As a Ronin i rep 10p on my comp. shorts. My gym has become a Rigan Machado affiliate. But i will still rep 10p in nogi. If some one says i have to stop, well they will lose that monthly due and grappling partner. But like others have said here, so far every one is still open to 10p technique.
A level-headed coach shouldn't have a problem with it as long as you're being fair and showing the same love to his school (making his patch just as visible and repping him equally). As far as techniques and coaches having problems with what you use, I think Ryan hit the nail on the head. Be respectful, but if he still wants to put limits on your game and seems unrelenting from that view, then maybe it would be best to find another gym.
When you register to compete, put yourself down as a competitor from your current school. Then put whatever patches you want on. I recently brought my MABJJ gi to a judo tournament, and I'm getting a Seahawks patch on my new blue gi.
Im getting ready to compete for the first time. I came back to the art after a 10 year lay-off . . . I will be wearing 10th planet patch, Marcello Monteiro patch and am disappointed I cant find a CSW patch. I will also wear my school patch on my back. My school does all three and they are a huge part of my game. But I come from an open minded school. One of the reasons I quit was I wasn't learning anything from my old school and started watching Erik Paulson tapes . . .. once I would catch blue belts in submissions I was told I couldn't use the techniques because they weren't jiu jitsu. I agree you shouldn't wear an old school's patch . . . fortunately we have all three so no insult to anyone.
Good seeing you at the fit expo Chris
This. The school gets your victory. When somebody asks you where you train, you also state your current school. I'm not down with any dress code, so long as its not just stupid. You rep what you want. It's his job to win you over and make you proud to rep his gym. If he's not doing that, and trying to force you too, that's his problem. I wouldn't be down.Quote:
Originally Posted by AKRhino
Ryan is spot on.
I would just rep my gym. You switched gyms right? Then show dedication to your gym rep your current gym.
I don't know wht I would do if someone/a coach told me I couldn't play rubberguard. We've had different people come in that moved close to our area that had already trained some 10th planet or went to a school previously, but they had went to the gyms closer to them first and been told 10th planet moves weren't allowed and that rubberguard will mess your knees up, etc, etc.. It's common, I think, for more traditional schools to not dig the 10p style. I don't blame them, clenching sucks, but hey it works! We have people tht drive 1-2 hours regularly. Do what suites you in that area. :)
It's respectful to show your school some love. I can completely understand that. I would just do whatever felt best. If you want to rep everyone, do it. If you care more about your coaches feelings, then wear his patch. It's your decision in the end man.
Bobby is right about it being his job to make you want to support him.
I couldnt have said it better
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