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What did you do today? [Subsequent Forumtopic]
6 year(s) ago • 39974 views • 1395 replies
JBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Not today, but I did get my Black Belt in Judo on Saturday.
BJBlue beltVerified
VCBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
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SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Congrats on the judo black belt! I passed the 1k follower mark on my latest Instagram account (started it in April), which feels like maybe a blue belt in social media time wasting? Especially as that's one of about 8 different accounts (best I've managed out of those is a 2.5k follower account, I'm aiming for 5k by the end of the year on the new one). :P
MBrown beltVerified
MBrown beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
Yesterday we had first Jiu Jitsu class since October 2020 because of the lockdown.... felt great to actually train with real people instead of a training dummy.
CBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Yeah, I don't know if my switch will be permanent or not. We'll see how I feel. Once I've hit a certain weight threshold, I'd like to work on putting on some weight in muscle, and that might require a different diet. I do think a general reduction of carbs is probably a good idea though, even if not going for the sub-50g threshold that keto demands. It's definitely gotten me to drop sugars and sodas.
If the goal is to gain muscle mass, you shouldn't worry about diets or cutting anything. Build up that muscle mass, then see if you need to cut any macros. You probably won't need to st that point.
JMBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Keto for Jiu-jitsu is unnecessary at best. Don't hate on carbs. Hating on carbs is hating yourself.
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
VCBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Keto for Jiu-jitsu is unnecessary at best. Don't hate on carbs. Hating on carbs is hating yourself.
pizza and ice cream are also good friends
JMBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
SLBrown beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
Had a busy time recently.
Started a PT course as an exit strategy for my current career as a social worker - I am tired of the system!
Been training twice per day in an effort to be somewhat less fat and better at jiujitsu, which is always helpful and a great combination.
Got ill with a shitty stomach condition, so spent some time on avocado, cucumber and spinach smoothies. They have now formed a staple in my diet (regardless of the fact they taste rank, they are healthy - which again, helps).
Started a PT course as an exit strategy for my current career as a social worker - I am tired of the system!
Been training twice per day in an effort to be somewhat less fat and better at jiujitsu, which is always helpful and a great combination.
Got ill with a shitty stomach condition, so spent some time on avocado, cucumber and spinach smoothies. They have now formed a staple in my diet (regardless of the fact they taste rank, they are healthy - which again, helps).
SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
I finally got that fancy new Swytch kit my parents bought me for my birthday (last year, I'm lazy and it took ages to arrive ;) ) installed on my Brompton, meaning it is now an electric bike. Which is cool, but will take some getting used to. Suddenly I have waaaaay more acceleration. Nearly crashed into a van. :P
And obviously I've branded it already. I brand everything, down to my shoes. :D
And obviously I've branded it already. I brand everything, down to my shoes. :D
VCBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
I also toyed around with the idea of getting an electric bicycle but for some weird reasons the govt doesn't allow them here, local adoption of EVs are very low due to a myriad of factors, then there's the potholes, monsoon rains, floods, dangerous drivers, etc.
JABlack beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
Not today, but I did get my Black Belt in Judo on Saturday.
Congratulations, that's awesome!
SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
I also toyed around with the idea of getting an electric bicycle but for some weird reasons the govt doesn't allow them here, local adoption of EVs are very low due to a myriad of factors, then there's the potholes, monsoon rains, floods, dangerous drivers, etc.
Yeah, I don't drive, so it seemed like a good option for both dealing with all the bastard steep hills in Bristol, plus handy for the future when I need to go longer distances. I don't remember Malaysia being quite as terrifying as, say, Bangkok for crossing the road, but certainly rather more nerve wracking than crossing a genteel English street. :P
In Bristol, they have for some reason switched from rental bikes to rental electric scooters (you just need an app on your phone), so those are everywhere now. Bit risky, as you'll see helmetless kids careering along the road on them, but hey, hopefully it will at least reduce the amount of cars and fumes somehow. ;)
In Bristol, they have for some reason switched from rental bikes to rental electric scooters (you just need an app on your phone), so those are everywhere now. Bit risky, as you'll see helmetless kids careering along the road on them, but hey, hopefully it will at least reduce the amount of cars and fumes somehow. ;)
SZBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
CBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Taught a pro MMA fighter and a newbie some stuff on escaping and gaining control to create offense. I feel humbled to be able to offer something useful for a professional athlete. And also feel good to be able to teach a stubborn newb a concept that may be hard for novices to understand. Had to use english, which isn't even my 2nd language. So yeah. I'll feel good about that.
Other than that my day was just another disappointment. :D
Other than that my day was just another disappointment. :D
BJBlue beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
We've had a lot of people (especially women) trialing and we seem to be out of loaner white belts, so I got two cheapo white belts on Amazon and did this today. Sewed vintage Veggie Tales fabric (I've had it laying around since c. 2002) onto the black bars. Hopefully this discourages people from stealing them (and discourages coach from giving them away to newbies!).
JABlack beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
We've had a lot of people (especially women) trialing and we seem to be out of loaner white belts, so I got two cheapo white belts on Amazon and did this today. Sewed vintage Veggie Tales fabric (I've had it laying around since c. 2002) onto the black bars. Hopefully this discourages people from stealing them (and discourages coach from giving them away to newbies!).
I'd rock one of those lol
SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
We've had a lot of people (especially women) trialing and we seem to be out of loaner white belts, so I got two cheapo white belts on Amazon and did this today. Sewed vintage Veggie Tales fabric (I've had it laying around since c. 2002) onto the black bars. Hopefully this discourages people from stealing them (and discourages coach from giving them away to newbies!).
Fantastic! I think Mike Van Dammen and Sabine both did something similar with their belts? I highly approve! :D
VCBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
True story
If you kept the bat in your home, raised it and then started jumping around in a bat costume while you went out crime fighting together, maybe? I'm hoping this is what happened. :D
VCBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
If you kept the bat in your home, raised it and then started jumping around in a bat costume while you went out crime fighting together, maybe? I'm hoping this is what happened. :D
Wifey got scared by the bat as it flapped noisily past her and into the light trough so I had to deploy the bat ladder (since the grappling hook would have caused permanent damage to the ceiling which I'd have to fix) and grab it with a rag (in case it decided to bite me ~ don't fancy going to A&E for a series of tetanus jabs in this day and age) then bounced it out the door to watch it fly back into the night. Strange this happened though as they usually don't come in due to the lights, noise, etc. The superstitious believe this a good omen though. Gnarly, cauliflowered-eared, bald headed men with neck tattoos wandering into my living room in the middle of the night, however...
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Good Day All
TGIF.. Still no legal training in Ontario. Hopefully we get an all clear soon but they are already planning a 4th wave so Covid life continues.
Hope you all have a great day and weekend!
TGIF.. Still no legal training in Ontario. Hopefully we get an all clear soon but they are already planning a 4th wave so Covid life continues.
Hope you all have a great day and weekend!
SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Yay, new Artemis BJJ rashguards! As ever, I just got a design I wanted anyway commissioned, then fortunately enough of my students can handle to flower power to fill up the minimum order. :D
VCBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Good Day All TGIF.. Still no legal training in Ontario. Hopefully we get an all clear soon but they are already planning a 4th wave so Covid life continues. Hope you all have a great day and weekend!
Our lockdown just got extended for a further 2 weeks til end of the month..
MBrown beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
Our lockdown just got extended for a further 2 weeks til end of the month..
Bummer....
We were lucky to allowed to train the first week since October 2020...but only max. 12 people and tested (if not fully vaccinated yet).
But hey, it is a start!
We were lucky to allowed to train the first week since October 2020...but only max. 12 people and tested (if not fully vaccinated yet).
But hey, it is a start!
CBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
What a hot day. 25+ outside. Surprisingly, it wasn't that bad inside in the blue basement. Taught some 10th planet style stuff for all levels. Gaia and his student Leo joined us for sparring. Had good rolls with both monsters.
Finally ordered some sunglasses. Wifey has been nagging to me about it for a year. Probably because I'm always borrowing hers.
Finally ordered some sunglasses. Wifey has been nagging to me about it for a year. Probably because I'm always borrowing hers.
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Just got back from the walk in clinic. They couldn't let me in so called me and did the consultation on the phone. (sick of this crap)
Anyway, my Dr thinks I partially tore a tendon on my right shoulder. I've had problems in the past but this week it made a very loud snapping/cracking sound.
It was loud enough for my wife and kids to hear it. Now just waiting on a requisition for imaging. If it's not one thing it's another. Don't get old if you don't have to!
Hope you are all having a better day than me.
Anyway, my Dr thinks I partially tore a tendon on my right shoulder. I've had problems in the past but this week it made a very loud snapping/cracking sound.
It was loud enough for my wife and kids to hear it. Now just waiting on a requisition for imaging. If it's not one thing it's another. Don't get old if you don't have to!
Hope you are all having a better day than me.
