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Robsco Administrator 1315 posts	Edited : 2006-04-19 21:09:43 It's been a while since we've had this discussion, and we've probably got a few new 'wonderers' reading the forum but not yet posting. Use this as an introduction if you're just pondering around the outskirts not sure what to post about. Who are you? Where in this wonderful world are you, and what do you do? I'm Robsco, web-developer by day, and, erm, well, web-developer by night. I'm the main site administrator and developer. So if you want something adding or changing on the site, get posting, but less emails please. I get too many asking stuff like "are there any decent clubs in Outer Mongolia!" How I should know is beyond me, but post that question on the forum and I'm sure there'll be a few replies - we get around 250 visitors a day. By the way guys/gals, I'm currently re-doing the whole forum, just to make it easier to sign-up and stay logged in, etc. I know that's been causing hassle for ages, and currently you have to wait for an email (containing your password) before you can post - a tad overkill me thinks. Now who's up next? _____________________ Robsco! The Admin Guy
andy Resident 755 posts	Posted : 2006-04-20 19:05:58 I am Andy, site-coordinator at Lexus in Guildford. 2nd dan in Traditional Ju Jitsu but saw the light and am now a purple belt in brazilian jiu jitsu under Roger Gracie. Will be competing in the world championships in rio in 2007. "no weapon formed against me shall prosper"
sl Resident 869 posts	Posted : 2006-04-21 08:35:18 Used to do traditional, thai box, box. Now learning BJJ and am a white belt no stripes! Entering the SENI first comp be happy if i get past 30 seconds! ______________________________
Robsco Administrator 1315 posts	Posted : 2006-04-21 15:36:58 What d'ya do for a living Sl? _____________________ Robsco! The Admin Guy
sl Resident 869 posts	Posted : 2006-04-21 18:47:51 Computers! ______________________________
Robsco Administrator 1315 posts	Posted : 2006-04-22 00:26:20 Well that narrows it down? I get the feeling most people into Martial Arts have something to do with computers!!! _____________________ Robsco! The Admin Guy
sl Resident 869 posts	Posted : 2006-04-22 09:06:02 a little bit of this a little bit of that! ______________________________
Bren Addict 123 posts	Posted : 2006-04-23 19:13:13 "a little bit of this a little bit of that!" SL, you're from Liverpool are you not?
sl Resident 869 posts	Posted : 2006-04-24 08:58:22 haha what are you implying Bren? ______________________________
fient8ways Newbie 1 posts	Posted : 2006-04-26 20:18:23 Hi all, Ive just started judo and submission grappling about 3 months ago, i love the submission grappling but i find the stand up in judo very difficult. I have also been kickboxing on and off for a year. I would love to try BJJ but there is nothing in my area. Do you guys think the Judo and the Submission grappling is a good substitute ? Oh yeah i live in Stoke on trent.
Robsco Administrator 1315 posts	Edited : 2006-04-26 21:56:12 If you're doing Judo and Submission Grappling, then you're close-enough to BJJ. I can imagine you think most people there are making mince-meat of you at Judo, but stick with it! It's definately one area (the standing grappling) that is sooooo important. Personally I'm pants at the stand-up of BJJ, and wish I was a Brown Belt in Judo before starting BJJ. What doesn't kill you will only make you better. Oh yeah, welcome to the site btw. I would've thought there'd be some BJJ clubs around you? How far's Stoke from Nottingham? I'm crap with geography, all I know if there on the same river. _____________________ Robsco! The Admin Guy
sl Resident 869 posts	Posted : 2006-04-27 08:56:12 about an hour? ______________________________
Robsco Administrator 1315 posts	Posted : 2006-04-27 10:54:15 That's one long river then! _____________________ Robsco! The Admin Guy
sl Resident 869 posts	Posted : 2006-04-27 14:54:06 Might be less.... feels an age when stuck on the A500! ______________________________
Robsco Administrator 1315 posts	Posted : 2006-04-27 16:40:34 What you doing around these parts anyway? On the lookout for anything in particular? A new car perhaps? _____________________ Robsco! The Admin Guy
sl Resident 869 posts	Posted : 2006-04-28 09:55:53 No i used to work in nottingham and derby and stoke. But not no more how you finding your new home, been burgled / stabbed yet? ______________________________
Robsco Administrator 1315 posts	Posted : 2006-04-28 15:59:53 No burgluries to report yet. My mate was trying convince me that Nottingham isn't too bad, he went on to tell me he'd only been mugged once. Sorry, but once is too many for me!!! _____________________ Robsco! The Admin Guy
MJ Regular 32 posts	Posted : 2006-04-28 23:31:51 hi im mj, im a student and live near hull, am planning to start jujitsu once my exams have finished, so came on here for info 1st Inveniam Viam Aut Faciam
steven4547 Newbie 8 posts	Posted : 2006-05-12 17:39:04 Hi all, Started martial arts age 7, did Tang Soo Do until I was 13 (in Coventry), moved to south west england, then Shotokan for a year, then Tae Kwon Do until I was 21, then had a break (cheek bone and time off), then took up MMA a few years ago, had another break (ribs), and now train MMA/street self defence with BCA instructor who is excellent. Job wise I work in health and fitness industry and also teach first aid and personal safety type stuff. Cheers, steve.
Gonjmasta Newbie 1 posts	Posted : 2006-05-22 22:54:18 hey evry1 ive been doin mma for about 2 n a half months now i got my first grappling competition coming up on the 9th july so im scouting about learning as much as possible b4 the big fight
Jitsu-Jew Newbie 11 posts	Posted : 2006-06-05 22:48:50 I'm Jake from Detroit, MI (USA). I've been involved with BJJ for about 5 months now. First comp. this weekend. Police Officer by day. Your toughest opponent is always your best effort.
vegetta5 Newbie 2 posts	Posted : 2006-06-10 02:22:57 Stephen, from Fayetteville, AR USA, 4th dan JU-Jitsu been training for about 12 years or so, and I own a carpet cleaning business.
Partyboy Newbie 10 posts	Posted : 2006-06-14 12:22:05 hello, im adam [16] im a brown belt taking black in december [ due to injurys ] i think my ju-jitsu is just erm the normal one? but i would liek to take it futher and get better training look out for my stupid post's!!!
Madoc Newbie 5 posts	Posted : 2006-06-21 19:18:02 im madoc 15 years of age, good on computers thinking of starting jujitsu so i can protect myself, live in west sussex england. Madoc.... Want to learn to pro
gkmarino Newbie 1 posts	Edited : 2006-06-26 11:20:42 Howdy, Im Gerard Marino, Los Angeles based videogame/film/tv music composer. Recently promoted to green belt in Mushin-Ryu TJJ (an off-shoot of Danzan-Ryu, as I suppose most California based TJJ schools are). I've been lurking around this site for about 3 years, and obviously think it rocks mightily. www.gerardkmarino.com
Willsleeptilnoon Newbie 8 posts	Posted : 2006-06-29 18:38:46 Hey everybody, My name's Justin. I'm 19 years old and live in Palm Harbor, FL (close to Tampa). I am a NiDan in Ishinryu Karate and have been training for about seven years. I teach karate full time and also hold a morning job as a Customer Service Representative for a shipping company. "What counts is not necessaril
Robsco Administrator 1315 posts	Posted : 2006-06-29 22:58:41 Hey Justin, Welcome to the site! I hope you find it as useful as so many other regular guys and girls we have. Keep posting! _____________________ Robsco! The Admin Guy
Lyndsey Newbie 10 posts	Posted : 2006-10-02 22:23:11 Hey all, I'm Lyndsey I'm 20 and i live between southport and preston in the northwest. I'm a full time Nursery Nurse working with 0-2 year olds, which can be nice and stressful but very rewarding. As for hobbies, well im into my cars in a big way especially the classic Mini And the other fairly obvious one would be jujitsu lol Got my black belt back in '99 then gold tab part 1 in '00, then unfortunately i got a rather bad injury causing me to take some time out, just around the same time my old club started messing around with who taught where and with my gcse's i decided enough was enough. Well earlier this year finally got round to finding a new club,.. and instead of starting where i left off im going straight for my senior black, so revising like mad, and training as much as possible, just need to watch i dont aggrivate my old injury/ find ways around it.... swinging weapons around is all good a fun, but when i have limited grip in my left hand due to tearing the ligaments in my thumb it becomes well even more fun Anyways Hello
TheMostDeliciousHat Newbie 1 posts	Posted : 2006-10-08 08:04:08 Hey all, Been lurking around your site for a bit now, and I thought I'd Say hi. Hi. I live in Canada. And I train in Sport Kickboxing. It's a mixed style thats more standup then grappling, but I still enjoy grappling quite a bit. Your site has improved my skills and taught me so much. So I thought I'd say thanks. Name's Mat, by the by.
Bassmonger Resident 212 posts	Posted : 2006-10-10 09:43:58 Fiver says Rob was hitting on this Lyndsey character within 5 minutes of their post. Anyway, I'm Marc, I sometimes sweat whilst wearing a blue belt a Gracie Barra in Sheffield. And I've not been on this site in ages. Nice to see it's still as dead as ever. DEFEATED IN AL
rotters Newbie 2 posts	Posted : 2006-10-19 14:30:29 hi all, new here, im 29 live in southampton withmy wife and son. im a senior staff nurse in theatres and soon starting a senior post in cardiothoracic intensive care. I started Ju Jitsu in january and have so far been to the nationals once, going to the randori nationals in noveber though. im only a yellow belt but am currently loving my training. my style of JJ is TJF dont know if anyone here is of that style? im from a very small dojo but we are very lucky to have a second dan as our sensai. (there are only 3 dan tiers n our style.) well thats me will chat loads im sure. rotters
ninja9578 Regular 92 posts	Posted : 2006-10-26 18:47:38 I'm Jon. I'm 21 and a college student. I'm a track runner who started martial arts really young for fun. I'm a 3rd degree black belt in Okinawan Karate, a 1st gup and All-American in Soo Bahk Do, and a blue belt in BJJ. I haven't grappled in over 6 years and am trying to get back into it. Blue Belt - Gracie JJ 3rd Degree Black Belt - Shorin Ryu Red Belt w/ two stripes - Soo Bahk Do
Genesis Newbie 6 posts	Posted : 2006-11-01 16:25:18 My Names Zach I'm a 1st Dan in USJJF and Kwanmukan Ju-Jitsu, and a Brown Belt in Tae Kwon Do I've been studying jujitsu for about 4 years now, i picked up Tae Kwon Do 2 years ago too help with the Punching and Kicking Aspect. Over this past summer i was inducted into the Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame, and just so yal know, i'm only 17 ;) Well thats me. My name is Borat, I am from Kazahkstan
Robsco Administrator 1315 posts	Posted : 2006-11-01 17:52:52 Welcome to the forum Zach! _____________________ Robsco! The Admin Guy
DEANO Newbie 2 posts	Edited : 2006-11-17 23:22:56 Hi Im Deano 39, retired police officer, 1st dan judo and traditional jitsu, (have been for years) just getting into brazilian jitsu, seems to me to be just an extention of the original jitsu. Although i think it defends on the level of jitsu you have been doing, I have seen many, many styles over the years, those that do the fancy elaborate jitsu are unfortunately going to be left behind.
MJ Regular 32 posts	Posted : 2006-11-17 23:21:34 Whats with the capital letters? Inveniam Viam Aut Faciam
Blackout Newbie 5 posts	Posted : 2007-02-13 02:07:15 Hello all my name is Shaun I reside and live in British Columbia Canada I am a senior meat clerk. Ever since a very young age I have always been interested in protecting myself but I have also been one to be very conservative to when, where and to what extent I protect myself. My favorite quote: "It takes more of a man to walk away from a fight then to get in one". I am honestly thinking about taking further training have gone to see about it already but have come up short on what I want. All that I do know has been self trained. My self training has mainly been Tai Chi Chuan with various other street style variables put up into the mix of things along with studies in a few other form's and well to finish it all off I am 29.
nav Spectator 2 posts	Posted : 2007-03-30 22:42:22 Hi everyone, My name is Mike, I live in Sierra Vista, AZ (USA) and U.S. Army retired. I started Jui-Jitsu a little over two years ago and I'm having a blast. Started after watching my 12yr old daughter who's in Karate and Jui-Jitsu. Hey the young guys have to have some one to beat on...
action_man24 Spectator 5 posts	Posted : 2007-04-19 12:48:08 Hi Robsco are you the Rob Brown that did a seminar in Grimsby in 2001 at Daves club?. If so please send me an email grimsy.jujitsu@googlemail.com cheers Trev
Simon1978 Spectator 4 posts	Posted : 2007-05-28 23:50:58 Hi I'm Simon, Started with Shukokai 1st Kyu then a little judo (not for long) some Goju and kickboxing, thinking about some Bjj at gracie barra in Swansea when my heart problem is sorted waiting for pacemaker or something (Dr's eh) like to learn how to grapple my standup is not great but I hit hard so thats always been a help. Not working at the mo for obvious reasons! I miss my training!!!! Not the Face not the face!!!
AndyMolyneux Spectator 9 posts	Posted : 2007-05-31 11:53:13 Hi Guys I'm Andy. 1st Dan in Hankyo Kempo Ju Jitsu and a brown belt in Junsei Ryu Hoshin Justu. I'v just got back into the art after a a few years out. (We had a baby). I'm enjoying the training because it is a traditional style and the techniques are nasty! Beats the BJJ and MMA hands down! Before everyone starts shouting and saying BJJ & MMA are the best, I've done both for a long time and the techniques and training in MMA/BJJ are great for a sport but as a self defence.....I don't think so! MMA/BJJ guys just want to get the fight on the ground and usually end up pulling their opponent on to their guard, try doing that in a pub! The MMA guys that are happy to stand up and exchange a few punches always seem to lead with their head and put so much effort into every punch it leaves them off balance and easy to throw/take to the floor! I hope you guys dont think I'm being an arse but I'm getting a bit tired of BJJ/MMA instructors shouting about how it is the best self defence! I look forward to some feedback on what seems to be a controversial issue. Andy
Kung-Fu Spectator 33 posts	Posted : 2007-06-02 21:46:55 I have studied Fu Jow Pai Kung Fu for four years and achieved the rank of assistant instructor. I have also studied Boxing and Jiu Jitsu. I find that a lot of the mma techniques which are prohibited on the ground drastically favor the grappler (did anybody see Renzo get knocked silly when Frank Shamrock threw some illegal knees while side mounted?) there are some nasty ways of taking out ppl on the ground which may sometimes act as a counter to sport jiu-jitsu/mma techniques. with that in mind I still thing BJJ is one of hte best self defense arts for one on one combat out there Fu Jow Pai Kung Fu, Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Boxing "He who conquers men has force, he who conquers himself is truly strong." -Lao Tzu
green sid Spectator 37 posts	Posted : 2007-06-08 21:59:59 Hello to everyone, my name is Sid. I currently live near Aldershot and run a tyre business. I live with a beautiful woman,we have five kids and two dogs. At the momentI practise judo and sometimes jujitsu. Also looking to start bjj.
Davies1978 Spectator 16 posts	Posted : 2007-06-30 14:57:58 Hello Guys, I posted a little while back as Simon and then went into hospital and forgot my password so re registered. Anyway had my pacemaker fitted so will be looking for a place to rain soon. Will be living in Swansea within the next month or so. I have studied Karate to 1st Kyu (shukokai) goju ryu, tried judo for a bit and also aikido, really want to learn BJJ and there is a club in swansea. Yay. I like pies
Davies1978 Spectator 16 posts	Posted : 2007-06-30 14:59:17 Oh forgot did some kickboxing too!! I like pies
Jam7373 Spectator 4 posts	Posted : 2007-07-06 17:05:51 Hey guys im Jim and im a purple belt in brazilian jujitsu and I have a boxing backround. I was born and raised in Philadelphia PA and I fell in love with MMA when i was a kid.
Mobstarr Spectator 44 posts	Posted : 2007-07-08 22:40:57 Hello I'm Cat 19 from Lancashire, England. From a traditional Ju-Jitsu background where I achieved my 1st dan two months ago and have just started BJJ and love it. I'm a customer service assistant but will hopefully be a copper soon!! Mob$tarr The Gentle Art "Its not the chances we get in life, its what we do with them that matters" 1st Dan Traditional Ju-Jitsu "In the shadows, waiting for my time..."
Dopeman Spectator 9 posts	Posted : 2007-07-18 15:35:45 Hey, have been doing BJJ / Traditional Jiu Jitsu for about 8 months, I have my first grading coming up for my yellow belt (traditional) - which is a bit over due. I also have my first comp in Aug, so any tips would be great "The first and greatest Commandment is, don't let them scare you"
von k Spectator 30 posts	Posted : 2007-08-12 00:57:39 Hi my name is Konrad, I am 26 year DJ in Europe. I love martial arts and hold black belt in Judo and Jujitsu. Work hard, train hard, play hard.
ianf Spectator 3 posts	Posted : 2007-08-21 11:31:04 Hi i'm 28 and live in kent with my gf and 1year old son. Took up Ju Jitsu in June this year. i have my first grading in september. well enjoying it. may take up a second martial art to complement the jj. can anyone recommend anything or should i concentrate soley on one for the time being?
Andy MMA Spectator 14 posts	Edited : 2007-09-04 17:03:15 Hi all. I've been doing Jujitsu and submission grappling for abour 6 years now. I recently got approached to help start a new MMA school in Telford Shropshire. Of course I jumped at the chance so we are kicking off in mid September. I'll be looking after the takedowns/defences and ground fighting, Lee Whitfield (ranked in the top 10 of British PRO Kickboxers)is handling the stand up stuff along with Doug Wildman (thai boxing) and Paul Bennet (kickboxing). Anyone in the area is welcome to come along. The class will be on a tuesday or thursday and a saturday(to be confirmed). I can't wait to get going! Pain is your weakness escaping your body!
Bryce Doherty Spectator 10 posts	Posted : 2007-09-17 11:11:30 My names Bryce, 22 and I live in South Shields next to Newcastle (geordie land). I work in admin and plan to move in to the fitness industry or RAF. I have been practising trad. Ju Jitsu for 3 years and I'm studying for my 1st Dan. I like to do a bit of kickboxing to complete my stand up game. In response to Von k, I would train in one discipline for a few month then decide what fighting skills you can add with other arts, so you can make an informed decision. Does any one know of any North East grappling competitions? "Shear blunt trauma, followed by technical form!"
von k Spectator 30 posts	Posted : 2007-09-17 13:17:57 Hello Bryce, I think you have responded to the wrong person. Work hard, train hard, play hard.
Bryce Doherty Spectator 10 posts	Posted : 2007-09-17 13:25:31 Ha, indeed, ianf asked the question. Whoopsy! "Shear blunt trauma, followed by technical form!"
TOM Spectator 1 posts	Edited : 2007-10-12 10:36:29 Hi everyone my name is Tom and i just joined a DOJO in Kensington. My Trainer is Sensei Lloyed. As i have a torn ACL i'am limited with my Training. so i started to train with Bo Staff and Eskrima Stick's. like to say thanks to all the people who build this site fantastic for newbies like me Well Done !! THE ART OF WAR "TO WINN WITHOUT FIGHTING IS BEST" SUN TZU
Prof. Akers Spectator 17 posts	Posted : 2007-10-16 19:28:37 Who - Stuart I'm 59 and yes I'm still active - even there! I live in the world best kept secret - Cumbria, right on the coast, looking back at the lakes. I do jujitsu which I've done for the last 42 years (Jesus this makes me sound ancient). In my earlier incarnation I fought full/ semi contact kickboxing and before that in karate competitions. I've just recovered from a cancer scare which is why I have time to look around and see such nice new sites, I was always either teaching or training or fighting before. They tell me it's good to slow down - I HATE IT! My advice to younger people,keep going, keep fit and one day you'll make it. When I got cancer one of the first thoughts was 'I wonder if they'll give em a 10th dan now?' How sad is that. That's it really, quite boring but glad to be here.
welshdragon30 Spectator 2 posts	Posted : 2007-10-20 20:30:34 Can anyone help me find a jujitsu club close to me i live in tamworth, i`ve looked at other clubs but nothing could compare to jujitsu please help??????
Rock Spectator 11 posts	Posted : 2007-11-02 23:24:28 New Brunswick, Canada. Sankyu rank Jukaijutsu Dojo Hombu Bathurst. Fumeiyo Yori Shi!
Payload Spectator 12 posts	Posted : 2007-11-10 07:16:30 "Well that narrows it down? I get the feeling most people into Martial Arts have something to do with computers!!! " Thats why you dont mess with the system admins. "Those who are skilled in combat do not become angered, those who are skilled at winning do not become afraid. Thus the wise win before the fight, while the ignorant fight to win."
dean Spectator 1 posts	Posted : 2008-01-22 12:52:41 can i ask when the text belt levels will be complete ?? i like to learn more cheers dean
Jeff Spectator 14 posts	Posted : 2008-04-02 14:00:11 My name's Jeff Sawyer, and I already entered this stuff in what I realise now was probably the wrong place - doh! I've got 28 years in Ju-Jitsu - now a 5th Dan. I've cross-trained extensively in Kali and Muay Thai. Done a bit in Boxing. Ex Metropolitan police officer (London, England)did nearly 15 years before getting seriously hurt and medically retired. Ex-B.G.(Close protection) all over the place but mostly in Europe and West Africa. Now living and teaching in Le Marche, Italy, where I run a residential martial arts and retreat centre. I am married to a brilliant woman, and we have two amazing kids. I committed to the Buddhist path about 13 years ago. Still training,and I teach daytime and evenings throughout the week to private citizens (men and women but no kids at the moment - maybe later), Carabinieri (the para-military police here in Italy), traffic police, and some British ex-pats. Having a great time! Jeff Sawyer
puertorican_fighter Spectator 15 posts	Edited : 2008-04-07 01:51:40 hey, name's Noel 24 yrs old. I'm the Site Supervisor of Security company at a Pharmaceutical called Actavis. I just went to a Martial Arts Dojo for some info and they said they teach MMA & JJ/BJJ which is what I like! the instructor is a BJJ blackbelt. This is something I love to do...for the fun, fitness, and fighting...I'm puertorican, I love to fight lol o yea,. I'm from NJ, USA your greatest enemy will always be, YOURSELF
M Spectator 4 posts	Posted : 2008-04-15 07:54:52 My name is Murtaza (Mo), im 24yrs old . Live in the UK - Hertfordshire/London. I work in hayes as a Data Centre Support Engineer. I am now training in Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu. I use to train about 9 years ago... but due to school commitments i could not keep it up, so i left at yellow belt. Now im 24 i have re-joined the old dojo. What brought me back to "ishin ryu JJ" was the no nonsense stlye of this particular JJ MA but still keeping the old JJ tradition alive. On top of that the fitness demand has increased ten folds sinse i left... as im not a good gym person. I thought it would be a good idea to mix a MA i really enjoy toghether with increase of fitness. :0 ...oss!
Robsco Administrator 1315 posts	Posted : 2008-04-15 18:35:30 Hey Mo, welcome to the forum. Working in Hayes huh? I live there! _____________________ Robsco! The Admin Guy
Alansmurf Spectator 21 posts	Posted : 2008-04-19 08:48:00 Robsco where are you training ? fancy a session in Staines ? Smurf Smurf
0lliez0rz Spectator 7 posts	Posted : 2008-04-30 21:01:40 Hey, my names Ollie and I live in Nottingham. I'm new to this forum and signed up 'cause i'm interested in starting Jujitsu - I've done some Jeet Kune Do before and I'm currently doing Karate at my local Leisure centre. Does anyone know of any Jujitsu clubs in Nottingham? " Devils don't sleep - They watch you sleep "
vesheba Spectator 1 posts	Posted : 2008-05-21 18:26:08 My name is nick i live in stockport (near manchester) im a 1st dan in traditional jujitsu however ive studied since i was 5 with my father and 2 uncles in Aikido,Hapkido and Karate...... oh yeah i also teach karate in schools and im also a personal trainer.
Ashiro Spectator 8 posts	Posted : 2008-08-03 20:07:58 Doug. Ashiro is my middle name btw - not a proud claim. My dad was a Jap fanatic. ;) Anyway... == Ju Jutsu == 2nd Kyu Jujutsuka (as of Aug 2008) and my club is: Tai Jutsu Kai in the West Midlands. Headed by sensei Ross Iannoccaro. Club patron is Soke Fumon Tanaka. Regularly train hanbo, bo and trying to get into nunchaku. Previously trained in Wing Chun. == Me == Web developer by trade and director of my own web company with 3 others in the West Midlands, UK. Tai Jutsu Kai West Midlands, UK
fuzzied1980 Spectator 6 posts	Posted : 2008-08-07 13:45:07 My name is Dean. I am a 1st Dan in wado karate and white belt in the wonderful art on Brazilian Jiujitsu. Been training for 8 months under Andy Roberts. Sales Manager - GE Capital On a mission to dominate the BJJ World
Taiga89 Spectator 2 posts	Posted : 2008-11-14 21:52:37 im Tai, i work in IT, and im studying ju-jitsu to build self confidence as well as self-defence! you could say my main base is in birmingham as my parents live here and im still a little shy and... well... poor to move out for real, but i work all over! i mostly use public transport systems which can be a nightmare for the timid like me. my reasons for learning ju jitsu are mostly to build my self confidence and self defence technique! but im hoping with alot of practice when im ready to spar, it will improve my physique :) ive always been kicking myself for being so easily bullied by people bigger than me or groups, im not trying to use ju-jitsu as a quick fix for my social anxieties, i know thats something i need to work on myself, but i figure if i study this art and really put some energy and commitment into this, ill respect myself more, and wont let myself be pushed around. nice to meet you all forum! :D ============ hope you can change this later on, im new to this :) im new, sorry if i bug you too much with questions! ============
dennis_thompson Spectator 1 posts	Posted : 2009-01-02 18:18:38 Hi all, Im Den, basically interested in joining a Jujitsu club in south shields under a reputable instructor. Did kickboxing in my teens then nothing til 30, two cowboy instructors in a row put me off, but im back and wanting to try Jujitsu, but again, how can I find a reputable instructor? Prefer south shields, Cheers, Den
Kieran Regular 101 posts	Posted : 2009-01-03 21:48:44 Hi Im Kieran from Derry Northern Ireland Have studied trad ju-jitsu 10years karate 6 years kickboxing 4years Akido the last two years Take a trad jujitsu class once a week Akido class one a week And Akido-jujitsu class twice a week. At 38 I plan to be doing this for the rest of my life. Robsco great site since i was last here hows Andy doing? I work at a mortgage consultant
arkeologist Spectator 2 posts	Posted : 2009-01-10 09:46:59 hi im bru, work in engineering in stoke uk you do Liger style?, what its tiger style but your lying about it?
stud Spectator 2 posts	Posted : 2009-03-04 15:29:22 Hi guys. I am Nathan from Baltimore, Maryland USA. I am in the U.S. Air Force and recently started Ju Jitsu. I have been through Modern Army Combatives training that focused on BJJ. I figured that Traditional Ju Jitsu would be a better sport to start in and then move to BJJ. The Dojo that I go to teaches without sparring when you are in the begginer ranks so I am just learning the technique right now and will transition into Full Contact/Speed when i have my techniques down. My plan is to take Traditional Ju Jitsu for about a year and then move into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Any advice? Nice forum! "Why Ike, maybe poker is just not your game. I know... let's have a spelling contest" - Doc Holliday
jonnyriley Spectator 3 posts	Posted : 2009-05-26 13:16:15 why don't you start bjj now?its never to soon.what i'm trying to say to you is both arts are good,have great simularities but are yet worlds apart.i could go on forever about why, and the history of martial arts and facts.but just study a bit,you'll catch my drift.books,wiklepeadia(or what ever its called)youtube footage etc.theirs knowlege everywhere.so do them both as their not the same art! jriley
mccauley Spectator 18 posts	Posted : 2009-07-17 22:38:59 im in just plain jj, im training under andy wi;shaw 7th dan i think, im regulay green and im 11 fists are your best wepon(screw brass knuckels)
rne02 Spectator 23 posts	Posted : 2009-09-22 22:17:59 Hi all Paul, 39, living and training in Grimsby (UK). Started training about 6 weeks ago and enjoying, just passed my first grading. Work in Shipping, 2 kids, 1 wife & 1 cat
Mac69 Spectator 1 posts	Posted : 2009-11-09 05:12:03 JUST started BJJ, been to 2 classes so far and I love every single second of it. 12 years old, living in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada and training under Mike Froster, 5th dan. He goes for his 6th dan next month.
Jiujitsu009 Spectator 1 posts	Posted : 2009-11-12 16:53:01 hi to jiujitsu fanatics out there!!! Please visit our site (www.bjjedge.com) in that site their are White and Blue belt videos from the 2009 World Jiu Jitsu Championships are all FREE
MrsMould. Spectator 4 posts	Posted : 2010-06-09 16:07:59 im a returner to the Dojo, i trained for 5 years until i was 16 in Jikishin Ju Jitsu, then after an 8 year break due to an operation and starting a new job, i have decided to take up my well - missed hobby again. At the moment i only train once a week as i ease back into training and hope to do at least 3 times a week like i used to, Unfortunately i'm not with Jikishin anymore, but i've joined a wonderful new club, im just gutted it took so long to get back on the mat. currently a brown belt and hoping to have that black belt attained asap!
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