Got back from Pan Ams

[Mr I]

IBJJF Leg reap rules for Gi and NoGi grappling - YouTube


It's very dangerous, about as dangerous as a neck crank. I'm not kidding; the ref flies in on you like the UFC when you position yourself this way. However, it's also very tricky because it can happen at anytime and not know it. Your opponent can also set you up for it.

I see, do really if your going for foot lock you must keep your foot pushed into your opponents hips

[rado]

I see, do really if your going for foot lock you must keep your foot pushed into your opponents hips

Pretty much. But here's the thing and not saying my opponent set me up for it, because it's possible. I take full responsibility for it.

But take the twister for example, it's legal and if someone doesn't tap, you would literally snap their spine. Or cranking the neck, once again you could SNAP the neck. Oh well....lesson learned and you move. I have next year and by then I'll probably be a brown belt which would be more exciting:)

[Mr I]

Is A neck crank allowed? I thought monson got dqd against pedopono for that

[rado]

There are three major comps you want to win or medal in. The worlds, which I did amazing in the senior division, took gold and silver. The Pan Ams and the Europeans which I'm not sure I'll ever do. ADCC is nice and all, but it's really NOT BJJ...more grappling. But still a great accomplishment to have on your resume.


I've pretty much have tapped myself out(no pun)on comps around here, Michigan and other areas. I'm now only going to do the Chicago, Boston, Miami and NY and one or two grapplers quest.

I will be back next year to the pan ams and medal, that's for sure. BJJ is about learning win or lose. Those that don't practice it will never understand a loss is actually you learning. If you never lose, you never learn. It was fun though. Seeing Galvao and Bucheca in the absolute finals, the Mendes brothers, Lucas Lepri, etc....I was surrounded by legends in that stadium.

[rado]

Is A neck crank allowed? I thought monson got dqd against pedopono for that

Depends on the comp...As in ADCC, IBJJF or other comps. Some comps will not allow it; correct. But the twister is always allowed:retard:

[Bouncer]

you sure do love that shit. respect for the dedication. :)

[rado]

I see, do really if your going for foot lock you must keep your foot pushed into your opponents hips

Funny thing is this that you could be going for a foot lock or toe hold, your opponent rolls and rolls and rolls and somehow your foot ends up in a "reaping" position...You're DQ'd :mad...What I love about this sport, is you can play either way; a set up for the other guy to fuck up, or just finish him.

[decadecadeca]

It's very dangerous, about as dangerous as a neck crank.

This puts it all in perspective.

[Mr I]

Apparently it takes longer to black belt than to qualify as a lawyer or doctor

[rado]

you sure do love that shit. respect for the dedication. :)

Bro you have no idea and never will. When you step on that mat for the first time as a newbie and learn how you can manipulate(in due time)anyone regardless of size or strength; bro, that to me is a fucking emotion like no other...Hence why they have the absolute divisions; basically david vs. goliath.

IMO there's nothing more gratifying than having some egotistical asshole(like I use to be)come train with you, and hand them their ass over and over. Man I love that shit.

Ego and pride will destroy you in this sport.

[rado]

Apparently it takes longer to black belt than to qualify as a lawyer or doctor

lol well said brother....I've seen some people get their black belts in 5-7yrs or typically 12-15yrs.

[rado]

This puts it all in perspective.

Just imagine your knee basically being locked with your hip and you want to move and I stay put; POP!!!! that easy. you have no time to tap.

[rado]

Knee Reap? Pans 2012 Purp. Belt 4th rd. Quarterfinals - YouTube

this explains it well....check the video out.

[Mr I]

Bro you have no idea and never will. When you step on that mat for the first time as a newbie and learn how you can manipulate(in due time)anyone regardless of size or strength; bro, that to me is a fucking emotion like no other...Hence why they have the absolute divisions; basically david vs. goliath.

IMO there's nothing more gratifying than having some egotistical asshole(like I use to be)come train with you, and hand them their ass over and over. Man I love that shit.

Ego and pride will destroy you in this sport.

I would love to try with you, respectfully, I would go like A fucking bull, try and flatten you then oma plata or something

[Bouncer]

Bro you have no idea and never will.

i wouldn't go that far. i certainly know whats its like to love and dedicate yourself to something. i live what i do 24/7.