The MMA Thread of 2009-Forever

**Andalusian girls** · 2011-12-01 15:11

same day weigh-ins -_-

as for relaxing try meditation and visualization as other fella said, think of every possible way the roll could go and how you would react to it, what would you do if he grabs a single leg right off the bat, what would you do if you wind up in turtle, if he winds up in turtle, etc etc. steal some yoga breathing exercises and try and control your heart rate, it will help with de-tensing your body and can help you snag some sleep the nights before.

stay focused and determined and maintain a strong will, but also tell yourself the fate of the world doesn't hang in the balance, you don't have to be perfect you just have to win. and remember the waiting is far worse than the rolling.

**tyven** · 2011-12-01 15:12

GET LOW LIKE JACARE

***Blarg*** · 2011-12-01 15:13

How much weight do you have to lose

**AidenCarby** · 2011-12-01 15:24

I don't need to lose anymore weight, I made it I just have to maintain it through weigh-in.

**Dimmauk** · 2011-12-01 15:54

I was always lucky in that my A.D.D. helped me stay distracted until fight time. Once you get used to fighting, you get less anxious. It's like fucking for the first time. LOL

***Blarg*** · 2011-12-01 15:57

Originally Posted by AidenCarby

I don't need to lose anymore weight, I made it I just have to maintain it through weigh-in.

You are just a larger weight in a smaller weights body. When you move up you will see.

**AidenCarby** · 2011-12-01 16:11

Nah, I've been obese my whole life I've just started recently getting into good shape and living a healthier lifestyle. When I started Jiujitsu I was about 340something, and I'm only 6'1 so you can imagine. I'm down to 264 and haven't looked back

**Dimmauk** · 2011-12-01 16:23

Originally Posted by AidenCarby

Nah, I've been obese my whole life I've just started recently getting into good shape and living a healthier lifestyle. When I started Jiujitsu I was about 340something, and I'm only 6'1 so you can imagine. I'm down to 264 and haven't looked back

You aren't moving up for a while.

**Xno Kappa** · 2011-12-01 16:34

Lol.

What do bjj weight classes look like? Only know boxing and mma.

**AidenCarby** · 2011-12-01 16:48

Totally misread that, one sec.

I'm almost certain it varies in other tournaments but for nationals and big tourneys etc:

Rooster: Up to 122.5
Super Feather: 122.6 – 135.5
Feather: 135.6 – 149.0
Light: 149.1 – 162.0
Middle: 162.1 – 175.5
Medium Heavy: 175.6 – 188.5
Heavy: 188.6 – 202.0
Super Heavy: 202.1 – 215.0
Ultra Heavy: Over 215.0
(from nationals website/rules etc)
This tournament is Gracie invitational has a 240-265 bracket which I'll be competing in.

**AidenCarby** · 2011-12-01 16:48

Originally Posted by Dimmauk

You aren't moving up for a while.

ever lol

**noblemountain** · 2011-12-01 19:23

Every grappling tourny I've every been to has been same day weight ins...

I can't stand them since I tend to cut a decent amount of weight for a fight. I stay between 200-220 and cut to 170 over a 3-4 week period. I am usually 180-185 by fight time. It is hell on your body though, I am going to start fighting at 185, even though I'll be short as hell (I'm 5'11").

I like sitting down and just visualizing scenarios...going over individual movements, etc. I don't worry too much about what the other guy will do or how I'll counter something...I just concentrate on my gameplan and what I'll do to make that happen. Always be first...don't be reactive. Especially in Jits. Make that other fucker puzzle out how to get out from under your big ass. lol I rolled with a few guys 240-300 and it is a bitch. I love working with them because it really challenges me to use technique instead of relying on raw power to get out of situations. Eat a light breakfast day of the match, unless its a multiple match tourny, then eat some noodles and egg. Just don't get over-full and get the suger let downs.

edit: and GOOD LUCK!

***Blarg*** · 2011-12-01 22:57

Does Dodson annoy anyone else.

**Hitoshura** · 2011-12-01 23:16

Someone needs to replace dudes head with a coconut and make a gif. He does looks like a little monkey lol, probly didn't show him throwing terds.

**AidenCarby** · 2011-12-01 23:26

I'm not much of a Dodson fan, he's a good fighter for sure but I can't stand his personality.

**AidenCarby** · 2011-12-01 23:31

Originally Posted by noblemountain

and GOOD LUCK!

Thanks! Charles himself did some work with me today, we focused mainly on avoiding the takedown and escapes. Light session but real technical, most of all he's really patient for how established he is in the art.

***Blarg*** · 2011-12-01 23:45

Originally Posted by AidenCarby

I'm not much of a Dodson fan, he's a good fighter for sure but I can't stand his personality.

Yep, his personality is trying so hard to be something. Like the way he talks is very quick sentences and half of it seems rehearsed.

**Hitoshura** · 2011-12-02 19:12

I know I am not the only one who wants to see him get knocked out cold.

**quannum** · 2011-12-02 19:20

diego, dodson, bisping

dodson is annoying because i can't tell if he's raphael or michelangelo

**Xno Kappa** · 2011-12-02 19:22

He's obviously Michelangelo with that constant stupid ass laugh and grin.

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