tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13756280.post4295928262805765932..comments2024-02-08T03:44:23.780-08:00Comments on Jeremiah Grossman: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Rulez!Jeremiah Grossmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05017778127841311186noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13756280.post-59999111794950956582008-09-11T14:58:00.000-07:002008-09-11T14:58:00.000-07:00Last night was the first time in a long time that ...Last night was the first time in a long time that I remembered my dreams. When i was training in Gracie Jiu Jitsu, would get lost in new ways to throw an armbar, different transitions to knee on belly, new turtle defenses. These techniques would seep into my dreams. Some actually worked, others were strickly imagination. Last night, I dreamt of a new takedown, a new gi choke, a new way to isolate an arm to set an straight armbar or a kimura.<BR/><BR/>I must get back into training. now to find a school I can afford thats nearby that i like....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13756280.post-28698841405167356012008-08-17T07:35:00.000-07:002008-08-17T07:35:00.000-07:00Sorry to hear that, injuries are very common in BJ...Sorry to hear that, injuries are very common in BJJ, even when not sparring. If the shoulder is particularly bad, its a good idea to see a doctor and make sure you didn't tear or dislocate anything. Aggrivating a shoulder injuring can easily make the problem a lot worse. I did that myself and Im paying for it now. Shoulders take forver to heal and its hard to know exactly when that is. In my case, anti-inflamitories medication is helping as is stretching and light exercises. For the long term, increase your strength and flexibility as much as you can. I recommend band training. Hope this helps.Jeremiah Grossmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05017778127841311186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13756280.post-47408786534062744042008-08-15T15:13:00.000-07:002008-08-15T15:13:00.000-07:00I just started taking bjj and hav'n fun.During war...I just started taking bjj and hav'n fun.During warm ups we had to do rolls i used to do them in aikido for years.After the second roll i banged up my right shoulder pretty bad now i can't bend it a certain way i know it's not broken just discomfort.I ice it for hours at a time.I want to know how long can i get back to bjj.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13756280.post-62641033458213262342008-08-14T14:31:00.000-07:002008-08-14T14:31:00.000-07:00I think it depends on what you are looking to get ...I think it depends on what you are looking to get out of weight training. While weight training is not strictly necessary for BJJ, I've personally found it useful, specifically circuit training. Low weight, multiple sets of muscle failure reps, separated by cardio. Doing this 3x per week helped me cut fat and increase strength-stamina for sparring without gaining large muscle mass.Jeremiah Grossmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05017778127841311186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13756280.post-22716028431607136772008-08-14T14:23:00.000-07:002008-08-14T14:23:00.000-07:00i started bjj should i weight train or let the bjj...i started bjj should i weight train or let the bjj training do that for me..Did'ntthe orgin of bjj did'nt use weightsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13756280.post-39773810107465396602008-08-12T15:40:00.000-07:002008-08-12T15:40:00.000-07:00Absolutely. When I started I was 300lbs. If you tr...Absolutely. When I started I was 300lbs. If you train hard, expect to lose 50lbs easily. When it comes to size, not all the moves are suitable for someone your size, but then again, you'll have advantages the smaller guys will only dream of. :)Jeremiah Grossmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05017778127841311186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13756280.post-23892355575202253572008-08-12T15:25:00.000-07:002008-08-12T15:25:00.000-07:00question I'm 6'5 350lbs is brazilian jiujitsu a go...question I'm 6'5 350lbs is brazilian jiujitsu a good choice i hear it's better made for smaller guys and i'm 44 years oldAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13756280.post-57510517170349141612008-08-10T09:29:00.000-07:002008-08-10T09:29:00.000-07:00Supply and demand - its still a new sport, having ...Supply and demand - its still a new sport, having only gone international from the mid to late '90s. <BR/><BR/>Once there are large numbers of high level black belts, prices will drop: see judo for where BJJ costs should hopefully be in the future, or the relatively inexpensive training available in Brazil.slideyfoothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374174757753962274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13756280.post-42616571151753233532008-08-09T17:56:00.000-07:002008-08-09T17:56:00.000-07:00Why is it that any new martial art style comes in ...Why is it that any new martial art style comes in new schools pop up from everywhere and charge an arm and a leg like BJJ schools..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13756280.post-19266356509461652022008-08-09T08:33:00.000-07:002008-08-09T08:33:00.000-07:00@sando, there are guys in our academy who are in t...@sando, there are guys in our academy who are in their mid-forties and kick ass, however grappling is extremely hard on the body. When you first start getting into it, it'll make you feel for months like you've been in a car wreck, no joke. Injuries are also extremely common, at all ages, that's just the reality of it. If that's acceptable to you, go for it, because it is a lot of fun. If you are a different place in your life then perhaps alternatives should be considered. <BR/><BR/>Either way, it should be simple enough to try it out for a class or two at a local academy and see what you think.Jeremiah Grossmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05017778127841311186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13756280.post-6614620382950128232008-08-09T07:27:00.000-07:002008-08-09T07:27:00.000-07:00Whatever age you are, its not too old for BJJ. My ...Whatever age you are, its not too old for BJJ. My favourite example when it comes to this question is <A HREF="http://www.rogergracie.com//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36&Itemid=32" REL="nofollow">Tony Penny</A>. He started training at RGA when in his eighties, earning his blue belt in 2007. So while it's a cliché, it really never is too late to start.<BR/><BR/>There's also a good thread with discussion of training in your later years (especially how to cope with injury, arthritis etc) <A HREF="http://www.bullshido.net/forums/showthread.php?p=1818355" REL="nofollow">here</A>.<BR/><BR/>You could also check out the Roy Harris instructional <A HREF="http://www.royharris.com/corner/?sec=42&id=1076" REL="nofollow"><I>BJJ Over 40</I></A> (for more thoughts on that DVD, see <A HREF="http://www.bullshido.net/forums/showthread.php?t=72820" REL="nofollow">Bullshido</A>)<BR/><BR/>Further BJJ beginner advice on my <A HREF="http://slideyfoot.blogspot.com/2006/10/bjj-beginner-faq.html" REL="nofollow">FAQ</A>.slideyfoothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374174757753962274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13756280.post-25933881180754610362008-08-07T13:19:00.000-07:002008-08-07T13:19:00.000-07:00I have BJJ near me but am 44 years old and out of ...I have BJJ near me but am 44 years old and out of shape.Have not trained in 7 years in aikido.I looking for somnething I can still do in my 60's.Is BJJ a good art or go back to aikido.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13756280.post-87582378821031310462008-06-11T16:25:00.000-07:002008-06-11T16:25:00.000-07:00You might check out Scott Sonnon's training blog f...You might check out Scott Sonnon's training blog for MMA. http://www.rmaxinternational.com/blog/feed=rss2<BR/>You need to do more than BJJ if you really want to cut and be careful of losing muscle mass. <BR/><BR/>You might also check out articles from www.t-nation.com and from Mike Robertson's blog: http://feeds.feedburner.com/RobertsonTrainingSystemstobyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02492929922686624574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13756280.post-54086999025765547382008-05-17T05:29:00.000-07:002008-05-17T05:29:00.000-07:00I wonder if the IT/BJJ link is partly due to the i...I wonder if the IT/BJJ link is partly due to the importance of the net to both MMA and BJJ. I don't think its an exaggeration to say that the internet had a huge impact on the growth of both these sports, especially MMA, so it would make sense that people who spend most of their time on the net who also have an interest in martial arts might fall into it.slideyfoothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374174757753962274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13756280.post-22901950044942556342008-04-01T15:15:00.000-07:002008-04-01T15:15:00.000-07:00Wow another IT dude into BJJ - so many! I'm only a...Wow another IT dude into BJJ - so many! I'm only a white belt, working on it ;) here in aus its not quite as easy to get instructors - for instance our instructor is only a purple belt.. he still rolls us, but that's to be expected :)sif play AFL - american football and rugby are the ways to go ^^Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13756280.post-12265588090901870872008-03-31T18:30:00.000-07:002008-03-31T18:30:00.000-07:00Right on! This is going to rock.Right on! This is going to rock.Jeremiah Grossmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05017778127841311186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13756280.post-43312023752912017382008-03-31T18:21:00.000-07:002008-03-31T18:21:00.000-07:00I'm bringing my gi to RSA, JG.I get in on Sunday. ...I'm bringing my gi to RSA, JG.<BR/><BR/>I get in on Sunday. ;)<BR/><BR/>If I can't get to your academy, we'll move the furniture out of my room ;)<BR/><BR/>But then, I'm just a two stripe white @ 175 pounds. I'm sure you'll do just fine...I roll with the blues and purples at my school 5 times a week and tonight a black belt.<BR/><BR/>Fun stuff.<BR/><BR/>See you there, bro!<BR/><BR/>/HoffAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13756280.post-53295993836882361032008-03-31T08:01:00.000-07:002008-03-31T08:01:00.000-07:00@drazen, yah... its really amazing to see actually...@drazen, yah... its really amazing to see actually. Chris Hoff and I stick have yet to lock horns, but the day is coming. :)Jeremiah Grossmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05017778127841311186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13756280.post-10304909981268553712008-03-31T02:40:00.000-07:002008-03-31T02:40:00.000-07:00It is interesting how many IT dudes are into BJJ a...It is interesting how many IT dudes are into BJJ and MMA. I did a poll many years ago on Mousel's forum, pre-mma.tv (underground forum) and Sherdog on what everyone did as a day job and most respondents were "professionals" so to speak. Even Elvis Sinosic is an ex-IT dude.<BR/><BR/>Well you know becoming a blue belt or any belt in BJJ means something. In my days, 2 years at white to make blue was the norm. In the same time, you could achieve almost black belt in other MAs. :-)<BR/><BR/>While I haven't had the time in many years to train, I can still tap my 5 and 7 year olds at will!<BR/><BR/>Aussie Rules....come on...the natural progression is rugby!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com