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It was good to see someone respond, though I would have preferred answers that weren't so brief. 🙂
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I reached out to get some feedback from people with more experience, and I’ve already received a few messages. Thanks again for the help.
Setting other options aside for a moment, does the idea still hold that their BJJ program is the highest quality section at the YMCA? That was the consensus a few years back.
So, the choices are WT, TKD, BJJ, or Muay Thai. It doesn't matter to me which one I pick; my main priority is intensity. I should also mention that a large portion of the trainees only show up for physical conditioning and aren't particularly motivated.
I'm looking for your experiences with the YMCA. 🙂
Out of those listed, I've only attended WT so far. It was decent in terms of both technique and intensity, but personally, I don't think it's very useful unless you can attend sessions more frequently.
Regarding Muay Thai, I've heard the place gets crowded and there isn't even enough room to warm up because the gym is so small. There's certainly no ice packs available to soothe your bones after a grueling day of micro-fracturing them. 🤷
As for TKD, word is it's useless if you didn't start training as a kid, and it feels like the quality is diluted by the fitness crowd—like the whole group trying to convince the instructor they crushed their push-up sets.
I've heard BJJ is top-tier and the crew seems very serious, but I have a hunch it might not be for me. At 5'11" and thin, I'm automatically at a disadvantage whenever I need to execute a move, and I suspect nobody there weighs under 200 lbs.😕
Anyway, sorry for the long post. If I sound indecisive, it's likely because I'm still looking for housing in the city, so I'm interested in all the options.😛
Setting other options aside for a moment, does the idea still hold that their BJJ program is the highest quality section at the YMCA? That was the consensus a few years back.
So, the choices are WT, TKD, BJJ, or Muay Thai. It doesn't matter to me which one I pick; my main priority is intensity. I should also mention that a large portion of the trainees only show up for physical conditioning and aren't particularly motivated.
I'm looking for your experiences with the YMCA. 🙂
Out of those listed, I've only attended WT so far. It was decent in terms of both technique and intensity, but personally, I don't think it's very useful unless you can attend sessions more frequently.
Regarding Muay Thai, I've heard the place gets crowded and there isn't even enough room to warm up because the gym is so small. There's certainly no ice packs available to soothe your bones after a grueling day of micro-fracturing them. 🤷
As for TKD, word is it's useless if you didn't start training as a kid, and it feels like the quality is diluted by the fitness crowd—like the whole group trying to convince the instructor they crushed their push-up sets.
I've heard BJJ is top-tier and the crew seems very serious, but I have a hunch it might not be for me. At 5'11" and thin, I'm automatically at a disadvantage whenever I need to execute a move, and I suspect nobody there weighs under 200 lbs.😕
Anyway, sorry for the long post. If I sound indecisive, it's likely because I'm still looking for housing in the city, so I'm interested in all the options.😛
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Hey.
Some might remember me, some might not. Doesn't matter. In short, I’m looking to try my hand at this BV again this year, so I'm interested in hearing about anyone's experiences with Mr. Biljanic.
Honestly, I’ve read this entire thread, and it offers next to no concrete info. It’s mostly just useless rambling. (Almost makes me glad nothing has changed in these last four years.) 😁)
If you’ve got something negative to say, just hit me up in my DMs. I don't need a philosophical debate about ontology triggered by a traditional kidney punch.
Regarding the training itself, I'm familiar with the theoretical foundations of WC (I posted a thread a while back about "blitz defense," which, if I recall correctly, is just a variation of the EBMAS system), but I'll spare you the tangents.
Does anyone here offer any kind of sparring? I’m curious about how much focus there is on leg techniques—if they even incorporate them at all. Also, what’s the vibe like? Is the group mostly hobbyists or advanced practitioners? And why is the schedule only twice a week?
I don't want to hear "go look it up." That’s exactly why I’m asking. 🙂
If I could actually go out and check out every single one of those 34,554 BV clubs in the city, I wouldn't even be able to make a decision by the end of the year. 🤷
Thanks in advance!
Some might remember me, some might not. Doesn't matter. In short, I’m looking to try my hand at this BV again this year, so I'm interested in hearing about anyone's experiences with Mr. Biljanic.
Honestly, I’ve read this entire thread, and it offers next to no concrete info. It’s mostly just useless rambling. (Almost makes me glad nothing has changed in these last four years.) 😁)
If you’ve got something negative to say, just hit me up in my DMs. I don't need a philosophical debate about ontology triggered by a traditional kidney punch.
Regarding the training itself, I'm familiar with the theoretical foundations of WC (I posted a thread a while back about "blitz defense," which, if I recall correctly, is just a variation of the EBMAS system), but I'll spare you the tangents.
Does anyone here offer any kind of sparring? I’m curious about how much focus there is on leg techniques—if they even incorporate them at all. Also, what’s the vibe like? Is the group mostly hobbyists or advanced practitioners? And why is the schedule only twice a week?
I don't want to hear "go look it up." That’s exactly why I’m asking. 🙂
If I could actually go out and check out every single one of those 34,554 BV clubs in the city, I wouldn't even be able to make a decision by the end of the year. 🤷
Thanks in advance!