Unofficial Jiu Jitsu thread

[glorydays]

1 hour ago, joshh.702 said:

@glorydaysThanks for advice G! Can't wait to start getting into it! 

 

it's fun and the culture goes deep

 

you'll make friends easy also

[fat ralphy]

been struggling to make it 2 times a week these days…….

 

@glorydays you still on the mats

[fat ralphy]

First time training in 2 weeks - been trying to let a shoulder injury heal.

 

This thread is dead.

 

If anyone ever reads this thinking about signing up for BJJ - do it!!

 

One of the best decisions I ever made…

[fat ralphy]

Hurt my knee bad (MRI status) March 31 and just got back on the mats last week.

 

My movement sucks but I still hold it down decent.

 

I think we are having promotion in July - dude was saying we have some Black Belts coming. I dont really feel like I deserve it despite Brown for 3 years.

[glorydays]

finally moving to san diego 

the starting point of american BJJ

 

i'll be working in the navy base there, but i'm def going to be joining a gracie gym

 

im not gonna be one of those blue belts that just up and quit

[glorydays]

On 9/17/2021 at 6:54 PM, fat ralphy said:

been struggling to make it 2 times a week these days…….

 

@glorydays you still on the mats

 

yes i am

 

i recently got to blue belt

 

it wasnt anything special, i just kept going and getting my stripes

 

im just happy not to be shit on anymore LMAO

[fat ralphy]

Looks like I am getting my black belt in a couple weeks. 

[glorydays]

Just now, fat ralphy said:

Looks like I am getting my black belt in a couple weeks. 

 

FUUUUUUUCK

 

BRO CONGRATS

[fat ralphy]

11 minutes ago, glorydays said:

 

FUUUUUUUCK

 

BRO CONGRATS

 

10+ years just train as consistently as possible. 

[fat ralphy]

The Black Belt didn’t happen today - lets see what happens in 6 months. 

 

 

[fat ralphy]

Still training - just got back from a

class.

 

Its been tough this year staying active on the mats with injuries and life shit but I am still making it as best as I can.

 

Brown 3 stripe and still grinding.

[glorydays]

11 hours ago, fat ralphy said:

Still training - just got back from a

class.

 

Its been tough this year staying active on the mats with injuries and life shit but I am still making it as best as I can.

 

Brown 3 stripe and still grinding.

 

same

 

moving to san diego is a blessing, especially being in the heart of BJJ country

 

a foot injury and getting the flu recently fucked up my rhythm

[fat ralphy]

@glorydays just keep doing what you can - this shit ebbs and flows

[aimer]

BJJ gang, convince me to take the dive head first into this world.

Been eyeing it on and off for a while no, everyone I know who's done it seems better off for it.. if not a little obsessive over it.

I think its time to get my ass to the local gym and sign up.

[fat ralphy]

On 2/20/2023 at 6:52 PM, aimer said:

BJJ gang, convince me to take the dive head first into this world.

Been eyeing it on and off for a while no, everyone I know who's done it seems better off for it.. if not a little obsessive over it.

I think its time to get my ass to the local gym and sign up.

Bro - do yourself the favor and sign up.

 

Best thing I have done for myself and I wish I started years before i actually got around to it.

 

Just got back from training - we out here. The one thing I cam say BJJ has done for me is that I am basically fearless at this point, sure you can’t fight a pistol but it is nice to have the confidence that you can hold your own with like 95% of the population. 

[fat ralphy]

Tonight was my first class at a new academy.

 

I know that leaving my old school was the right choice. 

[fat ralphy]

Training at the new spot has been solid and I will say that the skills I learned at my old academy have shown that I am on par with others…..

 

The competition and levels are way better at this new school, glad I made the change. 

[fat ralphy]

Younger strong dude caught me in an arm bar

during specific training tonight- first time I have been caught up in a long time. 

 

Its hard to kill the ego - man I wish more of you guys trained. 

[fat ralphy]

Still training - 

[joshh.702]

Sick to see you're still training after all this time! I haven't walked the BJJ route yet even though my coach has been urging me but I've been training Muay Thai for 4-5ish months now. Unfortunately I've been having to get some dental work done so sparring has been on hold. Looking forward to trying out Jitsu someday soon though!

[fat ralphy]

Been getting after it more lately - the shift to a new school was the right move for me.

 

[fat ralphy]

hitting it 3x a week - starting to see progress versus the black belts which is crucial.

 

I wish we had a few BJJ dudes in here. 

[LUGR]

12 hours ago, fat ralphy said:

hitting it 3x a week - starting to see progress versus the black belts which is crucial.

 

I wish we had a few BJJ dudes in here. 

Where did @glorydaysgo?

[poes]

I'm slowly getting back to training after a 3 year break. 

 

I stayed watching Bjj (highlights, breakdowns and tutorials) for most of this time and feel like despite the time off, I think my overall game is much better than it was. 

 

Let's see if this feeling lasts!

 

 

[fat ralphy]

@poeswas it an injury that stopped you from

training?

 

Yesterday Big Dude (260ish) stops 1 minute before the 5 min round ends saying I have ran my forearm into his jaw 3 times. Dude is a purple belt and is pretty tough, I was surprised he quit before the round. 

 

I use my forearm for pressure and to make dudes uncomfortable all the time (bigger dudes in my weight class). Its pretty standard BJJ, its not like I was doing muay thai strikes or anything. 

 

Its a combat sport man act like it. 

 

Been training 3x a week for the last 3 weeks which is good for me. 

[poes]

@fat ralphyNo not from injury, it was a combination of covid lockdown. Then  switching jobs, further away from the gym. Then I had a new baby to go with the new job.

Then somehow 3 years went by... 

 

I have a new gym now, 10 mins from home - so no excuses (ish). 

I was managing 3-4x per week before covid. These days, I am content with 1 - 2x, supplemented with some home study.

[fat ralphy]

@poes you still putting in time on the mats.

 

Last night this new kid, white belt starts a roll with me. I take a weaker position and let him work a back take.The mat was super crowded so I expected a reasonable roll - maybe 50-75%

 

Out of nowhere he starts going ham and is really at full bore for a submission. Strong fucking kid, hr was tough and I was at risk for sure. I got pissed and put it on him. He was

in my guard and sat back so I hit a sit up sweep and went for an ezekiel. 

 

Dude gave up and was so

salty he just bounced out - grabbed his bag and left after that round. 

 

My first class in 2 weeks after I had to deal with some medical shit - everything turned out great so I am back at it. Shooting for 3 days a week, no gi tomorrow. 

[poes]

Haha I never understood why some people get salty over Ezekiel’s. 
 

I’m averaging about 1-2 hours per week, which is fine for me given how busy life is. I am Supplementing with instructionals which makes a big difference. Just finished Danaher 4x4 mount dvd which was really good and easy to implement. 
 

However, after the last couple of classes I apparently need to go back and learn pin escapes and guard retention lol. 

[fat ralphy]

good shit @poesglad your still training and checking in on the forum

[poes]

@fat ralphyyes it still feels new and exciting after taking such an extended break.
 

It’s cliche but realise now it’s very much a marathon not a sprint, or even a race. A lot of people training 5x per week will come and go.
 

My main focus is on avoiding injury, putting on a few kg of muscle and fitting in training in a way that doesn’t detract from my family duties. Which I realise now I can do if I don’t drink alcohol but as soon as I do, training inevitably stops. Live and learn.