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Subject: Re: Dead Forum Author: Brandon Weaver [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 16:38:33 12/28/06 Thu In reply to: Brandon Weaver 's message, "Dead Forum" on 15:00:09 12/18/06 Mon I dont wear a Gi and havent worn one to train in for over 6 years. I dont grab one when I roll with a guy wearing one, But I can understand the frustration of the concept. For MMA I think alot of strong arguments could be made for wearing a Gi and not wearing one. Personally if a person does not seek BJJ ranking or to compete in Gi competitions I see no need for the Gi. But yes alot of shite will fly with no Gi that does not happen with a Gi, but it has its benefits, you tend to set up no Gi armlocks alot tighter, and pay much better attention to small details like squeezing the thighs together, etc. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: Dead Forum Author: Twister [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 00:05:53 01/02/07 Tue I guess when I wear and don't wear a gi depends on what is comming up. I require all new guys to wear one. When I teach class we do it in a gi. IF guys want to roll no-gi on open mat days they are welcome to. If a guy is fighting they don't roll in a gi while training, except on open mat days you'll see them put the gi on as well. As for how long to train beginners in what? I stick with teach them to perfect the bascis. I leave out a lot of the fancy stuff till they have gotten a handle on the basics. I don't tap advanced guys out with anything but the basics and when I get caught it is positioning and transitions to the basics that get me caught. Most basic moves are the same gi or no-gi except the availability of chokes. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]