Quick update: Been full training now for around 2-3 months, everything is going beautifully and it’s like I was never away. Forward and back...
Did my first session back on Saturday. Managed to do some specific guard passing work and a couple of light rounds, Feels a bit stiff but pretty...
Feeling pretty damn good at the moment, pain is very minimal. Got some tightness around the traps and scapula but that was always there, I’m just...
Just had the surgery Thursday and now at home recovering. The surgeon said I can resume the gym in 6 weeks but give it 6 months before going back...
Been advised to give up BJJ...not gonna happen! I’ll be back
Disc out and fusion is the only option available. The symptoms I’m getting are due to spinal chord damage, he’s hopeful it will resolve when the...
Bad news Picture of the offending disc, seeing a surgeon Monday to find out what treatment is available. Hopefully I will be able to return
38 years old, recently got my blue belt at BJJ. Got caught in a guillotine, the guy fell backwards and my head hit into the mat whilst my chin...
Don't forget that learning this art isn't a linear progression. You will all of a sudden start putting things together and make a huge leap...and...
Lying on a foam roller and various sized plastic balls is my nightly ritual. It can be painful but it definitely helps. I go see a Physio about...
Actually managed to pull that Marcelo short hook sweep off tonight, absolutely buzzing now!!
Some great stuff here, I just wish I could remember it all when I'm actually rolling with someone.
I would definitely do some classes beforehand, I couldn't move properly for a week after my first roll and then picked up a few injuries until I...
+1 on the flapjack and coffee. Sometimes a handful of dried fruit and mixed nuts Worst one was a massive jacket potato with chilli, it was still...
Just to update, bought an A3 was a bit too big. Put it in the dryer for 15 mins, perfect fit!
I think any sort of victory you can claim inside your head is a good thing, it keeps the motivation and confidence up. I'm only at white belt and...
I have only recently started BJJ within the past 6 months and bought a pretty cheap gi, size A2 to start with. I felt the gi jacket was a little...
Not at the foot lock stages yet, that's somewhere off in the future but I'll keep it in mind. Busted my knee about a month in (torn meniscus)...
I found this great site after searching around for some BJJ tips so decided to join up. I've been doing BJJ for about 4 months and have just...
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