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6 year(s) ago • 39975 views • 1395 replies
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SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Still alive.
And I'm still awake. ;)
That's because I'm well into the up mood phase of my cyclothymia (kind of like bipolar, but much milder :D ), meaning it's 02:00 and I'm still bouncing off the walls. People who've been to camps with me will be familiar with my habit of not sleeping and still being excited at silly times of day. As at camps, my up mood goes into super hyper mood because I'm enjoying myself so much. Wheeeeee! :P
That's because I'm well into the up mood phase of my cyclothymia (kind of like bipolar, but much milder :D ), meaning it's 02:00 and I'm still bouncing off the walls. People who've been to camps with me will be familiar with my habit of not sleeping and still being excited at silly times of day. As at camps, my up mood goes into super hyper mood because I'm enjoying myself so much. Wheeeeee! :P
YBrown beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
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
no Clinton is the main coach at the existing place (which is inside a fitness centre), we don't have any deadline to leave but we just need more space! Once we move into the dedicated space I'll be coaching heaps more.
OHBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Today i had pancake for breakfast
After it i cryed watching ufc ... watching bjj ace of ace get submited :-( :-D
After it i cryed watching ufc ... watching bjj ace of ace get submited :-( :-D
SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
BJBlue beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
Happy Lupercalia, everyone!
I'm starting Day 3 today of a 4-day weekend due to Lincoln's Birthday and Presidents Day. Yesterday I went to the library for the first time since the pandemic and knocked back 1000 words on a paper, which felt like a real victory. I swear, trying to get anything written in my home with the baby and the 7yo constantly interrupting me is next to impossible! But I feel like I've had the first vaccine shot long enough now, I can take a few more risks.
I finished the online portion of my first aid certification for my ICP. On Saturday I go in for the practical skills part.
Yesterday Roy Dean's Blue Belt Requirements 2.0 went on sale so I went ahead and sprung for it for $30. I really enjoyed the first version and I'm curious to see how they compare.
I'm starting Day 3 today of a 4-day weekend due to Lincoln's Birthday and Presidents Day. Yesterday I went to the library for the first time since the pandemic and knocked back 1000 words on a paper, which felt like a real victory. I swear, trying to get anything written in my home with the baby and the 7yo constantly interrupting me is next to impossible! But I feel like I've had the first vaccine shot long enough now, I can take a few more risks.
I finished the online portion of my first aid certification for my ICP. On Saturday I go in for the practical skills part.
Yesterday Roy Dean's Blue Belt Requirements 2.0 went on sale so I went ahead and sprung for it for $30. I really enjoyed the first version and I'm curious to see how they compare.
SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Yesterday Roy Dean's Blue Belt Requirements 2.0 went on sale so I went ahead and sprung for it for $30. I really enjoyed the first version and I'm curious to see how they compare.
Yeah, I highly rate Roy's original Blue Belt Requirements set, I still think that is the best one available on the market for beginners (especially as Blue Belt Requirements tends to be fairly affordable, though I haven't checked prices for a while). I've trained with Roy Dean a number of times, as he has been to the UK for several seminars. His DVDs are excellent, beautiful production values.
Also looking forward to hearing about how your ICP test goes, good luck! :D
Also looking forward to hearing about how your ICP test goes, good luck! :D
BJBlue beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
Yeah, I highly rate Roy's original Blue Belt Requirements set, I still think that is the best one available on the market for beginners (especially as Blue Belt Requirements tends to be fairly affordable, though I haven't checked prices for a while). I've trained with Roy Dean a number of times, as he has been to the UK for several seminars. His DVDs are excellent, beautiful production values.
The original was only $20 on Amazon Prime Video a few months ago. The new version is listed at $99, so I figured $30 was enough of a bargain to justify it.
The production values are half the reason I wanted it. It's nice to see BJJ videos shot in actual good lighting with no camera guy coughing / clearing his throat every 30 seconds.
The production values are half the reason I wanted it. It's nice to see BJJ videos shot in actual good lighting with no camera guy coughing / clearing his throat every 30 seconds.
SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
The production values are half the reason I wanted it. It's nice to see BJJ videos shot in actual good lighting with no camera guy coughing / clearing his throat every 30 seconds.
Yeah, Roy Dean is a pro and has qualifications in that area (he studied interdisciplinary computing and the arts at uni, with a digital audio emphasis). His autobiography is pretty good, which goes into detail if you're curious about his background. I reviewed it a few years ago: http://www.slideyfoot.com[...]-dean.html
CBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Today i had pancake for breakfast After it i cryed watching ufc ... watching bjj ace of ace get submited :-( :-D
He got gassed early. Weight cut issue is my guess. Such a dumb thing to do in combat sports.
Last day in Lapland. Spent the day on the slopes. Finally riding on the board feels like I'm actually in control. Fun times. It's also whipped cream and raspberry jam filled bun day in Finland.
Last day in Lapland. Spent the day on the slopes. Finally riding on the board feels like I'm actually in control. Fun times. It's also whipped cream and raspberry jam filled bun day in Finland.
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Good day to you all!
I had scones from breakfast today. My wife makes real good scones.
Was able to get some training in and planning on doing another session this afternoon with my sons.
Now just hanging out. Need to get iced up so I can move later. I wish I was young like most of the folks I train with. They recover so quickly and for me it is hell.
Will ice for the next hour or so, 20 mins on 20 mins off. Hopefully will feel pretty good later on.
It Valentines day so probably have a nice lunch here at home with the family.
Cheers!
I had scones from breakfast today. My wife makes real good scones.
Was able to get some training in and planning on doing another session this afternoon with my sons.
Now just hanging out. Need to get iced up so I can move later. I wish I was young like most of the folks I train with. They recover so quickly and for me it is hell.
Will ice for the next hour or so, 20 mins on 20 mins off. Hopefully will feel pretty good later on.
It Valentines day so probably have a nice lunch here at home with the family.
Cheers!
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
The original was only $20 on Amazon Prime Video a few months ago. The new version is listed at $99, so I figured $30 was enough of a bargain to justify it. The production values are half the reason I wanted it. It's nice to see BJJ videos shot in actual good lighting with no camera guy coughing / clearing his throat every 30 seconds.
I grabbed Marcelo Garcia Complete Back Attack for $23.50. It is on sale for $73.50 but I got a $50 discount from my reward points.
The guy is amazing even if I can't do half the stuff he does. LOL
The guy is amazing even if I can't do half the stuff he does. LOL
SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
I grabbed Marcelo Garcia Complete Back Attack for $23.50. It is on sale for $73.50 but I got a $50 discount from my reward points. The guy is amazing even if I can't do half the stuff he does. LOL
Ha - it's BJJ Fanatics, there is ALWAYS a sale because their marketing is obnoxiously horrible (but effective). :P
But yeah, $23.50 is certainly a reasonable price to have one of the very best ever teach you stuff. ;)
But yeah, $23.50 is certainly a reasonable price to have one of the very best ever teach you stuff. ;)
BJBlue beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
I had scones from breakfast today. My wife makes real good scones.
Sounds like we need to dojo storm David's breakfast table.
BJBlue beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
Yeah, Roy Dean is a pro and has qualifications in that area (he studied interdisciplinary computing and the arts at uni, with a digital audio emphasis). His autobiography is pretty good, which goes into detail if you're curious about his background. I reviewed it a few years ago: http://www.slideyfoot.com[...]-dean.html
Welp, there goes an Audible credit. lol
SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Welp, there goes an Audible credit. lol
Ha - hope you enjoy it! Roy should pay me commission, he's on Beltchecker after all. :P
But seriously, I'll be interested to hear what you think of it.
But seriously, I'll be interested to hear what you think of it.
BJBlue beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
I'm excited that he's a fellow Anchorage native, that's for sure!
KLBlack beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
Been working on building out updated programs for both our adults and kids classes.
YBrown beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
we just had 3 COVID community cases come up here in NZ, so our city is back on lockdown for 3 days :( So no training till Thurs at the earliest.
BJBlue beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
What a great 4-day weekend! Finished a paper I've been working on forever, for one of my classes for my PhD. Always feels good to get a huge project done! I started learning how to use Trello a few weeks ago and I'm loving it, it's been helping me knock out all of my unfinished projects.
I relaxed post-paper by finishing the extension on a jean skirt to make it long enough for my tall self. I don't have a picture of the finished product yet, but here's the skirt I modified.
Big snowstorm moving in, both kids already had in-person classes switched to remote. Guess I'll probably work-from-home tomorrow, too.
I relaxed post-paper by finishing the extension on a jean skirt to make it long enough for my tall self. I don't have a picture of the finished product yet, but here's the skirt I modified.
Big snowstorm moving in, both kids already had in-person classes switched to remote. Guess I'll probably work-from-home tomorrow, too.
BJBlue beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
Forgot to mention jiu-jitsu this morning was super-fun.
I mean, I kind of kneed someone in the side and felt terrible about that. But everything else was fun!
I mean, I kind of kneed someone in the side and felt terrible about that. But everything else was fun!
SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Zip on the awesome onesie I got from xmas broke, which is sad. BUT it means I can go shopping for an extra-long zip to replace it with! I've been wanting to see how easy it is to replace a torso-length zip like that. And as I now have five different onesies, in the meantime I can just wear a bigger one on top with a working zip. Multi layer onesie Yes. :P
BJBlue beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
Zip on the awesome onesie I got from xmas broke, which is sad. BUT it means I can go shopping for an extra-long zip to replace it with! I've been wanting to see how easy it is to replace a torso-length zip like that. And as I now have five different onesies, in the meantime I can just wear a bigger one on top with a working zip. Multi layer onesie Yes. :P
Zips are usually not too hard to replace, thankfully. Good luck!
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Good Morning!
Today is a snow day here in Ontario. I am at work but very little to do. Just messing around online.
Currently waiting on a snow plow to come and plow our shop yard.
Weekend was pretty good. Valentines day was ok considering we are still on lock down.
I got to do some black market underground training plus I trained with my son. I was sore as hell from doing two sessions back to back.
I have not done that since the pre Covid Era last year. Actually felt old but I managed to get some time to exercise yesterday. Helped get the soreness out of the old muscles.
Today is my wife's 40th birthday. We will have quiet celebration at home since we can't go to a restaurant or anything to celebrate her big day.
I promised we would make up for it once the lock down lifts or restrictions ease a bit.
Anyway I hope you all have a great day!
Photo: Security Cam shot of our yard at work..
Today is a snow day here in Ontario. I am at work but very little to do. Just messing around online.
Currently waiting on a snow plow to come and plow our shop yard.
Weekend was pretty good. Valentines day was ok considering we are still on lock down.
I got to do some black market underground training plus I trained with my son. I was sore as hell from doing two sessions back to back.
I have not done that since the pre Covid Era last year. Actually felt old but I managed to get some time to exercise yesterday. Helped get the soreness out of the old muscles.
Today is my wife's 40th birthday. We will have quiet celebration at home since we can't go to a restaurant or anything to celebrate her big day.
I promised we would make up for it once the lock down lifts or restrictions ease a bit.
Anyway I hope you all have a great day!
Photo: Security Cam shot of our yard at work..
VBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Good Morning! Today is a snow day here in Ontario. I am at work but very little to do. Just messing around online. Currently waiting on a snow plow to come and plow our shop yard. Weekend was pretty good. Valentines day was ok considering we are still on lock down. I got to do some black market underground training plus I trained with my son. I was sore as hell from doing two sessions back to back. I have not done that since the pre Covid Era last year. Actually felt old but I managed to get some time to exercise yesterday. Helped get the soreness out of the old muscles. Today is my wife's 40th birthday. We will have quiet celebration at home since we can't go to a restaurant or anything to celebrate her big day. I promised we would make up for it once the lock down lifts or restrictions ease a bit. Anyway I hope you all have a great day! Photo: Security Cam shot of our yard at work..
Happy Birthday to your wife.
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Pancake Day! Cheddar, goats cheese, quark and strawberry jam for the savoury one, then low calorie choc spread and Crunchie spread for the sweet ones. :D
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Pancake Day! Cheddar, goats cheese, quark and strawberry jam for the savoury one, then low calorie choc spread and Crunchie spread for the sweet ones. :D
Those look more like beat up crepes than pancakes. Lol
SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Those look more like beat up crepes than pancakes. Lol
Ha - yeah, I've never understood the distinction between crepes and pancakes. I think in the US, pancakes are thicker, right? I've always treated crepes and pancakes as basically the same thing. :P
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Ha - yeah, I've never understood the distinction between crepes and pancakes. I think in the US, pancakes are thicker, right? I've always treated crepes and pancakes as basically the same thing. :P
Yes pancakes or flapjacks lol are thicker. Crepes are for more refined people. LOL
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Me this morning outside cleaning snow off trucks...
Cue the music.. Do you want to build a snowman?
https://youtu.be/V-zXT5bIBM0
Cue the music.. Do you want to build a snowman?
https://youtu.be/V-zXT5bIBM0
