Taps: 3. Total: 580.
Private with Lil Bro Brown Mike.
Movement drills.
1. Gymnastica kick, hurdle stretch to each side.
2. Gymnastica belly down, other side stretch.
3. Side Esc shrimp to over shoulder to Guard recovery.
4. Upside down, cross legs spin turn Guard recovery.
Tech - Open Guard Sweep.
A. My right hand cross grip on his right wrist sleeve; left hand on his right ankle; left foot on his right hip; right foot controlling his left hand, circling.
B. Push with foot on hip, pull with the cross grip, keep him stretched.
C. 2 triggers - 1. left foot comes forward; 2. left hand goes up trying to clear my foot. -- then push, pull and hold ankle as I hook with right foot behind his left leg/knee.
Reminders:
1. Open guard/Butterfly Guard - don't let him get both knee grips, always remove that grip on my right knee; always control that left hand. (just saw Marcelo and Emily Kwok roll and he does that a lot).
2. Bow and Arrow Choke - grip doesn't have to be deep, but hide elbow down and behind his head, and the finish comes from the lean back.
To Drill:
1. Movement
2. Back Esc
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Side Control 2.0 - Top (Maintenance)
Brown Vince - recommends Kesa, hip to hip a la Saulo, then if he turns into me (I have my left arm cross facing him), my left elbow into crook of his hip, then back step and Side Control on the other side.
Telles shows similiar drills, but Rob Lovi at the 5:20 mark shows what Brown Vince showed me. Lovi calls it the "anchor."
Cobrinha Side Control drill.
BJJ Weekly Drill for Skill. Dedeco Half Nelson Underhook. Very similar.
Telles shows similiar drills, but Rob Lovi at the 5:20 mark shows what Brown Vince showed me. Lovi calls it the "anchor."
Cobrinha Side Control drill.
BJJ Weekly Drill for Skill. Dedeco Half Nelson Underhook. Very similar.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Money Move 1: Falling Scissor Sweep
Falling Scissor Sweep.
If I ever make an instructional DVD, this will be Money Move #1. Based on the traditional ,classic Scissor Sweep from Closed Guard, this is a move that I've thought up all by my little self. The problem with the Scissor Sweep from Closed Guard is that everyone knows it, hence hard to pull off on the higher belts.
But I was watching Braulio Estima string together two things -- a push and pull -- type of move and a light bulb went off. So here it is: We slap hands and start from the knees.
1. Grips: my right hand gets a cross collar grip; left hand gets a sleeve grip on his right wrist.
2. A. Push on his collar, if he falls over, then I'm on top and start working my Pass.
2. B. If he resists or pushes back, then I fall back as if I'm pulling Guard.
3. As he's falling forward and I'm falling back, I Scissor Sweep him.
And that is ... my Money Move #1.
I guess what's more important than coming up with my own move is thinking about set ups, and thinking a move ahead and double attacks and having the initiative
If I ever make an instructional DVD, this will be Money Move #1. Based on the traditional ,classic Scissor Sweep from Closed Guard, this is a move that I've thought up all by my little self. The problem with the Scissor Sweep from Closed Guard is that everyone knows it, hence hard to pull off on the higher belts.
But I was watching Braulio Estima string together two things -- a push and pull -- type of move and a light bulb went off. So here it is: We slap hands and start from the knees.
1. Grips: my right hand gets a cross collar grip; left hand gets a sleeve grip on his right wrist.
2. A. Push on his collar, if he falls over, then I'm on top and start working my Pass.
2. B. If he resists or pushes back, then I fall back as if I'm pulling Guard.
3. As he's falling forward and I'm falling back, I Scissor Sweep him.
And that is ... my Money Move #1.
I guess what's more important than coming up with my own move is thinking about set ups, and thinking a move ahead and double attacks and having the initiative
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Taps: 577 still
Taps: 0. Total: 577.
Pre-Class: Brown Vince taught a nice Side Control Series, Top.
** Just hanging, chillin out in Kesa, hip to hip (like Saulo says), and if he turns in, step over, and move to other side to counter his escape attempts.
Class: Purple Steve taught 2 Open Guard techs.
1. Spider Sweep - one leg on bicep, the other leg kicks out his base.
2. Rev. DLR sweep - a. off the same Spider Guard set up, switch left hand grip and grab his lead right ankle.
b. Left leg on his hip, right leg hooks behind his left leg, right hand still has sleeve grip.
c. Push on his hip for the sweep.
Confession: I'm not keen on Spider Guard -- call me a wuss but it's a bit too tough on the fingers, holding on to that grip.
During the drills, I did figure out to focus on the grips, fight the Spider grips first BEFORE trying to pass.
Rolling
* Getting the Kimura sweep from Bottom of Side Control a lot, especially setting it up with Elbow/Armpit push sweep.
** Finally, starting to put what I know into practice. Seeing positions/situations and recognizing that I know a transition from there, instead of accepting the crappy situation, i.e. I was kinda in a scramble, lost top position and ended up in a bottom of half guard and I usually just lay down and accept half or even full guard, but I realized if I push/stretch his arm, and go over his shoulder and grab his lat, then shrimp out, I could roll him and take his back. (Of course, as I thought of all these the Window of Opportunity closes).
I can't think but must just react.
Pre-Class: Brown Vince taught a nice Side Control Series, Top.
** Just hanging, chillin out in Kesa, hip to hip (like Saulo says), and if he turns in, step over, and move to other side to counter his escape attempts.
Class: Purple Steve taught 2 Open Guard techs.
1. Spider Sweep - one leg on bicep, the other leg kicks out his base.
2. Rev. DLR sweep - a. off the same Spider Guard set up, switch left hand grip and grab his lead right ankle.
b. Left leg on his hip, right leg hooks behind his left leg, right hand still has sleeve grip.
c. Push on his hip for the sweep.
Confession: I'm not keen on Spider Guard -- call me a wuss but it's a bit too tough on the fingers, holding on to that grip.
During the drills, I did figure out to focus on the grips, fight the Spider grips first BEFORE trying to pass.
Rolling
* Getting the Kimura sweep from Bottom of Side Control a lot, especially setting it up with Elbow/Armpit push sweep.
** Finally, starting to put what I know into practice. Seeing positions/situations and recognizing that I know a transition from there, instead of accepting the crappy situation, i.e. I was kinda in a scramble, lost top position and ended up in a bottom of half guard and I usually just lay down and accept half or even full guard, but I realized if I push/stretch his arm, and go over his shoulder and grab his lat, then shrimp out, I could roll him and take his back. (Of course, as I thought of all these the Window of Opportunity closes).
I can't think but must just react.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Taps: 577
Taps: 4. Total: 577.
Rolles Standing Pass - no luck. Could not get angle.
Focus: Back Esc and Guard Pass (back to Saulo).
Side ESC - mild success. Rolling with Purple John.
I prevented the crossface and had his arm over on the other side, but couldn't sweep him. (that's because I didn't hook his leg.).
Then I went for Dennis Ache's sneaky Kimura sweep, and that worked perfectly.
I didn't have too much success with it before because I always went for it first and people knew something was up when I went for the grip, but when I went for the other technique (armpit/elbow and sit up), I was able to get the grip and bridge and reverse. nice. and totally accidental and not planned at all. Just reacting.
Rolles Standing Pass - no luck. Could not get angle.
Focus: Back Esc and Guard Pass (back to Saulo).
Side ESC - mild success. Rolling with Purple John.
I prevented the crossface and had his arm over on the other side, but couldn't sweep him. (that's because I didn't hook his leg.).
Then I went for Dennis Ache's sneaky Kimura sweep, and that worked perfectly.
I didn't have too much success with it before because I always went for it first and people knew something was up when I went for the grip, but when I went for the other technique (armpit/elbow and sit up), I was able to get the grip and bridge and reverse. nice. and totally accidental and not planned at all. Just reacting.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Tech Focus - Rolles Standing Pass
How I learn.
1. I watch vids a few times.
2. I memorize the steps.
3. I try them in class in live sparring.
** It's hit and miss. It works sometimes or not.
Usually it doesn't work because I can't remember a key step or the last two steps of the technique. Then I go back and re-watch the vid and try again.
But the reason I can't remember is because I HAVE NOT DRILLED IT. Repeat. I have NOT drilled it.
If I drill it enough, I don't have to remember it. It's Muscle Memory. So I don't think and let my muscles do the work.
Brown Mike says if you understand the Position, then the techniques will come. (Too Yoda for me. Maybe someday I'll get there.)
Brown Vince says reverse engineer it. Think of the counter. What he can do to stop it. I stop that and I'll remember my next move.
Things to think about as I break down Rolle's Standing Pass. I like the Guard Break, too. I'm going to re-visit this, then go to Saulo Paulo/Lovato Smash or X Pass, to Leg Drag. Cycle through til I get the Pass.
Here's the steps.
1. My left hand forward (on his chest), right hand back, elbow inside his thigh. Posture.
2. Move to left (direction of my lead hand) to create an angle.
3. Left leg up near his hip.
4. Back, right leg on toes, swivel and come up. Not half up, not completely standing.
5. That opens guard. Right hand on his left knee, pushes down, staples to mat and get my right knee on top of his knee/thigh.
6. As he tries to push my knee off, get his sleeve with my right hand.
7. Left hand goes Under the right leg (which is on my shoulder), switch sleeve grip control over from right to left.
8a. The Pass. To right. Lean forward and go over his trapped knee.
8b. To Left. Lean forward, cross face, backstep my right leg.
1. I watch vids a few times.
2. I memorize the steps.
3. I try them in class in live sparring.
** It's hit and miss. It works sometimes or not.
Usually it doesn't work because I can't remember a key step or the last two steps of the technique. Then I go back and re-watch the vid and try again.
But the reason I can't remember is because I HAVE NOT DRILLED IT. Repeat. I have NOT drilled it.
If I drill it enough, I don't have to remember it. It's Muscle Memory. So I don't think and let my muscles do the work.
Brown Mike says if you understand the Position, then the techniques will come. (Too Yoda for me. Maybe someday I'll get there.)
Brown Vince says reverse engineer it. Think of the counter. What he can do to stop it. I stop that and I'll remember my next move.
Things to think about as I break down Rolle's Standing Pass. I like the Guard Break, too. I'm going to re-visit this, then go to Saulo Paulo/Lovato Smash or X Pass, to Leg Drag. Cycle through til I get the Pass.
Here's the steps.
1. My left hand forward (on his chest), right hand back, elbow inside his thigh. Posture.
2. Move to left (direction of my lead hand) to create an angle.
3. Left leg up near his hip.
4. Back, right leg on toes, swivel and come up. Not half up, not completely standing.
5. That opens guard. Right hand on his left knee, pushes down, staples to mat and get my right knee on top of his knee/thigh.
6. As he tries to push my knee off, get his sleeve with my right hand.
7. Left hand goes Under the right leg (which is on my shoulder), switch sleeve grip control over from right to left.
8a. The Pass. To right. Lean forward and go over his trapped knee.
8b. To Left. Lean forward, cross face, backstep my right leg.
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