Ryan Hall's NEW DVD'S *Yep,

Must just have to do with different people's learning styles. Without his asides/concepts, etc. I wouldn't be nearly as into his stuff. As it stands, Ryan Hall has gotten more of my money than any other instructor.
 
I like his conceptual stuff as well. What I think he overlooks, however is the difference between teaching on DVD and teaching a class live. In the latter case repeating himself can help his students remember the concepts better, but it's unnecessary on DVD.
 
I finished the passing set today.Am I crazy, or did he never actually show the finishes to a few of the passes? As in, the details to the FINISH, not the position or a transition or gripfighting. Example, did he ever show the finish to the pass he calls the "knee across" position?
 
BJJ Beginner said:
Yeah, your job is to sit there and not draw attention to yourself while the guy is explaining the technique. You'd be surprised how difficult it is to sit still for a prolonged period of time while doing nothing and not look strange in some way.
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In one of the ryan hall dvds, Seth rips a fart and both Ryan and Seth look at each other with a straight face and continue on. It was funny.
 
Caladan said:
I finished the passing set today.Am I crazy, or did he never actually show the finishes to a few of the passes? As in, the details to the FINISH, not the position or a transition or gripfighting. Example, did he ever show the finish to the pass he calls the "knee across" position?
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Hmmmm. I'm not sure that he did to be honest. I'll check tomorrow. :icon_conf
 
Negative Zero said:
His dvds are absolutely critical.
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Caladan said:
I finished the passing set today.Am I crazy, or did he never actually show the finishes to a few of the passes? As in, the details to the FINISH, not the position or a transition or gripfighting. Example, did he ever show the finish to the pass he calls the "knee across" position?
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Funny, I was just wondering the same thing. I've gone back to take notes from the beginning and IIRC he briefly describes how the position is open for passing to the front or back, as if he's going into more detail later but never does.

Not a huge point because if you've ever learned the single undertook smash pass it is pretty evident how to finish once you've established the position, but interesting oversight nonetheless.
 
Thanks guys. Watching the dvds one at a time and pausing in between certainly doesn't help my memory in the matter. I just think its a little confusing since the last dvd is dedicated to finishing, but some of the finishes are scattered throughout the set.

Next time I watch I'll take notes and note when each of the 6 passes are actually finished in the set.
 
finally picking mine up (bought the passing, inverted, and back attacks) after about 3-4 weeks now. had them sent to my parents as no one is home during the day where i live and i usually dont get home till after 5:30pm and the post office is not on my radar.

Can't wait.
 
LOL, you guys are so bad... this is hilarious

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His dvds are absolutely critical.
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While teaching BJJ last Thursday I found my self saying "critical" a few times.

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+1 for the sexual mats
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HAHA I thought I was going crazy lol

Well, that's not wrong... but...
[explains why you're wrong.]
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yep.

And....

* Lets out a slight smirk before slapping on a serious yet aloof trollface - then proceeds into a lengthy parable using obscure references that even the few who get them can't really relate to their jiu-jitsu game - leaving EVERYONE in WTF mode.... then bringing u seamlessly back into solid jiu jitsu instructional as if nothing ever happened.
 
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I liked the brief steroid rant at the end of the first disc.

Early on I was wondering if Ryan, like 95% of others, is on the juice. The joke and the fact he is a Felipe Costa black belt + he seems like he is of good character made me hopeful he is one of the few that isn't.
 
Getting my ACL torn really changed my perspective on that. I don't think steroid use per se really impinges your good personness. Having one shrunken-ass leg and wishing you could just have your old body back changes your POV on wanting to be able to make fast mass gains pretty quickly.
 
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Getting my ACL torn really changed my perspective on that. I don't think steroid use per se really impinges your good personness. Having one shrunken-ass leg and wishing you could just have your old body back changes your POV on wanting to be able to make fast mass gains pretty quickly.
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I think you can be a good person and still take steroids but I think someone that is at the elite level and refuses to take steroids is undoubtedly a role model and I have immense respect for their integrity.

Does that means people who cheat (that's quite an emotive word - perhaps replace with 'use steroids') don't have integrity? I'm not even sure of that answer myself.

There's guys at ever belt level at my gym on steroids and to be honest I think it's a little disgusting. They've prioritised being good at BJJ, being strong, and having a ripped physique that makes you look like a super hero over their integrity, character, and sportsmanship.

It's not the individuals fault though. It's the IBJJFs for having one of the most flimsy steroid policy any sport ever has. It's the fault of the culture in BJJ. We all know friends on steroids, we like them, we don't judge them. Other guys in our weight class on steroids. You roll with them and see how strong they are, you think if I want to beat them I need to become that strong. If you'd dedicated all your life to BJJ you wouldn't want to lose in the top competitions just because you were the only one not willing to take steroids.

It's also the fault of society consuming the bullshit media that feeds us images of airbrushed supermodels and men's health models who are roided to the gils. They set us an unrealistic expectation and the same is mirrored in BJJ when all the top athletes are taking steroids.

... furthermore none of them are willing to put themselves out there and admit to it. We all know 95% of medalists at the worlds will be one steroids yet they will all deny and perpetuate these unrealistic expectations. Even in the gym when the topic comes up people play if coy and often refuse to admit to their team-mates they take them. If you are going to do your 'opponent' the disservice of taking steroids at least be prepared to make it public knowledge you are biochemically enhanced. (I actually gained respect for Jeff Glover for being open about it).

And it's not just BJJ, PEDs are a big problem in many sports.

People will always find a way to justify taking steroids. I think the culture in BJJ is such you almost have to justify your stance for being against steroids. Crazy.
 
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I like steroids. :)

I like the fact that science can actually make you better than what you are. I like the idea of everyone competing under a near level playing field but why would someone care who uses them in practice?

Personally I wouldn't even know where to get them and I wouldn't have any interest unless I knew my gains could be maintained after quitting them.

Anyhow. What's the difference between (morally) between roofs and heavy supplement use?
 
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Calibur said:
I like steroids. :)

I like the fact that science can actually make you better than what you are. I like the idea of everyone competing under a near level playing field but why would someone care who uses them in practice?

Personally I wouldn't even know where to get them and I wouldn't have any interest unless I knew my gains could be maintained after quitting them.

Anyhow. What's the difference between (morally) between roofs and heavy supplement use?
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You wouldn't know where to get them? I've never tried but if you're interested I think it would be very easy. A few starting places:
1) The internet.
2) The guy in your BJJ class who looks like he is on the juice.
3) The biggest, cut guy in any weight lifting gym.
4) Probably, any specialist gym/fitness/supplement store that is independent and not part of a chain.

Also I remember there being evidence relatively recently that suggested gains from steroid use can be potentially prevalent years after stopping taking them. Just if you are interested in starting.


Your last question is interesting, it had me thinking. I think the main difference however is that supplements are the raw materials e.g. protein, certain biochemicals etc. whereas steroids (and other hormones (e.g. EPO) + pharmacological agents) directly alter your metabolism and your homeostasis.
I also think (perhaps due to the above reason) these agents seem to give the user an 'unfair advantage', out of proportion to how easy it is to take them.
 
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