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Here are some tips: "If you're going to become true dodgeballers, then you've got to learn the five d's of dodgeball: dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge!" Also don't forget, "If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball." LOL....I'm sorry, but that movie came to mind when I seen this thread.

This was brought up at another forum, but I was curious to see what people think here. Have you ever started over with your training? Basically at some point you have a long lay off or just felt you were getting no where and you started to re-learn what you already know. Go back to the basics type training. I get frustrated and burnt out at times and I'm thinking about doing this for my BJJ training. Some days you just feel like you hit a wall and need a new approach.

I've practiced some of his moves, but I'm not that flexible to seriously train it. A lot of the moves caused too much strain on my knees. A sign of getting old I guess...LOL

Thanks for the info bushido_man96! I appreciate it and I am going to buy the book.

Has anyone read any of John Graden's books on running a martial art business? Thanks for any info!

I have a set curriculum that I use to teach new students at my club, I don't use any program though. I have some forms that I created using excel that I use to track what I taught on a certain day.

What you mention here are some of the things that make BJJ attractive to me. I would love to be able to train with this style. Like you say, ps1, as long as you tap when you feel it, you should stay pretty injury free. One question I do have is this: Do you ever have a problem with students who go into a technique too fast and too hard, causing an injury before the other student is able to tap? We get people like that at my club every now and then. A lot of beginners will get frustrated and try to muscle a technique and just spaz out till they get the submission. So far I haven't seen anyone get injured from that, but I've seen a few close calls. As soon as we see that someone doing that, we stop them right away to prevent anyone getting injured.

Your going to have some wear and tear no matter what sport you do. It is natural. I have met quite a few guys that train at your age and older. If your going to be training with Pedro Sauer directly, you shouldn't have any worries. Pedro and his instructors are very professional and run a good BJJ program. Some thing that you can do to help prevent injuries is too take it slow, train with guys around your age if possible, and let the instructors know of your concerns. Another BJJ black belt has recently put out a instructional called "Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Over 40" which was developed specifically for people like you. You can find out more info on it at https://www.royharris.com. I have the DVD myself and I am only 32. It has lots of great training drills, techniques, and tips. I hope this helps you out and good luck with your training!

Thanks! I appreciate the response. I will look into the link you provided.

Has anyone used cafepress.com to sell custom school shirts? I'm trying to find out the quality of the shirts and printing. Any info would be appreciated.

Here is a link of the Army Combatives manual. It covers all of the Army's basic moves and is a great reference. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/3-25-150/index.html

No doubt. It's kinda like the BDU and ACU (our camoflague uniform) tops we wore in the military. Some of the guys were amazed when I used them to choke em out. We always wore our tops when we rolled in Iraq. Finally some guys wouldn't wear the DCU top to avoid chokes, so it was like training no gi

I've been using Dollamur mats for home. They sturdy, lightweight, and very portable. I did a review for them on my new website. Check it out if you like at https://www.bjjreviews.net

I tried making one a few times, but it kept falling apart. I eventually had bought one from a guy who custom made them. I found it useful to drill certain techniques on days when I didn't have anyone to train with. The key to using a grappling dummy is discipline. I've seen other people buy them, use them for a few days, and then just let it sit in a corner some where. They basically wasted their money. I've had mine for almost 4 years now and still use it when I can.

Another shirt that is good for chokes and stuff on the street are the button up flannel shirts. Everyone wears them during the colder weather were I'm at.