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Considering Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu, any experience?
Posted on 12/3/19 at 11:42 pm
Posted on 12/3/19 at 11:42 pm
We have a local Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu gym that I was wanting to start. There’s also a Gracie gym and from what I’ve read it’s sport vs street (GBJJ being sport and GJJ being more self defense).
I’m looking to get in better shape but also would love to learn grappling technique some.
Anybody ever done GBJJ, GJJ or both? Which comes more recommended?
I’m looking to get in better shape but also would love to learn grappling technique some.
Anybody ever done GBJJ, GJJ or both? Which comes more recommended?
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Posted on 12/3/19 at 11:46 pm to sloponmyZZtop
Just go on a diet. Why do you have to roll around on the floor with dudes to lose weight?
Posted on 12/3/19 at 11:59 pm to sloponmyZZtop
I mean its all the same at the end of the day, you learn techniques and defenses and then develop them. You'll spend the first years learning how to defend yourself and not be tapped out. Meet the instructors at both and talk with other students about why they like the program.
Posted on 12/3/19 at 11:59 pm to sloponmyZZtop
The best grapplers in the world are active in competition. Team affiliation isn't terribly relevant since all the active teams have highly skilled competitors. Sport vs. street is an asinine separation trumped up by gyms that aren't very active and/or successful in competition.
So if it's something you're interested in just go to whatever gym has a location and schedule that fits your needs and ideally it would have a healthy number of competitively active people.
So if it's something you're interested in just go to whatever gym has a location and schedule that fits your needs and ideally it would have a healthy number of competitively active people.
Posted on 12/4/19 at 12:02 am to sloponmyZZtop
Gracie Barra sometimes gets a bad rap amongst gyms as “a cult” gym.
I’ve met a few guys who roll gracie barra and they are usually cool.
Like most things there are good and bad gyms but one of the most important factors at your success is how much you are willing to put in to your training.
are you gonna go once a week? If so don’t expect a ton of success.
Also protect your ears. Cauliflower ear hurts and it’s pretty ugly. Trust me.
I didn’t get into the sport because of “gotta defend myself in the street”.
I got into it because I like the competitive nature of grappling. It’s a lot of fun. I wasn’t really heavy before and considered myself to be in pretty good shape. But I still lost probably 10 pounds of fat. Cardio has improved. Fingers, back and ears hurt though.
I’ve met a few guys who roll gracie barra and they are usually cool.
Like most things there are good and bad gyms but one of the most important factors at your success is how much you are willing to put in to your training.
are you gonna go once a week? If so don’t expect a ton of success.
Also protect your ears. Cauliflower ear hurts and it’s pretty ugly. Trust me.
I didn’t get into the sport because of “gotta defend myself in the street”.
I got into it because I like the competitive nature of grappling. It’s a lot of fun. I wasn’t really heavy before and considered myself to be in pretty good shape. But I still lost probably 10 pounds of fat. Cardio has improved. Fingers, back and ears hurt though.
This post was edited on 12/4/19 at 12:05 am
Posted on 12/4/19 at 12:04 am to BRgetthenet
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Why do you have to roll around on the floor with dudes to lose weight?
It's a struggle snuggle.
To the OP; I don't know that there would be a huge difference between the two, but whatever gym you go to, I'd try to find one that has more than just BJJ.
BJJ does get addictive, but learning the stand-up, wrestling, and ground and pound games are pretty damned awesome too.
Posted on 12/4/19 at 12:06 am to sloponmyZZtop
This is like that Office episode where Dwight is “training” with the 10 year olds
Posted on 12/4/19 at 8:08 am to sloponmyZZtop
I've been going for a few months now and I really like it. I looked at your post history and it sounds like you had back issues and different surgeries. I do get beat up from it. Especially when i first started. It is rough on the body.
Posted on 12/4/19 at 8:20 am to sloponmyZZtop
I travel a lot for work, and have trained at all sorts of gyms. Team affiliation does not really matter. Most places allow a free class or two. Try both out, and go with the one you like better.
Also consider the belt level of the instructors. Some schools are led by brown or purple belts and that is fine, but you lose a level of detail you get from black belt instruction. Also consider the lineage of the instructor. It does matter. And ultimately it comes down to personal preference.
Also consider the belt level of the instructors. Some schools are led by brown or purple belts and that is fine, but you lose a level of detail you get from black belt instruction. Also consider the lineage of the instructor. It does matter. And ultimately it comes down to personal preference.
Posted on 12/4/19 at 9:08 am to sloponmyZZtop
I too am a fan of the American Honkytonk Armbar Association
Posted on 12/4/19 at 9:54 am to SD Tider
uggghhh...
wasnt that kramer in seinfield?
wasnt that kramer in seinfield?
Posted on 12/4/19 at 9:55 am to sloponmyZZtop
Been doing it for a year and still regularly getting my arse kicked. It’s a great activity. Just expect to get wrecked for your first year.
The dumb comments on here would have you believe that BJJ is some kind of karate or thing for kids but they’d get their asses wrapped in a pretzel by a blue belt within 2 minutes.
The dumb comments on here would have you believe that BJJ is some kind of karate or thing for kids but they’d get their asses wrapped in a pretzel by a blue belt within 2 minutes.
This post was edited on 12/4/19 at 9:58 am
Posted on 12/4/19 at 10:02 am to sloponmyZZtop
Trained jits for 4 years in my mid-20s, then got married and had a kid... I would love to get back into it. I went to a small gracie barra (it's pronounced baha, if you arent aware) gym and we had a good adult class of 10 to 12 regulars between the ages of 16 and late 50s.
If you have any pre-existing medical issues, just make sure the instructor knows and they should be able to work around that. The first few weeks I started, I mostly just watched and then eased into it. I think you'll really enjoy it.
And, despite what some people might think, having the skill to subdue someone and grapple with them is extremely important. I've been in 2 fights since my bjj days, and both times after I was initially punched, I just took the other guy to the ground and that ended the fight both times. No marks on them, no chance of hurting yourself hitting them, and if you ever got in a very bad spot of being on the ground and having someone jump on top of you, you know how to deal with it very quickly.
If you have any pre-existing medical issues, just make sure the instructor knows and they should be able to work around that. The first few weeks I started, I mostly just watched and then eased into it. I think you'll really enjoy it.
And, despite what some people might think, having the skill to subdue someone and grapple with them is extremely important. I've been in 2 fights since my bjj days, and both times after I was initially punched, I just took the other guy to the ground and that ended the fight both times. No marks on them, no chance of hurting yourself hitting them, and if you ever got in a very bad spot of being on the ground and having someone jump on top of you, you know how to deal with it very quickly.
Posted on 12/4/19 at 10:03 am to Boaty_McBoatface
I put my 5 year old (almost 6) in Gladiator Academy 2 months ago. He really enjoys it. I was thinking of putting him in gymnastics also to help with strength and agility. What do you think?
This post was edited on 12/4/19 at 10:13 am
Posted on 12/4/19 at 10:05 am to sloponmyZZtop
I've been training 10 years. Gracie Barra has a very mixed reputation, but I've found that it varies school to school. I would give it a shot for their trial period and see if you like it.
I've moved around a ton and I generally try out 3-4 schools and then pick the one where I fit in the best with the people and the instructors. That may not always be the *best* school.
BJJ is a tough grind and you want to attend a gym where you enjoy the people you train with.
I've moved around a ton and I generally try out 3-4 schools and then pick the one where I fit in the best with the people and the instructors. That may not always be the *best* school.
BJJ is a tough grind and you want to attend a gym where you enjoy the people you train with.
Posted on 12/4/19 at 3:16 pm to Azazello
Appreciate all the responses guys.
To the assclown that suggested a diet, in 6’5 ~200 lbs. don’t really need to “lose weight”. Just want to be active and healthy since I’ve been out of the gym so since ending my baseball career.
Always loved watching MMA of all kinds. Heard a to of positive things about BJJ and Jiu-Jutsu in general.
Figured I might as well take the plunge before I’m past my mid 20’s. My job is a workout, I want to learn some skillz.
Will definitely take the advice of trying both and picking where I fit best.
Thanks again doods
To the assclown that suggested a diet, in 6’5 ~200 lbs. don’t really need to “lose weight”. Just want to be active and healthy since I’ve been out of the gym so since ending my baseball career.
Always loved watching MMA of all kinds. Heard a to of positive things about BJJ and Jiu-Jutsu in general.
Figured I might as well take the plunge before I’m past my mid 20’s. My job is a workout, I want to learn some skillz.
Will definitely take the advice of trying both and picking where I fit best.
Thanks again doods
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