glorydays Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Does anyone here practice Jiu Jitsu or wrestling? I'm thinking about joining my coworkers in our local gym. But I wanted to hear your thoughts on it. 1. How long have you guys been practicing? 2. Where do you guys train? 3. How do you guys train/build strength for it? 4. Do you guys where gis/no-gi and what brands do you guys prefer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misteraven Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Been considering it myself though I’m really trying to find a decent krav maga program that’s close by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorydays Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 13 hours ago, misteraven said: Been considering it myself though I’m really trying to find a decent krav maga program that’s close by. this would be amazing as well...I took boxing in college, and I am a southpaw stance other "striking" disciplines are on the table also tho I want to learn ground work since that's where all fights end up anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Do not, but did a lot of research and such when I was in NYC and talked to a number of close people who trained, had a reputable place nearby too. Kind of regret not taking advantage when I could. If you have the money some places will do more individual/tailored type stuff where you can work 1:1 with a trainer, which was more my interest at the time. At that point you're kind of doing what you want even though there are still basics you need to learn. Instead of progressing through a belt/color system though you do some of those basics but also start right in on those personal interests, like I want to learn to defend against knife attacks or whatever your thing is. Was also planning no gi. Knowing my time there was short I had it in mind to arrange a set number of lessons just to learn those basics and develop a little muscle memory. Still consider BJJ, but also Judo as I enjoy those trips and throws. Aikido has also interested me. I did Taekwondo for a short bit as a kid. Of who is around on here I want to say @fat ralphyis currently in the ju-jits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorydays Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 1 hour ago, One Man Banned said: Do not, but did a lot of research and such when I was in NYC and talked to a number of close people who trained, had a reputable place nearby too. Kind of regret not taking advantage when I could. If you have the money some places will do more individual/tailored type stuff where you can work 1:1 with a trainer, which was more my interest at the time. At that point you're kind of doing what you want even though there are still basics you need to learn. Instead of progressing through a belt/color system though you do some of those basics but also start right in on those personal interests, like I want to learn to defend against knife attacks or whatever your thing is. Was also planning no gi. Knowing my time there was short I had it in mind to arrange a set number of lessons just to learn those basics and develop a little muscle memory. Still consider BJJ, but also Judo as I enjoy those trips and throws. Aikido has also interested me. I did Taekwondo for a short bit as a kid. Of who is around on here I want to say @fat ralphyis currently in the ju-jits. I also want to learn foundation stuff and basics...i'm not out here trying to be in competitions....training to get me where I'm not useless in a fight i'd rather do tailored stuff also...not just push through a belt system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poes Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 23 hours ago, glorydays said: Does anyone here practice Jiu Jitsu or wrestling? I'm thinking about joining my coworkers in our local gym. But I wanted to hear your thoughts on it. 1. How long have you guys been practicing? 2. Where do you guys train? 3. How do you guys train/build strength for it? 4. Do you guys where gis/no-gi and what brands do you guys prefer? If you're thinking about doing it, just go and do it. You'll still wish you started earlier... Grappling itself will make you stronger, particularly if you're not exercising a lot already. Bodyweight exercises are good. Strength helps when you don't have technique but at the beginning you're far better of concentrating on getting better. Most people seem to train 3-5 times a week, and it's incredibly tiring and will take up a lot of time. Also, remember when you start training you're not going to have a clue what you're doing. For a long time. It's fine, everyone expects this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorydays Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 Just now, poes said: If you're thinking about doing it, just go and do it. You'll still wish you started earlier... Grappling itself will make you stronger, particularly if you're not exercising a lot already. Bodyweight exercises are good. Strength helps when you don't have technique but at the beginning you're far better of concentrating on getting better. Most people seem to train 3-5 times a week, and it's incredibly tiring and will take up a lot of time. Also, remember when you start training you're not going to have a clue what you're doing. For a long time. It's fine, everyone expects this. so its normal to not know what the hell is going on alright, cuz the last time I went I looked like a fucking noodle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poes Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Just now, glorydays said: so its normal to not know what the hell is going on alright, cuz the last time I went I looked like a fucking noodle Haha yes, just keep going even though you don't feel like you're learning anything. Until one day someone else new turns up and they remind you of how retarded you were when you started and you realise you're no longer the worst person there. I don't understand what you mean by tailored though? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorydays Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 Just now, poes said: Haha yes, just keep going even though you don't feel like you're learning anything. Until one day someone else new turns up and they remind you of how retarded you were when you started and you realise you're no longer the worst person there. I don't understand what you mean by tailored though? open mat sessions, and not rigidly structured no belts, no gis....just pure technique training Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poes Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 I'd be surprised if you can't find somewhere that does no-gi, with open mat and an instructor who is happy to teach whatever it is people need work on or are struggling with that week. I think belts (whether you're physically wearing it or not) are sort of a necessary indicator of skill level when rolling with people you don't know. I've been training 18months and am still a whitebelt and am thankful every time I roll with an upper belt that they know to take pity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorydays Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 Just now, poes said: I'd be surprised if you can't find somewhere that does no-gi, with open mat and an instructor who is happy to teach whatever it is people need work on or are struggling with that week. I think belts (whether you're physically wearing it or not) are sort of a necessary indicator of skill level when rolling with people you don't know. I've been training 18months and am still a whitebelt and am thankful every time I roll with an upper belt that they know to take pity. I feel it....I always had to submit or I was gonna get hurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat ralphy Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 I have been training between 2-4 times a week for the lat 5 years. Currently a purple belt - I have competed a few times at each belt level, still waiting to compete at purple belt. I would love to entertain any questions or if anyone near the SF bay area wants to check out a class let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat ralphy Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 On 9/26/2018 at 2:29 PM, glorydays said: Does anyone here practice Jiu Jitsu or wrestling? I'm thinking about joining my coworkers in our local gym. But I wanted to hear your thoughts on it. 1. How long have you guys been practicing? 2. Where do you guys train? 3. How do you guys train/build strength for it? 4. Do you guys where gis/no-gi and what brands do you guys prefer? 1. 5 years - I started because I wanted to get into better shape and I did not have good discipline to be in the gym enough. I would run a few miles and I wouldn't lift or I would lift and I wouldn't run. I figured that if I started BJJ I would have to work at it or I would get smashed on. 2. I train in San Jose - my instructor is a Carlos Gracie Jr. black belt. 3. I only train BJJ seriously. I lift and do cardio on occasion - but I do BJJ 3 times a week for 1.5 - 2 hrs. per class. 5. I have had a number of gi's started with a Fuji. I have also owned 93 Brand, War Tribe, Tatami.....thus far everything has held up pretty well. We now have an official team gi we are required to wear. Right now I am 6'4" 280lbs - so I really am much bigger than most people I train with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorydays Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share Posted October 10, 2018 On 10/5/2018 at 1:54 PM, fat ralphy said: 1. 5 years - I started because I wanted to get into better shape and I did not have good discipline to be in the gym enough. I would run a few miles and I wouldn't lift or I would lift and I wouldn't run. I figured that if I started BJJ I would have to work at it or I would get smashed on. 2. I train in San Jose - my instructor is a Carlos Gracie Jr. black belt. 3. I only train BJJ seriously. I lift and do cardio on occasion - but I do BJJ 3 times a week for 1.5 - 2 hrs. per class. 5. I have had a number of gi's started with a Fuji. I have also owned 93 Brand, War Tribe, Tatami.....thus far everything has held up pretty well. We now have an official team gi we are required to wear. Right now I am 6'4" 280lbs - so I really am much bigger than most people I train with. Holy shit...How is training with a Gracie like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misteraven Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Isn't there like 30 kids in the Gracie family? Feel like I keep seeing them pop up all over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorydays Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share Posted October 10, 2018 54 minutes ago, misteraven said: Isn't there like 30 kids in the Gracie family? Feel like I keep seeing them pop up all over. its an army of gracie grandchildren, I read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat ralphy Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 12 hours ago, glorydays said: Holy shit...How is training with a Gracie like? My instructor got his black belt from Carlos Jr. and spent about 10 years teaching at Gracie Barra in Rio. He came over to the US in 2010 and has had his own school since then. Learning from him is awesome - he has unbelievable knowledge. We also have really great seminars with some of the best in the sport - Gordo, Tinguinha, Soca etc Honestly, starting BJJ has been one of the best things I have ever done for myself. I will train until I am physically not able to do so... For those of you just starting, I hope you stick with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorydays Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 25 minutes ago, fat ralphy said: My instructor got his black belt from Carlos Jr. and spent about 10 years teaching at Gracie Barra in Rio. He came over to the US in 2010 and has had his own school since then. Learning from him is awesome - he has unbelievable knowledge. We also have really great seminars with some of the best in the sport - Gordo, Tinguinha, Soca etc Honestly, starting BJJ has been one of the best things I have ever done for myself. I will train until I am physically not able to do so... For those of you just starting, I hope you stick with it. have you ever had to use it IRL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat ralphy Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 ^^^^ No, I think due to my size and the fact that I don’t drink the circumstances aren’t really there for many physical altercations. I will say this, I do not feel physically intimidated by anyone after training the last 5 years. I am pretty sure I would hold my own against the vast majority of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorydays Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 9 hours ago, fat ralphy said: ^^^^ No, I think due to my size and the fact that I don’t drink the circumstances aren’t really there for many physical altercations. I will say this, I do not feel physically intimidated by anyone after training the last 5 years. I am pretty sure I would hold my own against the vast majority of people. that's kind of what I want...the confidence knowing i'm not easily intimidated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercer Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 On schedule to do 2, possibly 3 days a week of BJJ. I started at Tiger Shulmann's this summer which used to be a competitive kick boxing focused gym,. After UFC in the 90's they adapted to include a strong BJJ program. I have to go up a belt in their beginners kickboxing class before getting into BJJ and should earn it by early November. Almost got my ass beat a few years ago by someone who in retrospect clearly trained BJJ, unfortunately for him he wasn't good enough to avoid the hands. I have the feeling it will help me tremendously as far as mental attitude. I'm extremely anti-physical contact. I can't ride the train because I get annoyed when people unnecessarily bump into me, invade my space. I even get annoyed at my wife sometimes if we're sitting too close and her arm brushes mine. Actually rolling with people will put me in the deep end of uncomfortable physical contact, hopefully alleviating some of my annoyance for normal contact. Anyway, just saw this on reddit, thought it was dope. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat ralphy Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 @MercerBJJ is pretty much 100% uncomfortable physical contact - lolz, you will get over that personal space shit real quick. I did Muy Thai for a year but stopped to focus on a jiu jitsu competition. I will be starting back up next week - only one night a week but its supplementary to my BJJ. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorydays Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 1 hour ago, fat ralphy said: @MercerBJJ is pretty much 100% uncomfortable physical contact - lolz, you will get over that personal space shit real quick. I did Muy Thai for a year but stopped to focus on a jiu jitsu competition. I will be starting back up next week - only one night a week but its supplementary to my BJJ. My coworker used to take ring boxing....he tried BJJ for a week and never turned back He's the one who said i should go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercer Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 I could se myself getting into it. For now I'm enjoying sharpening my skills/muscle memory for boxing/kickboxing. Feels more practical for most street confrontations, or fending off multiple attackers and needing to bob/weave my way out of a situation. BJJ seems way more technical, and I've been hearing so many people swear by it for years it seems like it could be a long term approach to building fitness, and combat skills. From what I've seen it's something that if you're well versed in it can help even the odds with a larger opponents more than any other martial art. I've watched females at my gym pretty much just have their way with male white belts, pretty sure that wouldn't be the case in kickboxing 99.9% of the time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat ralphy Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 The reason I train stand up (kickboxing) is simply because most fights/altercations are going to start standing up. Most people don’t know shit and if you have a minimal knowledge of striking odds are stacked in your favor. That being said BJJ is much more stimulating for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorydays Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 I took ring boxing myself in college...its extremely useful striking, to me, will always have its place in a fight, no matter how good you are at grappling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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iloveboxcars Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 I first got interested when a friend of mine invited me to one of his ground pajama karate sessions. Fell in love. 1. How long have you guys been practicing? I've been going for 8 months. I've had to take 2 months off due to a rib injury though, so I generally say I've been training for 6. 2. Where do you guys train? Near Oakland, CA at PFMMA. It's a Caio Terra associated gym (who's main spot is in San Jose, only 45ish minutes away). Tyson Griffin (of UFC fame) owns the gym and trains there about once a week. 3. How do you guys train/build strength for it? I thought it would be all I needed but I've seen now that I need to work on my core, especially my lower back in order to stop getting injured. So my training schedule as soon as I go back full time (still got a slight rib injury) will be as follows: Tuesday - 1 hr strength and conditioning, 1.5 hrs BJJ Thursday - 1 hr strength and conditioning, 1.5hrs BJJ Friday - 1 hr No Gi, possibly more if others stay instead of going to da club Saturday - 1 hr open mat (maybe more) Will probably throw a Monday in there every other week or so of only BJJ 4. Do you guys where gis/no-gi and what brands do you guys prefer? It depends on the day. Friday's and Wednesday is no-Gi days at my gym. I prefer Gi though. My no-Gi stuff is some Under Armour shorts(not nut huggers) and one of those Nike sweat wicking shirts, both from REI. You don't really need BJJ gear for no-Gi so easier on the wallet at first. Gi wise I have two. a lightweight Hyabusa that has worked just fine for me. I actually prefer it over my normal Gi because I run hot and it allows more breathability. I also have the OSS brand one my gym used to sell. Now they sell Faze or something? I don't really like the design of it so I wont be buying one. If you're looking for recommendations just go and get a $100 one of any one of the brands I or ralphy listed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iloveboxcars Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 i think i might have some diarrhea in a bit. i'm not really sure. I've been struggling with if I should go tonight, but I'm going to go anyway. butthole gods dont fail me now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iloveboxcars Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Update: we made it through boys 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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