sluggy started this discussion 15 years ago#11,305
I want to start doing jiu-jitsu, but I'm scared to go alone. All the reviews ive read about the place online are positive, and they all talk about how friendly it is.
Any tips? I could smoke weed, but that makes me a little sleepy. Also, it may be frowned upon.
Freecode !!4IKKtS9GG joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 10 minutes later[^][v]#203,227
What are you worried about? Is this social anxiety?
Meowth !RKehomzmKo joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 48 minutes later, 59 minutes after the original post[^][v]#203,233
Nothing to be afraid of. Everyone starts somewhere. Communities like that won't laugh at you for messing up. Extremely friendly towards everyone. As to smoking weed, well, I'd go at least a couple times without it first.
Leo Vegas !gNoGoD5HzQ joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 23 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^][v]#203,235
@OP
I trained in BJJ. I had to stop because I didn't have the time to do it any more. Fucking do it bud. You will have no regrets. I promise.
The Pony !.PonyTzEbE joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^][v]#203,237
I think I know what you mean - you're scared that the regulars'll laugh at you because you're the same age as or older than them and yet nowhere near as good. That's the same reason why many people don't go to the gym or feel intimidated. But really, they don't care. Unless you've got someone who wants to be an asshole, nobody's going to be laughing at you for messing up when you're new.
Also going for the first time under the influence is stupid. Because then they will judge you as an idiot who can't take things seriously. If you were teaching a class and some guy walked in drunkoff his ass, would you think he was there to learn? Would you think he was even capable or worth your time?
sluggy (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 hour later, 2 hours after the original post[^][v]#203,254
@previous (The Pony !.PonyTzEbE)
There is some intimidation, but I know I'm gonna get choked out for the first few months. If I was high, no one would notice. I dont think I will, though. I might take a benzo. That should keep me from an anxiety attack.
It's mostly social anxiety. My friend showed interest, but he can't for at least a month at least. I'm worried he will flake out, so I dot want to wait till then.
@203,227 (Freecode !!4IKKtS9GG)
Yea. I get extremely uncomfortable around people I don't know very well.
Meowth !RKehomzmKo replied with this 15 years ago, 36 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^][v]#203,261
@previous (sluggy)
Poppin' a benzo would definitely be something worth doing. Especially if it keeps you from having an anxiety attack.
Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 2 hours later, 5 hours after the original post[^][v]#203,281
Do it, it's worth it. I did fencing for a while. Best self-defence class ever.
sluggy (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 51 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^][v]#203,291
i thought the topic title was funny, but no one commented on it.
Unintentional Jackass !LASXURl1b6 joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 1 hour later, 7 hours after the original post[^][v]#203,299
Have a son, wait ~5 years, pretend you are going as father-son bonding.
Also,you must have incredibly intricate humor, because the title joke flew over my head.
swamplights !!V3J448+/B joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 1 hour later, 8 hours after the original post[^][v]#203,305
@203,254 (sluggy)
Take half and wait. If everything is too overwhelming, then take the other half.
sluggy (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 12 hours later, 20 hours after the original post[^][v]#203,980
@203,299 (Unintentional Jackass !LASXURl1b6)
No woman would mate with me willingly.
It's not a haha joke, but I thought it was just a weird way of wording it.
@previous (swamplights !!V3J448+/B)
I'd take 2-3 pills. I could take the entire bottle. I don't feel anything, except maybe sleep if I take a lot and smoke.
Xanax knocks me out, though. These pills I'm just tolerant to.