New life..

So i decided today that i want to do something more with my life.. working a boring job and doing the same thing all the time isnt cutting it. If i do this the rest of my life im going to regret all of it. and i dont want that. So ive decided since there isnt a 10th planet gym in Ohio.. i want to move somewhere there is one. and pursue a career in Jiujitsu. Even if i dont make it.. at least ill have something to work toward and will get to say i pursued a dream. So im saving up money now and debating where to move. Obviously HQ would be awesome.. but i assume its not too cheap to live in LA? so does anyone know of a good 10th planet gym thats in an area i could survive long enough to get another job with 5k? i know its not a lot.. but i figure i just need enough for an apt (which around here is about 500 a month) and then food, gas, and whatever else.. just long enough that i can get a job and receive my first paycheck. So overall, i need somewhere decently cheap.. has a 10th planet gym, and has job opportunities. any suggestions?

I would say Texas, Arizona, Alabama, North Carolina, WV, MO, and NE would be your best bets for cost of living.

do you know if any of those have good 10th planet gyms?

We do. I am Originally from Ohio and I like it down here in Springfield MO.

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Originally Posted by chronic_jiujitsu

do you know if any of those have good 10th planet gyms?

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If it's a 10th Planet gym, it's good.

Rochester has a very low cost of living compared to most of the nation. Example: I have a four bedroom, two bath house with 1900 sq ft that I paid $79,000 for; mortgage and taxes together are less than $800 a month. You can't get a cardboard box in most cities for that.

Omaha NE, is in the top 10 cities for lowest unemployment. Lincoln, NE is the number one city in the country with the lowest unemployment (one hour outside Omaha). Cost of living is very low in Nebraska.

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Originally Posted by Jeff Vale

We do. I am Originally from Ohio and I like it down here in Springfield MO.

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And they have sushi bars in Springfield. I'd kill for some sushi right now.

all tenth planet gyms are good. I can personally vouch for Brandon Mc in Bama, and Jon Helton in North Carolina. I've met these gentleman and they are good.

Chronic all of the states that I listed have 10th Planet Gyms. As everyone has said if its 10th Planet its a good gym.

If you move to LA with no job and only 5K in your pocket, you'll be doing gay porn within 6 months. Just one guy's opinion.


I do wish you good luck, though. The other options that people gave may be a good choice.

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Originally Posted by leach_jeffrey

If you move to LA with no job and only 5K in your pocket, you'll be doing gay porn within 6 months. Just one guy's opinion.


I do wish you good luck, though. The other options that people gave may be a good choice.

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You only have to be gay for an hour.

Easy money.

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Originally Posted by AJ Camacho

You only have to be gay for an hour.

Easy money.

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+6... inches...

that said you could move out to the desert and go to 10th Planet Riverside and find relatively cheap housing and only be 60 miles from HQ....

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Originally Posted by Jason Hyatt

Rochester has a very low cost of living compared to most of the nation. Example: I have a four bedroom, two bath house with 1900 sq ft that I paid $79,000 for; mortgage and taxes together are less than $800 a month. You can't get a cardboard box in most cities for that.

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Man that is awesome houses are so cheap in the US if you buy a two bed room crap shack in my area it'll set you back 50'0000 at least.

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Originally Posted by DarbyBarby

Man that is awesome houses are so cheap in the US if you buy a two bed room crap shack in my area it'll set you back 50'0000 at least.

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Oh no, that's quite an anomaly for U.S. housing prices. This same house in my parents neighborhood in Minnesota would be $300,000 easily. Even right in Rochester housing prices are cheap, but where I am (about 45min west of Rochester) prices are even lower. There are 2 bedroom houses in the Roc going for under $60k if you're not real particular about your neighborhood.

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Oh no, that's quite an anomaly for U.S. housing prices. This same house in my parents neighborhood in Minnesota would be $300,000 easily. Even right in Rochester housing prices are cheap, but where I am (about 45min west of Rochester) prices are even lower. There are 2 bedroom houses in the Roc going for under $60k if you're not real particular about your neighborhood.

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Far out 60k you couldnt even get a shed in the worst part of Australia for that 400,000 is like super cheap for my area it's insanely expensive around here it's just blown up in like the last 10-15 years so my family and all my friends families who have been in the neighborhoods for ages are sitting on houses worth 800,000- 1 million.

Id say if your serious about 10th P, then just go out to HQ and make it work. IF its really a new start, then go for it and Make it work. Dont give up, work 2 part time jobs if you have to. The training is your goal, work just pays the bills. So keep it simple, no 50in flat screen, get a $500 runner car. And go for it! Only you are stopping you.
(thats my inspirational try. Im no one to ever listen to about following dreams or financial security.good luck)

haha. well HQ would be my dream. But unfortunately if i try to move there now.. i will most likely be homeless lol. but one day.. i shall make my way there. :P im happy with any 10th p gym. but i actually think ive found one and im trying to work out details now :)

consider renting a room instead of an apartment and you could live close to hq.....seriously.

how much would it cost a month to live close to HQ? and also.. how hard is it to get jobs there?

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how much would it cost a month to live close to HQ? and also.. how hard is it to get jobs there?

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it's hard to get a job anywhere right now so there is that to consider. what's your job experience? as far as renting a room you could find something for 400-700 probably. here: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sea...300&maxAsk=800

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it's hard to get a job anywhere right now so there is that to consider. what's your job experience? as far as renting a room you could find something for 400-700 probably. here: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sea...300&maxAsk=800

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geeze.. 700 here would get you a nice 2-3 bedroom apt. lol. Right now i think im aiming toward decator alabama. Im looking online and it seems to have a low(er) cost of living. and I also know a family down there who might be able to set me up a job. So im thinking ill probably just do that until I can save enough money (20k?) to feel more comfortable with moving to LA. unless i can somehow apply online and get accepted to work a job before i get to LA. just because i can live for a bit in alabama without an income. But money seems to go MUCH faster in Cali.

it only goes fater due to most peoples spending habits. i have a few friends in la who save a good amount of money while working some mediocre jobs. but i would try somewhere else, then move on to la.

Decatur is a great choice. Brandon is as legit and cool as they come. Hurry up so we can train together. Gonna visit soon.

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Originally Posted by bobby rivers

Decatur is a great choice. Brandon is as legit and cool as they come. Hurry up so we can train together. Gonna visit soon.

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Nice! I am planning on going down there march 14th-18th to train for a bit. and then assuming i like it i plan to come back to ohio long enough to get things in order to move down there. I just cant stand living in a state that doesnt have a 10th planet gym. You can only get so good watching internet videos :P and Ive got to the point where i can win/place in tournaments in the area.. but I feel its largely because the kids around here dont know how to defend the system simply because they are unfamiliar with it. So I figure i cant get any better until I surround myself with people better than me who really know the ins and outs of 10th planet. And hopefully one day i'll be able to return to ohio and bring 10th planet with me ;)

gonna be good times!

thanks for the propers, bobby.

You should live in Kevin Green's basement and train at Triple Threat. Delaware's not such a bad place to be.

Decatur is definitely legit and cost of living is not bad. Good choice!

DECATUR! Decatur Decatur Decatur. I would offer you to stay with me but i hate living with people. gotta have time to yourself in this world.