tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30314318.post6034955534257057785..comments2008-07-21T15:26:49.208-07:00Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00346337383140667804noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30314318.post-39701027642170930102008-07-21T15:26:00.000-07:002008-07-21T15:26:00.000-07:00Hey anonymous,<BR/><BR/>When you visit out of town academies you have one of two choices:<BR/><BR/>1. Push your game when rolling and get challenged all night, but you'll be respected (if exhausted).<BR/><BR/>2. Or roll respectfully (take it slower and be willing to tap more) in which case they will take it easier on you but diss you and your academy when you leave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30314318.post-6304922925963356012008-07-21T15:16:00.000-07:002008-07-21T15:16:00.000-07:00So what I've learned from your blog after two years is that the public impression of BJJ is wrong (tap, snap or tap etc.) and that basically the instructors and students at most academies are friendly people who welcome visitors....<BR/><BR/>And here I thought if I visited an out of town academy I'd get hazed in one manner or another.<BR/><BR/>Are you sure being treated nicely isn't just a "girl" thing? Do they have a secret program for the "girls" where they give you cookies and milk, and for the guys where they beat the crap out of you/<BR/><BR/>"Mostly" just kidding. But not entirely. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30314318.post-69483904435998007422008-07-21T12:24:00.000-07:002008-07-21T12:24:00.000-07:00I saw the quick shoutout to Hai and Elite MMA on your blog and had to comment.<BR/><BR/>I've trained at Elite for awhile now and we're a close bunch, both in and out of the gym. I'm glad you enjoyed our gym during your stay. Best of luck training and competing. See you around.<BR/><BR/>Mike Calimbasmikecalimbashttp://mikecalimbas.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com