End of HQ trip, and Jiu Jitsu

Ay man, I can't imagine how tough it is for you to have such a strong passion for something with no outlet for it. But real talk, SOME mat time is better than NO mat time. Plus, who knows? You could make some good friends who are also interested in no gi/10th planet and wouldn't mind putting in work with you. You gotta change your mindset bro. Think of solutions. Not problems.

I know about those guys just getting back, trust me they are ready to roll. I see them ALL the time. They have nothing to do overthere. They have hotboxs set up at everybase. That's all those guys do to stay sane. They set up 2-3 times a week smoker's (boxing) , weightlifting, hotboxes for Jiu Jitsu. They beat the shit out of each other!!! There's guys at that base that want to roll, your talking to the wrong guy. They are probably saying
the same thing. No One To Roll With.

Put an ad in the local military paper, every base has one. Looking for guys that want to roll no gi 10th planet style !!!! You will get guys to hit you up. And I will bet some guys good enough to push you!!!

Good luck bro.

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Originally Posted by David Rosado

Ay man, I can't imagine how tough it is for you to have such a strong passion for something with no outlet for it. But real talk, SOME mat time is better than NO mat time. Plus, who knows? You could make some good friends who are also interested in no gi/10th planet and wouldn't mind putting in work with you. You gotta change your mindset bro. Think of solutions. Not problems.

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What he said!

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Originally Posted by Gerrit Butler

And what i ment about settling for another school is, I dont like gi and I dont want to be ranked in gi. Most BJJ schools will not rank u unless u roll gi. The one in my town will Only rank u if u roll gi. I come from a wrestling background and prefer not to have it.

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Do you not like gi so much that you would prefer to not train at all? Seriously dude, the difference between gi and no-gi is not as big as many would have you believe. The same principles and mechanics apply whether or not you are wearing a gi.

The best no gi guys in the world are ranked in gi bjj. They're not ranked in no gi. LOL. I'm telling you bro, get some mat time, even if it's with the gi. Then see if anyone wants to train no gi with you. Even if it's just to put some reps in. Some mat time is better than no mat time my good man. Like I said, I hope it all works out for you.

If you're starving and you prefer apples to oranges, you're still going to eat the orange if that's the only thing available at that time. Get me? Take what you can for now.

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Originally Posted by Gerrit Butler

Conner is right i do live right near a military base. But, there are no group that roll at that base. I have checked and have tried. Most of the Males in the base just got back from iraq and such or have just left. This thread is more me gripping about living in a shitty area. I know I know move. Only problem about moving is u have to have money. I work 60 hours a week and am trying my hardest to get out of here. And what i ment about settling for another school is, I dont like gi and I dont want to be ranked in gi. Most BJJ schools will not rank u unless u roll gi. The one in my town will Only rank u if u roll gi. I come from a wrestling background and prefer not to have it. Your all right. I am wrong. GG and i will work on my flaws.

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Gerrit, Do what Eddie did when he was training with a gi on. Wear a gi but don't use your opponent's gi against him. This will make you an even better fighter.
Eight years ain't so bad buddy. I started way back in 94 at the Gracie Academy around the same time Eddie started training at Machado. Almost 18 years and I am still a white belt. If you want a black belt all you have to do is join one of those belt programs and you'll get your black belt, might know how to fight, but you'll have a black belt. Besides, with no gi you wear no belt anyways.
I've had a million fights working in clubs and never lost one with my little ole white belt. When you get right down to it that's really what it's all about IMHO.
From a WHITE BELT for LIFE :cool: