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What did you do today? [Subsequent Forumtopic]
6 year(s) ago • 39946 views • 1395 replies
JABlack beltVerified
5 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 It seems a lot of people are eager to get verified, but once they do, they are no longer active.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.
That sense of accomplishment ;)
JABlack beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
My son and I have been working mount escapes and maintenance. I love seeing new details as I get farther into this art. On the other days, we work Judo, I'm teaching him the curriculum for Yellow belt (first belt) and I'm brushing up on my Brown 2...
and working a ton extra. a carefully planned upgrade that was to take place over a month is being rushed and done starting midnight this Saturday. :D
and working a ton extra. a carefully planned upgrade that was to take place over a month is being rushed and done starting midnight this Saturday. :D
JWBlue beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
Just finished a long day at work. I am currently waiting on my instructor to get to the gym for my private class. That’s about it for today. I am so ready for the weekend to get here.
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
I loved the Kurgans throwback pic. I loved those gis and Vitamins and Minerals.
The Vitamins and Minerals was an awesome Gi. I used to love the collar on it.
I've gone through a shit ton of Gi's.
My favourites though were the one named above, Machado hybrid, Atama, Mizuno Conquest, OTM and Krugans. Now it's Shoyoroll, X Guard Brand and our team Gi's are real nice. I've forgotten alot of brands like Koral etc. Owned most of the brands but many of them weren't good for my body type.
I've gone through a shit ton of Gi's.
My favourites though were the one named above, Machado hybrid, Atama, Mizuno Conquest, OTM and Krugans. Now it's Shoyoroll, X Guard Brand and our team Gi's are real nice. I've forgotten alot of brands like Koral etc. Owned most of the brands but many of them weren't good for my body type.
BJBlue beltVerified
5 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 It seems a lot of people are eager to get verified, but once they do, they are no longer active.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 was thinking the other day of what I love about BeltChecker. I mean, as a white belt I didn't really need verification, and my votes aren't worth a lot, so why do I like it here?
The answer: I think it's gradually morphing into the Facebook of Jiu-Jitsu. It's where you can put your training history, seminars, belt promotion dates, competitions, and other jiu-jitsu achievements all in one place, and comment on your friends' achievements as they go. The new feed beta helps with this.
(As a bonus, I like discussing things here as people are not likely to harass me since they are forced to post under their real names, which tends to significantly curtail people acting like jerks. Harassment of female posters in places like r/bjj is, unfortunately, really bad.)
I think as more people sign up and stay engaged so that the social aspect continues to grow, you'll see fewer people from the hit-it-and-quit-it crowd (people getting verified and then disappearing). I also think that an app (whenever that gets developed) will help improve functionality and engagement.
The answer: I think it's gradually morphing into the Facebook of Jiu-Jitsu. It's where you can put your training history, seminars, belt promotion dates, competitions, and other jiu-jitsu achievements all in one place, and comment on your friends' achievements as they go. The new feed beta helps with this.
(As a bonus, I like discussing things here as people are not likely to harass me since they are forced to post under their real names, which tends to significantly curtail people acting like jerks. Harassment of female posters in places like r/bjj is, unfortunately, really bad.)
I think as more people sign up and stay engaged so that the social aspect continues to grow, you'll see fewer people from the hit-it-and-quit-it crowd (people getting verified and then disappearing). I also think that an app (whenever that gets developed) will help improve functionality and engagement.
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RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Good Morning All!
Happy Friday. Work today and then home. Lockdown in effect.
Probably get to train with my son tonight if he doesn't have any projects from school.
Other than that not much happening. Was supposed to go do my hot/cold immersion therapy but now that's out...... or is it ;-) We'll see.
Have a great day today!!!
Happy Friday. Work today and then home. Lockdown in effect.
Probably get to train with my son tonight if he doesn't have any projects from school.
Other than that not much happening. Was supposed to go do my hot/cold immersion therapy but now that's out...... or is it ;-) We'll see.
Have a great day today!!!
VCBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Day 3 of lock down. Decided to remove most info off my FB account and remove any recognizable faces off my Insta...
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Day 3 of lock down. Decided to remove most info off my FB account and remove any recognizable faces off my Insta...
Hit me up on MeWe if you make the move.
VCBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Hit me up on MeWe if you make the move.
Not planning to add any more social media because > https://www.youtube.com/w[...]lBV_CDvuYs
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Not planning to add any more social media because > https://www.youtube.com/w[...]lBV_CDvuYs
Video blocked in Canada. Lol
Good times...
Good times...
VCBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Video blocked in Canada. Lol Good times...
You can search for PROFESSOR Explains Why & How You Should QUIT SOCIAL MEDIA | Cal Newport
MGBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Good Morning All! Happy Friday. Work today and then home. Lockdown in effect. Probably get to train with my son tonight if he doesn't have any projects from school. Other than that not much happening. Was supposed to go do my hot/cold immersion therapy but now that's out...... or is it ;-) We'll see. Have a great day today!!!
David. They still have all the gyms shut down in Canada?
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
David. They still have all the gyms shut down in Canada?
Yes they are shutdown. At least here in Ontario. No training going on here (legally that is)
It really sucks. So many guys have had to shut down permanently.
I am fortunate to have two sons that I can train with at home but otherwise I'd be screwed.
It really sucks. So many guys have had to shut down permanently.
I am fortunate to have two sons that I can train with at home but otherwise I'd be screwed.
MGBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Its a shame. Luckily I am able to train still. My gym was shut down for a few months. I feel bad for the guys right across the river from me in NYC. many BJJ gyms have closed down permanently. Sadly some of the best known in the world and countless smaller ones. Not being able to open your business for an entire year would have that effect.
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Its a shame. Luckily I am able to train still. My gym was shut down for a few months. I feel bad for the guys right across the river from me in NYC. many BJJ gyms have closed down permanently. Sadly some of the best known in the world and countless smaller ones. Not being able to open your business for an entire year would have that effect.
Yeah it's real sad to see this going on. So many have lost everything they have worked for.
Glad your gym can still manage to run the business and you all get to train.
Glad your gym can still manage to run the business and you all get to train.
JWBlue beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
Yeah it's real sad to see this going on. So many have lost everything they have worked for. Glad your gym can still manage to run the business and you all get to train.
Which is even sadder when you see reports like this coming out.
BJBlue beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
I sewed pockets onto a skirt today.
Our ladies' open mat had 4 women at it tonight. Most since last summer!
This "me teaching jiu-jitsu" stuff is getting weird. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Our ladies' open mat had 4 women at it tonight. Most since last summer!
This "me teaching jiu-jitsu" stuff is getting weird. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
SCBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
I celebrated both my birthday and the last day of my COVID quarantine (caught it outside the context of the gym and didn't infect anyone in the gym). Back to the gym tomorrow!
BJBlue beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
I celebrated both my birthday and the last day of my COVID quarantine (caught it outside the context of the gym and didn't infect anyone in the gym). Back to the gym tomorrow!
Happy birthday! Mine is on Sunday so we're birthday neighbors.
Glad you beat COVID.
Glad you beat COVID.
SCBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Happy birthday! Mine is on Sunday so we're birthday neighbors. Glad you beat COVID.
Thanks, and happy early birthday to you. Yeah, the first few days sucked and then it was just a lot of not being able to leave the house
BJBlue beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
Thanks, and happy early birthday to you. Yeah, the first few days sucked and then it was just a lot of not being able to leave the house
I was actually ill last year on my birthday with the second-worst cold of my adult life. It was miserable. I still wonder if it wasn't COVID, though I tested negative for antibodies in July.
Thanks for quarantining and enjoy life on the outside again!
Thanks for quarantining and enjoy life on the outside again!
VCBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
I celebrated both my birthday and the last day of my COVID quarantine (caught it outside the context of the gym and didn't infect anyone in the gym). Back to the gym tomorrow!
Happy birthday & Happy that you recovered from covid
SCBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
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SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
I was thinking the other day of what I love about BeltChecker. I mean, as a white belt I didn't really need verification, and my votes aren't worth a lot, so why do I like it here? The answer: I think it's gradually morphing into the Facebook of Jiu-Jitsu. It's where you can put your training history, seminars, belt promotion dates, competitions, and other jiu-jitsu achievements all in one place, and comment on your friends' achievements as they go. The new feed beta helps with this. (As a bonus, I like discussing things here as people are not likely to harass me since they are forced to post under their real names, which tends to significantly curtail people acting like jerks. Harassment of female posters in places like r/bjj is, unfortunately, really bad.) I think as more people sign up and stay engaged so that the social aspect continues to grow, you'll see fewer people from the hit-it-and-quit-it crowd (people getting verified and then disappearing). I also think that an app (whenever that gets developed) will help improve functionality and engagement.
Yeah, I like the 'Facebook for BJJ' aspect of the site too. Though I like all social media (except Twitter ;) ), so meh, more opportunities to babble when I'm not slumping. :D
Particularly this thread, which is the Facebookiest of all the threads on the site because it's so open ended and status update-y. :D
Particularly this thread, which is the Facebookiest of all the threads on the site because it's so open ended and status update-y. :D
BJBlue beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
The scale this morning. That's 72 kg for those of you with the sensible measuring system.
I am 6'0" (182-183 cm). In August 2019, when I started BJJ, I was 183 lbs (83 kg). At the end of my pregnancy last May, I was 212 (96 kg).
I haven't seen the 150s since 2017. Feels amazing!
I am 6'0" (182-183 cm). In August 2019, when I started BJJ, I was 183 lbs (83 kg). At the end of my pregnancy last May, I was 212 (96 kg).
I haven't seen the 150s since 2017. Feels amazing!
SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
The scale this morning. That's 72 kg for those of you with the sensible measuring system. I am 6'0' (182-183 cm). In August 2019, when I started BJJ, I was 183 lbs (83 kg). At the end of my pregnancy last May, I was 212 (96 kg). I haven't seen the 150s since 2017. Feels amazing!
Cool, congrats! You're probably about the same weight as me right now given lockdown (though I've been going in the opposite direction to you, I'd rather be losing weight ;) ), though I'm a lot shorter than you too (5'7). :D
BJBlue beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
Cool, congrats! You're probably about the same weight as me right now given lockdown (though I've been going in the opposite direction to you, I'd rather be losing weight ;) ), though I'm a lot shorter than you too (5'7). :D
I actually just learned Martin Luther King, Jr. was 5'7". Monday is MLKJ day in the states. Stand tall and own it!
JABlack beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
The scale this morning. That's 72 kg for those of you with the sensible measuring system. I am 6'0' (182-183 cm). In August 2019, when I started BJJ, I was 183 lbs (83 kg). At the end of my pregnancy last May, I was 212 (96 kg). I haven't seen the 150s since 2017. Feels amazing!
Congrats! That's awesome!
RBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Last few days have been slammed. Wednesday - Full day of work followed by no go-jiujitsu class and then led a kickboxing class afterward with a handful of new students. Always great seeing new faces. Thursday I taught a bit followed by my lifting session and then tactical training into the evening hours. Friday morning I taught an LE structure clearing class followed by teaching some defensive tactics, and then led no-gi jiu-jitsu class and kickboxing class. Today I finally got some "down time." Spending it continuing my beginner guitar practice and then studying some jiu-jitsu techniques and kickboxing techniques from some instructionals I've got, and then watching the Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens at 8pm. GO BILLS!
Hope you've all had an eventful week and a great day.
Hope you've all had an eventful week and a great day.
SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
I actually just learned Martin Luther King, Jr. was 5'7'. Monday is MLKJ day in the states. Stand tall and own it!
Ha - I've never cared about my height, I wouldn't want to be taller. After all, at my height (or shorter), long haul flights and bus journeys are WAY more comfortable than for 6ft plus people. :P
