I haven't been seriously shooting in a couple of years. Mostly its lack of time, the expense and a waning interest.
I tend to agree with Denny347 that the shooting part gets a lot of focus. I also feel I get a lot of value from BJJ. I'm not at his level and I don't compete very often, but even just doing randori in the gym provides the same benefits to a lesser degree.
Recently I've taken up Judo on the days I don't do BJJ. I've always wanted to learn to throw people and hit those sweet foot sweeps. I'm getting old enough that starting a hobby where you get thrown on the floor repeatedly is only getting harder. So I figured I better start now. I competed in the Indiana State Judo Tournament yesterday and got Silver in my age/skill/weight division. The competition was fun and grabbing ahold of a guy who is trying to throw you on your head seems like some worthwhile training to me.
My other goals this year are to update my medical training and, like Cedartop, improve my flexibility, mobility, and general conditioning. I've noticed that sitting in office chairs and driving too much has made my hips and legs very tight and I really need to put some focus on that.
I tend to agree with Denny347 that the shooting part gets a lot of focus. I also feel I get a lot of value from BJJ. I'm not at his level and I don't compete very often, but even just doing randori in the gym provides the same benefits to a lesser degree.
Recently I've taken up Judo on the days I don't do BJJ. I've always wanted to learn to throw people and hit those sweet foot sweeps. I'm getting old enough that starting a hobby where you get thrown on the floor repeatedly is only getting harder. So I figured I better start now. I competed in the Indiana State Judo Tournament yesterday and got Silver in my age/skill/weight division. The competition was fun and grabbing ahold of a guy who is trying to throw you on your head seems like some worthwhile training to me.
My other goals this year are to update my medical training and, like Cedartop, improve my flexibility, mobility, and general conditioning. I've noticed that sitting in office chairs and driving too much has made my hips and legs very tight and I really need to put some focus on that.
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