I've said it before, but... I won't train with ANY instructor who isn't cut. If I don't like what I see, I simply won't pay attention. Period.
A swimmer's build is cool, but I generally like to see a bit muscle on an instructor. That's what bugs me about Ryron & Rener Gracie; they need to focus more on the pecs.
Saulo too is a decent teacher BUT to be a great teacher, he needs to work on ab definition. --Get that shit chiseled!
BTW, a killer smile doesn't hurt either. Just being real.
Every time I see you post something like this on a thread like this it makes el oh el mad hard. Yaaaaaaaay!!!!!
y u laughing? i think this is a serious shen thread . :)
Im pretty big on BJJ instructors setting examples for students and being ambassadors of the art. I think that a big part of it is being in shape and resembling the BJJ message and all that comes with it.
Not everyone can be a Gracie diet fanatic. Some of my favorite trainers are fat and out of shape. They even smoke cigarettes too. Nbd though, knowledge is knowledge.
Snoozhitsu - I think a lot of it cones down to how young an art BJJ is on a worldwide scale. People still think of coaches as competitors - that they should be able to "defend the mat" etc.
In a few decades many top coaches will be old, fat, crippled with arthritis, but their mind, their attitude and their coaching skills will be undiminished.
This thread should be taken down for its obvious fat shaming. However, I can't learn anything from a big boned or hefty coach. If he isn't jacked, I won't be memorized by his physique, if I'm not memorized, I just can't pay attention.
Im pretty big on BJJ instructors setting examples for students and being ambassadors of the art. I think that a big part of it is being in shape and resembling the BJJ message and all that comes with it.
As alder said i guess it was a bit of fat shaming.
But i raised the question because i wanted to know how people felt about having instructors who are in a position of authority, who influence kids minds and perceptions of body image.
It just irks me that there are parents who feed their kids chocolate donuts at 7 in the morning. Seriously obese parents with no muscle tone at all who are role models for their kids. That to me as lemon said is laziness.
Anyway I'm not talking about Carlson gracie who obviously has great pedigree.
I guess seeing as most posters here are from America then being larger is quite normal and an everyday thing then it's all fine and well to have a fat instructor
I think Diego Maradona is as round as a soccer ball, but I'd take a soccer lesson from him.
I think the thing is that you have to know the background. Why are they out of shape..chronic pain or injuries that limit them? What were they like in their prime? Were they so good that it justifies their condition now? It's definitely something that I'd give consideration and want to put into some context.
My instructor is fat and out of shape but he is a fantastic grappler. Do wish he would get back into shape because he would be happier and therefore an even better instructor then he already is
Alder Hampel - This thread should be taken down for its obvious fat shaming. However, I can't learn anything from a big boned or hefty coach. If he isn't jacked, I won't be memorized by his physique, if I'm not memorized, I just can't pay attention.
To memorize someone's physique you'd have to stare at it long. And hard. Very, very hard.
Alder Hampel - This thread should be taken down for its obvious fat shaming. However, I can't learn anything from a big boned or hefty coach. If he isn't jacked, I won't be memorized by his physique, if I'm not memorized, I just can't pay attention.
To memorize someone's physique you'd have to stare at it long. And hard. Very, very hard.
