2671495, great points I will keep in mind Posted by T Reynolds, Mon Aug-27-18 07:38 AM
>The goal for me is be able to alternate btwn the two >styles, so the opponent isn't able to predict what route you >will take, especially if you mix passing to both sides, rather >than just one. It can be overwhelming for the guard player.
>That's the point - pressure passing drains the opponent, and >also utilizes the least amount of energy for the passer, when >properly done. By the time you pass, the opponent is >exhausted, and you are still fresh and can proceed quickly to >attacking the submission. This is one way to keep ahead of the >opponent.
>For me, and I also wonder how much this is true for others, >but there is definitely a positive correlation btwn the >old-school game and aging and accumulation of injuries. I've >been doing this for a little over 8 years (ages 28-37 in >November), with only 2 extended breaks that weren't even all >that long. So all that mat time and the natural aging process >has definitely molded my propensity towards old-school/old-man >BJJ. > >Also, I feel like I've seen so many BJJ trends come and go, >but the basics/old-school game has always stayed the same, and >for most folks (i.e. non-pros) that is probably the best and >safest BJJ path that you can ever be on. One that you can do >for the rest of your jiu-jitsu "life". Plus, it's fun, bc the >old-school game is probably the most ruthless and imposing. >: )
haha, only a jiujitsu guy would say fun, ruthless and imposing in the same sentence
I'm 37 myself, so I'm definitely working to keep myself healthy actively. Another old head who is a beast just put me up on turmeric which I just started taking along with Triflex (glucosamine and chondroitin).
That's impressive that you've only had a couple breaks over a pretty long career.
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