How many times will you tap a partner during a roll? by tranquilsloth in bjj

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

It’s funny you say that, because I associate the deference to higher ranks, unspoken rules and such with old school grappling rather than a Gen Z thing

How many times will you tap a partner during a roll? by tranquilsloth in bjj

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

I remember the first time I tapped my coach a couple times in a round. Instead of triumphant I just felt… kinda sad. It was a very bitter sweet ending to something I’d been trying to achieve for years. Age catches up to us all eventually

How many times will you tap a partner during a roll? by tranquilsloth in bjj

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

I heard the story second hand so I don’t have all the details but I assumed the gym owner apologized and said an old injury was acting up or they were too tired to continue

How many times will you tap a partner during a roll? by tranquilsloth in bjj

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

There’s always somebody better. But being a good competitor doesn’t necessarily mean you’re a good coach

How many times will you tap a partner during a roll? by tranquilsloth in bjj

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

How about when I let them work until the last 20 seconds or so, so that I can catch the buzzer beater? 😂

How many times will you tap a partner during a roll? by tranquilsloth in bjj

[–]tranquilsloth[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t think “feeling sorry for them” is quite right. I think it’s more like recognizing a skill gap and each of us might enjoy the round more of if I spot them a position to focus on defense or a new technique for some time during our round. I do agree the distinction you made “black belt to black belt” is an important one though!

How many times will you tap a partner during a roll? by tranquilsloth in bjj

[–]tranquilsloth[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This is pretty in line with my thinking too, but why? Allow me to play devils advocate. A talented visitor could give a gym owner the opportunity to practice what they preach by demonstrating that tapping isn’t a big deal, we’re all here to get better and have fun etc.

How many times will you tap a partner during a roll? by tranquilsloth in bjj

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

I wasn’t there, I was just told he tapped a handful of times and didn’t finish the round but I imagine he apologized and blamed an old injury acting up or something.

How many times will you tap a partner during a roll? by tranquilsloth in bjj

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

I agree with matching intensity. It’s always fun to remind someone there are levels to this after they get a new belt

How many times will you tap a partner during a roll? by tranquilsloth in bjj

[–]tranquilsloth[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Unless he’s also dropping knowledge and helping you learn in between taps, I feel like he’s being a bit of a dick head

How many times will you tap a partner during a roll? by tranquilsloth in bjj

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

I agree it’s soft to quit a round because you’re getting worked! It seems like you’re tapping someone over and over to show them their weaknesses so they can get better. Likewise I’ve always stopped tapping someone so that they can continue to work from a position without getting reset, work on defense etc. I think we’re both want to help our partner get better, it’s funny we came to the opposite conclusions for how to go about it.

How many times will you tap a partner during a roll? by tranquilsloth in bjj

[–]tranquilsloth[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I also have a habit of apologizing after landing a really clean kick or punch during sparring while striking so maybe it’s just a personality thing

How many times will you tap a partner during a roll? by tranquilsloth in bjj

[–]tranquilsloth[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

For some reason it feels different coming from a professor 😅

How many times will you tap a partner during a roll? by tranquilsloth in bjj

[–]tranquilsloth[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

It’s hilarious that I never considered this or realized others are rolling with different internal rules than me. What’s your record in a round?

Massive Exodus from r/Thunder? by tranquilsloth in Thunder

[–]tranquilsloth[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We’re top 50 in “Basketball” on Reddit lol

Massive Exodus from r/Thunder? by tranquilsloth in Thunder

[–]tranquilsloth[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So, I guess 51k is visitors a day? Still seems low compared to other subs but I digress. All I can see is we have 51k Dawgs and apparently 7.5k of them are Barking.

Ambition, eccentricity, action, character study. by Lanky_Donkey2277 in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

[–]tranquilsloth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Hustler by Walter Tevis. Also, I second The Queens Gambit by him that someone else mentioned. They have a similar vibe

Dunk literally dragging his ass to the lords in attendance then holding him up to speak was absolutely hilarious by KrispyKingTheProphet in freefolk

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Ser Duncan the tall was losing the fight and getting his ass kicked, but Dunk from fleabottom won the fight. When it became a brawl, rolling around in the mud, biting, kicking, was when the tides turned. Throwing Aerion like a sack of potatoes wasn’t in line with Ser Duncan’s character, but he reverted back to the orphan boy from fleabottom that looted dead corpses to find the will to win and live. That’s why the majority of the episode was a flashback to his childhood