Spring Z Meet [Date/Time/Location TBD]

CAN-ZED · 04-07-2011, 03:15 PM

Tickets were free

otherwise i probably wouldnt pay anyways, too much money
but looking forward to it, hopefully it doesnt turn into a wrestling mtch, especially the GSP fight, he has something to prove

Adam , would be good to come see you compete, let us know where/when...

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Originally Posted by Jjaden

naw, I had the option of getting some tickets but passed. I'm not impressed at all the by the card the UFC is only getting away with it because they have GSP headlining.

I have trouble supporting a company that I feel is exploiting the fans. This is how I feel about the UFC these days, they put out way too many cards mostly filled with crappy fights.

It's also turned into the Ultimate Wrestling Federation where a takedown counts as more than a knockdown. I don't think shooting for a takedown and then lying on a guy and accomplishing nothing merits being rewarded and lately the UFC has consisted of wrestling matches with the occasional knockout here and there.

Will be competing in a BJJ tourney in May, and looking to have another MMA fight this summer.

Looking forward to the meet and I hope you have a great time at the UFC Tom..

Jjaden · 04-07-2011, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CAN-ZED

Tickets were free

otherwise i probably wouldnt pay anyways, too much money
but looking forward to it, hopefully it doesnt turn into a wrestling mtch, especially the GSP fight, he has something to prove

Adam , would be good to come see you compete, let us know where/when...

Hard to argue with free tickets, nice!

Yup GSP is frustrating because he has all the tools to KTFO of anyone at 170 but usually chooses to play it safe. I guess you can't fault him as long as he keeps winning but it's not what the fans want, and not like he isn't capable of annihilating his opponents.

Will fire a heads up when I have confirmed dates but the BJJ Tourney I'm looking at will Ontario Kombat Classic May 28-29

I'm going to do Gi and No-Gi but I warn you, BJJ matches can be super boring if one of the guys involved just stalls all match and goes for position. I always go for the sub and slams to try and make things exciting...

DjSquall · 04-09-2011, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by z370z

Anyone seen any signs of DJ? He's been MIA for a long time now?

Im always MIA ^.^

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Originally Posted by z370z

huh, weird. I wonder if his car is still kicking?

After a rough winter like this... With me behind the wheel... Im surprised Im still alive lol! But the car isnt kickin.. Its flyin :P

Anyways Im too baked to say anything else lol count me in on the meet on may 1st. With my girlfriend

oh and my bad for neglecting the forums :S

Pharmacist · 04-09-2011, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jjaden

Hard to argue with free tickets, nice!

Yup GSP is frustrating because he has all the tools to KTFO of anyone at 170 but usually chooses to play it safe. I guess you can't fault him as long as he keeps winning but it's not what the fans want, and not like he isn't capable of annihilating his opponents.

Will fire a heads up when I have confirmed dates but the BJJ Tourney I'm looking at will Ontario Kombat Classic May 28-29

I'm going to do Gi and No-Gi but I warn you, BJJ matches can be super boring if one of the guys involved just stalls all match and goes for position. I always go for the sub and slams to try and make things exciting...

I'm pretty sure slamming is illegal in almost all tournaments in BJJ, and I've seen many guys disqualified for it. What belt do you have and how long you been training?

Pharmacist · 04-09-2011, 09:42 PM

I agree about lay and pray guys who stall and play the points game rather than attempting subs. But still, there is a big difference between skillfully subbing a guy vs picking him up and dropping him on his head.

If you were regularly submitting blue belts as a white belt let alone purple and brown belts then either you're a prodigy, the next bj penn. Or your gym promotes way too undeserving guys way too soon. There is a huge gap between white belts and purple or brown belts. There is no way a white belt can fight evenly with a purple or brown belt let alone sub them

Jjaden · 04-09-2011, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

I agree about lay and pray guys who stall and play the points game rather than attempting subs. But still, there is a big difference between skillfully subbing a guy vs picking him up and dropping him on his head.

If you were regularly submitting blue belts as a white belt let alone purple and brown belts then either you're a prodigy, the next bj penn. Or your gym promotes way too undeserving guys way too soon. There is a huge gap between white belts and purple or brown belts. There is no way a white belt can fight evenly with a purple or brown belt let alone sub them

I'm not looking for praise but after only 3 months training when Marcus Soares came to do testing at BAMA he raised me to blue after watching me do 3 test matches for him.

At the time he said I had a natural ability for the sport and combined with my size and athleticism I would do very well.

I am also 6'5, 210lbs and very flexible and athletic. This allows me to power out of dangerous positions but also use my flexibility to work out of guard for quick subs and sweeps.

My size and strength also give me a huge advantage when rolling against a 170lb purple belt or a 150lb brown belt. There are very few high belt guys my size at the club I was training out of.

Again after a year of BJJ I switched my training to MMA, so I haven't worn a GI since I won my last tourney and my focus has been more working on GNP from top rather than submissions.

Truly tho, both of my MMA coaches stopped at purple belt and I have watched them grapple blacks and browns all day long without losing a match. They continued to work on their BJJ skills they just stopped caring about the belting system and I reflect their attitude that a belt is something you use to hold up your pants..

z370z · 04-11-2011, 08:03 AM

Welcome back DJ..... we now know that your car AND you hibernate during the winters lol

DjSquall · 04-11-2011, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by z370z

Welcome back DJ..... we now know that your car AND you hibernate during the winters lol

Nawwww i was too busy driftin'!!!

Lol ill share the crazy winter stories at the meet, i had a ton of fun

Mhaddy · 04-12-2011, 08:15 AM

Looks like we're going to have quite the meet! I'm really looking forward to this. I've been thinking a bit about the route to take and I think our cruise to Port Dalhousie would be a nice season opener. Thoughts?

Mhaddy · 04-12-2011, 01:49 PM

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Looks like we're going to have quite the meet! I'm really looking forward to this. I've been thinking a bit about the route to take and I think our cruise to Port Dalhousie would be a nice season opener. Thoughts?

Another thought for the crew from the East end is a trip up to cottage country. The reason I didn't suggest that initially is because we'd have to meet rather early, around 9 am and it's a few hours drive to get there, lunch then a few hours driving around, a few hours back (likely in traffic) and you'll be home well after dinner.

1Sweet Z · 04-12-2011, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mhaddy

Another thought for the crew from the East end is a trip up to cottage country. The reason I didn't suggest that initially is because we'd have to meet rather early, around 9 am and it's a few hours drive to get there, lunch then a few hours driving around, a few hours back (likely in traffic) and you'll be home well after dinner.

I am east in cottage country and to come to burlington will be a whole day thing for me. But I want to meet with the guys and go for cruise.

If the idea doesn't fly this time, I would like to organize a cottage country meet sometime maybe before July 1st when cottage traffic gets crazy. I have a perfect route, Highway 507 from Buckhorn to Goderham. Apparently it is the top rated motorcycle route in Ontario... 30+ kms of turns, very short straight aways and only on cop shop to worry about.

jazz · 04-13-2011, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 1Sweet Z

I am east in cottage country and to come to burlington will be a whole day thing for me. But I want to meet with the guys and go for cruise.

If the idea doesn't fly this time, I would like to organize a cottage country meet sometime maybe before July 1st when cottage traffic gets crazy. I have a perfect route, Highway 507 from Buckhorn to Goderham. Apparently it is the top rated motorcycle route in Ontario... 30+ kms of turns, very short straight aways and only on cop shop to worry about.

what city are you in?

1Sweet Z · 04-13-2011, 04:31 PM

Peterborough.

1Sweet Z · 04-13-2011, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mhaddy

Looks like we're going to have quite the meet! I'm really looking forward to this. I've been thinking a bit about the route to take and I think our cruise to Port Dalhousie would be a nice season opener. Thoughts?

For the run the Port Dalhousie- Are you thinking highway run and partial surface roads? Or do you know I nice windy scenic route that follows the lake?

z370z · 04-12-2011, 08:34 AM

I'm good with that

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Pharmacist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,249 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 18	I agree about lay and pray guys who stall and play the points game rather than attempting subs. But still, there is a big difference between skillfully subbing a guy vs picking him up and dropping him on his head. If you were regularly submitting blue belts as a white belt let alone purple and brown belts then either you're a prodigy, the next bj penn. Or your gym promotes way too undeserving guys way too soon. There is a huge gap between white belts and purple or brown belts. There is no way a white belt can fight evenly with a purple or brown belt let alone sub them __________________ 2009 370z Sport Touring/Nismo shift Knob/Z1 motorsports 34 row oil cooler

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Mhaddy Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Etobicoke Posts: 186 Drives: 09 Z M6 Black Rep Power: 16	Looks like we're going to have quite the meet! I'm really looking forward to this. I've been thinking a bit about the route to take and I think our cruise to Port Dalhousie would be a nice season opener. Thoughts? __________________ Mad Dog Studios; graphics & web dev 370z Gallery on Flickr '09 370z & '10 GSXR600

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