Training partner sought

Ethan Swagger

Hey I am looking for someone to sub grapple train with me one on one here in Waterford. Hit me up if interested.

StcIreland

why not go to train at Waterford MMA there will be plenty of training partners for you there ?

Ethan Swagger

StcIreland wrote: »

why not go to train at Waterford MMA there will be plenty of training partners for you there ?

Obviously this would make sense and I'd like to but training times don't suit me man. Also just interested in sub grappling and not striking atm.

Chris89

Ethan Swagger wrote: »

Obviously this would make sense and I'd like to but training times don't suit me man. Also just interested in sub grappling and not striking atm.

Are you any good? what is in it for the potential applicant?

Ethan Swagger

Chris89 wrote: »

Are you any good? what is in it for the potential applicant?

I'm certainly strong, stubborn and not easy to submit. Potential applicant guaranteed a serious, regular workout. Willing to assist if strength and build up is what someone is trying to work on too.

Mellor

Ethan Swagger wrote: »

I'm certainly strong, stubborn and not easy to submit. Potential applicant guaranteed a serious, regular workout. Willing to assist if strength and build up is what someone is trying to work on too.

I think Chris was asking about your grappling credentials/ability.
Being strong is a good quality in itself, but its not something that equates to good grappling. If you are defending subs using strength and power, neither of you is learning anything.
Being stubborn is certainly better than a partner that taps too easily. But again, do you think its the right solution to the issue?

Do you have any previous grappling experience?
What sport? BJJ, Judo, Wrestling, Sambo, etc
What level? Grades achieved, competition, etc.
How big are you?

If you don't have any experience, it doesn't matter. I'm not trying to be elitist or anything, I just think that it would be better for you and a potential partner if you match up similar styles/abilities/levels as best you can.

Ethan Swagger

Mellor wrote: »

I think Chris was asking about your grappling credentials/ability.
Being strong is a good quality in itself, but its not something that equates to good grappling. If you are defending subs using strength and power, neither of you is learning anything.
Being stubborn is certainly better than a partner that taps too easily. But again, do you think its the right solution to the issue?

Do you have any previous grappling experience?
What sport? BJJ, Judo, Wrestling, Sambo, etc
What level? Grades achieved, competition, etc.
How big are you?

If you don't have any experience, it doesn't matter. I'm not trying to be elitist or anything, I just think that it would be better for you and a potential partner if youu match up similar styles/abilities/levels as best you can.

Well I trained in BJJ for 2/3 years though never went for grading. I understand that strength has little to do with it and that it's all to do with leverage etc. I am currently a trainee pro wrestler. Strength is useful here. I weigh in at 105kg atm and I'm 5'11.

Dermighty

Ethan Swagger wrote: »

Well I trained in BJJ for 2/3 years though never went for grading.

This usually means you didn't get promoted rather than you never applied for grading.

Ethan Swagger

Dermighty wrote: »

This usually means you didn't get promoted rather than you never applied for grading.

No just never applied for grading. Simple as.

aro13

Ethan Swagger wrote: »

Hey I am looking for someone to sub grapple train with me one on one here in Waterford. Hit me up if interested.

Theres a lot of classes you could go to at Waterford mma just to grapple.just beacause it's an mma club doesn't mean you have to do striking.I go about 3 times a week and just grapple.what times would you be looking at?I'm nowhere near your weight tho!!but there are some bigger guys who just grapple

Ethan Swagger

aro13 wrote: »

Theres a lot of classes you could go to at Waterford mma just to grapple.just beacause it's an mma club doesn't mean you have to do striking.I go about 3 times a week and just grapple.what times would you be looking at?I'm nowhere near your weight tho!!but there are some bigger guys who just grapple

That's good to know. Well I'm sure if u grapple 3 times a week you more than make up in ability and skill what you don't have in terms of size compared with me. Ideally 7.30 in the evenings suits me best but sometimes free during the day and at weekends.

Dyr

Do people have to apply for gradings in BJJ?

aro13

Ethan Swagger wrote: »

That's good to know. Well I'm sure if u grapple 3 times a week you more than make up in ability and skill what you don't have in terms of size compared with me. Ideally 7.30 in the evenings suits me best but sometimes free during the day and at weekends.

Well Monday and Wednesday training is 7.30 .Monday is bjj so that might be a good place to start and you could get a grasp of the gym and see what you want to do.theres usually a couple of guys who just want to grapple even if it isn't a bjj specific class so you'll probably always have a choice.pop up and give it a lash!

aro13

Bambi wrote: »

Do people have to apply for gradings in BJJ?

I'm not 100% sure.different clubs/coaches may have different ways of dealing with belt progression

Ethan Swagger

aro13 wrote: »

Well Monday and Wednesday training is 7.30 .Monday is bjj so that might be a good place to start and you could get a grasp of the gym and see what you want to do.theres usually a couple of guys who just want to grapple even if it isn't a bjj specific class so you'll probably always have a choice.pop up and give it a lash!

How much is it to join and where exactly is it?

aro13

Ethan Swagger wrote: »

How much is it to join and where exactly is it?

It's 7 euro a class.you'd be best talk to Anthony about membership fees.he's the main man.it's located at lacken road business park.