Thanks for reading Pete! I remember you well. Still training I hope! Perhaps you'd care to write a guest Top 10 (or Top 5 or whatever) on why over-60s should train BJJ?!
Thanks for reading and commenting, A.D. McClish, really appreciate it! I think 5, 8 and 9 might be my top priorities at the moment, but of course is fluid. Wrote this a bit tongue and cheek, but noticed that the few articles on this topic were from a masculine point of view and geared towards readers involved in martial arts and/or grappling. So, I tried to make a list from a feminine perspective aimed at women who've never enjoyed the mats before. Is such a healthful and wonderful pursuit, I'd love more people to try :D
Haha, thanks Al. There's also a hetero-bias here, but I do flag up the importance of friendship alongside totty-opportunities ;) I've seeded different versions of around the place so perhaps it may take root with some folk.
I agree with the weight loss and hot fighter guys! I've never been around so many muscles in my life! My favorite is when the do the cuddle moves with me--you know, head on chest and the like. It makes me say awwwww. Until they sit on me and I say OOF! and can't concentrate on anything but trying to breathe. >_<
In Korea they all seem to be paired up with women already, though, so I definitely focus on the fellowship part.
I also found myself wanting BJJ t-shirts and the like, so it's affecting my wardrobe even outside of the gym. Today I wore a rash guard under my dress shirt. Never had even heard of them until BJJ.
Haha, I hear you juliajohansen. I always say, 'I can perv before and after, but not during - way too difficult' ;) But, seriously, if you train with a nice group, everyone soon becomes comfortable with training with everyone else and there's a very friendly vibe.
Yep, Meg--now you've seen picture proof of Korean number 4. :)
I am completely guilty of having ogled and stared my first week at the gym. Muscles! DROOL! :)
Now I'm pretty darn good about not perving during class, but every once in a while we are drilling and I have to constantly put my hands on someone's six pack. Then, life is very difficult for me.
Here it's definitely one sided perving. All of them have girlfriends/wives, or are into MUCH younger women, or Koreans. I'm saving up good karma for when I get back to America and have a hot body. :)
Brilliant, juliajohansen! I guess you have to settle for Number 5, but this is no small potatoes and is what I enjoy at my club and stage of life. I was very lucky to meet a partner when I was involved in traditional Japanese arts back in the day. There's no doubt that BJJ is a wonderful place to meet and form close friendships (and get fit while you're at it!) :)
5, 8 and 9 are big for me. Especially, 5, I'm a stay at home mom, so getting out and getting to talk to other adults, and even better, choke other adults is a lot of fun for me. =)
Thanks, Stephanie! I hear you. I work from home those are big ones for me too. The whole collection of fitness and relaxation ranks pretty high for me too, but probably comes second to those 3. :D
Hi Georgette, I think it is brilliant! A sign of a critical mass of female practitioners, perhaps (or possibly of female BJJ bloggers)?! I really liked your take on it, and was struck by the similarities. All about sharing the love, right?? BJJ is just superb and I would love to help encourage more people into it; has freed me so much! I know you hear me :D
Hi Family Mat-ters, thanks for reading! They are key, aren't they?! My BJJ journey is really helping me to evolve into a nicer person to be around and I love sharing the trip with my club mates - they help to make me stronger and wiser :)
I didn't start Jiu Jitsu for self-defense, weight loss, or anything like that.
I started it because it reminds me of my brother, who lives across the country. We are close in age- 13mo apart- and grew up grappling with each other a few times a week, if not every day. It was how we said "I love you" before we were adult enough to be articulate about things.
So, for me it is about family. It reminds me of being a kid, happiness, and connection. It brings me peace. I don't tell people that though; it is too personal. I tell them I liked Judo and thought BJJ would be fun.
Beautiful comment, Anon, thanks so much for sharing! I've taken the liberty of reposting it on the new home for this post | http://www.megjitsu.com/top-10-reasons-women-should-train-bjj/
Good encouraging article, Meg.
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(Your oldest competitor at Essex Open 2009)
Thanks for reading Pete! I remember you well. Still training I hope! Perhaps you'd care to write a guest Top 10 (or Top 5 or whatever) on why over-60s should train BJJ?!
ReplyDeleteAmen, sista! Great list. Numbers nine and ten are the biggest ones for me right now!
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading and commenting, A.D. McClish, really appreciate it! I think 5, 8 and 9 might be my top priorities at the moment, but of course is fluid. Wrote this a bit tongue and cheek, but noticed that the few articles on this topic were from a masculine point of view and geared towards readers involved in martial arts and/or grappling. So, I tried to make a list from a feminine perspective aimed at women who've never enjoyed the mats before. Is such a healthful and wonderful pursuit, I'd love more people to try :D
ReplyDeleteExcellent Blogpost Meg.
ReplyDeleteLMAO @ "Pick of the litter". You sexist! j/k.
I think the world is ready for you to start a video campaign to get more ladies into BJJ!
Stardom Beckons buddy.
Keep up th ekiller work!
Al W
Haha, thanks Al. There's also a hetero-bias here, but I do flag up the importance of friendship alongside totty-opportunities ;) I've seeded different versions of around the place so perhaps it may take root with some folk.
ReplyDeleteNice pic of the Fenom gi :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with the weight loss and hot fighter guys! I've never been around so many muscles in my life! My favorite is when the do the cuddle moves with me--you know, head on chest and the like. It makes me say awwwww. Until they sit on me and I say OOF! and can't concentrate on anything but trying to breathe. >_<
In Korea they all seem to be paired up with women already, though, so I definitely focus on the fellowship part.
I also found myself wanting BJJ t-shirts and the like, so it's affecting my wardrobe even outside of the gym. Today I wore a rash guard under my dress shirt. Never had even heard of them until BJJ.
Haha, I hear you juliajohansen. I always say, 'I can perv before and after, but not during - way too difficult' ;) But, seriously, if you train with a nice group, everyone soon becomes comfortable with training with everyone else and there's a very friendly vibe.
ReplyDeleteYep, Meg--now you've seen picture proof of Korean number 4. :)
ReplyDeleteI am completely guilty of having ogled and stared my first week at the gym. Muscles! DROOL! :)
Now I'm pretty darn good about not perving during class, but every once in a while we are drilling and I have to constantly put my hands on someone's six pack. Then, life is very difficult for me.
Here it's definitely one sided perving. All of them have girlfriends/wives, or are into MUCH younger women, or Koreans. I'm saving up good karma for when I get back to America and have a hot body. :)
Brilliant, juliajohansen! I guess you have to settle for Number 5, but this is no small potatoes and is what I enjoy at my club and stage of life. I was very lucky to meet a partner when I was involved in traditional Japanese arts back in the day. There's no doubt that BJJ is a wonderful place to meet and form close friendships (and get fit while you're at it!) :)
ReplyDeleteGreat post!!
ReplyDelete5, 8 and 9 are big for me. Especially, 5, I'm a stay at home mom, so getting out and getting to talk to other adults, and even better, choke other adults is a lot of fun for me. =)
Thanks, Stephanie! I hear you. I work from home those are big ones for me too. The whole collection of fitness and relaxation ranks pretty high for me too, but probably comes second to those 3. :D
ReplyDeleteMeg, I hadn't looked at your blog a while. I think it's ODD and a little scary that I wrote a similar article 4 days after you did. Quinkydink!
ReplyDeleteHi Georgette, I think it is brilliant! A sign of a critical mass of female practitioners, perhaps (or possibly of female BJJ bloggers)?! I really liked your take on it, and was struck by the similarities. All about sharing the love, right?? BJJ is just superb and I would love to help encourage more people into it; has freed me so much! I know you hear me :D
ReplyDelete5, 8 9 and 10 are best for me. Nice list.
ReplyDeleteHi Family Mat-ters, thanks for reading! They are key, aren't they?! My BJJ journey is really helping me to evolve into a nicer person to be around and I love sharing the trip with my club mates - they help to make me stronger and wiser :)
ReplyDeleteI didn't start Jiu Jitsu for self-defense, weight loss, or anything like that.
ReplyDeleteI started it because it reminds me of my brother, who lives across the country. We are close in age- 13mo apart- and grew up grappling with each other a few times a week, if not every day. It was how we said "I love you" before we were adult enough to be articulate about things.
So, for me it is about family. It reminds me of being a kid, happiness, and connection. It brings me peace. I don't tell people that though; it is too personal. I tell them I liked Judo and thought BJJ would be fun.
Beautiful comment, Anon, thanks so much for sharing! I've taken the liberty of reposting it on the new home for this post | http://www.megjitsu.com/top-10-reasons-women-should-train-bjj/
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