#bjj match

[theanticool]

Craig Jones vs Gabi Garcia | CJI

It’s wild seeing people cheer for Gabi Garcia. Not for any nefarious reasons but cause she spent much of her competitive career being attacked for her size and looks. Wasn’t a fan of all the build up antics but seeing an arena cheer for her was cool and had to be an emotional moment for her.

Also funny to see this escape BJJ-containment and end up on all the worst “news” sights as a sign of the end of civilization or whatever.

[selamat-linting]

unblocking several ppl because they admit the ending to wrestledream was ass

[kesagatame]

Jiujitsu is not a real sport. Lmao. Maybe its better this way

[dykemd]

i got a black eye (accidental) from a kid at work (childcare) too bea wanna fuck nasty about it

like u even need to ask baby 🤤

[teamjamesoconnor]

"Sasha Reynolds: A Teen Female Orange Belt Who Triumphed in an Unforgettable Match"

In the world of martial arts, age and experience often play crucial roles in determining success. However, every once in a while, a young and determined talent emerges, capturing the hearts of fans and challenging the status quo. Sasha Reynolds, a teenage female orange belt, achieved just that in an unforgettable match against a transgender athlete in the adult division. This match raised…

[icanbeyuoronewingedangle]

this match is basically what wrestling is. chicken farmer and diabetic bjj man and puro legend built like a mini fridge vs the most roided up man alive and a beast in bondage gear and a dude who got famous for looking like jim morrison and who fought a cgi dog while bjj man's insecure ex complains about the people he's hanging out with now on commentaty

[musclegeneration]

JiuFlex: The Fusion of Strength and Technique

History

JiuFlex emerged in the late 21st century as a response to the growing popularity of both bodybuilding and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Visionaries sought to combine the raw power of bodybuilders with the technical finesse of BJJ practitioners. The result was a sport that celebrated physical prowess, mental discipline, and artistic expression.

Origins

The Genesis: JiuFlex was born in the underground gyms of São Paulo, where bodybuilders and BJJ black belts secretly trained together. They experimented with blending muscle-building routines and grappling techniques, seeking the perfect fusion.

The First Exhibition: In 2087, the inaugural JiuFlex exhibition took place in Rio de Janeiro. Competitors flexed their sculpted physiques while executing intricate BJJ moves. The crowd was mesmerized.

Posing Rounds:

Flex-Off: In the first round, athletes showcase their muscular development. They wear special posers crafted from their gi belts, emphasizing their physique. Judges evaluate symmetry, vascularity, and overall aesthetics.

Technical Flow: The second round combines BJJ techniques with posing. Fighters demonstrate fluid transitions, sweeps, and submissions—all while flexing their muscles. Creativity and gracefulness earn extra points.

Grappling Rounds:

Gi Grappling: Competitors don traditional BJJ gis for the grappling rounds. Matches follow standard BJJ rules, but with an added twist: fighters can flex during holds or escapes.

Submission Flex: In this round, fighters attempt submissions while maintaining muscle tension. Imagine an armbar executed with biceps bulging!

Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs)

JiuFlex encourages PED use, but not only for brute strength. In fact, PEDs also enhance libido and mental focus. Athletes channel this heightened drive into their performances.

Fighters experience an intense desire to win and dominate, fueled by their enhanced hormonal state. It's not uncommon for opponents to lock eyes mid-match, their determination palpable.

Unexpected Testing

Competitors must maintain a body fat percentage below 10% throughout the year. Regular checks ensure compliance. If a fighter exceeds this limit, they face penalties or disqualification.

Conclusion

JiuFlex thrives on the edge between strength and grace, discipline and desire. As competitors flex their bodies and minds, they redefine what it means to be a true athlete. So, next time you see a fighter posing mid-submission, remember: that's JiuFlex in action! 💪🥋

[theanticool]

FPI 3: Miesha Tate vs Bia Mesquita

For those that do not follow BJJ, Beatriz Mesquita (1-0) is one of the most decorated BJJ competitors in the history of the sport. Man or woman. She is a 10 IBJJF world champion in Gi. She's won ADCC before. She has won a number of Pan-Am, No-Gi, and Brazilian national titles. She's one of the greatest ever.

That's why it's exciting that she's dedicating herself to MMA. At 33 years old, not sure how much juice she's got left to make a run. But she competes at women's 135lbs. A division who's current champion got guillotined by a kickboxer with 0 grappling skills. So who knows how far Bia can go?

Beatriz Mesquita will make her LFA debut this Friday (Oct. 18) at LFA 194. She will face off with the pro debuting Shannel Butler (0-0).

[nickeverdeen]

Request for a arcane/pjo/spiderverse/marvel matchup (platonic or romantic, I don’t really have a preference for it) :]

Hi! So I’m genderfluid but lean fem presenting, and use they/them pronouns. I’m aroace (romance positive/neutral, sex repulsed). My main hobbies include writing, drawing, and some martial arts (taekwondo and kickboxing specifically, but I’m trying to branch out to maybe Krav Maga or BJJ).

My interests vary, like, a lot but the stuff right now are poisonous plants and animals (jellyfish and manchineel trees specifically), the usages of mushrooms to make reusable building materials and vines as piping materials in order to create sustainable cities, BSD, f1, history in general, old-times weapons (SWORDS. So, so many swords), Sky:CotL, the 1983 revolution of Burkina Faso (real specific, sorry), and I tend to develop similar interests to people around me.

I’m an Aquarius and an INTP-T (last time I checked) with gifted kid syndrome and eldest daughter issues. I’m also Canadian and can’t stand hot climates what so ever and have social anxiety disorder and general anxiety disorder. I also play piano and most woodwind instruments and I know 2 (English, French) languages and am working on a 3rd (Italian).

Physically I’m 5,10-5,11 with pale skin and light freckles, brown-red, wavy hair that’s about a bob length in the back and has 2 longer pieces in the front as well as 2 bleached pieces. I’m plus-size and relatively muscular in my legs and shoulders (not so much in my torso and arms but eh) as well as kinda curvy. I’ve got large, slightly downturned hazel eyes and weird eyebrows but there’s nothing I can do about that. I’m looking to get some snakebites soon, as well as an industrial piercing in at least one of my ears.

My style leans between comfy stuff (jeans, hoodies, etc) and Edwardian era witch (dresses, witch hats, big leather sacs). I always wear docs and my favourite colour is green.

I don’t have a lot of preferences in other people tbh, everyone’s chill.

My favourite foods are beef barley stew, lemon meringue pie, and Ethiopian food as a whole (Chinese takeout from specifically Quality foods is the next best thing imo). I really like ovaltine and I have a few health issues that were still trying to figure out (iron deficiency + possibly pcos).

I’m not a cat or dog person, I love both don’t get me wrong, but I really like weird animals and I want a pet bear (not legal where I live or good for the animal sadly :[ )

I tend to be a bit abrasive and standoffish at first, and I can come off a bit bitchy but I swear I’m nice enough to people I care about—

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Idk if I did this right, sorry—

[ @scyphozoa-mancinella ]

You did it just perfect, cariño, don’t worry

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Your Arcane match is…

Violet

Vi would absolutely love sparring with you in taekwondo or kickboxing, and she’d probably challenge you to push your limits in Krav Maga or BJJ, giving you tips and encouragement

She’d respect your standoffishness and wouldn’t push you to open up, but she’d always be quietly watching out for you, especially if anyone messes with you

Vi would be genuinely interested in hearing about your knowledge on poisonous plants, sustainable cities, and history—she loves learning new things and would admire your vast interests

Since you’re both tough on the outside but soft towards those you care about, you’d have an unspoken understanding of each other, no need for a lot of words

Vi would get involved in your hobbies, whether it’s looking at cool swords or learning more about music and history, and she’d love that you pick up on her interests too

She’d take you to try new foods, always down to explore interesting cuisines like Ethiopian food with you

The weirder the dish, the more Vi would be into it

Vi would be into your mix of comfy and witchy clothes, and she’d probably steal your hoodies and Docs when you’re not looking

She’d love that you both have that “abrasive but secretly caring” energy and would feel comfort in knowing you don’t need constant attention but are there when it counts

Vi would push you to get stronger, especially in your martial arts, but she’d also encourage you to keep working on your creative passions like writing and drawing

She’d be there for you through your health struggles, offering quiet comfort and checking in on you without making a big deal out of it

Your PJO match is…

Thalia Beryl Grace

Credits: frostbite.studios

Thalia would immediately connect with your love of martial arts, and she’d probably challenge you to a friendly sparring match or two, admiring your skills

You and Thalia would geek out over ancient battles and old weapons, especially swords, and she’d love discussing historical revolutions with you, given her fascination with mythology and legends

Thalia would be up for exploring new places with you, especially if they involve nature or ancient ruins—she loves adventure and would appreciate your company

Thalia isn’t a touchy-feely person herself, so she’d fully understand and respect your need for personal space, never crossing any physical boundaries without your permission

Unless she were to get you out of danger’s way

She’d relate to your tough exterior and standoffishness and would respect you for standing your ground, knowing there’s a caring side underneath that not everyone gets to see

Thalia would love that you play instruments and would probably have you teach her a thing or two on the piano, especially since she’s musically inclined as well

Thalia would understand your anxiety and wouldn’t pressure you to socialize or do anything that makes you uncomfortable, always having your back in social situations

She’d enjoy your intellectual side and would be more than happy to engage in long conversations about poisonous plants, ancient battles, and anything else that piques your interest

Thalia would love your mix of comfy and witchy fashion and would probably show up in something equally cool, bonding over your shared appreciation for unique aesthetics

She’d be a quiet but solid support for you through your health struggles, never making a big deal of it but always being there when you need her

Your Spider-Man Across the Spiderverse match is…

Gwen Stacy

Gwen would love that you play piano and woodwind instruments, and she’d invite you to jam with her, teaching you some cool techniques on her drums

She’d be impressed by your martial arts skills and would probably ask you to teach her a few moves, as she’s always looking to improve her own physical abilities

Gwen would be super interested in your research on poisonous plants, sustainable cities, and historical revolutions, always listening intently and asking questions

She’d invite you on wild adventures around the multiverse, always keeping things exciting but respecting when you need a break or feel anxious

Gwen would love your unique style, especially the Edwardian witch vibes, and she’d always compliment your outfit choices, maybe borrowing your Docs for a day or two

As someone who also deals with her own issues, Gwen would completely understand your social anxiety and wouldn’t push you beyond your comfort zone, always being there to support you

She’d be mindful of your boundaries around touch and would wait for you to initiate any physical contact, whether it’s a high five or a hug

Gwen would love learning about your different hobbies and interests, especially anything related to history and weird animals—she’d even start reading up on them herself to understand you better

Gwen would be there for you through your health issues, always checking in and offering support when you need it, and she’d be a quiet but strong presence in your life

While Gwen loves adventure, she’d also know when to slow down and just hang out with you in a low-key setting, maybe watching cartoons or playing music together when life feels overwhelming

Your Marvel match is…

Shuri

Shuri would love your intellectual curiosity and dive into deep conversations about poisonous plants, sustainable building materials, and historical revolutions

She’d find your research fascinating and would love exchanging knowledge with you

Shuri would totally involve you in her lab experiments, especially when it comes to sustainable innovations like using mushrooms and vines in building materials

You’d work together on eco-friendly tech

She’d be super respectful of your need for physical space and never push you to be physically affectionate unless you’re comfortable

She’s good at reading those cues and would know exactly when to give you space

Shuri would love training with you and might even create some high-tech gadgets to enhance your martial arts, helping you with anything related to Krav Maga or BJJ

You and Shuri would constantly collaborate on creative projects, whether it’s designing new tech or discussing history and current innovations, pushing each other to think outside the box

Shuri would appreciate your interest in animals, especially the more unique ones, and she’d introduce you to the advanced wildlife tech she’s developed to help protect endangered species

Both of you have a sharp wit and a sarcastic streak, so there would be lots of playful banter between you two, but always in good fun

Shuri would invite you on amazing trips to explore new cultures, environments, and technological wonders

She’d definitely want you by her side for both adventure and learning

Shuri would appreciate your style and might even design some custom outfits for you that blend her Wakandan fashion sense with your witchy, Edwardian aesthetic

She’d be invested in helping you manage your iron deficiency and possible PCOS, possibly even creating tech to monitor and improve your health

Shuri would be deeply caring in her own unique way, always looking out for you

[l0velyinc]

Thinking About If Magic Was Actually Radioactive Fallout?

Okay, I finally finished some important character designs to fully comprehend this idea because I've got some thoughts about Glorious magic lore!

Glorious is post-apocalyptic, I don't want to spoil how the world ends (it's purposefully unknown), but it did have something to do with nuclear energy.

Grant it, none of this is scientifically accurate to how Nuclear energy REALLY works but this is magical fantasy land that's based around dream logic so I do what I want!!!

Magic is called "Niches"

THE THREE PROVEN NICHES...

VIGOR : BODY, LIQUIDS, BLOOD, LIFE, NATURE, WARM & DARK TONES : ALPHA RADATION

" Vigor is the Essence within us. Learning vigor is to learn how to harvest what we have to obtain what we want. While you cannot change things to extreme proportions, you can get close to what you desire. (Or at least make it seem so.) " < copy from docs.

Vigor is essentially blood, something in all of "us". It represents background radiation, as many in the Oblivion live among radio fallout. Often used for Treating Minor Medical Issues (Cuts, Bruises, etc)

Physical Changes: Odd Eye & Flesh Colors. Glittering & Dripping Textures.

Mental Changes: Causes a feeling of stability & calmness. Withdrawals cause feelings of rage & dizziness.

Character Example:

Brass is a good example of someone with high amounts of Vigor radiation, her body was squeezed by radioactive machinery causing her internal vigor to blend and twist into what she currently is. Her dripping marks are a direct link, with them getting brighter when she starts to express her niche (like when building things!)

Fun fact: The little blue veins are traces of Ichor...

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AMBROSIA : SOUL, SOILDS, DREAMS, SPACE, PASTELS & METALLIC TONES : BETA RADATION

Ambrosia is a man-made concept, a forbidden fruit, the idea of "sin". It was created by people to produce euphoria, but many fear it. The best way I can describe it is like... cooking, dancing, singing, etc. Basically the "soul" (for lack of a better term).

It can be embedded into objects & food, thus is often associated with Alcohol, Gold, & Art.

Physical Changes: Extra Limbs; wings, tails, horns, extra eyes, etc. Metallic Markings & Textures. Constellations & Space Things.

Mental Changes: Causes feelings of Euphoria & Love. Withdrawals causes feelings of Anxiety & Paranoia.

Character Example:

Cress is an intense example of ambrosia radiation influence. She has consumed so much from ambrosia laced alcohol. Ambrosia has warped her body to match how her mind views celestial bodies. Ambrosia is the easiest to manipulate, has the best feeling to use, but can cause the most physical damage.

Fun(?) Fact: Ambrosia is the most addictive of all Niches, Cress runs a support group for them... or so she claims...

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ICHOR : MIND, PLASMA, GAS, ELECTRICITY, GHOST, COOL or VIBRANT COLORS : GAMMA RADIATION

Found deep within the Earth, Ichor can be found in many states from Solid, to Liquid, to it's most potent: Gas. It produces a lively spark, comparable to fossil fuels and coals, but has the environmental affect of nuclear energy.

For me, Ichor is both the easiest and hardest to explain element. It is the main cause of revenancy, which is basically radioactive poisoning. BUT it also powers electricity, it makes cars run, its the reason Golems can even live and yet... what is it?

It's dangerous, but beautiful. And regardless of what the people of the Oblivion believe, it is natural.

Physical Changes: "Inorganic" growths (Gems, Wires, Cloth, Etc), Electrical/Veiny Markings, Prismatic/Rainbow Colors, Mist/Fog/Gas, Zombie Revenant Stuff

Mental Changes: Causes feelings of "Sanity" & "Connectedness", withdrawal causes feelings of Spiraling & Isolation.

Character Example:

I couldn't find a more serious image of her but it's Bootleg Jean Jacket. BJJ is, without any spoilers, a cloud (and other biological stuff) forcibly mixed together with Ichor. Her markings are constantly moving, her flag tail is translucent and feels less like cloth and more like fins.

Fun Fact: All Revenants have Ichor Poisoning, but not all with Ichor Poisoning are Revenants. Will talk about Revenants some other time cause that's a whole can of inky worms.

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SO NOW LET'S GO TO "REAL WORLD" (in Glorious) EXAMPLES:

Let's look at the INKVILE family...

First Up: June, Her niche was Ambrosia! She would sing magical hymns that would influence things around her, like make light shows or create illusions. However, Ambrosia cannot be used while pregnant due to birth complications, so she had to stop... which lead to horrific withdrawals.

Her hair, while using ambrosia, looked like a night sky. Now it's just silky dark hair that occasionally shines when she's humming. And unseen here, but she has intense gold scaring on her stomach.

Secondly: Mason. He was born Engkanto, which is a fancy world for Half-Fae. Faeries are humans whose blood turned to vigor over the course of the many years after the mass extinct. This is a past Mason has tried his whole life to ignore (due to fantasy racism basically). So he uses what little magic he knows to glamour his hair to appear darker.

His niche would kind of be Vigor? But he does work at an Ichor Plant which makes things a bit complexed...

Now let's talk about the KIDS!

Look at their hair, it's so bright and colorful. And that's actually from their dad! Not only because his hair is naturally bright, but because of being constantly exposed to Ichor, his children developed vibrant genes.

They are somewhat Engkanto. (one day I'll go into the Human-Fae scale and how it's not a direct cutoff point but a gradient but I've already written so much). So much like their father, they can glamour their hair to appear less bright.

Neither like doing this, it's tiring to do for a long time and all the kids at school have cool hair so they don't fit in :(

They also use their clothing to hide spells that their mother has taught them, colors can hide very minor enchantments! So school kids tend to have colorful clothes at school with various knowledge-based enchantments! (Like luck to succeed on a test or such)

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THE TWO DEBATED NICHES...

I'll run through these because we're getting WAY too deep here...

CLEAR: Clear is a state of mind. Clear is those who wish not to seek a path or think about their capabilities. Clear is for those who have yet to experience this side of the Oblivion. Clear is for those have not come in contact with magical forces or mystics.

Mason would consider himself clear

It is debated because it is described as the "Nothing Niche"... but can nothing truly exist?

VOID: Based of the physical location of the void, dark, all consuming, unpredictable, in some causes seen as actively malicious or just a force of nature.

Debated due to being described as the "Everything Niche"... how can it be all? Why make a title for such a thing.

Most don't believe this even exist except for a select few.

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ANYWAYS, that's all I have for now.

There's still so much I haven't even touched like Fae's relationship to Niches, Siren's allergic reactions to Niches, How Ichor Poisoning works, and how Spirits are created!!! SO MUCH MORE UGHHHH

[ask-sibverse]

Could We Have Reader Going On A Date With A SwapFell Sans? The One Normally Called Black By Fans?

Sure! I had an unconventional idea for this, but I like it lol

Side note I have not actually sparred with another human being in close to seven years so my memory is a biiiiiit rusty (when isn't it though...) (also look up bjj matches for reference if you want)

"AS PART OF A DATE! OBVIOUSLY WE WILL WARM UP FIRST, THEN SPAR, AND AFTER WE ARE CLEAN AND DRESSED I WILL TAKE YOU TO DINNER!"

"You want to spar? As a date?"

Well, that certainly sounded more like an actual date. "Sure, that sounds fun."

So you made sure to bring dinner date clothes along with you to the gym, along with some makeup. You needed to clean up afterwards, after all.

Black was already waiting for you when you made your way onto the mats to spar with him. After a brief agreement on rules, it was on.

Grappling was your main fighting style, so that's what you went for, first trying to get him on the ground. Which was harder than you'd anticipated, speedy and slippery thing he was. You'd almost accuse him of shortcutting if you didn't know how much he valued keeping his word.

Eventually though, you two ended up on the floor. Grabbing at each other and being so damn close to his face was... A bit more flustering than you'd expected, but you were trying to keep your cool. Hopefully he'd mistake your blushing for just being red from exertion.

Although being put in a headlock wasn't quite as sexy. You lost, which was probably to be expected.

"SEE! EVEN WITHOUT MAGIC, THE MAGNIFICENT BLACK HAS ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEM DEFEATING A HUMAN SUCH AS YOURSELF! NYEHEHEH!"

You couldn't help but giggle at that infectious laugh of his. "True, my defeat was imminent. But still I had a lot of fun!"

"GOOD! NOW WASH OFF YOUR HUMAN SWEAT AND GET CHANGED SO WE CAN GO TO DINNER!"

You nodded. "Of course, see you in a bit."

Fortunately it was his turn to blush when you saw him next. You rarely rolled yourself up unless you had a good reason to, so this was his first time seeing you like this.

"YOU LOOK WONDERFUL! COME, LETS GET GOING." He offered you his arm to escort you

[tomhardyitalia]

Repost @bonus77

First comp in 4yrs, first at purple had a couple of tough opponents but walked away with a couple of medals and some awesome memories!

My unity family teams mates who battled with me did amazing! My coaches really helped in my prep along with my friends at the amazing unique bjj.

Will return soon, hopefully get a decent match with mr Hardy who’s promised to give me hell lol!

#TomHardy #jiujitsu #reorgcharity #jiujitsulife

[afwfan]

Giselle is a new addition, she's be introduced properly soon. As part of switching over to DAZ install manager her character was something I didn't realise I already had (must have gotten it in a bundle and not realised).

Regardless, she's been working at Lilith's all week with great success. The only reason it's not a full week dancing and serving is that the Saturday is another oil wrestling session, but Giselle is excited to be part of that. She wrestled in high-school and has a purple belt in BJJ. It's probably not going to be that much of a challenge, but it should be fun.

The match maker, Lilith, makes a few phone calls, scouts her newest arrival, and finds out about the purple belt.

Corveena it is.

I've said it before, it takes a special kind of something to enjoy losing. But that's grappling. So definitely a challenge, notes taken that when Corveena locks on the body triangle no amount of slippery anything makes it possible to escape, and still a lot of fun.

We'll meet Giselle properly soon...

[jtl07]

jt (finally) watches warrior nun - s2 e1 - Avatrice fight thoughts pt 1

Okay, I know I haven’t finished my first post about s2 e1 but there’s that post going around showing Alba practicing Ava’s opening takedown and yeah I know I’m not yet at that scene yet, but I had a couple thoughts about that particular move (reference vid here).

The first thing I thought was, “That’s so extra” - because that’s like, the opposite of straightforward lol. Straightforward would be a double-leg takedown or even just a simple strike. No, Ava’s gotta literally leap in with a scissor takedown that reverses direction with a flip??

But then I got to thinking about how much Ava has trained up to this point. 2 months isn’t a lot, but as a beginner, and with an intensive schedule, you can learn a ton - especially with a good teacher. So it made me think, well, what if that opening move is less representative of Ava being, well, Ava (which it still totally is) but more representative of just how good Ava has gotten?

So, when I competed in BJJ (which I focused on in recent years, though I studied Muay Thai as well), the opening sequence is usually something you’ve drilled dozens if not hundreds of times. It sets the tone of the match and at the high levels, whoever can successfully execute their opening sometimes determines who wins or loses. Stand up/striking is a bit different but there’s always a game plan, always an overarching strategy. Additionally, there’s always certain sequences that you drill, and drill, and drill, until you can do it without thinking.

The fact that Ava chooses this takedown as her opening move could mean that she drilled this with Beatrice a shit ton of times. I mean, to just immediately launch into that without any hesitation? And execute it flawlessly? That’s incredible!

It also makes me wonder how that move fit into the training plan/curriculum (that we know Beatrice drew up for them, probably had spreadsheets and everything lol). Either Ava asked to be taught it - idk maybe she saw the move online or had seen someone do it at Cat’s Cradle - and Beatrice indulged her, or this was an actual technique that Beatrice had planned for them to go over.

With the latter, I’d bet that Ava would have needed to be hella advanced into the curriculum to get to a point where Beatrice would allow her to do something that flashy. My reading of Beatrice is someone who’s very structured, methodical, and will not advance from point A to point B without having gone through points A1 through A999, yknow? And even with the former, Beatrice would’ve needed to train Ava to a certain point to be able to properly and safely execute a move of that level of complexity.

And now this makes me think about that car scene where Beatrice tells Ava she’s not ready - Ava’s so offended when she says that. Which makes me think two things: 1) Ava may have been aware of how much she’s improved and was offended at Bea cutting down her progress, and, more of a ponder, 2) just how good did Ava need to get for Bea to deem her “ready”? If they’d had more time, gosh, how much better would Ava have gotten? Kind of mind boggling to think about tbh

[thegoofyfanaticus]

(( Art is commissioned from talented Yleonard . Original story by me. )) Luis was slightly taken aback by the sheer power and strength of Eric and how easily he had pushed him on his back into the sand. As Eric whispered into Luis's ear as his pecs pressed against Luis's pecs, the feeling of attraction Luis had for Eric grew to excitement. Luis knew that he had to take Eric and get this stud on his back so he could see what Eric's manhood looked like right before he shoved his own down Eric's throat. The determination to win grew but Luis knew it was going to be a fight. Eric had already easily pushed him to the ground on his back. The sweaty musky woodland aroma that filled Luis's nostrils had Luis realize that Eric had wasted no time in locking in an armbar on his left arm while covering his face with his crotch. Eric's pheromones mixed with testosterone and adrenaline overtook Luis's senses. Luis's attraction was now full arousal and he could start to feel it in his groin. As his attraction to Eric grew, the more he craved to dominate Eric. Eric was extremely tough and very powerful. Eric was probably one of the strongest men he had ever fought in a match. This required a new strategy for Luis. He no longer could rely on his strength alone. He would need to pull out all the stops to claim Eric as a prize. Luis knew his skills would need to be put to the test. He was also confident that he had the skill set to conquer this stud, "You're mine," Luis assured himself as he started to break Eric's hold.  Eric was focused as he pushed Luis to the ground. After whispering in Luis's ear, Eric began what he was really good at, his grappling. Eric was highly skilled in his grappling technique. He had started training in BJJ a month after arriving in the city to start his current accounting position for which he was headhunted after 6 years working for his first firm. It took the headhunters three separate offers to finally poach Eric away to the city. Eric found it hard to leave the firm that had given him his start, but finally, his mentor at the firm told him that he needed to take the third offer and that he would be proud to have Eric poached by such a prestigious firm. Now seven years into his BJJ training, Eric was a second-degree purple belt and found that he enjoyed everything the sport had to offer. Combined with a few years of some other hard-core fight training he had received from a fortuitous encounter in a bar, Eric was a confident fighter who hungered for more and different experiences. The more he experienced, he thought, the better prepared he would be to beat his twin again and avoid the humiliation that Ethan had no doubt planned as his victory fun when they met up later this year. Eric twisted Luis's arm as he put his full strength into the armbar. Luis was an impressively built fighter. Eric knew he had to break down Luis early or Luis would no doubt take control and work him over. As Eric expected, Luis would not go down easy. Eric felt Luis change his position and soon after, Eric saw sand approaching his face quickly as Luis sent him face-first into the ground.

[kesagatame]

So last night in bjj class i experimented with the gi snapdowns that danaher talks about in volume 1 of Feet to Floor. It was interesting going back to his series after having done abouttt 4 months of Judo training since first going through it, bc my understanding of the standing game is completely different now.

Judo is hard, it requires a lot of strength and explosive power that can exhaust you really quickly if youre not careful. Your main concern in a judo match is to maintain your strength and resistance so you can use as little of your strength as you need to physically dominate your opponent (spoiler its usually still a lot).

BJJ has a similar goal, but the biggest difference is that control in BJJ is less dynamic and hypothetically more stable, since the floor functions to take away movement and lets you use pins to keep your opponent stapled to the mat. Matches are also a lot longer, so theres a greater need to keep your energy up in the later stages of the match

All this to say that techniques and strategy that score and win Judo matches arent really a good idea to just straight up implement into BJJ. Even if you easily throw your opponent down to their back, you’ve still spent a bunch of energy just to get halfway to a finish instead of all the way like in Judo. So what do we do about this?

So Gi snapdowns are my takedown of choice for BJJ rn. They work best when i have two hands on my opponent and they cant grip my lapel, and compared to a full hip toss or even a proper foot sweep theyre soooo easy. A near leg sasae is basically free once you tug your partner forward, and from there you can force them down into turtle, and begin to attack the back, making it about 3/4 of the way to a finish with something like half the effort.