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  1. Kit Gray

    Be Honest: do you even train throws/takedowns at your BJJ academy?

    Yes! And, I would love to figure out if there is a way to not jar myself so much or crush my shoulder when drilling. I know I need to practice these more, but I worry about putting extra wear and tear on my body. I'm not sure if it's something I just have to get used to, or if I just don't...
  2. Kit Gray

    Jiu Jitsu is bad for your body.

    Same! It was recommended to me to add that in by a physical therapist to help with all the muscle knots and tension I started to develop. Sometimes wear and tear on the joints is caused by muscle tension pulling on them, so it definitely helps to stretch and do a proper cooldown, I think.
  3. Kit Gray

    Starting BJJ tomorrow morning (Super nervous)

    I've only been training for a few months, and I remember feeling that anxiety that almost kept me from going in to class at first, but I just kept telling myself that "thought is the enemy of action" and just went. It's the best decision I ever made. I still get anxiety a bit before I go into...
  4. Kit Gray

    takedowns against the cage yes or no?

    I'm definitely a noob when it comes to this position, but what about this sort of technique? It's from John Salter...involves using your knee to create space between the opponent and the fence.
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