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poolingmyignorance

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  1. We did a black bar and white stripes on top for our kids. Through each of the belt transitions, so they always had some measure of accomplishment, it seemed like it was really effective in keeping their interest. We also had special gi patches made as rewards for maintaining good grades at school so to instill a strong body, requires a stronger mind.

    Congrats to the young man.

  2. I tried to get him to scowl, but he was too danged happy... It wasn't even a test class, Instructor just called him out and gave it to him.  Believe me he has a war face, screw with him while he plays World of Tanks, you'll see it.

    Yea most the BJJ guys don't do formal testing. At least not for kids anyway. Once we see applying the technique successfully and consistently during full spar or drill it's time you know it's time to up the expectations.

     At the adult level typically your exam is you paired up against another person of equal rank (at blue belt this is implemented)  and you spar till somebody taps out, no time limits. Winner gets the belt.

     Getting promoted in Jiu Jitsu is no easy task, you have to work for every stripe, so when you get a stripe or better yet full color change it's a great feeling! And of course congratulations to your son!

  3. Maybe so. But I do know some people in the 40-50's age group that are exceptionally athletic even when compared to the 20-30s age groups. Now bare in mind those individuals have always been very athletic and have remained active their entire lives, and have competed professionally as athletes. It does however serve to inspire and reassure me that despite the inevitability of age, one does not simply have accept they will become weak and incapable of holding their place.

  4. Don't get angry Captain Hero, Gunfun is still fun. The pain killers make him cranky is all.

    He'll be back to handing out help technical knowledge in no time.. Maybe he'll adopt a cane, and pop pills becoming the "House" of the S12 forum.

    Seriously Gunfun, glad your alright, that looks like it was a nasty crash.

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  5. The hole in the center faces down? How woud that help?

    I would think that with the hole facing up, like every other comp i've seen allows gases to vent up thus creating downward thrust agaisnt the barrel combating muzzle flip.

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