Misc Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu crew.

[shesprints]

Hope everyone is still rolling

Still training with the gf several times a week. I've also joined a "pod" of about 7 people and we train at each other's houses, plus an "open mat" with all of us on Saturdays. Marcelo's still isn't open due to strict NYC rules, but we're hopeful given that wrestling practice will be allowed to take place in September. The gym is opening for solo drilling Sept. 2.

[EidFnatic]

Hope everyone is still rolling

Salamalaykm brother, our gym hasn't opened its mats up yet, mysel' and a few others got a membership at another weights gym, just so we can use their mats. Been focused on wrestling in the park over the last few months, have made big improvements in that area. Got back to the BJJ over the last few weeks as well.
Would have received my black belt, if the Chinese flu hadn't hit. Glad I aint got it yet, maybe the Chinese flu did me a lickle favour.

[Duckliver]

Had my first “official” class where we had 15 people together rolling. Since November. And had weird 5 person classes all last summer. But have been training in peoples back rooms and basements and grinding out and finally got blue belt last night. I also heel hooked myself trying to lock in a triangle instead of grabbing my shin and popped my ankle so today’s gonna be fun... ;(

[Joesky20]

Went to my 6th class last night, no gi, it was quite eventful. This kid said he’d been training for 2 years, azzhole went balls to the wall everytime we rolled, tapped me out 5 times in 5 minutes, wouldn’t even let me think things through, which was quite annoying. He knee’d me in the nose and I leaked blood all over him. Next kid he rolled with he accidentally head butted the kid and split his upper lip. Not sure if that was good rolling etiquette when rolling with 2 noobies but whatever, what do I know.

Then the black belt master class trainer dude snapped his leg in half and his patella and tendon were just floating around his knee cavity, called the squad to pick him up and class was over lol.

We were learning the Russian gift wrap takedown or something, get control of the arm to pull them in to go for the leg takedown, another newbie was practicing on the teacher and put all his weight on the dudes leg when they dropped

[Duckliver]

Went to my 6th class last night, no gi, it was quite eventful. This kid said he’d been training for 2 years, azzhole went balls to the wall everytime we rolled, tapped me out 5 times in 5 minutes, wouldn’t even let me think things through, which was quite annoying. He knee’d me in the nose and I leaked blood all over him. Next kid he rolled with he accidentally head butted the kid and split his upper lip. Not sure if that was good rolling etiquette when rolling with 2 noobies but whatever, what do I know.

Then the black belt master class trainer dude snapped his leg in half and his patella and tendon were just floating around his knee cavity, called the squad to pick him up and class was over lol.

We were learning the Russian gift wrap takedown or something, get control of the arm to pull them in to go for the leg takedown, another newbie was practicing on the teacher and put all his weight on the dudes leg when they dropped

Bro find somewhere else if srs.

[Joesky20]

Bro find somewhere else if srs.

Lol very srs, So I’m guessing it’s not normal to be thrown around like I was? I didn’t wanna be a bish and tell him to take it easy cause honestly I don’t know

[MuscleXtreme]

Went to my 6th class last night, no gi, it was quite eventful. This kid said he’d been training for 2 years, azzhole went balls to the wall everytime we rolled, tapped me out 5 times in 5 minutes, wouldn’t even let me think things through, which was quite annoying. He knee’d me in the nose and I leaked blood all over him. Next kid he rolled with he accidentally head butted the kid and split his upper lip. Not sure if that was good rolling etiquette when rolling with 2 noobies but whatever, what do I know.

Then the black belt master class trainer dude snapped his leg in half and his patella and tendon were just floating around his knee cavity, called the squad to pick him up and class was over lol.

We were learning the Russian gift wrap takedown or something, get control of the arm to pull them in to go for the leg takedown, another newbie was practicing on the teacher and put all his weight on the dudes leg when they dropped

Yeah that’s not normal.

Usually, it will be a new guy that goes balls to wall, the more experienced guys are focused on energy conservation and technique. Also, hurting your training partners is bad, as then you won’t have any training partners to train with.

[Magomed1]

Went to my 6th class last night, no gi, it was quite eventful. This kid said he’d been training for 2 years, azzhole went balls to the wall everytime we rolled, tapped me out 5 times in 5 minutes, wouldn’t even let me think things through, which was quite annoying. He knee’d me in the nose and I leaked blood all over him. Next kid he rolled with he accidentally head butted the kid and split his upper lip. Not sure if that was good rolling etiquette when rolling with 2 noobies but whatever, what do I know.

Then the black belt master class trainer dude snapped his leg in half and his patella and tendon were just floating around his knee cavity, called the squad to pick him up and class was over lol.

We were learning the Russian gift wrap takedown or something, get control of the arm to pull them in to go for the leg takedown, another newbie was practicing on the teacher and put all his weight on the dudes leg when they dropped

Definitely look for another academy to train at. None of that is normal at all.

[Joesky20]

Definitely look for another academy to train at. None of that is normal at all.

Thanks for the input fellas

I prepaid for 2 months, so I’ll hang around there for just a bit longer (1 month left) and then scout for a new gym. I know there are a few more in the area so no worries there

[BredRoller]

Started about a month ago with my son. I've done muay Thai in the past but this has been so much more fun

[Magomed1]

Thanks for the input fellas

I prepaid for 2 months, so I’ll hang around there for just a bit longer (1 month left) and then scout for a new gym. I know there are a few more in the area so no worries there

Do they have beginners/fundamentals class? I know in our academy we have to go through 5 weeks of fundamentals classes before we can go to the mainsteam classes. So at least people have a little understanding of frames and shrimping, before getting tossed into deep waters.

[RonaldMcflurry]

they also mention that he can turn being mounted into an attack and they're afraid to get mount on him.

Explain, please.

Went to my 6th class last night, no gi, it was quite eventful. This kid said he’d been training for 2 years, azzhole went balls to the wall everytime we rolled, tapped me out 5 times in 5 minutes, wouldn’t even let me think things through, which was quite annoying. He knee’d me in the nose and I leaked blood all over him. Next kid he rolled with he accidentally head butted the kid and split his upper lip. Not sure if that was good rolling etiquette when rolling with 2 noobies but whatever, what do I know.

Then the black belt master class trainer dude snapped his leg in half and his patella and tendon were just floating around his knee cavity, called the squad to pick him up and class was over lol.

We were learning the Russian gift wrap takedown or something, get control of the arm to pull them in to go for the leg takedown, another newbie was practicing on the teacher and put all his weight on the dudes leg when they dropped

Lmfao. I'd probably find a different gym.

[Joesky20]

Do they have beginners/fundamentals class? I know in our academy we have to go through 5 weeks of fundamentals classes before we can go to the mainsteam classes. So at least people have a little understanding of frames and shrimping, before getting tossed into deep waters.

Nah, it’s primarily a kickboxing gym. Just this year they began doing 2 BJJ classes a week, 1 nogi and one gi class.

So anyone can come to either of those classes no matter what skill level you are

[Magomed1]

Nah, it’s primarily a kickboxing gym. Just this year they began doing 2 BJJ classes a week, 1 nogi and one gi class.

So anyone can come to either of those classes no matter what skill level you are

No knowing anything about your professors...but that doesnt sound very good, srs.

[shesprints]

No knowing anything about your professors...but that doesnt sound very good, srs.

Bro just joined Cobra Kai by accident

[MuscleXtreme]

Nah, it’s primarily a kickboxing gym. Just this year they began doing 2 BJJ classes a week, 1 nogi and one gi class.

So anyone can come to either of those classes no matter what skill level you are

What belt are your instructors?

[Joesky20]

What belt are your instructors?

Brown belt

Had my next class tonight. Went much better, was able to roll with someone my level again. Didn’t leave the class thinking “wtf just happened”

[ThaifooN90]

Recently rolled with someone who tested positive for covid 2 days later. 2 other people got it, but I didn't. Still took some time off and it's been about a month, gotta get back into it. Jiu Jitsu and the gym are the only things keeping me sane this entire year.

[manmore350]

Anyone have any links to some great back attack and back control vids on YouTube that explain the position and what to do very well? My biggest weakness is attack and maintaining the back. I’m a blue belt and have so much trouble getting things from the back... I mean against a white belt no problem but blues and purples are difficult for me.

[ThaifooN90]

Anyone have any links to some great back attack and back control vids on YouTube that explain the position and what to do very well? My biggest weakness is attack and maintaining the back. I’m a blue belt and have so much trouble getting things from the back... I mean against a white belt no problem but blues and purples are difficult for me.

bow and arrow and when they go to protect the neck, throw your leg over their head and take the armbar

[shesprints]

bow and arrow and when they go to protect the neck, throw your leg over their head and take the armbar

bow and arrow to arm bar is a classic and amazing, yes! I've used that in a bunch of comps and it almost always works.

For back takes--study Marcelo. Arm drags straight to the back are great.

I'm also a fan of the baby bolo back take. X guard--> go behind and grab the belt--> extend your legs hooking your ankles behind theirs so they collapse back onto you--> yank them down into your lap and climb!

Another really important cue Matheus Diniz + Marcelo both give us is to keep your breastbone flat to their back once you have the seatbelt, and make sure you take a "whispering in their ear" position. If your shoulders are above theirs, you're losing them.

Active hooks are also important.

Honestly, while Danaher annoys me, I DO recommend his Back Attacks DVD.


To answer an earlier question re: Dan Covel and how he acts when under mount...

Explain, please.

https://www.********.com/watch/?v=1032936407149416

[Clockbro]

bow and arrow to arm bar is a classic and amazing, yes! I've used that in a bunch of comps and it almost always works.

For back takes--study Marcelo. Arm drags straight to the back are great.

I'm also a fan of the baby bolo back take. X guard--> go behind and grab the belt--> extend your legs hooking your ankles behind theirs so they collapse back onto you--> yank them down into your lap and climb!

Another really important cue Matheus Diniz + Marcelo both give us is to keep your breastbone flat to their back once you have the seatbelt, and make sure you take a "whispering in their ear" position. If your shoulders are above theirs, you're losing them.

Active hooks are also important.

Honestly, while Danaher annoys me, I DO recommend his Back Attacks DVD.


To answer an earlier question re: Dan Covel and how he acts when under mount...



https://www.********.com/watch/?v=1032936407149416

Danahar basically ripped Marcellos back strategy - may as well learn from Marcello

[shesprints]

Danahar basically ripped Marcellos back strategy - may as well learn from Marcello

True true, I'm a terrible Marcelo student! I just have the back attacks dvd cause someone gave it to me for free, and I did like it. *shrug* but yeah, if you study gordon ryan, he's a lot like Marcelo but "lazier"/less wrestly and much more reliant on leg attacks obviously. There's a lot of cross-polination.

[chino3]

fukk bros, anyone catch ryan gordon absolutely emasculating galvao? There is no coming back from such humiliation. srs.

[Duckliver]

fukk bros, anyone catch ryan gordon absolutely emasculating galvao? There is no coming back from such humiliation. srs.

I thought it was a MK movie teaser when goro ran out.

[EidFnatic]

No knowing anything about your professors...but that doesnt sound very good, srs.

Not true. Nothing wrong with a place teaching 2 classes a week (not every BJJ club is going to be a full time club) If your instructor knows his stuff and your training partners are (on the whole) decent people. I'd stay where you are.

[EidFnatic]

fukk bros, anyone catch ryan gordon absolutely emasculating galvao? There is no coming back from such humiliation. srs.

I hope youre not staying away from my dojo because you think I would behave in a similar manner to what Gordon did against Galvao.

[MuscleXtreme]

I hope youre not staying away from my dojo because you think I would behave in a similar manner to what Gordon did against Galvao.

Galvao actually has fight experience too. Gordon hasn’t done any type of mma that I’m aware of.

[Austin317]

Went to my 6th class last night, no gi, it was quite eventful. This kid said he’d been training for 2 years, azzhole went balls to the wall everytime we rolled, tapped me out 5 times in 5 minutes, wouldn’t even let me think things through, which was quite annoying. He knee’d me in the nose and I leaked blood all over him. Next kid he rolled with he accidentally head butted the kid and split his upper lip. Not sure if that was good rolling etiquette when rolling with 2 noobies but whatever, what do I know.

Then the black belt master class trainer dude snapped his leg in half and his patella and tendon were just floating around his knee cavity, called the squad to pick him up and class was over lol.

We were learning the Russian gift wrap takedown or something, get control of the arm to pull them in to go for the leg takedown, another newbie was practicing on the teacher and put all his weight on the dudes leg when they dropped

Little late to the party but that’s a really chit experience to have sorry brah, there’s good classes and good people out there. Every class I’ve ever been to if the guy is way more experienced than me and they’re dominating a position they’d hold the position firm and tell me what to do to escape. They’d let you out then put you back in the position and see if you actually learn from it. They’d sub me anyway but at least they tried to teach things during rolling.

[MuscleXtreme]

That feel when you go into class thinking you just want to have a light day, and end up having a hard training day and your body ends up pissed at you over it.

I guess I still need to calm the ego down a bit.