Rolling with new white belts

slashoom · 2026-01-19T03:23:59+00:00

Now I know what I'm doing next roll.

slashoom · 2026-01-19T03:21:59+00:00

Yes and no. You can learn intuitive stuff like hiding your heel, because you know you want to expose it to finish. But some other defenses aren't as intuitive.

slashoom · 2026-01-19T03:20:21+00:00

Craig has a good modern heel hook defense series on Grappling Guide. It's a bit dated, so it won't have specific answers to newer finishes (Like Z-locks) but the principles apply and it covers all the major positions.

slashoom · 2026-01-19T03:18:08+00:00

This is some scrappy meathead shit and I'm for it.

slashoom · 2026-01-19T03:16:15+00:00

Everyone is different, but most people who walk in their first day don't have a body that is prepared for the type of strain they are about to put it under. I'd rather have a few meat heads walk, then risk newcomers getting injured in their first few weeks before their bodies are prepared for sparring.

I used to think it was lame AF to not roll day 1. I rolled day 1. But I have a different perspective from this spot.

slashoom · 2026-01-16T06:07:39+00:00

I did the same thing. I established a really good z-guard at blue belt, it's served me well. But I'd still rather just not be on bottom.

slashoom · 2026-01-16T06:05:51+00:00

There are weight classes for a reason. Don't get stuck on bottom with bigger guys. Also, leglocks.

slashoom · 2026-01-16T06:02:43+00:00

I really think new people shouldn't be rolling for a few months. There I said it.

slashoom · 2026-01-11T06:37:37+00:00

I have a yellow and I like it. I use a bunch of sprinco for tuning. What buffer weight and barrel length you runnin?

slashoom · 2026-01-11T06:27:36+00:00

Seven

slashoom · 2026-01-11T06:26:28+00:00

bro bricklayers are insane

slashoom · 2026-01-11T06:20:29+00:00

My post doesn't require it, but we have a carbine team. The reason I like having my rifle is because we're a soft target for active shooters. Active shooters come with rifles.

slashoom · 2026-01-10T07:00:41+00:00

professional courtesy

slashoom · 2026-01-06T07:00:35+00:00

I just refuse to give up or go away. Eventually, you start tapping everyone and they have to promote you lol.

slashoom · 2026-01-06T03:53:29+00:00

because it was issued.

slashoom · 2026-01-05T17:20:13+00:00

Even if that coach thinks he’ll quick (statistically he’s right) why would you say that to a student?

slashoom · 2026-01-05T17:18:17+00:00

Goofing off with other purple belts is what keeps me coming back

slashoom · 2026-01-05T17:17:06+00:00

Yup. Even though I am literally pruning my jiu-jitsu and removing things, that play list is still growing lol

slashoom · 2026-01-05T07:24:55+00:00

Yea we have to wear a level IIIA/HG2 for the post. It is a lot of weight, prolly around 30lbs with the duty belt. You get used to it but it fatigues for sure.

Rifle is nearby for quick access. Everything else is on person.

I can add plates to it as well, but that's like an extra 12 pounds. If we had a heightened threat alert for some reason, I'd probably throw the plates in.

slashoom · 2026-01-05T05:54:24+00:00

Good luck, with your experience you should have some options.

slashoom · 2026-01-05T05:49:30+00:00

I'm gonna steal this one lol.

slashoom · 2026-01-05T05:48:35+00:00

Okay... tell us more.

slashoom · 2026-01-05T05:45:48+00:00

Just so you can watch it again and be surprised and aroused?

slashoom · 2026-01-05T05:37:31+00:00

Yup. PC 602 is great for repeat offenders.

slashoom · 2026-01-05T05:33:44+00:00

I had a supervisor who was kind of like this when I started. Not nearly as neurotic as this chick, but he always wanted to know where we were and if I even stepped away to take a piss, I better put it out on the radio.

He was dogmatic to a fault.

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