AsenRG
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I'm just posting two playlists before I leave for training
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After returning: I had kick-boxing and BJJ again. Forgot my teeth guard, so had to skip the KB sparring, but overall, I'm feeling quite well
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The KB trainer (who also trains BJJ) is nice and agreed to discuss my preference for extended guard. His conclusion, after I showed him my defensive system, was "it might work, as long as you're moving forward". I immediately pointed out that he has never seen me taking a back step in sparring, and I think he realized that this is absolutely true.
Of course, he also added that it can still fail...but then immediately pointed out himself that no defense system is unbreakable. I think he's curious and wants to see it himself.
I should probably get some time to practice in front of a mirror to groove in the trajectories before next Saturday (they might be kinda rusty).. And I shouldn't forget my teeth protector
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I only participated on one roll this session, with Martin - but then I was feeling kinda tired at this point (and I'd only get to see a doctor for my shoulder on Monday). Besides, I didn't want to overdo it, so I could have some gas left in the tank for tomorrow's training sessions
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And last but not least, because we're on an RPG forum after all: here's an article that notes how much of what we do isn't in the muscle, but in the mind and spirit. Hey, it was in my news feed...sometimes those are good for something
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www.ijf.org
The relevant part is where it notes that the eventual winner of the judo match in question seemed like a different person after seeing that he can dominate in at least one area (in ne-waza). That acted to him as a trigger, the author of the article speculates.
Now, how many systems would have accounted for such a change? I struggle to come with any. Maybe my Cepheus hack could do it. Exalted 3 could as well. The Dungeon grappling rules (for grappling in OSR/d20 rulesets) or the system in Dragon Heresy just might get it...or rather, get close. Finally, Legends of the Wulin could as well, with Chi Conditions.
Anyone else? Maybe some PbtA with a "take +1 forward"?
So, how comes many of those systems are considered "narrativist"
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After returning: I had kick-boxing and BJJ again. Forgot my teeth guard, so had to skip the KB sparring, but overall, I'm feeling quite well

The KB trainer (who also trains BJJ) is nice and agreed to discuss my preference for extended guard. His conclusion, after I showed him my defensive system, was "it might work, as long as you're moving forward". I immediately pointed out that he has never seen me taking a back step in sparring, and I think he realized that this is absolutely true.
Of course, he also added that it can still fail...but then immediately pointed out himself that no defense system is unbreakable. I think he's curious and wants to see it himself.
I should probably get some time to practice in front of a mirror to groove in the trajectories before next Saturday (they might be kinda rusty).. And I shouldn't forget my teeth protector

I only participated on one roll this session, with Martin - but then I was feeling kinda tired at this point (and I'd only get to see a doctor for my shoulder on Monday). Besides, I didn't want to overdo it, so I could have some gas left in the tank for tomorrow's training sessions

And last but not least, because we're on an RPG forum after all: here's an article that notes how much of what we do isn't in the muscle, but in the mind and spirit. Hey, it was in my news feed...sometimes those are good for something


Fighting More Than One Opponent
Abu Dhabi is the location for the first post-worlds grand slam. There’s a big entry, the usual melting pot of Olympic and world medallists, plus youngsters and those trying their luck from neighbouring nations.

The relevant part is where it notes that the eventual winner of the judo match in question seemed like a different person after seeing that he can dominate in at least one area (in ne-waza). That acted to him as a trigger, the author of the article speculates.
Now, how many systems would have accounted for such a change? I struggle to come with any. Maybe my Cepheus hack could do it. Exalted 3 could as well. The Dungeon grappling rules (for grappling in OSR/d20 rulesets) or the system in Dragon Heresy just might get it...or rather, get close. Finally, Legends of the Wulin could as well, with Chi Conditions.
Anyone else? Maybe some PbtA with a "take +1 forward"?
So, how comes many of those systems are considered "narrativist"

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