Are PEDs that common in the amateur level? That sounds wild that people not getting paid to fight would go to extreme levels to win. I know a lot of pros use PEDs, but that's pretty sad if majority of the amateur fighters are doing it too.

They're even more common at the amateur level because there's no testing, and there's so much stuff out there that is cheap and that works well. I love mma and have the utmost respect for fighters. It's such a thankless what have you done lately sport.

Ignore the haters, jinro. I loved your post about the training regime in korea.

Liquid`Jinro

Sweden33719 Posts

September 18 2014 03:18 GMT

#130

On September 12 2014 22:35 SweKenZo wrote:
Really nice indeed! Been playing anymore recently? Reached GM even?

Not GM hehe, that's pretty hard on KR.

Probably (almost definitely) no fight this month. Not been feeling great (hurt my leg, then somewhat persistent cold etc).

Brindled

United States508 Posts

September 21 2014 00:18 GMT

#131

Hey Jinro! Good to see that you are doing well!
Do you mind sharing what kind of post workout vitamins/food you eat after a regular cardio workouts?
By that token, what do you consider a regular cardio workout for MMA?

guitarizt

United States1492 Posts

September 22 2014 16:28 GMT

#132

Jinro, what are your thoughts on playing while tired and not on your A game? Is it still important so you could work on your C game? I'm guessing you were mostly feeling pretty sharp for your second practice session because of this:

"At this time, after finishing ranking games I'd feel fucking excited: I'D GET TO PLAY LADDER GAMES OMG!! It was like getting off work (practice) and deciding that what you really want to do for fun is play more (practice more)."

So you never really felt tired during these second practice sessions and had to push through a lot of tough days where you felt tired?

Liquid`Jinro

Sweden33719 Posts

September 27 2014 09:47 GMT

#133

At that time there was no sense of having to push through etc, just excited to be where I was and getting to play.

I dislike playing poker when I'm not sharp, because losing money sucks, but playing SC2... I think as long as you don't tilt you still get something out of practicing even if you arent playing your best (not as much but still some, because of the mechanical aspect).

guitarizt

United States1492 Posts

September 28 2014 08:09 GMT

#134

Thanks, I find this stuff super interesting. I'm always interested in the most optimal use of time to get better at something. Especially from someone like mother@%^@ing jinro.

I just googled how long Olympic athletes train, and I was surprised to find out they only train six or less hours per day. Even Phelps with his hell practices:

"Phelps at one point trained every day for five years. He spent three to six hours in the pool each day and exercised on dry land four to five days a week" [1].

I've been thinking I need to do 6+ hour days to push myself on the weeks I have free to play, but I half-ass it during at least half that time. It'd be better if I played 2-3 hours and really pushed myself.

[1] http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/30/us/michael-phelps-on-pmt/

Le BucheRON

Canada619 Posts

October 09 2014 16:20 GMT

#135

Great read, feels cool to get reconnected to my favorite SC2 player. :D
I haven't followed SC2 much in the last few years, but if Jinro came back, I'd tune in for sure!