While some might argue to the contrary, I am not a dog. Some people might try to avoid their loved ones in their final hours to spare them...
First, let me say that there is nothing wrong with trying to submit people, regardless of their rank. That is, after all, one of the primary...
I would spend the time with my wife and son. They are the most important people to me.
Earning a blue belt is an expression of your commitment to BJJ. Congratulations. Now all the white belts will want to tap you that much more....
I like the one below better, even though I wish they had left out the shower scene in the beginning. (I dislike the practice of sexualizing...
Hi Frodocious, I'm a 44 year old brown belt in BJJ who went through a period of getting injured constantly for a period of 6 years. I've read a...
If you continue to train, they will be taught again, so no worries there. What's more, you might be surprised by how much you remember when it...
You're right. What you said is that "I kind of wish he would ban you". However, I don't think it's unreasonable for me to infer from your...
Ah, I see. My mistake.
I disagree. The definition of a straw man argument is using an argument that misrepresents your opponent's position. I know that Kint trained TKD...
So, in your mind, expressing a dissenting opinion in a less than polite manner is a ban worthy offense? That's rather intolerant of you, don't...
I've been training BJJ for twelve years and have never suffered from cauliflower ear. Although I did experience it in wrestling when I was much...
Yes, I agree with that. You can grapple at a very high level of intensity and not get hurt in the same way compared to the same intensity when...
This is an excellent assessment in my opinion. Add to that the fact that people very often talk past each other without actually digesting what...
You can do this, but the best place to learn is class. de la Riva is not really a position for beginners to BJJ. There will be classes that...
This made me laugh out loud.
You forget to give me credit for everything good you have ever done. Shame on you. Edit: We need to get together to discuss Ikkyu and so you can...
Those are all excellent guidelines. I forgot to write about the ego part in my previous post, and I tell people to stop holding their breath in...
Fair enough. Thank you for your response. I agree that Neal was a bit on the snippy side. I have certainly been guilty of this myself in the...
I agree with this. Although I make the distinction between point fighting and harder contact by using the term "combat sport". Combat sport...
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