As stated in my original post I have had formal training. I DO HAVE a white belt. And the only reason i suggested "intermediate" is because, as you stated, I misunderstood Crotalis' post. And I didn't know what else there was other than beginner.
And oi, you don't know my life! Like I said, I've trained at legit schools/gyms during times of my life when I could. But with moving and new jobs, my current "garage training" times are either at odd hours of the night, or just on accident. And I'm STILL currently trying to make time to start going back to the gym I used to go to. That being said, I'm mostly in it for the fun of it, and so I don't prioritize training as much as my other responsibilities. But I don't think that there is anything wrong with that, or necessarily means I won't progress AT ALL.
s'all good! And yeah, I am very well aware that 6 months is very little. However, taking the classes made me realize very important aspects of grappling that I hadn't realized before (mainly, how very important it is to maintain control of your opponent, and what is meant by that). And I've kept those in aspects in mind ever since, while I would do casual rolling with friends. But for sure, I'm on the slow path at least for now. Which includes letting people tear me a new a-hole on these forums to get some answers, haha!My bad - You are right, you did say 6 months of training. Sorry about that. I'm almost 10 year in so 6 months sounds like almost no training. 6 months is very much a beginner. I teach at my academy and a see so many new people. My advice is still to embrace the grind and train in a school. Everyone has a busy life. Throughout my training I've been working, parenting, nursing many injuries and pursuing other interest. It's hectic for sure but as you stated, you aren't prioritizing BJJ and that's a personal choice. I do believe people can advance with alternate methods of learning as opposed to attending regular class - it's just going to be considerably slower. Sounds like you got your answer for your initial question. Good training to you!
Well, in terms of pulling guard in general. If it's 1-on-1 maybe you're just a lot more confident in your ground game in the situation, and your take down isn't successful? Again, never been in a fight, so couldn't really say but it doesn't sound so unreasonable.I ain't reading 3 pages. But from the first half page, my key take out question is "Why the heck would anyone pull guard in a street fight?"
It's very unreasonable, being on bottom in a street fight is a last resort. Even if you think your ground game is better than your opponents - which is also a crazy idea since you probably are fighting a complete stranger.... maybe he is a total bad ass on the ground. Maybe he is just a string athlete or bigger than you and just grabs you by throat and slams the back of your head onto the ground. Yes, I know you are thinking you will just arm bar someone that grabs your throat or can tries to can opener you. It's easier said than done in those situations. It's not a gym roll. Pavement changes things completely. Maybe you are talking about high school bull shit fights though where you know the kid and he doesn't train and you meet out in the field after school and you want to show off your BJJ. lol.Well, in terms of pulling guard in general. If it's 1-on-1 maybe you're just a lot more confident in your ground game in the situation, and your take down isn't successful? Again, never been in a fight, so couldn't really say but it doesn't sound so unreasonable.
Very fair point. "street fight" is kind of vague in my opinion. It's certainly different if it's an unknown assailant actively trying to kill you, as opposed to meeting Johnny behind the tennis courts after school.It's very unreasonable, being on bottom in a street fight is a last resort. Even if you think your ground game is better than your opponents - which is also a crazy idea since you probably are fighting a complete stranger.... maybe he is a total bad ass on the ground. Maybe he is just a string athlete or bigger than you and just grabs you by throat and slams the back of your head onto the ground. Yes, I know you are thinking you will just arm bar someone that grabs your throat or can tries to can opener you. It's easier said than done in those situations. It's not a gym roll. Pavement changes things completely. Maybe you are talking about high school bull shit fights though where you know the kid and he doesn't train and you meet out in the field after school and you want to show off your BJJ. lol.
They should banned for all belts.
It is a silly technique that is totally useless outside the sanctity of safety of rules that make the person getting jumped at to not slam or even dropped his opponent.
Closed guard is the same problem as well, once you let someone lift you up and you insist on retain closed guard. You could get DDT anytime and just rely on sport rules.
Well, in terms of pulling guard in general. If it's 1-on-1 maybe you're just a lot more confident in your ground game in the situation, and your take down isn't successful? Again, never been in a fight, so couldn't really say but it doesn't sound so unreasonable.
Don't be the guy that drank the kool-aid and thinks they're going to berimbolo people for self defence.
To paraphrase Rafa Mendes "Are you trying to tell me a guy who attacks people in parking lots knows how to defend the berimbolo"?
All I'm saying is that I'm sure there are better EV choices above pulling guard.
Let out this way, some dude talks crap to your girlfriend and you gonna jump guard.
Lol