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6 year(s) ago • 39965 views • 1395 replies
Black belt 3rd degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
That looks like my setup as well. Overflow is in my kids rooms. Too many gi's
When I visited my parents for Christmas, my childhood room was basically my dad's storage closet for his many gis haha
Black belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
I always dry all my gi's. Some have shrunk really bad. Lol I end up just giving them away or donating them to the academy for walk ins. I def have more gi's than I really need.
Yeah, I had around 40 something at one point, I used to get sent a lot for reviews. I've still got far too many. I do so much customisation of them, I would never risk drying them in a drier, I'd be so pissed off if they got damaged. Always line dry for me. ;)
Black belt 3rd degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Yeah, I had around 40 something at one point, I used to get sent a lot for reviews. I've still got far too many. I do so much customisation of them, I would never risk drying them in a drier, I'd be so pissed off if they got damaged. Always line dry for me. ;)
I wouldn't even know where to put that many
Black belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
I wouldn't even know where to put that many
Combination of an extra rail in the wardrobe, the attic and my parent's house. ;)
Black belt 3rd degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Combination of an extra rail in the wardrobe, the attic and my parent's house. ;)
Well, that'll do it lol
Blue beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
I have never dried my GI's always line dried. But then again I own 16 GI's so line drying isn't a problem for me. LOL
I only have 7 and always line dry mine. Unless someone else's gets ahold of them first. LOL
Black belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Nosework training outdoors. It was a bit chilly (-25C), but the dog's nose is amazing. I have to start keeping him on leash cause he is too fast. Can't keep up.
Other than that another day gone to waste. Wifey felt a bit of something in her throat this morning and got tested. We skipped gym too. I guess better safe than sorry, but dad gomn it I'm getting tired of this.
Other than that another day gone to waste. Wifey felt a bit of something in her throat this morning and got tested. We skipped gym too. I guess better safe than sorry, but dad gomn it I'm getting tired of this.
Blue beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
I have a congenitally missing left lateral incisor (born with no tooth there). Today I went to the dentist and they removed the temporary bridge and were getting ready to put in the permanent one. They wanted to make sure I was happy with it before they cemented it in. "Go look at it in the lobby in natural light," they said. "There is one other patient up there."
I walked into the teeny, tiny lobby. The other patient is my coach. And I'm holding the bridge in my mouth (plus one crown); if I drop it, I look like an extra on The Walking Dead. (See below.)
Didn't expect to bump into him there. Hope my dentist hooked him up.
And the bridge looks great!
I walked into the teeny, tiny lobby. The other patient is my coach. And I'm holding the bridge in my mouth (plus one crown); if I drop it, I look like an extra on The Walking Dead. (See below.)
Didn't expect to bump into him there. Hope my dentist hooked him up.
And the bridge looks great!

Black belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
I have a congenitally missing left lateral incisor (born with no tooth there). Today I went to the dentist and they removed the temporary bridge and were getting ready to put in the permanent one. They wanted to make sure I was happy with it before they cemented it in. 'Go look at it in the lobby in natural light,' they said. 'There is one other patient up there.' I walked into the teeny, tiny lobby. The other patient is my coach. And I'm holding the bridge in my mouth (plus one crown); if I drop it, I look like an extra on The Walking Dead. (See below.) Didn't expect to bump into him there. Hope my dentist hooked him up. And the bridge looks great!
Cool, glad you're happy with it! :D
I'm in the UK, where people infamously aren't as bothered about shiny white teeth. The one American I used to work with at a UK office used to get a lot of piss-taking, as their mouth almost literally glowed due to how insanely white her teeth were. :P
I'm in the UK, where people infamously aren't as bothered about shiny white teeth. The one American I used to work with at a UK office used to get a lot of piss-taking, as their mouth almost literally glowed due to how insanely white her teeth were. :P
Blue beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
I'm in the UK, where people infamously aren't as bothered about shiny white teeth. The one American I used to work with at a UK office used to get a lot of piss-taking, as their mouth almost literally glowed due to how insanely white her teeth were. :P
My teeth were pretty messed up at birth. Right lateral incisor was a peg tooth, left lateral incisor missing, big gap between my front teeth, considerable overbite, etc. I actually still have a slight overbite as the only way to fix that is to pull two of my top molars, which I won't do.
Before I got braces at age 20 I would just apologetically tell people I had British teeth. :-D Per my Ancestry DNA estimate, it's true!
Before I got braces at age 20 I would just apologetically tell people I had British teeth. :-D Per my Ancestry DNA estimate, it's true!

Black belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Once when I visited a gym in Texas, some shiny white teeth all American guy asked me where I was visiting from. I said I live in the UK. He took one look at my non-glowing teeth, then said something like "Yeah, I can tell." :P
But yeah, zero English DNA. Turkish father, German mother, born in Belgium, mostly Turkish/German food too as a result. ;)
But yeah, zero English DNA. Turkish father, German mother, born in Belgium, mostly Turkish/German food too as a result. ;)
Black belt 4th degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Good Morning Beltchecker!
Today at work. Very cold today. Sore as all hell from rolling with the heavyweights last night in our underground black market training session. They are all huge and tough as hell. I didn't stand a chance. Lol
I have to work in the shop sometime today to get some brick veneers ready for next week. Have a limited supply of plywood and can't restock because not one of my suppliers currently has any.
Tonight we have the dreaded zoom class going on and I can't seem to like them in anyway other than socializing with our team.
Anywho... wish you all a great day!
Today at work. Very cold today. Sore as all hell from rolling with the heavyweights last night in our underground black market training session. They are all huge and tough as hell. I didn't stand a chance. Lol
I have to work in the shop sometime today to get some brick veneers ready for next week. Have a limited supply of plywood and can't restock because not one of my suppliers currently has any.
Tonight we have the dreaded zoom class going on and I can't seem to like them in anyway other than socializing with our team.
Anywho... wish you all a great day!
Black belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Tonight we have the dreaded zoom class going on and I can't seem to like them in anyway
Have you tried the home made grappling dummy option (massively improves Zoom classes, speaking from experience) I keep suggesting? :P
Black belt 4th degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Have you tried the home made grappling dummy option (massively improves Zoom classes, speaking from experience) I keep suggesting? :P
I have a full on legit grappling dummy and I also have my sons as partners and of course to hold my phone (camera)
I hate it because most of them do not have any of those and aren't interested in making or purchasing a dummy.
There are only so many solo drills you can do. Lol
I hate it because most of them do not have any of those and aren't interested in making or purchasing a dummy.
There are only so many solo drills you can do. Lol
Black belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
most of them do not have any of those and aren't interested in making or purchasing a dummy. There are only so many solo drills you can do. Lol
Ha - yeah, that's the thing. If they aren't willing to spend 5 minutes making a dummy with stuff I can almost 100% guarantee they have lying around the house, then they've also got no right to complain about solo drills. ;)
But I agree, it's a pain getting students to train from home. My Zoom classes have remained small, but I'm very grateful for the hard core that have sufficient motivation to make a dummy, clear out a space in their house and then show up several times a week on Zoom.
But I agree, it's a pain getting students to train from home. My Zoom classes have remained small, but I'm very grateful for the hard core that have sufficient motivation to make a dummy, clear out a space in their house and then show up several times a week on Zoom.
Black belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Met with a client today. We had a great weightlifting session. Meaning that he was doing the lifting. I just stood there giving cues and explaining the mechanics in funky ways. HUGE improvements on the turnover in the clean, which used to be the client's biggest issue. Always happy to see improvement. Doesn't matter which sport. (Does really, jits improvements are always better.)
Black belt 4th degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Good day to you all!
Just here at work again. I feel like I'm in the Groundhog Day movie.
Last night did a Zoom class. Small group. We did a warmup and some solo drills. I opened up the last portion for a Q&A and got 0 questions. Lol
I think everyone is just plain tired of the lock down and it's starting to show. I understand their frustration. I don't really let the lock down bother me because it is out of my control. Got a bunch of good tips from my Beltchecker family on how to make my Zoom classes better and get more engagement from the participants. Planning on implementing those changes on our next session.
Very cold day here again and tomorrow will be worse. Of course we are in Canada so it is normal this time of year.
I have some paperwork to take care of and then I plan on calling my suppliers for some material.
I hope you all have a great day
Just here at work again. I feel like I'm in the Groundhog Day movie.
Last night did a Zoom class. Small group. We did a warmup and some solo drills. I opened up the last portion for a Q&A and got 0 questions. Lol
I think everyone is just plain tired of the lock down and it's starting to show. I understand their frustration. I don't really let the lock down bother me because it is out of my control. Got a bunch of good tips from my Beltchecker family on how to make my Zoom classes better and get more engagement from the participants. Planning on implementing those changes on our next session.
Very cold day here again and tomorrow will be worse. Of course we are in Canada so it is normal this time of year.
I have some paperwork to take care of and then I plan on calling my suppliers for some material.
I hope you all have a great day
Black belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
I opened up the last portion for a Q&A and got 0 questions.
Ha - yeah, it is often like trying to get water from a stone! Fortunately I do a lot of stuff at my school to get the students used to asking questions, which has slowly paid off over the years. There are a few students I know I can rely on to at least say something when I say "any questions?"
But yeah, some people will just stare at you blankly, then continue to do the technique really craply and wonder why they aren't improving. :P
But yeah, some people will just stare at you blankly, then continue to do the technique really craply and wonder why they aren't improving. :P
Black belt 4th degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Like deer in the headlights. Blank stares and you could almost hear them blinking (like on Spongebob) Lol
Black belt 4th degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Just found out a guy onsite was moving some straw off of a foundation footing. He reached down into the straw and felt a prick in his hand.
Turned out someone dumped a used syringe into to hole before these guys went in there to work. The syringe was labelled Insulin but anyone can get those to shoot dope.
Now we sent him to seek medical treatment, testing and advice. I feel really bad for the guy. He is really freaked out right now. I hope the needle tests negative for anything like Hepatitis or HIV. I cannot imagine what is going on in his mind right now. I know his doctor said for sure he needs a tetanus shot but that is the least of his worries for now.
I don't even know if anything will show on his blood tests so soon. Terrible situation all around. He is only 22 years old too. Just getting started with his life and now potentially a life threatening situation. Sorry for the rant
Turned out someone dumped a used syringe into to hole before these guys went in there to work. The syringe was labelled Insulin but anyone can get those to shoot dope.
Now we sent him to seek medical treatment, testing and advice. I feel really bad for the guy. He is really freaked out right now. I hope the needle tests negative for anything like Hepatitis or HIV. I cannot imagine what is going on in his mind right now. I know his doctor said for sure he needs a tetanus shot but that is the least of his worries for now.
I don't even know if anything will show on his blood tests so soon. Terrible situation all around. He is only 22 years old too. Just getting started with his life and now potentially a life threatening situation. Sorry for the rant
Black belt 2nd degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Just found out a guy onsite was moving some straw off of a foundation footing. He reached down into the straw and felt a prick in his hand. Turned out someone dumped a used syringe into to hole before these guys went in there to work. The syringe was labelled Insulin but anyone can get those to shoot dope. Now we sent him to seek medical treatment, testing and advice. I feel really bad for the guy. He is really freaked out right now. I hope the needle tests negative for anything like Hepatitis or HIV. I cannot imagine what is going on in his mind right now. I know his doctor said for sure he needs a tetanus shot but that is the least of his worries for now. I don't even know if anything will show on his blood tests so soon. Terrible situation all around. He is only 22 years old too. Just getting started with his life and now potentially a life threatening situation. Sorry for the rant
That happened to a friend of mine, they will probably put him on some anti viral, and an antibiotics. Thats what they did for my friend. And then he had to go through a 3 month testing of blood tests. It was a never racking time for him.
Blue beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
Just found out a guy onsite was moving some straw off of a foundation footing. He reached down into the straw and felt a prick in his hand. Turned out someone dumped a used syringe into to hole before these guys went in there to work. The syringe was labelled Insulin but anyone can get those to shoot dope. Now we sent him to seek medical treatment, testing and advice. I feel really bad for the guy. He is really freaked out right now. I hope the needle tests negative for anything like Hepatitis or HIV. I cannot imagine what is going on in his mind right now. I know his doctor said for sure he needs a tetanus shot but that is the least of his worries for now. I don't even know if anything will show on his blood tests so soon. Terrible situation all around. He is only 22 years old too. Just getting started with his life and now potentially a life threatening situation. Sorry for the rant
I did Workers' Compensation for a few years. I saw dozens of BBPE (blood-borne pathogen exposure) cases and never had anyone test positive for anything.
I understand the worry but your co-worker will most likely be okay.
I understand the worry but your co-worker will most likely be okay.
Black belt 4th degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
I did Workers' Compensation for a few years. I saw dozens of BBPE (blood-borne pathogen exposure) cases and never had anyone test positive for anything. I understand the worry but your co-worker will most likely be okay.
Fingers crossed
Black belt 4th degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
That happened to a friend of mine, they will probably put him on some anti viral, and an antibiotics. Thats what they did for my friend. And then he had to go through a 3 month testing of blood tests. It was a never racking time for him.
Yeah that is how this young man is right now. He is a nervous wreck.
Purple beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
As my wife was leaving for work she sarcastically asked me what I was going to do all day. I can’t let her get away with such tone so I replied that I would probably just be busy doing “big dick shit.” She looked me dead in the eyes and said HOW then walked out into the garage. Now I will be plotting revenge all day.

Brown beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
getting really optimistic about signing a lease for our dedicated gym space, just got off the phone with the agent.
Making the most of my 'real job' perks - free LinkedInLearning access- to learn some basic bookkeeping for running the gym.
other than that, just 2 more hours till I can clock off this Friday, teaching at the HQ tonight. Think I'll be showing some guard passing- been guard for a few months so its time to shift :)
Making the most of my 'real job' perks - free LinkedInLearning access- to learn some basic bookkeeping for running the gym.
other than that, just 2 more hours till I can clock off this Friday, teaching at the HQ tonight. Think I'll be showing some guard passing- been guard for a few months so its time to shift :)
Black belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
getting really optimistic about signing a lease for our dedicated gym space, just got off the phone
Awesome, that's a big step! I was very excited when I managed that a couple of years ago, though it was mixed up with relief as I had to scramble after my previous venue (shared space, in a big fitness gym) got bought by residential developers. Are you the main coach, or have you got a team around you? :D
Brown beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
Just found out a guy onsite was moving some straw off of a foundation footing. He reached down into the straw and felt a prick in his hand. Turned out someone dumped a used syringe into to hole before these guys went in there to work. The syringe was labelled Insulin but anyone can get those to shoot dope. Now we sent him to seek medical treatment, testing and advice. I feel really bad for the guy. He is really freaked out right now. I hope the needle tests negative for anything like Hepatitis or HIV. I cannot imagine what is going on in his mind right now. I know his doctor said for sure he needs a tetanus shot but that is the least of his worries for now. I don't even know if anything will show on his blood tests so soon. Terrible situation all around. He is only 22 years old too. Just getting started with his life and now potentially a life threatening situation. Sorry for the rant
Oh man, fingers crossed.
We have to deal with this stuff in prison too when we search inmates cells .... officer of mine had the same experience grabbing into a needle (with gloves on).
Turned out all was good in the end..... I hope the best for your friend, Dave!
We have to deal with this stuff in prison too when we search inmates cells .... officer of mine had the same experience grabbing into a needle (with gloves on).
Turned out all was good in the end..... I hope the best for your friend, Dave!
Black belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
I don't drink alcohol, don't smoke and don't take drugs. My main vice is sugar. I'm therefore always trying to come up with ways of keeping it under control, though generally that fails and at some point I pig out again. Lockdown definitely isn't helping! ;)
Those little checkout sweets from Aldi help keep the biscuit cravings at bay. Though yeah, I'm sure they are terrible in some other way. "Low in sugar, but high in delicious arsenic!" or something like that. :D
Those little checkout sweets from Aldi help keep the biscuit cravings at bay. Though yeah, I'm sure they are terrible in some other way. "Low in sugar, but high in delicious arsenic!" or something like that. :D

Black belt 1st degreeVerified



