Hello from Arizona. My introduction to the forum and the system

[Ernest Pablo]

Hello, from the barren desert of the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation, Arizona. Located South of Phoenix and West of Tucson, right on the US/Mexican Border. I started my BJJ journey nearly 4 years ago, still trudging along. I have a full time job and am a full time dad. On top of that its a 100 mile round trip to get to class in the Town of Casa Grande, a Nova Uniao affiliate. I didn't pay much attention to my no gi game, honestly I was more interested in gi for the novelty of it I suppose. I wrestled throughout high school and figured no gi would only be slightly different. I was only interested in learning with the gi. All these years later I came to the realization that I depend on the gi almost entirely for my chokes, passes, and sweeps. At my gym we only have 1 no gi class a week and it tends to conflict with my work schedule. I wanted to fill the gap in my game and thought who better to learn from than the no gi specialist of 10th Planet.
Last week I made the 200 mile round trip to visit 10th Planet Phoenix. Coach Steeyle and the rest of the guys were very welcoming. The more I read about the system and the 10th Planet philosophy, the more I wish I started sooner. I wish I lived closer to the gym, but my roots are in the reservation. Im looking forward to what the future will bring on this 10th Planet path.

[Sean K]

Welcome Ernest! I understand, as the nearest 10th Planet Moon (Gulf Shores) is nearly 500 miles for me. Check out the Mastering the System (MTS) videos ($4.99 per month) if you have the chance.

[Ernest Pablo]

Thanks! Ah the struggle of distance. Ive been watching the videos for several months now. Good stuff!

[john botello]

Thanks for coming in Ernest. I hope to meet you next time you're in town.

[milojitsu]

Welcome brother!

[Kurzy]

Welome to the forum. Definitely subscribe to Mastering the System. You will get instruction directly from Eddie himself as he teaches it at HQ.

[Ernest Pablo]

Hello Professor. Ive recently moved my family to Casa Grande. Slightly closer to 10th Planet Phoenix (50 miles as opposed to 100 miles from my previous residence). I was in the area a few nights ago and stopped in to get some tuition info. Ill be by next week Tuesday to pay the registration fee. I look forward to meeting you and the rest of your team.

[AndrewD]

Ernest

I started training at 10th Planet Phoenix a few months ago. It is intimidating walking into a new environment and being out of your element. I come from a boxing/Muay Thai backgroun and the ground game is a whole new world.

I am happy to say I am glad I made the switch and only wish I had more time in thee day to devote. Like you work travel and family make it a juggling act. The guys at the school have been very welcoming and John is AMAZING to learn from.

Hope to meet you soon.

Andrew

[Ernest Pablo]

I was hoping to start Tuesday. But I had a tire blow out on me. I went to buy a new one and the shop guys pointed out that my other rear tire was about to give too. My alignment is off and was wearing down the inner walls of my tire down to the wire. So I had to buy another tire and will also have to get my car aligned. The struggle is real! Lol, but I think Ill at least be able to stop by and pay the registration fee. Unfortunately the money I had squirreled away for monthly tuition went to my car this week.

[Ernest]

Welcome, I am the other Ernest! I am in Chandler. Hope to see you soon