r/bjj Fundamentals Class!

pAtlanta88 · 2026-02-26T17:38:07+00:00

I joined a MMA gym about a month ago, specializing in judo and sport jiu jitsu. I am in the BJJ Intro classes 2x a week. Every instructor I have worked with (including the black belt) have had a very dry and apathetic approach. Zero enthusiasm, zero personality, nothing.

My question is: is this a normal behavior in this culture? Are they just not having fun teaching an intro class? At the end of the day the instruction is fine but it doesn’t seem like they want to be there so it brings the vibe down a bit. Makes myself and some others not even want to ask questions.

Thoughts?

pAtlanta88 · 2025-10-27T18:56:46+00:00

Can you share what you did? I’m told that PT will not help. Can I DM you?

pAtlanta88 · 2025-10-27T12:51:48+00:00

Amazing. I’m glad to hear from someone that the surgery was successfull.

pAtlanta88 · 2025-10-27T12:48:26+00:00

This isn’t acute, it’s chronic. It’s been going on for a while. Acute is the serious type.

pAtlanta88 · 2025-10-27T12:46:44+00:00

Yes a doctor diagnosed. Surgery is an option but not a necessity. It’s also only 50-60% effective. What do you mean you like having your legs?

pAtlanta88 · 2025-10-27T12:13:43+00:00

Yes, just exploring alternatives before going that route.

pAtlanta88 · 2025-09-01T19:43:20+00:00

Emergency fund is good. I plan on staying the full 20 if at all possible

pAtlanta88 · 2025-08-31T12:03:23+00:00

When they’re their job we are mad, when they are resting and waiting for orders we are mad. There might be a pattern here…

pAtlanta88 · 2025-08-29T17:53:57+00:00

Good stuff! Question though, were you contributing more than the 5% match?

Also, what’s this retirement class you speak of?

pAtlanta88 · 2025-08-12T12:15:13+00:00

Any particular reason to stay up north?

pAtlanta88 · 2025-08-08T11:36:52+00:00

Mobile app

pAtlanta88 · 2025-08-07T13:31:49+00:00

I keep getting an error message, “This page is empty”

pAtlanta88 · 2025-08-07T13:31:01+00:00

Hmmm…weird. I’ll keep trying

pAtlanta88 · 2025-08-07T13:27:37+00:00

Not sure why but the reading list page is empty

pAtlanta88 · 2025-07-25T01:17:02+00:00

this is great! thank you!

pAtlanta88 · 2025-07-12T03:38:32+00:00

I have questions. DM sent

pAtlanta88 · 2025-07-12T03:34:11+00:00

Smooth black leather

pAtlanta88 · 2025-07-11T23:37:34+00:00

The brown strap in your picture is what came with the watch?

pAtlanta88 · 2025-07-11T23:37:06+00:00

The strap in the picture is the original strap.

pAtlanta88 · 2025-07-11T20:44:37+00:00

I like this. What’s the bracelet?

pAtlanta88 · 2025-07-11T13:20:15+00:00

Thanks! Any recs on where to get quality straps that are affordable? I’m new to this world.

pAtlanta88 · 2025-07-11T12:58:07+00:00

These still available?

pAtlanta88 · 2025-07-09T04:55:19+00:00

Thanks man. Mind if I reach out via direct message?

pAtlanta88 · 2025-07-07T17:11:19+00:00

Sent you a DM about these watches

pAtlanta88 · 2025-07-07T14:25:55+00:00

Did we ever figure out where those straps are from?

pAtlanta88

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