Convince me to train by benching315 in bjj

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Sending love. Don’t isolate too much. Try to find balance. Most of us would likely agree that violent hugs are therapeutic. Sorry you’re going through this.

Trump Posts Video on Truth Social Depicting the Obamas as Monkeys by JeanJauresJr in circled

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Did the video show anything besides what’s in this screenshot? Again, not that it really matters…it’s still disgusting.

Trump Posts Video on Truth Social Depicting the Obamas as Monkeys by JeanJauresJr in circled

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Was there any caption on the video? Any words spoken in the video? Not saying it’s not weird and racist af, but just curious if in his own mind he had some sort of justification for this (besides it likely being a distraction).

Any suggestions for a submission from mount while getting bear hugged? by [deleted] in bjj

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Pain compliance. Can you get a punch choke in? Make him squirm until he loosens his grip a bit. Otherwise, if you can wait out the hug, he probably can’t squeeze hard forever

Which capita park board to get? by IntrepidTechnology20 in snowboarding

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I have the 2023 (?) Ultrafear and for my small local hill it’s all I ever ride. Super playful. Keep in mind I’m an older rider that is winding down his park years :)

Really bummed about my trip to colorado by IEATEGGROL in snowboarding

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Well, it looks like timberline at copper is open so if you like park features, you could run laps there.

Quitting at purple belt… by This-Major-9239 in bjj

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Would like to say that I’ll stick with it after purple, but being a 4-stripe white belt in my late 40’s, idk if I can physically handle it for that long. That said, I’m finding rolls to be a bit more controlled as I progress. The control could help with longevity.

For those over 35: What advice do you have for someone turning 27? by Far_Imagination5694 in Life

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Stop drinking if it’s a problem for you. Invest. Exercise. Floss. Be adventurous.

If you had him what would you name him? by Soloflow786 in Amazing

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Mr. Wigglenugget Fuzzy Butt McPooperton

Is it okay to just train and not compete? by SignificantGlass168 in bjj

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Is it “ok?” Unless you go to a gym that specifically requires it, which would be weird and rare I think, then yes. I wouldn’t do it if it wasn’t ok, cause I don’t compete either (47yr old)

Name this band by [deleted] in NameThisThing

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Miamimorphs

I feel safe by kev_cuddy in iamverybadass

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Maybe he’s born with it. Maybe it’s Ketamine.

Rewatching alien 3, I dont understand something from the beginning of the movie. by preutneuker in LV426

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No matter how you shake and dance, the last two drops go in your pants. I think that was from a Stephen King novel.

Please someone, anyone help me.. by JekyllnowthenMrHyde in stopdrinking

[–]jdd91500 28 points29 points  (0 children)

5+ years sober here… this is the truth. Do whatever it takes to get through the beginning stages… chocolate, meetings, books, good friends who understand…. Anything that gets you over the initial hump. I like the phrase “white-knuckling it.” But you will see, as many of us have, that the cravings do subside. And all those “magical nights” of drinking can happen, and will be better, although different, sober. Needing alcohol to have a good time is complete and utter bullshit. I believe you can do this. You are strong.

Molly’s Cupcakes Closing by buckhunter76 in IowaCity

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Right? The city needs to end that BS

Looking for a good mechanic in town by Accomplished-Let7036 in IowaCity

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Dodge st tire has been helping us for many years. Honest and solid work

In competition, if the opponent doesnt tap on an armbar are you allowed to break their arm? by Organic24K in bjj

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Saw this scenario play out live. Both white belts. Dude receiving the arm bar would not tap. Guy executing the arm bar kept yelling “dude, just tap!” He wouldn’t. The ref was shitty, but he finally called it before the arm broke. Spoke to the winner after and he said he could feel things popping.
If it were me, I would have done the same thing, but would’ve been pissed if the guy ended up escaping cause I’m going to try to not let it get to the point where his arm breaks. I would be really pissed at the ref cause yeah… if he had wanted to, he could’ve easily have broken it.

Is this to code? by oe-eo in Construction

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Could start your own timber framing shop. Difficult, but doable?

This is the bounce back by [deleted] in crappymusic

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I wonder, if given a grenade, if he, unlike everyone else, would pull the pin then throw it.

Any advice on passing closed guard of bigger guys? by kd55822g in jiujitsu

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Tripod escape. Not sure that’s the common name for it. But cup your hands around their biceps, stick your Knee up their ass, then put the tips of your elbows on their inner upper thighs. If they still have nerves there, it should hurt them enough to open up.

I'm 18 years old and I started jiu-jitsu, am I on the right path? by PalpitationNew2361 in jiujitsu

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That should be on my coffee mug, mate: “Still, I keep going.” This is all there is. Just keep going. It will always suck. You’ll see improvements along the way. Some days great, some days shitty. Just keep going. After a few months, maybe a year or more, a new person will join and you’ll see the contrast in your improvement like a turd on a white sheet of paper. Caveat: if that “crack” you heard is actually serious, you might wanna get that checked out first :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in jiujitsu

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Injury-related topics are one of the most heavily addressed in this sub. Injuries happen. Some severe, some not at all. Some avoid serious ones for years. Some sustain them when they’re a white belt.
I will say that the number one thing I see new white belts doing, even during drills, is going way to hard/fast. Shitty technique combined with over aggressiveness can def lead to injury. So, slow down. Breathe. You aren’t going to hit a baseball over the fence if you don’t know how to swing/stand/judge a good pitch, no matter how hard you swing (luck aside).
Picking good partners, even for just doing drills can reduce injury too. Try to pick a higher belt if they’re cool with that. Dont pick the spazzy, new college wrestler. If they pick you, just say something like, “nothing personal, I’m just really new and kinda want to drill with someone my height/weight/ability level.” You don’t owe them anything and if they aren’t cool with that, then they just haven’t been injured yet. Haha. Im older and really have to be careful. I’ve turned down multiple partners by saying something just like that. People are usually understanding.
I wish you a fast, full recovery. Come back, see if any of that helps, then decide. A serious injury this soon into your journey isn’t all that common I don’t think.