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1.5 years in the making. The longer I do jiu jitsu, the more I realize is missing from my game. Makes you wonder if its ever possible to reach a level of mastery.
Anyway, thanks for listening everyone!
BJJ blue belt
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SoMuchBetter
Australia10606 Posts
1.5 years in the making. The longer I do jiu jitsu, the more I realize is missing from my game. Makes you wonder if its ever possible to reach a level of mastery. Anyway, thanks for listening everyone! | ||
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plated.rawr
Norway1676 Posts
I was dissapointed. That being said, congrats on your accomplishment! | ||
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Gridlock
United Kingdom517 Posts
BBJ is something I'd like to do, but I'm too much of a pussy. | ||
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SoMuchBetter
Australia10606 Posts
On October 06 2010 22:34 Gridlock wrote: Congrats! BBJ is something I'd like to do, but I'm too much of a pussy. I think you'd be surprised. You should give it a try. Most clubs offer free trials so theres nothing to lose. | ||
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jodogohoo
Canada2533 Posts
hmm i want to try it out, but i don't know anywhere near me that has it | ||
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Khenra
Netherlands885 Posts
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dudeman001
United States2412 Posts
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DivinO
United States4796 Posts
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Liquid`Nazgul
22427 Posts
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TossFloss
Canada606 Posts
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MrBitter
United States2940 Posts
A blue belt in BJJ is a major achievement. Its not like belts in other styles that are handed out for attendance. You should be very proud! Keep with it! | ||
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Sleight
2471 Posts
I suspect you could probably hold your own against many weaker purple belts. Be proud man. This is a great thing and your rewards will only grow. | ||
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ilovezil
United States4143 Posts
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BaltA
Norway849 Posts
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sixfour
England11062 Posts
On October 07 2010 00:42 BaltA wrote: What does BJJ stand for ? brazilian jiu jitsu On October 06 2010 22:09 SoMuchBetter wrote: Makes you wonder if its ever possible to reach a level of mastery. is your name gracie? if not, probably no. congrats | ||
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De4ngus
United States6533 Posts
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Siretu
151 Posts
I've trained for several years without proper dedication to get a blue belt. I'm on the way but not there yet. Alexandre Paiva gave me one stripe though. Unfortunately, I'm not training this year because of homework and things like that. | ||
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LinYu)Fury
Norway200 Posts
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MrBitter
United States2940 Posts
On October 07 2010 03:04 Siretu wrote: Not to discourage you or anything, but seriosuly. My mom got a blue belt with one or two stripes(Although, I'm not sure if all clubs got stripes as well) I've trained for several years without proper dedication to get a blue belt. I'm on the way but not there yet. Alexandre Paiva gave me one stripe though. Unfortunately, I'm not training this year because of homework and things like that. Sounds like your mom's more of a baller than you'll ever be... ... Not to discourage you, or anything. | ||
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Licmyobelisk
Philippines3682 Posts
On October 07 2010 03:16 MrBitter wrote: Sounds like your mom's more of a baller than you'll ever be... ... Not to discourage you, or anything. LOL! anyway, grats SMB... Man, i wanna try BJJ as well but I'm a skinny alien with this beer belly. My friend told me that I need a lot of upper body strength to do some of the moves if ever I fought a bigger guy? Is this true or is this all about technique? | ||
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Siretu
151 Posts
On October 07 2010 03:16 MrBitter wrote: Sounds like your mom's more of a baller than you'll ever be... ... Not to discourage you, or anything. Yeah I know. It makes me a little sad inside. On the other hand, I got an awesome mom. | ||
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MrBitter
United States2940 Posts
On October 07 2010 03:27 Licmyobelisk wrote: LOL! anyway, grats SMB... Man, i wanna try BJJ as well but I'm a skinny alien with this beer belly. My friend told me that I need a lot of upper body strength to do some of the moves if ever I fought a bigger guy? Is this true or is this all about technique? If you fight someone with BJJ or Wrestling knowledge, size and strength will begin to matter. The more he knows, the more important strength becomes. But with even a little bit of a background in ground fighting, you'll find that you have an exceptional advantage over people that don't have that knowledge. I've trained in several different styles for the past 7 or 8 years... Right now I'm working out at a school that focuses predominantly on stand up work. My instructor is a kick-ass striker, but when we hit the ground, it becomes my game. He's a very experienced martial artist, but the few years of BJJ I have give me so much of an advantage in a grappling situation that its uncanny. That said, as far as real life practicality goes, don't expect to take some dude down and triangle him in the middle of a bar while his buddies stand by and watch. BJJ is a fantastic (maybe unrivaled) martial art for the 1v1 encounter. You don't want to be on your back when whoever you're fighting has friends, though. =p But I've rambled a bit. Don't stray from trying BJJ because you feel like you're not fit enough. It'll get you into great shape, and if you do end up pissing someone off, you'll have the knowledge you need to defend yourself. Regardless of how big they are. (Remember, sometimes having that knowledge means knowing when to walk away) | ||
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randleplex
Australia14 Posts
where do you train? Pan Pacs are coming up, will you be competing? | ||
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Subversion
South Africa3627 Posts
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Skithiryx
Australia648 Posts
Just wondering where you train as I've been completely unable to find a school in or around the Brisbane area =\ | ||
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randleplex
Australia14 Posts
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