Taps: 295.
Last training session of 2011.
Drills to incorporate:
1. Hip escape.
2. Bridge over shoulder.
3. Bridge then hip escape, belly down escape to knee.
4. Regular Sit outs.
5. Sit out var. - drop hip down to mat.
Today's topic - Side Control: Top and Bottom.
*Bottom: 1. Hip escape re-Guard.
2. If blocked, hip escape to belly down.
*Top Series: Position 1 - On my toes, heavy pressure; right hand blocking his hip.
Switch to Position 2: Right knee against his hip, hand on other side of his hip.
Position 3: Hip down and go to Kesa Gatame.
Lil bro also tweaked my Scissor Sweep.
1. Get space.
2. Elbow grip, pull and "check watch".
3. Kick knee out if they hunker down.
*as in all Sweeps, need to UNBALANCE.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Night Session, Dec. 26, 2011
Taps: 4. Total: 295.
Tech. - Side Control Bottom Series.
1. Harpoon Sweep.
a. My hand on inside on his face; right hand frames his hip, bridge into him, then sweep the other way.
2. Harpoon Sweep B.
a. My hand on other side of his face.
3. Harpoon Fail, He bases out with his hand.
a. Get Half Guard, or Full Guard.
4. Bait Americana
a. Bump and get right under his belly, grabs his gi at the elbow.
b. Left (threatened hand) grabs my left inner thigh
c. Link my hands, trap over his elbow.
d. Bridge up, then to left for the roll.
Rolling etc.
First class as a Blue. Pretty crappy. The holiday layoff and rust showed, and the night session new faces didn't help. Spazzy White who said he was coming back from two month layoff went pretty hard during a "warm-up" roll, and when I realized he was going for a wristlock from Back Attack, I had no hesitation, no problem tapping to him. There was still an hour and half of class left but he was done.
Just real herky-jerky, no fluidity to my movements or intentions. On top of which, got kneed in the head and got a knee to the eye from the muscley White who is now a Blue like me. He was the same when he was a White, trying to muscle that damn armbar from Mount. He subbed me once with it and has been trying to muscle it ever since.
One bright spot, I pulled the move from the knees that's turning into one of my favorites -- Fake Guard Pull to a Scissor Sweep.
Tech. - Side Control Bottom Series.
1. Harpoon Sweep.
a. My hand on inside on his face; right hand frames his hip, bridge into him, then sweep the other way.
2. Harpoon Sweep B.
a. My hand on other side of his face.
3. Harpoon Fail, He bases out with his hand.
a. Get Half Guard, or Full Guard.
4. Bait Americana
a. Bump and get right under his belly, grabs his gi at the elbow.
b. Left (threatened hand) grabs my left inner thigh
c. Link my hands, trap over his elbow.
d. Bridge up, then to left for the roll.
Rolling etc.
First class as a Blue. Pretty crappy. The holiday layoff and rust showed, and the night session new faces didn't help. Spazzy White who said he was coming back from two month layoff went pretty hard during a "warm-up" roll, and when I realized he was going for a wristlock from Back Attack, I had no hesitation, no problem tapping to him. There was still an hour and half of class left but he was done.
Just real herky-jerky, no fluidity to my movements or intentions. On top of which, got kneed in the head and got a knee to the eye from the muscley White who is now a Blue like me. He was the same when he was a White, trying to muscle that damn armbar from Mount. He subbed me once with it and has been trying to muscle it ever since.
One bright spot, I pulled the move from the knees that's turning into one of my favorites -- Fake Guard Pull to a Scissor Sweep.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Blue Blue Blue and One Year Post
Status change: Blue Belt. Received on Dec. 17, 2011, nearly at year training at BJJ Club.
Taps: 2. Total: 291.
My mindset: Blue/White RESET. Back to the drawing board. So much to learn. Although I've tapped 291 times, I think I've made others tap maybe three or four times. I guess that's okay, since SUBMISSIONS COME LAST.
Year One has been about Survival and Escapes, and Breathing and Relaxing, and Learning How to Learn -- watching vids and drilling, focusing on a few things, and Staying Injury-free.
And Year Two? There will be a target on my back so don't worrying about tapping to Whites. Just don't get hurt. Escapes. Closed Guard. Breaking down techniques and drilling. Relax into bad positions. Keep working the Passes.
Taps: 2. Total: 291.
My mindset: Blue/White RESET. Back to the drawing board. So much to learn. Although I've tapped 291 times, I think I've made others tap maybe three or four times. I guess that's okay, since SUBMISSIONS COME LAST.
Year One has been about Survival and Escapes, and Breathing and Relaxing, and Learning How to Learn -- watching vids and drilling, focusing on a few things, and Staying Injury-free.
And Year Two? There will be a target on my back so don't worrying about tapping to Whites. Just don't get hurt. Escapes. Closed Guard. Breaking down techniques and drilling. Relax into bad positions. Keep working the Passes.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Class, Thu Dec. 15, 2011
Taps: 2. Total: 289.
Techs - Closed Guard Series: Arm Bar, Triangle, Omoplata.
Guard/Pass Guard Positional Sparring. Sucked. Again. Focus on one or two things. Worse, my Passing, which I thought was pretty decent shape, kind of sucks, too. But I am volunteering for Guard every chance I get. Problem is, I get passed and I'm out of the rotation. Review Rolles Pass. Guard - get cross collar grip and break posture. Flower Sweep.
PLAN from the Knees (when starting on Knees). I finally have a plan or "game."
1. Arm Drag.
2. Then, Cross Collar Push Ankle Pick. Ideally end in Side Control, but most often Half Guard Top, and work my Half Passes from there.
3. If he resists and pushes back, FALL back, Fake Guard Pull, Scissor Sweep as I fall. High percentage. Had some success with this lately against higher belts. Catches them by surprise.
Misc.
Getting caught in Omoplatas. Need to look up defense and counters.
Techs - Closed Guard Series: Arm Bar, Triangle, Omoplata.
Guard/Pass Guard Positional Sparring. Sucked. Again. Focus on one or two things. Worse, my Passing, which I thought was pretty decent shape, kind of sucks, too. But I am volunteering for Guard every chance I get. Problem is, I get passed and I'm out of the rotation. Review Rolles Pass. Guard - get cross collar grip and break posture. Flower Sweep.
PLAN from the Knees (when starting on Knees). I finally have a plan or "game."
1. Arm Drag.
2. Then, Cross Collar Push Ankle Pick. Ideally end in Side Control, but most often Half Guard Top, and work my Half Passes from there.
3. If he resists and pushes back, FALL back, Fake Guard Pull, Scissor Sweep as I fall. High percentage. Had some success with this lately against higher belts. Catches them by surprise.
Misc.
Getting caught in Omoplatas. Need to look up defense and counters.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Class, Tue. Dec. 13, 2011
Taps: 3. Total: 287.
Tech. 1 - Knee on Belly, Switch Knees.
Tech. 2 - Switch Knee, flow over to other Side Control.
Tech. 3 - Own Gi Choke.
1. Ends up in North-South.
Rolling Notes:
Guard - I hate my guard. Need to focus on it. Just floundering. Grabbing here, there. Getting passed.
Step 1: Try Carlos Double Cross Grip, and go from there. Shrimp out, go for Hook Sweep or Arm bar on the left arm. Focus on that only.
Side Control Esc - Actually had one Escape to add to the 100 Project, but I could not get out of Kesa, because my inside arm/elbow was too high off the mat and being controlled.
Defense - So so. Did a better job trying to breathe and relax. Even tried Saulo's Running Man Escape. But couldn't remember the transition and got stuck there. Need to review the DVD. Mild success "caging the hips" inside Guard when my arm is way across center line, but have to remember I can get swept in that direction, too if I don't keep my leg UP.
Tech. 1 - Knee on Belly, Switch Knees.
Tech. 2 - Switch Knee, flow over to other Side Control.
Tech. 3 - Own Gi Choke.
1. Ends up in North-South.
Rolling Notes:
Guard - I hate my guard. Need to focus on it. Just floundering. Grabbing here, there. Getting passed.
Step 1: Try Carlos Double Cross Grip, and go from there. Shrimp out, go for Hook Sweep or Arm bar on the left arm. Focus on that only.
Side Control Esc - Actually had one Escape to add to the 100 Project, but I could not get out of Kesa, because my inside arm/elbow was too high off the mat and being controlled.
Defense - So so. Did a better job trying to breathe and relax. Even tried Saulo's Running Man Escape. But couldn't remember the transition and got stuck there. Need to review the DVD. Mild success "caging the hips" inside Guard when my arm is way across center line, but have to remember I can get swept in that direction, too if I don't keep my leg UP.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Marcelo Notes
Been watching Marcelo roll and trying to deconstruct his Game. Or at least, pick up a few tips. Or just some things I see him doing, whether I can do it too is a whole another story.
In a nutshell, his top and bottom game is so solid he can play Seated Guard, then sweep, get on top and is able to Pass easily with is superior Top game.
From Bottom: Seated Guard -- 1. Hand fight: control hands/wrists. 2. Shoulder frame/knee frame for space. 3. Control lead leg, or ankle. 4. Get underneath, constantly undermining, testing Base and Balance, which will lead to ... 5. Sweep. (or he'll go for Guillotine sub if the head is sticking forward like ripe fruit to be picked), and gets on Top.
From Top: 1. Knee in, hand behind neck/head. 2. ** He doesn't use his hands to control knees or legs like most people do; he passes with the knee, knee pressure. 3. Butterfly Pass -- he double hugs waist.
RNC - he CAN sub with one hand. From Back (or seatbelt control) - his left (bottom) hand will control guy's left wrist, then there's a free path with his right top hand to come across the neck.
In a nutshell, his top and bottom game is so solid he can play Seated Guard, then sweep, get on top and is able to Pass easily with is superior Top game.
From Bottom: Seated Guard -- 1. Hand fight: control hands/wrists. 2. Shoulder frame/knee frame for space. 3. Control lead leg, or ankle. 4. Get underneath, constantly undermining, testing Base and Balance, which will lead to ... 5. Sweep. (or he'll go for Guillotine sub if the head is sticking forward like ripe fruit to be picked), and gets on Top.
From Top: 1. Knee in, hand behind neck/head. 2. ** He doesn't use his hands to control knees or legs like most people do; he passes with the knee, knee pressure. 3. Butterfly Pass -- he double hugs waist.
RNC - he CAN sub with one hand. From Back (or seatbelt control) - his left (bottom) hand will control guy's left wrist, then there's a free path with his right top hand to come across the neck.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Sun. Dec. 3, 2011
Taps: 2. Total: 284.
Tech. 1 - Arm Bar from Mount.
*Learned a new detail: Pinch in with my knee against the raised arm I'm going to attack.
Tech. 2 - Kesa Sub. - Wrist lock and Neck Crank.
*Like the knee hold from kesa better. Have to remember to practice it.
Tech. 3 - Harpoon Escape from Side Control.
1. He has cross face; Right near hand/elbow frames his hip, Left hand inside left side of his head, grabs his belt.
2. He has both knees in tight against me; bridge into him and as he pushes back down, roll him over.
Tech. 4 -Number 1 Escape from Side Control (sweep the other direction as Harpoon).
1. He has cross face; Right hand same, but Left hand on outside his head, holding his head down tight.
2. As he lifts his head, bridge into him and my hand pushes against his head, and try to put that head down on the mat, roll him over, and into kesa.
Misc: Need to Breathe. Relax. Not strain so much. According to Purple Reyn. And he's right. Breathe. Relax. Don't strain. Also, think ahead a few steps.
Tech. 1 - Arm Bar from Mount.
*Learned a new detail: Pinch in with my knee against the raised arm I'm going to attack.
Tech. 2 - Kesa Sub. - Wrist lock and Neck Crank.
*Like the knee hold from kesa better. Have to remember to practice it.
Tech. 3 - Harpoon Escape from Side Control.
1. He has cross face; Right near hand/elbow frames his hip, Left hand inside left side of his head, grabs his belt.
2. He has both knees in tight against me; bridge into him and as he pushes back down, roll him over.
Tech. 4 -Number 1 Escape from Side Control (sweep the other direction as Harpoon).
1. He has cross face; Right hand same, but Left hand on outside his head, holding his head down tight.
2. As he lifts his head, bridge into him and my hand pushes against his head, and try to put that head down on the mat, roll him over, and into kesa.
Misc: Need to Breathe. Relax. Not strain so much. According to Purple Reyn. And he's right. Breathe. Relax. Don't strain. Also, think ahead a few steps.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Thu Class Nov. 30, 2011
Taps: 2. Total: 282.
Tech. 1 - Open Guard, Spider Set up to Omoplata.
Tech 2 - Omoplata Knee Bar.
1. He counters by posting up the leg, grab it and lean into it.
Tech. 3 - Ompoplata to Triangle. He stands, grab that leg and go for Arm Bar.
After Class Special: Vince's Sick Half G Roll to Back.
He was showing someone this and everyone who saw it Ohh and Ahhed and drew it crowd and he had to show it to a bunch of us. Pretty flashy.
From Half Guard Top, he has your Right Leg trapped.
1. Left hand on chest, right hand on his hip near my trapped leg, push off and sit back and get my trapped knee up, get it down on the mat to the right of him.
2. Don't completely free that leg, have it still hook his leg.
3. Swing to the left of him, opposite side as the knee on mat, so I swing my right hand to the other side of his head and roll over my right shoulder.
4. That should make him roll over too because of my leg is hooking his and I end up in his back.
5. Get my left leg over him for the second hook.
Misc.
1. Stuck under Side Control. Back to the drawing board.
2. Floundering in Guard. Need more Guard time. Didn't help that I forgot to review my flashcards.
3. Doing okay with Passes but ended up getting my back taken at the last second. Asked Purple Vince and he suggested I put my lead knee high and right down the center of the chest and smash. But as he was showing me, I realized I have to get the underhook and get my head on the other side of him, and get better collar grip control.
Tech. 1 - Open Guard, Spider Set up to Omoplata.
Tech 2 - Omoplata Knee Bar.
1. He counters by posting up the leg, grab it and lean into it.
Tech. 3 - Ompoplata to Triangle. He stands, grab that leg and go for Arm Bar.
After Class Special: Vince's Sick Half G Roll to Back.
He was showing someone this and everyone who saw it Ohh and Ahhed and drew it crowd and he had to show it to a bunch of us. Pretty flashy.
From Half Guard Top, he has your Right Leg trapped.
1. Left hand on chest, right hand on his hip near my trapped leg, push off and sit back and get my trapped knee up, get it down on the mat to the right of him.
2. Don't completely free that leg, have it still hook his leg.
3. Swing to the left of him, opposite side as the knee on mat, so I swing my right hand to the other side of his head and roll over my right shoulder.
4. That should make him roll over too because of my leg is hooking his and I end up in his back.
5. Get my left leg over him for the second hook.
Misc.
1. Stuck under Side Control. Back to the drawing board.
2. Floundering in Guard. Need more Guard time. Didn't help that I forgot to review my flashcards.
3. Doing okay with Passes but ended up getting my back taken at the last second. Asked Purple Vince and he suggested I put my lead knee high and right down the center of the chest and smash. But as he was showing me, I realized I have to get the underhook and get my head on the other side of him, and get better collar grip control.
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