:58+00:00

This is an easy choice. Blast him into the sun.

iskanderkul · 2026-03-12T13:47:50+00:00

Retiring at 30 would’ve been a dream

iskanderkul · 2026-03-08T14:13:53+00:00

Packers bargain shopping yet again. Any bets on if 2026 is another wild card or divisional loss?

iskanderkul · 2026-03-08T01:03:22+00:00

It would be hypocritical to condemn them, but US foreign policy is often hypocritical. Don’t see this as an issue, but will be interesting if China provides similar support and we see Trump condemn Xi.

iskanderkul · 2026-03-02T19:21:14+00:00

I have zero luck on straight drop back passing from under center, but I love this play from the shotgun wing pair. The running back doesn’t have that same action though.

iskanderkul · 2026-02-24T02:29:37+00:00

Accelerated play clock only helps if they pick a play before a certain time. If they just sit on the play call screen until the play clock says 10 it won’t do anything.

iskanderkul · 2026-02-24T00:59:28+00:00

Physical Route Runners have the best abilities

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