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Emily Moore47 said:Am I really the only one who noticed he her suggested using a genital protector? 😲 😁

Women feel pain too... 😉

Larry Hayes said:Women feel pain too... 😉

It’s like if your foot’s only 6 inches wide and it just drops in, you know... 😁

Hey everyone, what's up?
Does anyone know where I can pick up some boxing shoes here in San Diego??
Or if not in San Diego, maybe somewhere nearby??
Anyone know where I can find Lonsdale gear in the States or close by??

Thanks a lot

Jesse Lopez10 said:Hey everyone, what's up?
Does anyone know where I can pick up some boxing shoes here in San Diego??
Or if not in San Diego, maybe somewhere nearby??
Anyone know where I can find Lonsdale gear in the States or close by??

Thanks a lot

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Hey there! I was wondering if the Alfa Jiu-Jitsu club has a specific division or section dedicated to "police Jiu-Jitsu," maybe somewhere around the Dubrava or Maksimir areas? Or perhaps something similar exists nearby?

You've got Cro Ryu Jujutsu on your quad, they're processing entries now. Also check the Bulletin Board.

Alfa should be at New Vesel, as far as I know... I'm not entirely certain if they have anyone over at the Police Academy in Dubrava, though. If you have a contact number handy, just give them a call and ask.
Also, regarding what > said, you won't regret choosing Cro Ryu. It’s a slightly different vibe—more connected, more "real," if I do say so myself. Just move quickly; spots are filling up fast.

How many sessions of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—let's say one hour, twice a week—would it take for a low-key, peace-loving urban intellectual with a sedentary lifestyle and zero cardio to successfully pacify a muscular, six-foot-six, aggressive construction worker who’s had way too much tequila?

9 to 11 terminals. Or 0 if you just pick it up from a car or something...

nimblemarlin6 said:How many sessions of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—let's say one hour, twice a week—would it take for a low-key, peace-loving urban intellectual with a sedentary lifestyle and zero cardio to successfully pacify a muscular, six-foot-six, aggressive construction worker who’s had way too much tequila?

Going once or twice a week for an hour just isn't enough if you want to see any real progress. You really need at least two or three two-hour sessions to make it count.

So you're telling me two hours a week isn't gonna do anything??

It's not like we're training for the Navy SEALs...

Sam Roberts said:So you're telling me two hours a week isn't gonna do anything??

It's not like we're training for the Navy SEALs...

Regardless of how much talent you have, I think two hours a week is just too little to make any serious progress. If you factor in that you'll spend at least 15 or 20 minutes just warming up every session, what do you actually have left?

Hey everyone! Quick question—does anyone happen to know if there's any way to catch the championship match on satellite, or maybe even just find a decent stream online? I'm dying to see this one!

placidbison20 said:Regardless of how much talent you have, I think two hours a week is just too little to make any serious progress. If you factor in that you'll spend at least 15 or 20 minutes just warming up every session, what do you actually have left?

Kaiteni 🙂

placidbison20 said:Regardless of how much talent you have, I think two hours a week is just too little to make any serious progress. If you factor in that you'll spend at least 15 or 20 minutes just warming up every session, what do you actually have left?

If we're talking professional stuff, two hours is nothing. But if you just want to hit some guy in the balls, two hours is plenty...😁

nimblemarlin6 said:How many sessions of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—let's say one hour, twice a week—would it take for a low-key, peace-loving urban intellectual with a sedentary lifestyle and zero cardio to successfully pacify a muscular, six-foot-six, aggressive construction worker who’s had way too much tequila?

You’ll have more training sessions later; it always starts this way. The training style here is different from most gyms—you just have to experience it. There aren't any overly complex techniques that require two-hour sessions. We warm up for ten minutes, then crank the intensity to maximum and keep it there until the end. By the finish, you'll be gasping for air and your shirt will be soaked through. You'll definitely feel the fat 😁 leaving the body. Stretching happens at the very end, so if you want to spend another thirty minutes stretching, go for it. As for how many sessions it takes... five, 5,000... there is no math for that. You pick up the fundamentals immediately—theory, strategy, positioning, basic strikes, targets, etc.

Gerald Smith76 said:You’ll have more training sessions later; it always starts this way. The training style here is different from most gyms—you just have to experience it. There aren't any overly complex techniques that require two-hour sessions. We warm up for ten minutes, then crank the intensity to maximum and keep it there until the end. By the finish, you'll be gasping for air and your shirt will be soaked through. You'll definitely feel the fat 😁 leaving the body. Stretching happens at the very end, so if you want to spend another thirty minutes stretching, go for it. As for how many sessions it takes... five, 5,000... there is no math for that. You pick up the fundamentals immediately—theory, strategy, positioning, basic strikes, targets, etc.

Within a single month at your gym, that’s only about 8 hours of training.
If you subtract the warm-ups every single time, you're looking at roughly 7 hours of actual technique work.
Over three months, that adds up to maybe 21 hours of learning.

Can you actually lay out what your specific plan and curriculum looks like? I'd love to know which exact techniques are supposed to be taught and mastered during those first three months—within that 21-hour window, specifically.

nimblemarlin6 said:Within a single month at your gym, that’s only about 8 hours of training.
If you subtract the warm-ups every single time, you're looking at roughly 7 hours of actual technique work.
Over three months, that adds up to maybe 21 hours of learning.

Can you actually lay out what your specific plan and curriculum looks like? I'd love to know which exact techniques are supposed to be taught and mastered during those first three months—within that 21-hour window, specifically.

For the specifics, your best bet is to go down there, talk to the head instructors, and see which class fits your needs. What I can give you is a general idea: basic striking mechanics (hands, feet, elbows) performed solo, with partners, and eventually in light sparring; footwork and guard; positioning against one or multiple attackers; breakfalls; maybe some takedowns; and basic self-defense like blocking common strikes and countering. You'll also work on coordination, reflexes, situational drills (like 2-on-1 or 3-on-1), conditioning, and explosiveness. It’s essentially building a foundation that you then refine and build upon. To be clear, these aren't the complex, ritualized techniques you find in traditional arts like Aikido or Ninjutsu that require endless repetitive drilling; the training philosophy here is different.
Also, just a heads-up: if you're looking for something less of a "martial art" and more of a short-term course you take for a few months and call it quits, look into Krav Maga instead.

So, I was wondering about Krav Maga clubs over in the New Jersey area.
I’m a total novice when it comes to combat sports, so I guess I’m just looking for some guidance on where
it might be best to start (I'm 17, by the way).

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Moving forward, you can also find us at the Police Academy, as well as through classes offered at the College of kinesiology—covering judo and self-defense. 👍