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2 year(s) ago • 768 views • 15 replies
TCWhite beltVerified
2 year(s) ago
How long did it take you to become addicted to BJJ?
SEBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
2 year(s) ago
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It depends on Your individual predisposition.
I know people who got cauliflower ears after only a few lessons and I do not have cauliflower ears by myself after >40 years of grappling…..💁🏻♂️
-That is the answer to Your next (anticipated) question as a bonus.🤪
It depends on Your individual predisposition.
I know people who got cauliflower ears after only a few lessons and I do not have cauliflower ears by myself after >40 years of grappling…..💁🏻♂️
-That is the answer to Your next (anticipated) question as a bonus.🤪
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JNBlack beltVerified
2 year(s) ago
first class. I got choked out by a 16 year kid....addicted ever since.
MGBlack beltVerified
2 year(s) ago
I grew up wrestling and, like 95% of males my age, watched the beginnings of the UFC. I had always wondered, so one day in 2006 I found myself in my first no-gi Jiu Jitsu class. I kicked everyone’s ass till each and every opponent I faced either submitted me or choked my ass out. The perfect double leg right into some silly guillotine thingy. I was addicted from day one.
Never had cauliflower ear either. Learned to drain and squish early on and I have really flexible ears.
Never had cauliflower ear either. Learned to drain and squish early on and I have really flexible ears.
EHBlack beltVerified
2 year(s) ago
About two weeks been doing it ever since over decade later
EBlack beltVerified
2 year(s) ago
How long did it take you to become addicted to BJJ?
Hello, I started to practice MMA but when I was trained NOGI! I am directly become addicted to NOGI after that when I wanted to become more stronger on the mat. I bought a GI and I became addicted to BJJ
RBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
2 year(s) ago
I HATED jiu-jitsu the first few years. I trained in an MMA gym and it just came with the territory, but I started at a gym with a bunch of huge people that smashed the crap out of me and I didn't seem to improve. Even after I got my blue belt I still felt behind the curve, and it wasn't until earning my purple that things got more serious. I developed my love for the art in that transition from blue to purple.
CHBrown beltVerified
2 year(s) ago
I walked through the door after my first class completely dehydrated and pasty white. My wife looked at me and said “Are you ok? It was that bad!” I said “No, it was amazing!” I loved it from the beginning. My wife however is a different story especially when I broke finger at my second class.
SEBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
2 year(s) ago
I started as a 38 years old self confident Judo BB just to have a look what kind of „hot new stuff“ this „BJJ“ is. A bunch of totally weird and tough guys kicked my ass.
I was instantly addicted to BJJ and from the start I knew that I found the missed link in my grappling world.
I was instantly addicted to BJJ and from the start I knew that I found the missed link in my grappling world.
JCPurple beltVerified
2 year(s) ago
I've been at it just over 9 years and I'm not sure I am addicted to it. I actually look forward to taking some time off once in a while.
BVBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
2 year(s) ago
Im not sure if it was jiu jitsu i got addicted to. Martial arts have been part of my life since age 6. I just found a really cool Community in BJJ and the art is interesting enough to deep dive in. Ive done several striking arts as well but hated the little injuries I got almost every training. Jiu jitsu is much more for giving in that sense.
JCPurple beltVerified
2 year(s) ago
I definitely don't get a bunch of little injuries in BJJ. It is implied that injuries can heal. I just keep adding to the list of permanent minor disabilities.
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CHBrown beltVerified
2 year(s) ago
I definitely don't get a bunch of little injuries in BJJ. It is implied that injuries can heal. I just keep adding to the list of permanent minor disabilities.
My wife tells people that my real hobby is physical therapy. At any given time I can have a TENS machine on with ice packs in various places.
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SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
2 year(s) ago
How long did it take you to become addicted to BJJ?
Depends what you mean by 'addicted'. Addiction to anything isn't healthy, so I try to balance BJJ with other stuff (reading, Warhammer, art, music, salsa, etc).
In my case, I've never been a 'train every day I can' person. I am on the mats every weekday now, but that's because it has become my job. I don't think BJJ has ever been my favourite thing in the world.
In fact, I should really train more, in terms of sparring especially. As one of those other fave things of mine is biscuits and cake, NOT a good idea in your 40s. ;)
In my case, I've never been a 'train every day I can' person. I am on the mats every weekday now, but that's because it has become my job. I don't think BJJ has ever been my favourite thing in the world.
In fact, I should really train more, in terms of sparring especially. As one of those other fave things of mine is biscuits and cake, NOT a good idea in your 40s. ;)
DUBlack beltVerified
2 year(s) ago
Hi my name is Bob, and I have been addicted to agressive hugging for 10 years. It has been 3 hours since my last agressive cuddle.
I dont know when it kicked in, but went to visit my local gym and me 80-90kg got knee on bell'ed by a 120kg person and thought I cant do shit about this, I need to learn.
I dont know when it kicked in, but went to visit my local gym and me 80-90kg got knee on bell'ed by a 120kg person and thought I cant do shit about this, I need to learn.
JABlack beltVerified
2 year(s) ago
Hi my name is Bob, and I have been addicted to agressive hugging for 10 years. It has been 3 hours since my last agressive cuddle. I dont know when it kicked in, but went to visit my local gym and me 80-90kg got knee on bell'ed by a 120kg person and thought I cant do shit about this, I need to learn.
Baby steps Bob. Baby steps...
