Misc Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu crew.

[Oatmeal12]

injuries suck i got my arm fuarked by some dude who stretched out a kimura and cranked it been seeing a chiro/ bjj mma doctor for it its been getting better slowly but never got an mri so not sure what happend still cant do **** with it.... for the first week i couldnt straighten my arm and it was basically stuck at 90 degrees.

so my elbows fukced now i was benching close to 400 prior and now i cant hold the barbell out straight due to the elbow or whatevr the issue is

only good thing is its getting better so hopefully in like 2 more weeks ic an get back to lifting

not sure if its a torn bicep/tricep/brachialis or what

FUARK I felt that reading this brah. Good thing it’s getting better though. You’ll be better in no time bro! These 2 months flew by for me

[daghetto]

What’s good bjjers,

Repping the Cícero Costha team!

[Donnie_Darko]

I'm considering starting BJJ next week but my cardio is absolutely nonexistent. I'd say with a light jog in less than 5 minutes im gasping for air

Should I just jump in head first or improve my cardio first?

[SystemTrend]

I'm considering starting BJJ next week but my cardio is absolutely nonexistent. I'd say with a light jog in less than 5 minutes im gasping for air

Should I just jump in head first or improve my cardio first?

Just go for it. Not going to lie though expect to get destroyed A LOT! lol it's still fun and a good workout though.

[Kabamaro]

I want to start training BJJ for self defense

What belt would be sufficient to be good at self defense IRL? I want to set a goal but don't know anything BJJ

[damlurker550]

Haven't been to class in over a month. Not sure if I should continue would be awkward walking in after such a long break.
Beeling deep into a cut doesn't help either since im doing cardio almost every day and trying to get gud at running.

I'm considering starting BJJ next week but my cardio is absolutely nonexistent. I'd say with a light jog in less than 5 minutes im gasping for air

Should I just jump in head first or improve my cardio first?

Depends on the gym. Some will let you rest or even tell you to go rest if they see you are totally exaughsted.
Others will push you to keep going.

[jazi]

Haven't been to class in over a month. Not sure if I should continue would be awkward walking in after such a long break.
Beeling deep into a cut doesn't help either since im doing cardio almost every day and trying to get gud at running.

lmao that ashamed feel. just go dude don't be a miscer about it. you'll get back into the swing of things and the awkwardness will go away after a few classes.

[SystemTrend]

I want to start training BJJ for self defense

What belt would be sufficient to be good at self defense IRL? I want to set a goal but don't know anything BJJ

You can be white belt and be good at self defense. One thing I've learned is that once you start going over time and then roll with a brand new person you immediate can tell they're new and you've advanced.

[daghetto]

I did boxing before and quit due to risk of brain trauma/cte. How prevalent is that in bjj?

[damlurker550]

I did boxing before and quit due to risk of brain trauma/cte. How prevalent is that in bjj?

modern sports jits has no strikes so only way i can see that happening is from a hitting your head from a hard takedown or a particularly unfortunate sweep.
But i think that's really rare and literally every single academy I've trained at practices breakfalls at the start of each class.

if you are really concerned then just pull guard and sit down everytime you find yourself on your feet i guess..


You're more in danger of damaging a joint or tendon or herniating a disk in your back

[EidFnatic]

Should I just jump in head first or improve my cardio first?

What belt would be sufficient to be good at self defense IRL? I want to set a goal but don't know anything BJJ

Haven't been to class in over a month. Not sure if I should continue would be awkward walking in after such a long break.

I did boxing before and quit due to risk of brain trauma/cte. How prevalent is that in bjj?

[shesprints]

Hey guys!

Been training consistently for 10 months at least 5 times a week (usually 2 hours each), about to do my first competition. Is anyone else going to the NY Open, IBJJF event? If you are, I can come watch your match. I'll also try to get mine on video and post ITT. We'll see. I don't have many expectations but I hope to have a good time, and training has been going very well lately. My attitude's a lot better than it used to be and I'm working techniques a lot more, figuring out what kind of game I enjoy playing.

Hope everyone else is good.

[shesprints]

And in case anyone cares, here are my match videos







I wound up with a silver medal, fine for a first tournament but I know i can do better.

[Bassackwards]

And in case anyone cares, here are my match videos



I wound up with a silver medal, fine for a first tournament but I know i can do better.

Oss

it takes a special kind of person to willingly go into a competition against someone that wants to rip off your arms. learn from the experience and flow with the go

[shesprints]

Oss

it takes a special kind of person to willingly go into a competition against someone that wants to rip off your arms. learn from the experience and flow with the go

I was legit so nervous I didn't sleep for about three days. But it's cool because now the girl I fought in the finals is my friend on ******** and we really bonded. There's something cool about switching from trying desperately to choke someone out to being friends. We earned each other's respect. That appeals to me tremendously.

I'm definitely going to compete more. Next up is two sub-only tournaments, one gi and one nogi. I'm a lot better at nogi when I train in the gym, so I'm looking forward to that.

Remember when I posted in here that I was sad about belt promos and felt I deserved more? Well, now people are hinting I might get my blue belt and I'm not ready! I want to compete more at white. The academy does have different considerations for promos for competitors vs. hobbyists so maybe I'll stay here--we'll see.

[kneeonbelly]

I was legit so nervous I didn't sleep for about three days. But it's cool because now the girl I fought in the finals is my friend on ******** and we really bonded. There's something cool about switching from trying desperately to choke someone out to being friends. We earned each other's respect. That appeals to me tremendously.

I'm definitely going to compete more. Next up is two sub-only tournaments, one gi and one nogi. I'm a lot better at nogi when I train in the gym, so I'm looking forward to that.

Remember when I posted in here that I was sad about belt promos and felt I deserved more? Well, now people are hinting I might get my blue belt and I'm not ready! I want to compete more at white. The academy does have different considerations for promos for competitors vs. hobbyists so maybe I'll stay here--we'll see.

good work! stay active and have a good time no matter what you do. before you know it you'll be a blue! you know its time for promotion when you are doing super well in your belt and the next level you second guess if you deserve it ; because you already respect it so you can expect it - its weird but true.

[kneeonbelly]

the doctor explained to me that my breathing issues are not because my cardio is bad, i actually have asthma

i have an inhaler and a disc to use for medication.

now I'm terrified about how to train. there is nothing worse than getting winded while rolling. my gym likes to turn the heater on when we work out as is. I dont want to be exposed as having an inhaler so what should i do? especially since all the heavy weights love working with me, so one round and im screwed. it's definitely in my head

[shesprints]

the doctor explained to me that my breathing issues are not because my cardio is bad, i actually have asthma

i have an inhaler and a disc to use for medication.

now I'm terrified about how to train. there is nothing worse than getting winded while rolling. my gym likes to turn the heater on when we work out as is. I dont want to be exposed as having an inhaler so what should i do? especially since all the heavy weights love working with me, so one round and im screwed. it's definitely in my head

Why don't you want to be "exposed" as using an inhaler? Plenty of people at my gym use them and it's nbd. The danger is you don't want to overrely on it because of the side effects.

OK, so, I have exercise-induced asthma, specifically induced by cold temperatures and low humidity. I have bronchospasms in dry air (like when I used to run on the Armory track) or outdoors in winter. In the case of exercise-induced asthma, which may be what you have, the answer is to warm up slowly and THOROUGHLY before you work out. That means don't just jump straight into rolling. Do some jogging and calisthenics first, enough to open your airway gradually. That's what I'd recommend because it's what I do and I have not had an attack at BJJ yet.

I also don't wear a mouth guard, which may be... inadvisable.

[damlurker550]

same here I have trained with several people with asthma. they keep their inhalers on the benches so they can reach it quickly if needed.

[FLman333]

You looked very composed and seemed to have pretty good natural instincts for a white belt. Keep competing and dont stress too much about the results . Like anything, it gets easier with experience. Might as well work out those kinks while young in the sport. Cute girl who likes jiu jitsu = win in my book. Keep it up!

[kneeonbelly]

Why don't you want to be "exposed" as using an inhaler? Plenty of people at my gym use them and it's nbd. The danger is you don't want to overrely on it because of the side effects.

OK, so, I have exercise-induced asthma, specifically induced by cold temperatures and low humidity. I have bronchospasms in dry air (like when I used to run on the Armory track) or outdoors in winter. In the case of exercise-induced asthma, which may be what you have, the answer is to warm up slowly and THOROUGHLY before you work out. That means don't just jump straight into rolling. Do some jogging and calisthenics first, enough to open your airway gradually. That's what I'd recommend because it's what I do and I have not had an attack at BJJ yet.

I also don't wear a mouth guard, which may be... inadvisable.

reps on recharge!
When I get super excited after a long class is usually when it all kicks in. it's like hitting a wall. I'll be fine in the beginning pacing myself, even having some good rolls, then the last moments, when someone says "nah one more' "nah another one" - thats usually when I fall all the way apart. It's exercise induced for sure and when I panic it makes it worse. A mouth guard ; I have not been able to wear one because it just complicates my breathing rhythm

[shesprints]

You looked very composed and seemed to have pretty good natural instincts for a white belt. Keep competing and dont stress too much about the results . Like anything, it gets easier with experience. Might as well work out those kinks while young in the sport. Cute girl who likes jiu jitsu = win in my book. Keep it up!

Thanks man! I've competed in other sports quite a lot, which helps with composure. So did having so much coaching and team support. But this was still more nerve-wracking than most races i've done. I have a sub-only gi tournament next week so any tips are appreciated there as well. The pros of gi sub-only are many more options for chokes. The cons are that I'm no good at takedowns in the gi, and escapes are a lot harder as well. :/ In nogi at least I can cover for my lack of experience by using speed and strength and just scrambling. Oh well. We'll see.

[shesprints]

I did the sub only tournament! Here are the videos of the white belt division final round (30 minute time limit, but I took 16 to submit her... hard fight). How is everyone else's training going? I feel like few posters around here lately.

[eatsleephate]

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[shesprints]

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OMG AMAZING!

How long have you been training???? details?

[Butterslax]

Can anyone fill me in on what excersises are basic for training? I read grip stuff and hindu squats/pushups. Im gonna start at a gym here in Detroit in Feb and I want to get a little ahead so Im not winded. Thanks for any help!

[eatsleephate]

OMG AMAZING!

How long have you been training???? details?

12 years. I started a few weeks after I turned 18. I turned 30 in June.

[shesprints]

12 years. I started a few weeks after I turned 18. I turned 30 in June.

Wow. Dedication. Congrats, man. I just started on my 30th birthday, and boy do I wish I had discovered it earlier. But it's a great pleasure to practice no matter what. Oss :P

[Mr.PissShivers]

Can anyone fill me in on what excersises are basic for training? I read grip stuff and hindu squats/pushups. Im gonna start at a gym here in Detroit in Feb and I want to get a little ahead so Im not winded. Thanks for any help!

Look up Joel Jamieson....Best S&C in the business.

[TheIronAsylum]

anyone in here see the danaher videos iv seen like parts of some and damn hes a good teacher it makes the moves really click but they are so ****ing expensive