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This is nicely done, AOJ really has their stuff together when it comes to things like this.

I always hear how simple Rogers game is and just fine tuned to the highest levels. But Marcelo is kind of looking to 3 positions on bottom (butterfly, slx, x) the few same passes, submissions (RNC, guillotine, north-south). Its also a "system"/positions you learn as a white belt. So why isn't his game looked at the same way?

I obviously know none of their games are "simple" or basic and they have been fine tuned.

do you guys have any certain tricks/tips etc as far as hair and skin care(brushes, soap/shampoo), moisturizers for paws etc.

I know we are a long way away from winter, but I'm trying to start my research now. What do you like to do to help get some energy out in the winter months, when long walks are harder to do? I was recommend to buy toys that you can put treats in and it's almost like a puzzle for them to get it out. I heard this is something that is pretty exhausting for them and a good way to get their energy out. What have you found to work well?

Im a huge podcast person, do you guys(and gals) have any recommendations for podcasts that are Muay Thai related? Could be fighters, a hobbyists experience living and training in Thailand or even if they go into the history, thats cool too.

It could be an entire podcast show, or just a single episode doesn't really matter

thanks!

Im very new, but I keep reading how everyone suggests to shadowbox and it will help you improve. Honestly, I just feel kind of like an idiot everytime...is this normal? What am I actually supposed to be doing/visualizing while shadowboxing?

We had the opposite thread for the reasons why people liked grappling arts. For those who tried it and didn't like it, why?

For me, Im a purple belt in BJJ. It's fun, but I really dislike how its 100% sport and the art has fully turned into all of these little mini games on how to score points/advantages to "win a match".
To add, it really beats the heck out of your body.

hello all,

Im looking for some resources in the Gi for improving my wrestle up game from guard. It can be youtube, fanatics or whatever. Even if you guys have tips or tricks that helped, id like to hear them!

thanks!

visiting my wife's family in the New Haven area in CT for the 4th. Does anyone know of any decent gyms in the area?

My mom loves Wheatens, she has plenty of yard and is rather active. She's also retired so she can spend plenty of time with him/her. But she does host a ton, are they generally friendly? especially with strangers?

when Conor fought at 145, before going heavy into a boxing style, he had such beautiful movement and striking. Was it TKD, Karate? Etc

Id really like to put 10-15 lbs of muscle on (obviously some fat is fine, but lean muscle is ideal).

I plan to workout 3x a week, doing full body, compound work. a horizontal push, horizontal pull, a vertical push, vertical pull, a deadlift, squats.

I know I need progressive overload and I know ill have to eat more (I was thinking 1G of protein per desired body weight).

where I always get caught up is the set to rep range. There is almost too much info out there. for someone trying to get strong and add mass, what is the ideal rep and set range I should be aiming for?

thanks

I did not make this, but its nicely done. Figure'd id share!

I'm looking to play more half butterfly. I know everyone loves Lachlan and Submeta. But how does it compare to Brian Glick's half butterfly? which one did you find better?

i'm injured right now and . Is there any benefit for me to just show up to class and watch?

I was looking at the chapters on Adam's Butterfly 3.0 and I noticed he has a section that is lazy butterfly and one that is 1/2 butterfly. I always thought these were pretty much the same, and he just called 1/2 butterfly, lazy butterfly? Whats the difference?

I started BJJ a long time ago, when it was based on self defense and fighting. Life/family came around so I took a VERY long time off. I recently came back and I don't love the new direction...I know its an unpopular opinion, but the heavy sport focus just isn't for me. So many blue belts I train with cannot do a takedown or escape a headlock, but they can certainly heel hook me from K guard or whatever lol.

Is there an app that will sound when to throw combos? maybe create off beat combos etc?