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Posted by alexandra_k on August 29, 2010, at 11:20:45
Still loving the olympic lifting, but been thinking for a while now about trying to take up a martial art. Decided I want to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since my crappy balance means I'll probably end up on the ground most of the time anyway.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SdQnPn2R-U&feature=related
Not sure if my feet will let me... But I've said that before...
Posted by alexandra_k on August 29, 2010, at 11:38:23
In reply to bjj, posted by alexandra_k on August 29, 2010, at 11:20:45
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fc4rZRimdes&feature=related
I love it how easy it is to become totally immersed in vigorous physical activity.
My brain switches off.
And then...
Everything is okay.
:-)
Posted by Deneb on August 29, 2010, at 14:39:55
In reply to Re: bjj, posted by alexandra_k on August 29, 2010, at 11:38:23
That looks awesome Alex! You've built up some strength now, I bet you could do well!
I wish I were strong like you!
It looks like a very technical sport too, very challenging!
Posted by alexandra_k on August 29, 2010, at 21:11:48
In reply to Re: bjj » alexandra_k, posted by Deneb on August 29, 2010, at 14:39:55
Yeah, technical. Learning to use appropriate parts of your body as levers to manipulate yourself from a position of submission to a position of dominance or at least neutrality. Awesome application for self defense. And other recreational activities, no doubt heh heh.
Olympic lifting is technical, too. Learning to contract your muscles then explode them in the right order at the right time in order to throw the weigh up.
Its fun because you simply develop strength (and a better body composition) as an inevitable by-product of learning the technical skill. It is fun to increase the intensity (weight) a little and see what you can do. And learning the technical skill is fun :-) Little improvements every time you train.
I bet you could be stronger than me if you put your mind to it.
I remember being terrified of joining the gym at first because I thought only fit athletic people would be found there. Then I learned that most of the people aren't there because they *are* fit and athletic. Most people are there because they *aspire to be*. And even those who *are* fit and athletic are mostly training hard to become fitter and more athletic rather than worrying about the state of me. They also typically appreciate that they trained hard to get to where they are and everyone was a beginner at some point (aside from those annoying people who have been involved in athletic stuff practically since birth).
Then part of the issue becomes most women training like marathon runners working in the zone for hours at a time and limiting their nutrition in the quest to become skinny... And most guys training like advanced bodybuilders on a bizzarre bicep and pectorial split program in the quest to become muscular... But don't even get me started on how misguided much of the standard exercise 'information' is...
(Sports medicine here I come - perhaps, perhaps)
I've discovered that I love power sports. Something where you get to explode / work at full force. Gets my angries out (many of which I never knew I had).
:-)
The thing I'm most nervous about with bjj is the intimate body contact. I'm picky about who is allowed in my personal space, typically. Not many girls in the sport, either, so you typically need to roll with guys. Some are 'too nice' to the girls (let you win or don't want to roll with you because they think they have to let you win) and some are 'too mean' (don't let you win at all costs for ego reasons or because they think they have to hurt you to not be sexist).
It does look a bit bizarrely sexual, too. But I've learned that the gym (and sports more generally) is basically an erotic zone. Erotic when girls are there, to be sure, but homoerotic when girls aren't (though most would not admit that which is why homophobia can be so prevalent). So its a gender neutral thing at least lol. And apparently it is hard to think erotic thoughts when someone is trying to render you unconscious / dislocate your limbs. Just like how its hard to think erotic thoughts when you are trying not to get flattened by the weight. Though it is a bit enjoyable watching others participate, to be sure...
Worst case... I'm sure I'll get to meet some hot guys. Yum. :-) Not that I'm doing it for that, but no complaints about the olympic lifting guys either... Damn...
Most bizarre thing... But most awesome thing for my self confidence in the world... They don't seem to think I'm too bad, either :-)
(The benefits of increased T levels... Almost unbearable around ovulation dammit). I really do need to find a f*ck buddy...
Posted by alexandra_k on August 29, 2010, at 21:46:09
In reply to Re: bjj, posted by alexandra_k on August 29, 2010, at 21:11:48
Though seriously, I'm not sure how I'm going to be able to learn this sh*t without nervous giggling.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3271896125850455644#
rofl
http://juliajohansen.wordpress.com/2010/07/29/i-can-has-bjj/
Posted by alexandra_k on September 21, 2010, at 1:24:54
In reply to Re: bjj, posted by alexandra_k on August 29, 2010, at 21:46:09
hmm... can enroll in a class over the summer, but we will see, i'm not sure...
current best lifts:
snatch 22kg
overhead squat 25kg
powersnatch 25kgclean 25kg
front squat 30kg (I suck at squatting) :-(
powerclean 42kgstanding press 30kg
push press 30kgdeadlift 70kg
haven't tried higher... need to get form right before attempting. made 42kg for the powerclean today woo hoo!!! yay me!!!
Posted by alexandra_k on September 21, 2010, at 1:27:13
In reply to Re: bjj, posted by alexandra_k on September 21, 2010, at 1:24:54
about 60-63kg bodyweight (depending on what i had for breakfast, what time of the month etc).
not amazing... but not too bad since i only joined the gym last August...
won't be going to the olympics anytime soon, to be sure heh heh
Posted by alexandra_k on September 21, 2010, at 1:51:13
In reply to Re: bjj, posted by alexandra_k on September 21, 2010, at 1:27:13
Hey, not bad. I'm making the transition from Novice to Intermediate:
http://www.marc-antonio.de/2010/09/10/weightlifting-performance-standards.html
(When they say 'clean' they mean 'powerclean' and when they say 'squat' they mean 'back squat' rather than front or overhead - though my squats are very weak to be sure).
I hurt my back a while ago. Whole combination of things... Learned a lot from it, though. Mostly to not try self fascia release on ones lumbar spine :-( Also... That one can't expect to do what one did last time or more every time one trains forever. Need to have de-loading or lighter weeks about once every month and aim to peak one week per month slightly higher than before. Still getting my head around that. I don't like it at all.
Posted by alexandra_k on September 27, 2010, at 6:41:58
In reply to Re: bjj, posted by alexandra_k on September 21, 2010, at 1:24:54
> current best lifts:
> snatch 22kg25kg
> overhead squat 25kg
> powersnatch 25kg> clean 25kg
30kg
> front squat 30kg (I suck at squatting) :-(
> powerclean 42kg
> standing press 30kg
> push press 30kg> deadlift 70kg
yay progress. still unbelievably fast... such a beginner :-)
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