The comments have taught me a lot. I am Steve’s age. I have been watching him since around 2001 when I believe he wrestled for Bosco. I am now a white belt, and these comments prove what I suspected. BJJ doesn’t appreciate moves that require explosiveness/violence of action. Not “violence” but violence of action. Violence is injurious. Violence of action is committing to doing something hard enough that resistance will likely be overcome, and if it isn’t you utilize your opponent being knocked of center by immediately doing it or something similar again. I need to dial it way back. If I want to make friends. I am not a terror. That sweep is not a kick. If BJJ guys agree that is a kick, and I want to be a bjj guy, I need to change.
Reminds me of a college dude who picked me as his fav at a camp. When he showed something I "volunteered" to help. The kids learned a lot...I learned not to volunteer.