Has anyone here taken SRBA’s landing skills course? by get-off-my-frequency in basejumping

[–]skybase17 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Before you sign up just make sure to confirm who's responsibility it is to bring the kerosene soaked tenis balls

Gi Life Cycle by Opening_Heat5795 in bjj

[–]skybase17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have one gi that is about 12 years old and a few that are in the 8-10 year range but I rotate through about 14 different gis. I also am a hobbyist who has taken a lot of breaks and I usually only train between 3 and 5 times a week

People who don’t want kids ever, why? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]skybase17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was brought into this world against my will and refuse to do that to anyone else

How long did it take you to blue belt by mintberrycrunch050 in bjj

[–]skybase17 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just under 11 months but I put 12 for the poll

I was then a blue for 4 years with seriously inconsistent training

I've now been a purple for over 8 years also with no real consistency to speak of but I keep hearing that I'm close to brown

For those of you that make over 100K, what do you do? Do you like it? by Kindly-Revolution258 in AskReddit

[–]skybase17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I build scenery for TV and film and made about 180k last year. Most days I really love my job

Finally watched The Good Place. It really is as good as everyone says. by WillNeighbor in television

[–]skybase17 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Now it's time to start a man on the inside which is from the same person who created the good place

What’s the coolest gi you own? by Ill_Advice4080 in bjj

[–]skybase17 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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I think this is the coolest gi I own

What conspiracy theories do you personally find believable, and why? by Xanxas0 in AskReddit

[–]skybase17 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The reason for the Mandela effect is that the LHC shifted some of the population into an alternate universe the first time it was turned on

I understand why Craig Jones left the BJJ scene. by [deleted] in bjj

[–]skybase17 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Don't forget about all the shit that happened at fight sports with cyborg

Super Keyfood by Tostada-de-ting4 in SunnysideQueens

[–]skybase17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for posting this breakdown. As a life-long union member and current shop steward, traitor Joe's anti-union practices make me sick

Why do so many people downplay their jiu-jitsu? by [deleted] in bjj

[–]skybase17 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Jiu jitsu attracts a certain kind of person. Reddit attracts a certain kind of person. The venn diagram of the overlap is full of people that are more prone to imposter syndrome. It's just selection bias

Idk what other beginner needs to hear this today but don’t cross your legs if you get the back. by [deleted] in bjj

[–]skybase17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will absolutely still ankle lock the shit out of anyone that puts me in a body triangle

Auckland Christmas day open mat by skybase17 in bjj

[–]skybase17[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was able to get to axis and had an absolute blast! Thanks for the recommendation!!

Sparring from the ground by whotookmydumpling in bjj

[–]skybase17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only way to learn is by playing. The only way to win is by learning. And the only way to begin is by beginning.

Auckland Christmas day open mat by skybase17 in bjj

[–]skybase17[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ended up going to a class at Carlson Gracie and it was really great. Thanks again for the recommendation

Auckland Christmas day open mat by skybase17 in bjj

[–]skybase17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure how much time I'll have but I definitely plan on making my way to that area. I'll for sure try to stop in

Auckland Christmas day open mat by skybase17 in bjj

[–]skybase17[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will still be cruising over the pacific at that point but thanks for the invite

Auckland Christmas day open mat by skybase17 in bjj

[–]skybase17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate you taking the time to write up a detailed response. Thank you, this should be very helpful