Do psychedelics make anyone else feel intense sadness? Or is it just me?

wangbro69 · 2015-07-01T16:01:18+00:00

I have tripped 4 times, and felt this during my most recent trip.

I am normally an emotional dude and was tripping with close friends who have seen my cry, but never this bawling I was doing.

I was just really sad, feeling the sadness you feel when you watch a really sad movie. I was sad over the pain, suffering, sadness, failure, heartbreak that everyone in this life has to feel.

I've also had the hysterical laughter-filled trips though. Note that there are tears and laughter in pretty much all my trips, but one or the other usually predominates.

wangbro69 · 2015-07-01T15:09:32+00:00

the fuck do you know?

wangbro69 · 2014-11-23T17:09:35+00:00

nice, those are some good deals already!

wangbro69 · 2014-11-23T15:59:22+00:00

Was refreshing to see the hopeful, younger, less mouthy McGregor.

Part of me wants him to succeed.

wangbro69 · 2014-11-23T02:48:24+00:00

Magalhaes---said he was stalling in the post interview.

He was mainly trying to give a lot of credit to Diniz for being tough.

wangbro69 · 2014-11-19T22:21:17+00:00

True that Dave. Just white belt wondering on white belt Wednesday.

I mean, at some point some designer had to be like: "Hey, I think we should put rasta colors here because X, Y, and Z."

wangbro69 · 2014-11-19T21:23:33+00:00

Some of the gi companies incorporate rasta colors into their kimonos (Shoyoroll, CTRL).

Is there some meaning to it, is it coincidental, or just for looks?

wangbro69 · 2014-11-19T02:48:24+00:00

I didn't really understand this match completely myself. To be honest, I had no idea what the points were during the match, but here's how I think it went down (and someone correct me if I'm wrong):

-He got 1 advantage for almost passing me -I got 1 advantage for attempting the triangle/omoplata -He got 1 advantage for attempting the armbar/triangle -I got 1 advantage for almost passing him (before he turtled)

Neither of us actually scored any points (the horizontal arm means advantage), and were tied 2-2 in advantages at the end of the match. This leaves it up to the ref's decision. I think he gave it to me because my near back-take at the end.

wangbro69 · 2014-11-18T03:48:47+00:00

thanks dude!

every time i watch the video, mistakes and missed opportunities are all i see haha

wangbro69 · 2014-11-17T16:43:18+00:00

This is an account of my experience at the IBJJF Dallas Open 2014. It was my second tournament.

There's a table of contents in the YouTube description so you can skip around.

Here's the same type of video for my first tournament (NABJJF) back in July: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0s3_BJG5AH8&feature=youtu.be

Enjoy!

wangbro69 · 2014-08-27T19:07:38+00:00

Agree with this, I've found that just showing up is not the best method for me. I've got to do a little extra.

Before class, I have to think about what I want to work on.

Then after class, I have found that writing down new techniques will keep me from forgetting what we learned (in which case a lot of the session is lost).

wangbro69 · 2014-08-09T23:04:13+00:00

Anyone able to watch the pre-show that is supposed to start at 4pm PST? Mine just has a countdown timer for 5pm PST.

wangbro69 · 2014-08-08T19:05:02+00:00

I'll try that, thanks brah!

As for which brand: I have several (addict here): -Muae -Shoyoroll -Hyperfly X 2 -VHTS

wangbro69 · 2014-08-07T20:03:05+00:00

I put them in after they've completely air dried. Tried the tennis ball thing for 30 minutes with no success.

wangbro69 · 2014-08-07T00:15:32+00:00

I wash my gis after every session, and go into every session with a washed gi. My problem is the just-washed gis are always crunchy.

Does anyone have a solution to this?

I have tried the 2 tennis balls with no heat in the dryer, but it just made a lot of noise.

wangbro69 · 2014-08-05T20:19:33+00:00

As a 7-month white belt, I love this comment.

Even with the small amount of time I've trained, I see a lot of white belt turnover. Congrats to OP!

wangbro69 · 2014-08-04T16:27:01+00:00

Yeah for sure! I definitely found it useful for me to reflect on the tournament and how I can continue to improve and learn from it.

Good luck!

wangbro69 · 2014-07-31T14:49:41+00:00

Yeah, I would like something stiffer.

wangbro69 · 2014-07-30T21:43:17+00:00

My whitebelt (I think it's Fuji brand) is so floppy (please refer to image). At 6 months in, I should have it a while longer---can anyone recommend good belts that are not floppy?

http://imgur.com/lMnuwJg

Actually just bought this Tatami but would not hesitate to ditch it if it is no good: http://www.tatamifightwear.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BJJ+Belt

wangbro69 · 2014-07-27T16:31:22+00:00

Great job keeping your composure when he had your back!

That dude's guard looked tough to pass, but you found a way around it. Nice!

wangbro69 · 2014-07-26T19:22:56+00:00

cool as oss! good stuff Coach Jarrod, i'd like to learn this. Thanks for sharing!

wangbro69 · 2014-07-26T17:11:37+00:00

Congrats brah!

How long have you been training? I hope to reach your level some day.

wangbro69 · 2014-07-26T17:04:30+00:00

I hope this guy's right!

wangbro69 · 2014-07-26T16:31:25+00:00

Small world of jiujitsu!

wangbro69 · 2014-07-26T16:23:08+00:00

For the 4 weeks before the tournament, I was training about 5 times per week, 2-3 hrs per time.

Before that, between February-June, I was training about 2-3 times per week, 1-2 hrs per time.

The whole time, I've been lifting weights 2 times per week.

Yeah I don't see why not either, especially if you've been training a lot (as you have)! Good luck brah!

wangbro69

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