Nut hugging

[Bill Keeling]

Personally, I think that happens at a lot of BJJ schools, or just martial arts for that matter (especially TMAs).

But, I've heard it is ridiculous at Marcelo Garcia, and/or Rickson's seminars. When the traditional BJJ community talks about 10th Planet nut hugging, they need to take a big long stare in the mirror, and tape themselves (for viewback) at either seminars of prominent BJJ champions (Marcelo, Rickson, Estima, Cobrinha), or even their own schools, depending on whom the instructor is.

For example, which we can all relate, it's like hearing recently about Rickson's school. He's never there, but when he's there, the whole place is hushes and whispers.

But, tell the truth, OP. You saw a funny/cool article with definitions on nut hugging, and you wanted to invent a context for it; but you later figured out it wasn't too smart?

When did you find those definitions?

I have trained with both Rickson and Estima, and to be honest, there wasn't much nut hugging. But there was alot of respect and admiration. I learned more in one weekend with Rickson than 5 years at a very good gym....with several Black Belts beating me up, I mean molding and teaching me! Rickson's school on Wilshire Ave is Kron's school, Rickson's school in Brazil is "his" school and where he teaches the most...I think we all have our plus and minus, so why can't we all grow together? Can't we all just get a bong??? LoL!!! I started training with Eddie 5 years ago, and his encounters where not much different. Except people may find Eddie more approachable and easier to talk to I guess it's different strokes for different folks!

[ifreez]

I have trained with both Rickson and Estima, and to be honest, there wasn't much nut hugging. But there was alot of respect and admiration. I learned more in one weekend with Rickson than 5 years at a very good gym....with several Black Belts beating me up, I mean molding and teaching me! Rickson's school on Wilshire Ave is Kron's school, Rickson's school in Brazil is "his" school and where he teaches the most...I think we all have our plus and minus, so why can't we all grow together? Can't we all just get a bong??? LoL!!! I started training with Eddie 5 years ago, and his encounters where not much different. Except people may find Eddie more approachable and easier to talk to I guess it's different strokes for different folks!

That's the prob. What is merely admiration to some, is severe nut hugging to others, especially if they don't like whom you admire. And yes, some go straight to the sucking up, but that's another story.

But, I think that there is a lot of hypocrisy when others claim Bravo has fan boys, or even call it like a cult; especially in the traditional BJJ community, as they, rightfully I might add, hold in the highest esteem the 'greats' of their art.

Some get shy when Marcelo's around, show respect worthy of the pope, but then criticize Bravo's fans. I am not saying anything is wrong with revering a great in your sport or field, I think it's healthy, but it's the hypocrisy I find amusing.

There are a lot of great people in various and diverse life disciplines that I could never be like; and I am in awe at their accomplishments, and I admit it. But I would never call another a fan boy unless i video tape myself around one of my idols first. (unless of course, they start dressing like him/her, stalking their idol asking for marriage or to be best friends, or start every sentence with, "Justin says").

Nonetheless, on an off note, You should treat all people with respect and reverence, not just a select hierarchy.

[Josh Passini]

Everything is based on perspective and perception so who gives a fuck. All this focus could have been put toward developing our individual game instead of waste energy bitching at each other....fuck I just got sucked into it didn't I.

[Jonathan Wylie]

But, tell the truth, OP. You saw a funny/cool article with definitions on nut hugging, and you wanted to invent a context for it; but you later figured out it wasn't too smart?

When did you find those definitions?

This is what I was thinking the op was just JOKING and responded accordingly then was accused of being a racist duechbag! wtf

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