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Hello, everyone:

After a ten year + hiatus, I've been getting back into shape (I hit the gym 6 times a week now), and have been looking at everything from Vunak's street fighting systems to aikido. I've settled on BJJ after taking a few classes, and plan on studying it in about 3 months, when I should be in shape.

I hope this place isn't like some other boards that are a bit "over moderated". There is a difference between constructive criticism and arguing forcefully, and being abusive. Looks like the people here know the difference!
 

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Hiya, Cobber!

Glad to have you on the forum, Mate!

What style did you study prior to the BJJ you'll be starting?

Your Brother in the arts,

Andrew
 
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Hiya, Cobber!

Glad to have you on the forum, Mate!

What style did you study prior to the BJJ you'll be starting?

Your Brother in the arts,

Andrew

Hi, bro! I wrestled for 2 years in Middle and HS (I'm an American, btw, been living in Australia over 2 years). Then I did TKD for about 5 years, with a smattering of aikido and ninjutsu. Most recently, have been studying Paul Vunak's RAT system with my brother in law, who studied it for 5 years.
 

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And here's another - welcome, and happy posting! :wavey:

Congrats on being one of the few who actually decided to get back into shape and come back, instead of saying "I'll come back when I get back into shape"!
 
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And here's another - welcome, and happy posting! :wavey:

Congrats on being one of the few who actually decided to get back into shape and come back, instead of saying "I'll come back when I get back into shape"!

Thank you! Regarding really getting into shape, I was vacationing in Tasmania, and something just clicked during all my hikes, and it was like--no more messing around, full-throttle, back to the real me. Gym 6 times a week, I quite drinking. Been going strong sin Jan 1. 2007 is THE year.

It's funny, I actually decided on BJJ from a dream. I dreampt this older, stocky military guy was mad at me and trying to box me. I didn't want to hurt him, but from my JKD training, I didn't have much choice. Suddenly I just decided to try BJJ and took him down with a double leg takedown, then put him in an arm bar. I kept letting him up, and I would respond with various BJJ moves. Very strange!

Anyway, thanks again!
 

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I hope this place isn't like some other boards that are a bit "over moderated". There is a difference between constructive criticism and arguing forcefully, and being abusive. Looks like the people here know the difference!

Greetings and Welcome to MT..I think you will like it here..I am a member of a couple of other sites but I spend the majority of my time here...
 

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G'day, take your shoes off and get comfortable. Just make yourself at home and enjoy the great company.
 

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