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6 year(s) ago • 39918 views • 1395 replies
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SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Right? It seems a lot of people are eager to get verified, but once they do, they are no longer active. Makes me wonder why they were so eager in the first place.
It's a shame, yeah. Though to be fair to a lot of the posts on those threads, it's only a handful that specifically beg for verification votes. Most of them are just a range of stories about how they got into BJJ, which is cool to read. Especially the ones who have a bit of humour and/or an actually interesting story (i.e., not just "so I started BJJ x years ago under x, I've competed a bit, happy to be part of this community"). :D
What is also intriguing about the Beltchecker forums is that they've mostly developed with higher belts doing the majority of the posting. I rarely see white and blue belts, probably because most of them are intimidated. Though not necessarily a bad thing, as if it's a thread about technique, I don't want to read responses by white and blue belts anyway. :P
What is also intriguing about the Beltchecker forums is that they've mostly developed with higher belts doing the majority of the posting. I rarely see white and blue belts, probably because most of them are intimidated. Though not necessarily a bad thing, as if it's a thread about technique, I don't want to read responses by white and blue belts anyway. :P
MGPurple beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Someone amongst us has over 2,000 posts....
SZBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Right? It seems a lot of people are eager to get verified, but once they do, they are no longer active. Makes me wonder why they were so eager in the first place.
I agree. I also don't understand people that ask for votes from strangers that aren't willing to take a little time to help verify others.
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
I agree. I also don't understand people that ask for votes from strangers that aren't willing to take a little time to help verify others.
It's called entitlement. I get friend requests all the time fishing for votes. I check out their profile and if solid I vote them up. No sweat off my back either way.
Then they ghost without so much as checking out my students profiles let alone mine. It is what it is. I know I get the requests because of my current points so they make assumptions. I like voting for people when they have nice profiles. Feels good and doesn't cost anything. I leave it in Karma's capable hands.
Then they ghost without so much as checking out my students profiles let alone mine. It is what it is. I know I get the requests because of my current points so they make assumptions. I like voting for people when they have nice profiles. Feels good and doesn't cost anything. I leave it in Karma's capable hands.
CBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
What a day out on the trails! Such a shame my phone died right before I reached my destination. The weather was perfect, the Sun was about to start to set as sailboats were heading towards the shore (mid day, btw) and I couldn't take a photo of the scene.
Doggo loved it. He went full blast the whole way there and half the way back home too.
https://youtu.be/gSf6zOi9fHI A link for anybody wondering what the hell I'm talking about. :D
Also did ok in the gym with the weights today.
Ended the day with sour dough pizza and video games. What a day.
Doggo loved it. He went full blast the whole way there and half the way back home too.
https://youtu.be/gSf6zOi9fHI A link for anybody wondering what the hell I'm talking about. :D
Also did ok in the gym with the weights today.
Ended the day with sour dough pizza and video games. What a day.
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MGPurple beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Someone amongst us has over 2,000 posts....
MGPurple beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
It's called entitlement. I get friend requests all the time fishing for votes. I check out their profile and if solid I vote them up. No sweat off my back either way. Then they ghost without so much as checking out my students profiles let alone mine. It is what it is. I know I get the requests because of my current points so they make assumptions. I like voting for people when they have nice profiles. Feels good and doesn't cost anything. I leave it in Karma's capable hands.
I prefer when someone has a lot of students. It’s convenient to vote for a whole team at once.
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Sitting here waiting for my class time.
Working on chokes from the mount tonight.
Chokes all month actually.
Working on chokes from the mount tonight.
Chokes all month actually.
SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Sitting here waiting for my class time. Working on chokes from the mount tonight. Chokes all month actually.
Cool! Yeah, back to Zoom classes for me, so taught that again last night. Normally it would be either DnD or BJJ in my evenings, but this Tuesday is an exception. So I'll probably just laze around in my underwear watching music documentaries or something, trying not to eat lots of biscuits. :P
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Good Day everyone!
Back to work today. Had a fun time teaching my kids last night.
Today is Remembrance Day in Canada and Veterans Day in the US.
I have my "Poppy" on and I am thinking of all those who have served all your countries in the past or present and those who will go on to serve in our uncertain future.
Thank you for the sacrifices you and your families have made.
Back to work today. Had a fun time teaching my kids last night.
Today is Remembrance Day in Canada and Veterans Day in the US.
I have my "Poppy" on and I am thinking of all those who have served all your countries in the past or present and those who will go on to serve in our uncertain future.
Thank you for the sacrifices you and your families have made.
SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Whereas I'm watching a Bee Gees documentary where they're complaining about getting stigmatised for doing the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack. I'll generally have a documentary on in the background while I'm doing my social media admin, also with the robo hoover underway. Such a handy thing, means I can multi task EVEN MORE than I already do. :D
MBrown beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Still in lockdown, injured, so right now I am watching a „back control and Submissions“ instructional. It is a seminar our friend Roy Marsh (Gracie Schwarzwald) taught in September in our gym.
So at least I watch BJJ at the Moment....
So at least I watch BJJ at the Moment....
SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Finished Bee Gees doc, so I watched a Judy Garland documentary. I don't think it improved my BJJ, but maybe? :P
CBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Walked the doggo (yes, I do still walk, too), a couple of times. He thinks it's boring and wants to go full blast with the bike instead. Looked for jobs. Laid around the house with the doggo. Got to BJJ class late. Got to roll with "Gaia", a cool black belt from Brazil. Great to have relaxed technical sparring and partners every now and then. My friends mostly just want to rip my arms/head off. It must be because of all the wristlocks over the years.
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Worked all day. Now just sitting here waiting to change into my gi to run class. So far it looks like its going to be a quiet night. Fk Covid!
Anyway, wishing you all the very best!
Anyway, wishing you all the very best!
SZBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Worked all day. Now just sitting here waiting to change into my gi to run class. So far it looks like its going to be a quiet night. Fk Covid! Anyway, wishing you all the very best!
Hey Dave, how cold is it where you're at in Canada? It looks a little chilly based on your picture with your jacket. I'm happy to be here in Texas. It's 75°F now but got up to 83°F today. Perfect weather!
SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
83? That's 28 Celsius, ooof, much too hot for me. This is why I only visit Texas in Autumn or Winter, as I know you guys can get it way hotter than that. ;)
I think my Turkish genes got lost somewhere in translation, I get unhappy if the temperature goes much above 15 Celsius (59 Fahrenheit). :P
I think my Turkish genes got lost somewhere in translation, I get unhappy if the temperature goes much above 15 Celsius (59 Fahrenheit). :P
CBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Anything above +22 C is intolerable to me. :D Here we are just waiting for snow and for the sea to freeze.
SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Yep! Scandinavia seems like the Promised Land to me. I have often thought I should move to Bergen. Cool place, cool tattoos, cool Norwegians, cool temperature.
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Hey Dave, how cold is it where you're at in Canada? It looks a little chilly based on your picture with your jacket. I'm happy to be here in Texas. It's 75°F now but got up to 83°F today. Perfect weather!
It was about 3celsius which is about 37F.
I love the heat but I can't wear my jacket collection when it's too warm. Lol
Plus I just custom ordered this Aero Leather RAF Flying Jacket, Late WW2 Model (actually ordered two, one for me and one for my wife)
Would suck to wear this on a hot day. Lol
I love the heat but I can't wear my jacket collection when it's too warm. Lol
Plus I just custom ordered this Aero Leather RAF Flying Jacket, Late WW2 Model (actually ordered two, one for me and one for my wife)
Would suck to wear this on a hot day. Lol
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
The cold makes my bones and joints hurt. I sleep well but awake I am im pain.
Working outdoors for 20 yrs in the winter also takes a toll. Construction isn't easy even on hot days.
Hopefully the Wim Hof Method stuff that I'm doing will reprogram me to have a better cold tolerance.
Working outdoors for 20 yrs in the winter also takes a toll. Construction isn't easy even on hot days.
Hopefully the Wim Hof Method stuff that I'm doing will reprogram me to have a better cold tolerance.
SZBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
The cold makes my bones and joints hurt. I sleep well but awake I am im pain. Working outdoors for 20 yrs in the winter also takes a toll. Construction isn't easy even on hot days. Hopefully the Wim Hof Method stuff that I'm doing will reprogram me to have a better cold tolerance.
I know how you feel. I have rheumatoid arthritis and the cold makes me even more achy and stiff. You guys can keep the cold. Although a nice jacket looks sharp, I'm much more comfortable in shorts and chanclas. Lol
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
I know how you feel. I have rheumatoid arthritis and the cold makes me even more achy and stiff. You guys can keep the cold. Although a nice jacket looks sharp, I'm much more comfortable in shorts and chanclas. Lol
"Chanclas" LOL! Do you speak Spanish?
SZBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
'Chanclas' LOL! Do you speak Spanish?
No. That's what everyone in South Texas calls them. I do understand some, but can't speak it. I took 2 years of Spanish in high school and another 2 years in college. Plus, my wife is from Mexico.
JWBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
The weather in my area in TN/VA is bi-polar one day 30 degrees F the next 80 degrees F. Meanwhile we can train in our area as of now. Hoping no more shut downs or its back to the basement to train at home. It's great to get to work from home at my second job but really cant work from home when your main job is a Firefighter Paramedic. Stay safe where ever you are!
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CBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
The cold makes my bones and joints hurt. I sleep well but awake I am im pain. Working outdoors for 20 yrs in the winter also takes a toll. Construction isn't easy even on hot days. Hopefully the Wim Hof Method stuff that I'm doing will reprogram me to have a better cold tolerance.
I hear good things about the breathing method. That combined with ice swimming seems to be the real deal. I prefer the navy seals method and clothing myself according to weather. Layers FTW!
Today another great ride with the doggo. We got home just before dark. Washed and dried the bike, ate a quick snack and headed to the evening nogi class.. Nobody running it, so I had to do it. Taught some basic deep half guard entries and some leg lock transitions depending on the opponent's reaction. Stuff I've been trying a lot lately.
Today another great ride with the doggo. We got home just before dark. Washed and dried the bike, ate a quick snack and headed to the evening nogi class.. Nobody running it, so I had to do it. Taught some basic deep half guard entries and some leg lock transitions depending on the opponent's reaction. Stuff I've been trying a lot lately.
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SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
I've moved on from watching Bee Gees and Judy Garland documentaries to listening to lots of RuPaul albums (Glamazon is surprisingly good). I'm seeing a pattern here. :P
And yeah, next season of Drag Race can't come soon enough (there's at least one I haven't seen on WOW Presents, Drag Race Holland, but I'm not quite desperate enough to subscribe to yet another streaming service. Though WOW Presents is a lot cheaper than most... ;) )
And yeah, next season of Drag Race can't come soon enough (there's at least one I haven't seen on WOW Presents, Drag Race Holland, but I'm not quite desperate enough to subscribe to yet another streaming service. Though WOW Presents is a lot cheaper than most... ;) )
MBrown beltVerified
CBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Rode around 30 km worth of trails, 40 km total on the mtb with a buddy. Such a great hobby.
JWBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Taught EMT class!
