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spiralbrain posted:Man cops are tough to roll with. Depends on the cop?
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Sep 1, 2017 18:31
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willie_dee posted:Depends on the cop? There's a couple of cops at my gym and they all go hard and fast. Most are eternal white belts who train like 3 times a month but one guy is a massive 280 pound brown belt who loving footlocks everyone.
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Sep 2, 2017 06:23
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I am Otis posted:one guy is a massive 280 pound brown belt who loving footlocks everyone. #LifeGoals
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Sep 2, 2017 15:23
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I live in a city with an exceptional amount of police agencies (few dozen in and around) and I'm surprised my gym has no cops training with us.
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Sep 3, 2017 15:18
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I am Otis posted:There's a couple of cops at my gym and they all go hard and fast. Most are eternal white belts who train like 3 times a month but one guy is a massive 280 pound brown belt who loving footlocks everyone. my old gym had a black belt who was also a sniper for the RCMP. Nicest goddamned guy you'd ever meet. Absolute savage on the mats.
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I am Otis posted:There's a couple of cops at my gym and they all go hard and fast. Most are eternal white belts who train like 3 times a month but one guy is a massive 280 pound brown belt who loving footlocks everyone. The guy I rolled with last week hadnt trained in 8 years and was "just returning back to training". Oh ok. So they gave him a no stripe white belt. He whipped everyone on the mat. Stacked me while I triangled him and then got revenge on me by applying the nutcracker choke. 
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Sep 5, 2017 19:22
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spiralbrain posted:That place is beautiful. Looks a little bigger than my gym. drat that's beautiful. My gym is literally being eaten by termites  My schedule changed recently, so I frequently won't be able to make it in to classes in the evening but the owner let me copy the key so I can use the heavy bags etc in the morning before I start work which is great. I'm fairly competitive so when there is a bunch of us lined up I go hard on the bags because I don't want to look like a pussy compared to all the guys. But I feel like when I'm training by myself I gas out real quick and don't go as hard. I don't know if I'm imagining it because I have no one to 'keep up with' or if I'm just lazy. Anyone got suggestions for how to measure this? Like just count punch/kicks per minute or something?
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He once footlocked me while I had mount and had him in a deep collar choke and after I tapped by screaming tap, he was like "sorry dude I just wanted to see if I could footlock someone while I was going out" I asked him how he did it and he was like, I felt your foot and went for it lol
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After putting it off for too long, I finally started Sanda 3 weeks ago. I've got no experience with MMA and this is the first major physical activity since... playing soccer in my neighborhood as a teenager. I'm out of shape, really need to lose some weight, and this has been kicking my rear end, and it's been awesome. All sorts of bruises, and the first week, I felt like I'm gonna die with the exercise, but I can tell I'm getting into shape quickly. My left calf started hurting me during our latest workout, because we were doing a ton of jump roping stuff. I was walking with quite the limp, but it seems to be going away. I've stretched, and been taking it easy. I'll be stretching my calves in advance next time. My biggest concern is injuring myself early on, and then having to heal, and not participate in class and lose my enthusiasm. I really enjoy the pain, so far though. I read the thread and noticed people mentioning concussions as a reason to not do kickboxing. I'm 34, and out of shape.. how much of this is a concern if I'm never planning on competing? How often do concussions really happen during sparring, or from accidents, etc? The guys I've met at the gym I'm going to are pretty friendly, no aggro jerks.
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Sep 10, 2017 02:46
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Juanito posted:After putting it off for too long, I finally started Sanda 3 weeks ago. Which gym are you at? Boston by any chance? Our gym -- you might get hit hard if you run really hard into a punch or duck into a high kick. It'll happen once in a blue moon. In several years of sparring, I've had maybe one concussion, and several milder (but obviously still bad for by brain) incidents. Your sparring partners should only give you what you can handle. If they can easily handle you, they'll place a lot of soft shots. If you take your training seriously, you'll be in shape way before you'll be sparring hard enough to risk concussions.
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kimbo305 posted:Which gym are you at? Boston by any chance? Btw, its time for you to visit my gym and rock and roll homie
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kimbo305 posted:Which gym are you at? Boston by any chance?  Thanks, sounds like concussions aren't something I need to worry about... I wish I'd started this sport when I was much younger, but I'm glad I'm doing it now.
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Make sure you drink plenty of water and eat some bananas. The potassium will help with the cramps.
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Sep 10, 2017 04:14
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So this hurricane's heading straight for my house but the last thing to get stowed was my mats, and I got some drilling in this morning. Thank you, Irma, for verifying my priorities. If I live through this, my rDLR is going to be on another level.
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Sep 10, 2017 17:04
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What kind of shirts should I use for MMA/Sanda? I've got a Nike Dri-Fit shirt that I really like, because it's not tight, and I sweat a lot. Maybe a few more of these? Is there a cheaper version that holds up? I don't really care much about the brand..
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kimbo305 posted:Which gym are you at? Boston by any chance? What gym are you at? Redline?
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Juanito posted:What kind of shirts should I use for MMA/Sanda? I've got a Nike Dri-Fit shirt that I really like, because it's not tight, and I sweat a lot. Maybe a few more of these? Is there a cheaper version that holds up? I don't really care much about the brand.. Spandex always and forever.
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Mechafunkzilla posted:Spandex always and forever.
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Sep 10, 2017 21:37
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Go vintage 1990s Brazillian. Top off. Black speedo.
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Sep 11, 2017 02:05
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I just go to the local TJ Maxx or Marshalls. They've got tons of Nike/underarmor type shirts for ~$10.
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Juanito posted:What kind of shirts should I use for MMA/Sanda? I've got a Nike Dri-Fit shirt that I really like, because it's not tight, and I sweat a lot. Maybe a few more of these? Is there a cheaper version that holds up? I don't really care much about the brand.. I bought a Tatami Long sleeve compression (this one -->) and I love it. Its also held up very well to abuse on the mat during nogi days. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MROQJGW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Thanks, gonna stock up on shirts next month when I go to the US. So last Thursday, ton of drills with jump rope, etc. After awhile, started feeling a strong pull in my left calf, and I had to stop, and just focused on stretching. I was able to stand fine, and do arm exercises, with minimal movement, and I was walking with a limp for a few days, in part due to general muscle soreness from the drills. I've been stretching a few times every day. But my left calf still hurts when I walk a lot. It's very light pain, not much at all. Not enough for me to limp. I'm not sure how easy I need to take it in tomorrow night's class. I don't want to sit out a single class, but I'm also afraid of pushing too hard, and causing an injury that would force me to stop even longer. I've got no experience with muscle injuries, and don't know how seriously to take this. Maybe it's not serious at all? And I just need to keep going, and eventually it'll stop bothering me?
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Mechafunkzilla posted:Rest when you're hurt.
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VulgarandStupid posted:What gym are you at? Redline? Yep. Novum posted:Btw, its time for you to visit my gym and rock and roll homie  I'm still recovering from my fight. Soon.
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Hey y'all! It's been a while since I posted in here. Last time I was here (or technically the last thread?) I was still debating which martial art to pick. Eventually I settled on boxing as 1) it seemed like something that I could be suited for 2) was incredibly reasonable from a price perspective, 3) had pretty good trainers and good gym culture overall and 4) didn't require you to buy any stupid uniforms. I did it for 3 months and was enjoying myself real good, but sadly I had to drop it because I got a new job which overlapped the hours the gym was open and more recently, had a very annoying elbow injury. Well, good news is I got a new job and my elbow's nearly recovered. So I was planning on getting back in the game. We're gonna start sparring soon I figure, so I was hoping to get some advice on how to calm my nerves on account of being a big ole' pussy all my life. Btw, love the thread title.
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Before sparring confirm with your coach and partner level of intensity to make sure you're on the same page - probably 50% is a good idea. Focus on placing your punches and not on trying to KO your partner - my coach always reminds people when sparring to go lighter to the head, heavier to the body. That being said, you will get punched in the face which isn't fun, but you do get used to it. Unfortunately the only way to get used to it to get punched in the face more frequently. When you're in there, just keep it simple. Don't forget to breath, keep your hands up and don't forget your head movement. Work your jab. If you do end up taking a hard shot and are feeling stunned or hurt, there's no shame in asking for a few seconds to recover.
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Mr Interweb posted:Well, good news is I got a new job and my elbow's nearly recovered. So I was planning on getting back in the game. We're gonna start sparring soon I figure, so I was hoping to get some advice on how to calm my nerves on account of being a big ole' pussy all my life. The nervousness can't really be avoided. It took me 3-4 months after getting my athlete registration to get in the ring for sparring, just because of nerves. One thing that kinda works is channeling the nervousness into another emotion, this article describes a technique where you turn it into excitement ("proven effective in a variety of studies and settings") but I've also found I can turn it into anger.. which probably isn't healthy but helps me not to be nervous. Then trust your coach. This kinda depends on having a good coach but mine eased me into sparring instead of throwing me to the wolves.
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Ask your dentist how much they'd charge for a mouthguard. If it's expensive, consider a Gladiator, which is expensive but possibly cheaper. A mouthguard that fits well will let you breathe and bite down comfortably when you get hit.
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I can't remember if it was here or on the BJJ Reddit, but a while back there was discussion of pulling off pro-wrestling moves in real sparring. My previous best contribution to that was grabbing both ankles on the way up from a backflip escape from high mount, to get the reverse mount double Achilles lock, a.k.a. The Boston Crab. So this morning I'm rolling with someone and we end up in a wonky leg entanglement. Both of his feet were outside my hip, but mine were basically in a bad guard around his hips. I couldn't get anything on his ankles from the angle I was at, but I could trap them and I had good control of our position. So, I rolled us over, stood up, sat back, and locked his ankles against each other... I have now tapped someone with The Sharpshooter. Anyone else hit any ridiculous "fake" moves lately?
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I do a shoryuken sometimes against one guy in sparring if I can set it up just right. I dream of a flying triangle becoming a hurricanrana thogh
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Anyone got any advice for bouncing on the doors of a nightclub?
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Road report please
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willie_dee posted:Anyone got any advice for bouncing on the doors of a nightclub? Make sure that everyone knows you're Alpha. Don't let anyone step up on you. Make sure that the plebs know their place.
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CommonShore posted:Make sure that everyone knows you're Alpha. Don't let anyone step up on you. Make sure that the plebs know their place. I'm trying and it seems to be working but I have complete imposter syndrome. Luckily I'm with a lot of very experienced people so I doubt I'll need to do anything.
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generatrix posted:Anyone else hit any ridiculous "fake" moves lately? Dude turtled, put my legs around his arms looking for a crucifix, he flattened out by accident. Gable grip around the chin and turn the chin for the Crippler Crossface. Rock bottom from me stumbling and falling on an Osoto Gari attempt. Defenestrategy fucked around with this message at 22:10 on Sep 16, 2017 |
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willie_dee posted:I'm trying and it seems to be working but I have complete imposter syndrome. Luckily I'm with a lot of very experienced people so I doubt I'll need to do anything. It's the same as prison rules - every night pick one guy, and just beat the absolute poo poo out of him for no reason so everyone knows not to mess with you. You should also be screaming "I'm a man! I'm a man!". This is the only way the other doormen will respect you.
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Not to be too harsh but there isn't fifty ways to say this: You're a guy that's completely in love with the idea of looking for fights in the wild against bike thieves. You seem to have violent fantasies and I don't believe you're properly equipped to work in bar security as you've never shown much aptitudes in regards to deescalation. The fact you're using steroids means you're very susceptible to classic markers of toxic masculinity. The fact you want to be Alpha but deep inside believe you're beta ( because you mention the impostor syndrome) shows you're not in it for the security and wellbeing of the establishment and it's patrons but instead in it for yourself and your ego. Best advice I can give you is go and meet a therapist and work on the inadequacies you feel in life. I'm quite sure they are legitimate, but the career path you're going down is self destructive.
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That's not too harsh, but you take this message board far too seriously. The night has been lovely.
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