Taps: 4. Total: 280.
Tech. 1 - Single Leg Lean-In Takedown.
1. He stands, I kneel and get single leg on his forward leg.
2. Get close, his leg in between my legs, my head inside, my shoulder on outside.
3. Lean in with the shoulder, pressure on his knee and he falls.
Tech. 2 - Single Leg Lift his Leg.
1. If he doesn't fall over, I stand with his leg; switch his leg to other hand and lift up high.
Tech. 3 - Double Leg Takedown.
1. Lean in with shoulder, grab both legs and down into Side Control.
Rolling Misc: White Evan (4 stripes): I don't like rolling with him; he rolls 110% and muscles everything. Last time, he tapped me to an armbar from mount; he went for the same and I held on, even tried to get it into a belly down, but time ran out. The guy is dangerous, but I was paired up with him so what can you do?
One thing: I had him in a ankle Half Guard, and couldn't quite get into a full Half. I bridged and turned my knees, and pushed on his hip with my hand, and he kept grabbing my hand. Last step, I didn't do -- HIP OUT as I push on his hip. Easier to move me than him.
Need to review D. Ache's sneaky kimura from bottom of Side Control. I've done it on my favorite side, couldn't pull it off on the other.
Game Plan v. 1.
FROM KNEE -- 1. Get grips and fall into Scissor Sweep as I fake Guard pull; 2. Knee up and open passes.
GUARD -- 1. Get his LEFT sleeve; Grip break, and work the Hannette armbar sequence.
2. Cross collar grip.
HALF GUARD -- 1. Prevent Cross Face.
2. Get Underhook.
MOUNT -- 1. Elbow escape; 2. Get him to go S Mount.
S MOUNT -- 1. Sit up and collapse knee.
SIDE CONTROL (Bottom) -- 1. Prevent cross face; 2. Posture (hand on belly; hand preventing cross face); 3. Bridge; 4. Underhook.
SIDE CONTROL (Top) -- 1. Practice 3 basic holding positions.
Need to copy these into Index cards to review before next training session.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Friday, November 25, 2011
With Little Bro at Black House
Taps: 0. Total: 276. Very mellow rolls. But Lil Bro Brown did give me some awesome details on a couple techniques I was having trouble completing.
Rope Pass (Half or Open Pass) - Tips/Details.
1. Get off my knees and onto my toes; and shoulder down for shoulder pressure (smash the knees down)!
2. Collar grip (to keep him close and prevent him from moving back and creating escaping space).
3. Get my head down into his chest (so he can't push my head away).
4. Walk my legs up for the pass.
Knee Slide Pass - Tips/Details
1. Squat low, put knee pressure and if he grips my sleeve, go with it and get chest collar grip and connect my elbow to knee.
2. Shoulder against his chest, no space.
3. If his hands push against my lead knee, pull up on his sleeve and knee goes downward, away from him for the pass.
Things to Work On:
1. Defense -- relax. Don't hold so tight. Don't use so much strength. Conserve energy. Use technique.
2. Practice HOLDING POSITION (instead of automatically going for Subs).
Holding Position - Side Control.
P1 -- Left hand under his neck; Right hand on mat, against his near hip; knees of the mat, on both toes.
P2 -- Right knee against his near hip (where Right hand was); Right hand over and on other side, with elbow against far hip.
P3 -- Kesa, but with my hip on top of his hip.
** Cycle through these basic positions, depending on how he moves and tries to escape.
Rope Pass (Half or Open Pass) - Tips/Details.
1. Get off my knees and onto my toes; and shoulder down for shoulder pressure (smash the knees down)!
2. Collar grip (to keep him close and prevent him from moving back and creating escaping space).
3. Get my head down into his chest (so he can't push my head away).
4. Walk my legs up for the pass.
Knee Slide Pass - Tips/Details
1. Squat low, put knee pressure and if he grips my sleeve, go with it and get chest collar grip and connect my elbow to knee.
2. Shoulder against his chest, no space.
3. If his hands push against my lead knee, pull up on his sleeve and knee goes downward, away from him for the pass.
Things to Work On:
1. Defense -- relax. Don't hold so tight. Don't use so much strength. Conserve energy. Use technique.
2. Practice HOLDING POSITION (instead of automatically going for Subs).
Holding Position - Side Control.
P1 -- Left hand under his neck; Right hand on mat, against his near hip; knees of the mat, on both toes.
P2 -- Right knee against his near hip (where Right hand was); Right hand over and on other side, with elbow against far hip.
P3 -- Kesa, but with my hip on top of his hip.
** Cycle through these basic positions, depending on how he moves and tries to escape.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Sun. Nov. 20, 2011
Taps: 7. Total: 276.
Techs - drills from Guard
1. Arm Bar.
2. Kimura
3. Double Arm Bar.
4. Kimura Counter - to take the Back.
Misc: Guard -- had an arm trapped, but I needed to: A. Lift my hips, get arm across center line. B. Flower sweep or Arm bar.
Half Guard - getting hit with Knee Slide Pass. Review: Saulo 2 and Carlos Infinite.
Techs - drills from Guard
1. Arm Bar.
2. Kimura
3. Double Arm Bar.
4. Kimura Counter - to take the Back.
Misc: Guard -- had an arm trapped, but I needed to: A. Lift my hips, get arm across center line. B. Flower sweep or Arm bar.
Half Guard - getting hit with Knee Slide Pass. Review: Saulo 2 and Carlos Infinite.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Taps: 5. Total: 269.
Techniques -- S-Mount Attack Series (all from Seat Belt Control)
Tech. 1 - Basic Across Down Collar Choke
1. He turns left; my left leg up, tight against his belly; my right knee tight up against his head.
2. My right hand under his head; left hand under his armpit; link hands; open hands, left hand opens near collar and feeds to right hand -- deep thumb in grip.
3. Right hand lawnmower pull and get ELBOW TO MY RIBS as my left hand pulls DOWNWARD on other collar.
Tech. 2 - Swim in Choke
1. Can't get second grip, so left hand goes under his arm, under my elbow like Loop choke.
Tech. 3 - Bow and Arrow Choke.
Tech. 4 - Arm Bar
1. Lift trapped arm up, bringing him up and to the side more.
2. Left hand makes a fist, put on mat right next to his face.
3. Lean forward and right a little to get left leg over.
** If he tries to trap my leg and go to Half Guard, I need to grab that arm and that side knee and turn him back into regular Mount.
Need to look up:
Counter to Bow and Arrow Choke.
Techniques -- S-Mount Attack Series (all from Seat Belt Control)
Tech. 1 - Basic Across Down Collar Choke
1. He turns left; my left leg up, tight against his belly; my right knee tight up against his head.
2. My right hand under his head; left hand under his armpit; link hands; open hands, left hand opens near collar and feeds to right hand -- deep thumb in grip.
3. Right hand lawnmower pull and get ELBOW TO MY RIBS as my left hand pulls DOWNWARD on other collar.
Tech. 2 - Swim in Choke
1. Can't get second grip, so left hand goes under his arm, under my elbow like Loop choke.
Tech. 3 - Bow and Arrow Choke.
Tech. 4 - Arm Bar
1. Lift trapped arm up, bringing him up and to the side more.
2. Left hand makes a fist, put on mat right next to his face.
3. Lean forward and right a little to get left leg over.
** If he tries to trap my leg and go to Half Guard, I need to grab that arm and that side knee and turn him back into regular Mount.
Need to look up:
Counter to Bow and Arrow Choke.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Class Tues, Nov. 15, 2011
Taps: 1. Total: 264.
Tech. 1 - Starfish Drill (Side Control to Mount to other Side Control.
1. Right hand grip pants at hip; Left elbow on other side of the head. Right knee against his hip; left leg stretched out.
2. Switch base, right leg over to Mount.
3. Right elbow on other side of head; hop off to Side Control.
Tech. 2. - Huggy Arm Triangle
1. Left hand under head; right hand underhook, gable grip; both knees tight against him.
2. Get his across his face, across his neck, keep it tight with my head.
3. Slide my inside knee (left) across his belly, hop over with my other leg, into Side Control on other side.
4. Gable grip or even Rnc grip, right hand under left elbow, sprawl, hip down on hip, walk up towards head a little for the finish.
Open Sit Up Guard - Sucks.
1. Don't let him have grips on my knees or pants -- STRIP GRIPS with my fist as I kick out.
Half Guard Bottom - Sucks.
1. Even from Mount I'm able to get an ankle, but I'm just holding onto it for dear life. That's not it.
2. BRIDGE into him, push his hip as I shrimp away and get a deeper control on his leg, preferably over his knee.
3. Keep working the Monkey Paw grip and don't let him get CROSS FACE. Or even just get my hand on top of my head.
4. Get UNDERHOOK on other side; get SMALL, and dive under for his ankle for Old School.
**Review Vince's Half Guard and Pablo's, too.
Half Guard Passing - Sucks, not as much.
1. Having success with the Webber Switch Pass.
S Mount Escape - so so.
1. Bridge into him with my RIGHT FOOT, elbows in, try to take his base out by hipping into the up leg.
2. Or Turn into him and trap other side ankle to get into Half.
Guard Breaks/Passing - so so.
1, Grip sleeve and stand.
2. Saulo arch, circle back.
3. Get FIRM grips, keep him down on mat.
4. Work into rotation Rolles, half standing break, pass.
Submissions - North South Choke.
1. Review Marcelo and Monson.
** According to my White Belt priorities, I shouldn't even think about it, but but but, I did have Position, I just didn't have the right details for the finish.
Body Triangle -- good thing I watched the latest Gracie Breakdown just before class. I got to try it and also was able to escape when he let go due to my pressure on his lock. But that Body Triangle was tight; he squeezed once - whoof! - that's when I rolled to that side and started working the escape, trapping one leg, pressing down on the other knee.
Tech. 1 - Starfish Drill (Side Control to Mount to other Side Control.
1. Right hand grip pants at hip; Left elbow on other side of the head. Right knee against his hip; left leg stretched out.
2. Switch base, right leg over to Mount.
3. Right elbow on other side of head; hop off to Side Control.
Tech. 2. - Huggy Arm Triangle
1. Left hand under head; right hand underhook, gable grip; both knees tight against him.
2. Get his across his face, across his neck, keep it tight with my head.
3. Slide my inside knee (left) across his belly, hop over with my other leg, into Side Control on other side.
4. Gable grip or even Rnc grip, right hand under left elbow, sprawl, hip down on hip, walk up towards head a little for the finish.
Open Sit Up Guard - Sucks.
1. Don't let him have grips on my knees or pants -- STRIP GRIPS with my fist as I kick out.
Half Guard Bottom - Sucks.
1. Even from Mount I'm able to get an ankle, but I'm just holding onto it for dear life. That's not it.
2. BRIDGE into him, push his hip as I shrimp away and get a deeper control on his leg, preferably over his knee.
3. Keep working the Monkey Paw grip and don't let him get CROSS FACE. Or even just get my hand on top of my head.
4. Get UNDERHOOK on other side; get SMALL, and dive under for his ankle for Old School.
**Review Vince's Half Guard and Pablo's, too.
Half Guard Passing - Sucks, not as much.
1. Having success with the Webber Switch Pass.
S Mount Escape - so so.
1. Bridge into him with my RIGHT FOOT, elbows in, try to take his base out by hipping into the up leg.
2. Or Turn into him and trap other side ankle to get into Half.
Guard Breaks/Passing - so so.
1, Grip sleeve and stand.
2. Saulo arch, circle back.
3. Get FIRM grips, keep him down on mat.
4. Work into rotation Rolles, half standing break, pass.
Submissions - North South Choke.
1. Review Marcelo and Monson.
** According to my White Belt priorities, I shouldn't even think about it, but but but, I did have Position, I just didn't have the right details for the finish.
Body Triangle -- good thing I watched the latest Gracie Breakdown just before class. I got to try it and also was able to escape when he let go due to my pressure on his lock. But that Body Triangle was tight; he squeezed once - whoof! - that's when I rolled to that side and started working the escape, trapping one leg, pressing down on the other knee.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Class Sun, Nov. 13, 2011
Taps: 2. Total: 263.
Tech. 1 - Open Guard Flip Over Pass
** First saw this on Shogun's site.
1. Grip on outside of his knees on either side.
2. Put my left shoulder and head just above his hip, facing to right. Put all my weigh on my shoulder and on him.
3. Completely flip over to his left side, flip back around to Side Control.
Tech. 2 - Var. Bait Elbow.
1. Leave elbow there, tempting him into Arm Drag or Omo, then hop over that side for the Pass.
Tech. 3. - Var. Cartwheel Pass.
1. Left hand on the mat between his legs, Right hand behind his head.
2. Jump, Carthwheel over and pressuring him down and around for the pass.
I thought these a bit fancy and acrobatic for my tastes. Perhaps a little advanced for the majority of the Whites that were there. They probably could of used a Guard Break or couple of Escapes.
Speaking of Guard Breaks, Blue Mike gave me a good detail: I need to be firm in my grips and Right Elbow need to be inside his thigh. I was too loose, had too much give.
Tech. 1 - Open Guard Flip Over Pass
** First saw this on Shogun's site.
1. Grip on outside of his knees on either side.
2. Put my left shoulder and head just above his hip, facing to right. Put all my weigh on my shoulder and on him.
3. Completely flip over to his left side, flip back around to Side Control.
Tech. 2 - Var. Bait Elbow.
1. Leave elbow there, tempting him into Arm Drag or Omo, then hop over that side for the Pass.
Tech. 3. - Var. Cartwheel Pass.
1. Left hand on the mat between his legs, Right hand behind his head.
2. Jump, Carthwheel over and pressuring him down and around for the pass.
I thought these a bit fancy and acrobatic for my tastes. Perhaps a little advanced for the majority of the Whites that were there. They probably could of used a Guard Break or couple of Escapes.
Speaking of Guard Breaks, Blue Mike gave me a good detail: I need to be firm in my grips and Right Elbow need to be inside his thigh. I was too loose, had too much give.
My White Belt Priorities
Saulo is so spot on.
1. Survive/Defend.
2. Escape/Improve Position.
3. Hold Position.
4. Submissions.
1. Survive/Defend.
2. Escape/Improve Position.
3. Hold Position.
4. Submissions.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Class Nov. 5, 2011
Taps: 5. Total: 261.
Tech. 1 - Basic Back Attack / Collar Choke
1. Seatbelt hold, left hand top, right hand under his armpit, link hands.
2. Left hand opens his collar, grip with right hand; right hand grabs other collar pulls down as left hand pulls across.
Tech. 2 - Back Attack into Bow and Arrow Choke
1. Only get first grip, he bridges, scoots and about to escape...keep that grip, switch base and come up to Side Control.
2. Get my Right leg over his body, grab his pants leg, lock my legs together and finish.
Tech. 3 -- He Rolls into Turtle / Roll over.
1. Trying for that back choke, but he kicks out, away and rolls into Turtle...I'm on the left side of his Turtle.
2. Push to the right to create a little space between his ankles; get my left foot over his left ankle.
3. Pull him back toward me and over, while extending him with my left foot hook; get right hook in, then left hook in.
Tech. 4 - Back to Mount.
1. He starts scooting and escaping Back, get my right leg over and hook in other side of his knee.
2. Use that to swing over into Mount. Careful I don't get trapped in Half Guard.
Nice advice and tips from Blue John. About White Belt, he said I needed to concentrate only on two things:
1. Escapes.
2. Holding position.
To that, I'd add:
3. Tapping.
4. Breathing/Relaxing
5. Ask questions; otherwise keep mouth shut.
He also showed my a couple nice escapes from arm bar and Triangle.
Arm bar escape (from bottom)
1. Use RNC lock.
2. Free arm goes under his leg.
3. Rock my legs and come up.
Triangle Escape 1
1. Get posture; grab his front leg at knees and pull down as I arch back.
Triangle Escape 2
1. Get Posture; swing my leg over his head.
2. Arch my back to break his leg grip.
Triangle Escape 3 (like Ryan's Escape)
1. ie my left arm trapped, grab his leg and go left, and get my left elbow on the mat.
2. Switch base (scissor my legs); control his bottom leg as it opens and pass.
3. Shoulder pressure into his hip, upper body so he can't come up to my Back.
Tech. 1 - Basic Back Attack / Collar Choke
1. Seatbelt hold, left hand top, right hand under his armpit, link hands.
2. Left hand opens his collar, grip with right hand; right hand grabs other collar pulls down as left hand pulls across.
Tech. 2 - Back Attack into Bow and Arrow Choke
1. Only get first grip, he bridges, scoots and about to escape...keep that grip, switch base and come up to Side Control.
2. Get my Right leg over his body, grab his pants leg, lock my legs together and finish.
Tech. 3 -- He Rolls into Turtle / Roll over.
1. Trying for that back choke, but he kicks out, away and rolls into Turtle...I'm on the left side of his Turtle.
2. Push to the right to create a little space between his ankles; get my left foot over his left ankle.
3. Pull him back toward me and over, while extending him with my left foot hook; get right hook in, then left hook in.
Tech. 4 - Back to Mount.
1. He starts scooting and escaping Back, get my right leg over and hook in other side of his knee.
2. Use that to swing over into Mount. Careful I don't get trapped in Half Guard.
Nice advice and tips from Blue John. About White Belt, he said I needed to concentrate only on two things:
1. Escapes.
2. Holding position.
To that, I'd add:
3. Tapping.
4. Breathing/Relaxing
5. Ask questions; otherwise keep mouth shut.
He also showed my a couple nice escapes from arm bar and Triangle.
Arm bar escape (from bottom)
1. Use RNC lock.
2. Free arm goes under his leg.
3. Rock my legs and come up.
Triangle Escape 1
1. Get posture; grab his front leg at knees and pull down as I arch back.
Triangle Escape 2
1. Get Posture; swing my leg over his head.
2. Arch my back to break his leg grip.
Triangle Escape 3 (like Ryan's Escape)
1. ie my left arm trapped, grab his leg and go left, and get my left elbow on the mat.
2. Switch base (scissor my legs); control his bottom leg as it opens and pass.
3. Shoulder pressure into his hip, upper body so he can't come up to my Back.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Class Nov. 3, 2011
Taps: 2. Total: 256.
Warm-up Tech. -- Arm bar from Guard to Flower Sweep
1. Standard arm bar setup -- left arm wrist control of right hand; right hand under, and over his arm and elbow control.
2. Left foot on his hip, swing it over his head; he pulls out his arm; maintain grip on his wrist with my right hand.
3. Left leg back down, hip out to left, sit up and my left hand reaches over his back and grabs belt, and I'm half way onto his back.
4. Swivel a little to the right, right leg up to the sky and into his arm pit for the Flower Sweep.
Tech. 1 - Sit out (review)
Detail: Need to remember to arch my back and look up to ceiling as I sit out.
Tech 2 - Turtle Attack/Turnover to Bow and Arrow Choke.
1. I'm to the left and back from his Turtle; right knee against his hip, left leg straight and based out; chest heavy on his back.
2. Left hand reaches under his neck for far collar grip, deep; HOP over to other side, get my right against his knee as I pull his collar and turn him over.
3. Get my legs out and cross them; KEY: grab his pants with my right hand, and finish.
Misc:
1. Half Guard Top Kimura defense worked well. Thanks Robson.
2. Caught in a Triangle. Again. Damm It. Look up. Look up. Posture.
3. Couldn't finish the Guillotine. Review Marcelo. Remember to keep Guard closed and arch back to stretch him.
Warm-up Tech. -- Arm bar from Guard to Flower Sweep
1. Standard arm bar setup -- left arm wrist control of right hand; right hand under, and over his arm and elbow control.
2. Left foot on his hip, swing it over his head; he pulls out his arm; maintain grip on his wrist with my right hand.
3. Left leg back down, hip out to left, sit up and my left hand reaches over his back and grabs belt, and I'm half way onto his back.
4. Swivel a little to the right, right leg up to the sky and into his arm pit for the Flower Sweep.
Tech. 1 - Sit out (review)
Detail: Need to remember to arch my back and look up to ceiling as I sit out.
Tech 2 - Turtle Attack/Turnover to Bow and Arrow Choke.
1. I'm to the left and back from his Turtle; right knee against his hip, left leg straight and based out; chest heavy on his back.
2. Left hand reaches under his neck for far collar grip, deep; HOP over to other side, get my right against his knee as I pull his collar and turn him over.
3. Get my legs out and cross them; KEY: grab his pants with my right hand, and finish.
Misc:
1. Half Guard Top Kimura defense worked well. Thanks Robson.
2. Caught in a Triangle. Again. Damm It. Look up. Look up. Posture.
3. Couldn't finish the Guillotine. Review Marcelo. Remember to keep Guard closed and arch back to stretch him.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Padilla and Sons Kimono
In mid-July of 2011, I bought my second gi - a Padilla and Sons, White Gold Weave. It was huge but has shrunk nicely and fits pretty well.
I like that:
1. It's durable.
2. Plain, only a few small patches.
3. Haven't seen another person wearing it.
It's not super soft or pajama comfortable, like I've read some gis are, but I'm okay with that.
I've now worn it three months straight. This is my main and only gi. The starter HCK is now a little too snug. I'm planning on getting another maybe around Christmas or in the New Year to rotate in with the P&S. Maybe a blue one, but I'm torn: I like the old school, traditional white and the reminder of being a beginner, but the blue would hide the blood stains better.
I like that:
1. It's durable.
2. Plain, only a few small patches.
3. Haven't seen another person wearing it.
It's not super soft or pajama comfortable, like I've read some gis are, but I'm okay with that.
I've now worn it three months straight. This is my main and only gi. The starter HCK is now a little too snug. I'm planning on getting another maybe around Christmas or in the New Year to rotate in with the P&S. Maybe a blue one, but I'm torn: I like the old school, traditional white and the reminder of being a beginner, but the blue would hide the blood stains better.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Class Nov. 1, 2011
Taps: 4. Total: 254.
Tech. 1 - Basic Smashy Half Guard Pass
Me like very much. Simple. Heavy pressure. Guy will open his Half Guard because of the he's getting his head mashed.
1. Left knee (free one) against his stomach/hip; circle, walk your other, trapped knee wide out to FLATTEN him on his back.
2. Left hand cross face, right hand gets under hook and gable grip, tripod up and put shoulder pressure into the cross face, turning his head as I have my HEAD ON THE MAT, away from his head and looking away.
3. If his legs not open, my left leg comes up and levers/pushes against his leg and get to Mount.
Bonus detail: after class special -- if the guy controls your free knee and tries to push and Re-Guard, I need to grab under his wrist and KICK BACK, loosen his grip and control that arm.
Tech. 2 - Sit Out to Back.
1. Off a failed Double leg takedown, he sprawls. I switch to Single, with my left hand, my right hand traps his arm at the elbow.
2. Bring my Right leg up, shoot my left leg through for the Sit Out, arch and head up and turn into him and get to his Back.
**detail: turning into him. I was turning the other way, so that's why I kept losing in the scramble.
Tech. 1 - Basic Smashy Half Guard Pass
Me like very much. Simple. Heavy pressure. Guy will open his Half Guard because of the he's getting his head mashed.
1. Left knee (free one) against his stomach/hip; circle, walk your other, trapped knee wide out to FLATTEN him on his back.
2. Left hand cross face, right hand gets under hook and gable grip, tripod up and put shoulder pressure into the cross face, turning his head as I have my HEAD ON THE MAT, away from his head and looking away.
3. If his legs not open, my left leg comes up and levers/pushes against his leg and get to Mount.
Bonus detail: after class special -- if the guy controls your free knee and tries to push and Re-Guard, I need to grab under his wrist and KICK BACK, loosen his grip and control that arm.
Tech. 2 - Sit Out to Back.
1. Off a failed Double leg takedown, he sprawls. I switch to Single, with my left hand, my right hand traps his arm at the elbow.
2. Bring my Right leg up, shoot my left leg through for the Sit Out, arch and head up and turn into him and get to his Back.
**detail: turning into him. I was turning the other way, so that's why I kept losing in the scramble.
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