Finally, a post about Jiu-Jitsu. Yesterday we got our new Gis. I thought mine was a bit big but Ashley's was perfect. We didn't know it but the Kyra Gracie Gi from Atama is only a single weave. We were a bit upset at that but it is really light. I called Atama and asked about the shrinkage on my Mundial #5 and she said it was pre-shrunk but I could pop it in the dryer. I really don't think it's pre-shrunk. I let it soak for about 30 min in water with two cups vinegar then I washed with warm, not hot, water. I then popped it in the dryer on medium heat. That was last night at 1:30 so I'll try it on later today.
In class last night we started with a warm up. Jogging, push ups, bear crawl, crab crawl, 50 muay thai knees per leg, 50 1-2 kick combos with each side, 200 crunches, 50 squats, 50 leg lifts, 50 scissors, and 10 leap frogs.
We reviewed the sit up sweep, kimura from fake sit up sweep, guillotine from defended sit up sweep. We learned a submission if the person tries to push your elbow with their hand to defend the guillotine. Reach up behind their neck with the arm they're pushing on and clasp with your other hand. This seemed to work best when your hips were under them, not to the side.
From side top. Spin as if you are going to north-south. Continue to the other side. Sweep the hand closest to their head over their face and behind their neck, trapping their arm, clasp with other hand and choke.
From side top. reach hand closest to their head thumb first into their collar across their throat. Pop to knee on belly, when they defend by pushing the knee or foot etc. grab collar with free hand and choke. To increase pressure, come to side and move toward their head.
Awesome class. There was a new guy there, Joe, who seemed to have wrestled in the past. I rolled with him and he wasn't too much of a challenge. I had him in a nice arm bar but he wouldn't tap. Ashley started yelling at me "Don't break his arm!" I wasn't trying to hurt him I just didn't know if I had him. Finally he tapped with no broken limbs. It was nice to see that I'm improving and dominating these newbies like I was dominated. I hope he comes back he'd be a good training partner. Note to self, we love the Ezequiel.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
In Pain
I'm still pretty sore from last Wednesday. We ordered our Gis today. They should be here on the 30th and I cant wait. I'm looking forward to class tomorrow.
I think I may have made a revelation with Ashley. She's been having some trouble lately noticing the submission "triggers." I'm thinking of making a song or some other mnemonic device to help.
I think I may have made a revelation with Ashley. She's been having some trouble lately noticing the submission "triggers." I'm thinking of making a song or some other mnemonic device to help.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Not tonight
Ashley, for some strange reason really did not want to go to class tonight. I really wanted to since Daniel was teaching. She claims I could have gone but we all know how that is. I have a feeling we missed something important tonight. We'll see if I'm right.
Also we've decided to get new Gis. I'm going to get the Atama Mundial #5 for $113 and she's getting the Kyra Gracie pink Gi for $150 and free shipping. Awesome deal!
Also we've decided to get new Gis. I'm going to get the Atama Mundial #5 for $113 and she's getting the Kyra Gracie pink Gi for $150 and free shipping. Awesome deal!
Sunday
This Sunday headed to open mat. We were a bit unsure if anyone would show up but we made the drive anyway (30 min). Luckily everyone showed up. Ashley and I started with a bit of light rolling to warm up. When were were done I asked one of the kids Tony brought to class. These kids wrestle at the local high school.
The kid I asked was about 15-16 and weighed about 120. I respect wrestlers for their awesome control on the ground but I still figured I would be able to beat him with submissions.
Let me tell you...this kid controlled my 180 lb butt. He couldn't stop me from getting to half guard and he didn't know any submissions but he did what he did very well. I think my problem is that I'm used to rolling with people bigger and stronger than me. That usually translates to slower paced rolling. I can deal with some one muscling me around but I can't yet deal with fast little guys. I did at one point get to full guard and from there I was in total control. I went for a straight armbar (with his arm pinned between my shoulder and head, both hands on his elbow) and he wouldn't tap. I thought I had it wrong. I also rolled him when he had me in north-south. I later learned that he and his buddies didn't like to tap ( read dont tap when they should and risk injury) I think that I had the armbar but let it go because I'm used to people tapping BEFORE their arm breaks.
Either way the dude did control me and if it were a five minute round he would have won by points. I ended up tapping because he was stretching my neck and I had injured it last class. I tapped to avoid some future injury to it.
After rolling with him I was dog tired. I never get that tired rolling. I've only thrown up twice, once after the first day of class and once after a Donny warm up. Never after rolling. I didn't puke but I was close. Ashley and I left and got smoothies after class.
Now I'm caught up. Every post from here on out should be recent.
The kid I asked was about 15-16 and weighed about 120. I respect wrestlers for their awesome control on the ground but I still figured I would be able to beat him with submissions.
Let me tell you...this kid controlled my 180 lb butt. He couldn't stop me from getting to half guard and he didn't know any submissions but he did what he did very well. I think my problem is that I'm used to rolling with people bigger and stronger than me. That usually translates to slower paced rolling. I can deal with some one muscling me around but I can't yet deal with fast little guys. I did at one point get to full guard and from there I was in total control. I went for a straight armbar (with his arm pinned between my shoulder and head, both hands on his elbow) and he wouldn't tap. I thought I had it wrong. I also rolled him when he had me in north-south. I later learned that he and his buddies didn't like to tap ( read dont tap when they should and risk injury) I think that I had the armbar but let it go because I'm used to people tapping BEFORE their arm breaks.
Either way the dude did control me and if it were a five minute round he would have won by points. I ended up tapping because he was stretching my neck and I had injured it last class. I tapped to avoid some future injury to it.
After rolling with him I was dog tired. I never get that tired rolling. I've only thrown up twice, once after the first day of class and once after a Donny warm up. Never after rolling. I didn't puke but I was close. Ashley and I left and got smoothies after class.
Now I'm caught up. Every post from here on out should be recent.
Almost there
So after getting my stripe from Daniel I decided it was time for a new belt. A longer belt. I ordered a new white belt from budovideos.com. It's just a cheap Bjj belt but it's longer than my Padilla and Sons. I ordered it on a Thursday and it took untill the next thursday to come in.
Lately all of us white belts have decided that we are going to compete in the jacksonville Bjj open April 25. Peter brought us the registration forms so now there's no excuse.
Lately all of us white belts have decided that we are going to compete in the jacksonville Bjj open April 25. Peter brought us the registration forms so now there's no excuse.
Feeling Stripey
So on March 9th Me, Ashley, Peter, Tonja, and Donny went to Gracie Jacksonville for a Relson Gracie seminar. Ashley and I filmed and took pictures of everything and should be getting a disc together soon.
Relson was awesome. He's not a really big guy but you can tell he'd mess one up if he had to. He demonstrated techniques (which I'll post when I get them) and told stories. Next time I will most definately participate.
The following class(March 11, 2009) Daniel taught. That night Ashley, Peter, Corey and myself each got our first stripe. It took 7 months but we earned it.
Relson was awesome. He's not a really big guy but you can tell he'd mess one up if he had to. He demonstrated techniques (which I'll post when I get them) and told stories. Next time I will most definately participate.
The following class(March 11, 2009) Daniel taught. That night Ashley, Peter, Corey and myself each got our first stripe. It took 7 months but we earned it.
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