Taps: 3. Total: 4296
PMA BJJ session 2.
Open mat, followed by a class. Another brown belt, grizzled old veteran with heavy pressure game. Stuck under his Side control the whole time, and any time he was getting any where near a sub we hit the wall and reset. Nice guy.
Also rolled with BB Chris Ng, owner/instructor... rock solid balance, could not move him an inch. Also, had wicked crossface.
Tech 1 ... Sitting Guard Collar Drag ... 1. Come up top Turtle, 2. Go into Single Leg, 3. He just turns over and plays Open Guard.
Tech 2 ... Sitting Guard, Loop Choke
I, grip gi at about collar bone level
2. snap down head or get up to get above his head to wrap his head
3. Curl my wrist, cup his chin and dive under, in front of his arm and head.
Finish 1: he stays on his knees
Finish 2: he rolls over, I come up top, N/S, almost Side Control.
Ends class with positional drill, sweep or sub ... Sub only is quite trying but good practice.
Sunday, July 30, 2017
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
17.70 Taipei Vacay training 4203
Taps: 1. Total: 4203.
BB Chris Ng at PMA BJJ in Taipei, Taiwan. Wednesday night.
Small space, about the size ( I'd say 200 sq ft) of Steve's Noho Mma, but it was at least wider, not as long.
Showed up early, watched the tail end of the Beginner Class ... looked like he teaches one long sequence technique... Back esc into Closed Guard, and bottom guy goes for Hip Bump Sweep fake into Triangle.
Class taught in English and Chinese.
Classs I joined in next was All Belts ... I was only Brown; there was one purple, maybe three blues and rest was whites. Still a pretty good turnout for such a small space ...maybe 15 people.
Tech I ... Closed Guard break, standing to knee cut, and variation with jaw turn.
Ended class with 30 minutes of positional drilling ... pass and sub or sweep.
We do the same drill at our home academy but this version is much, much tougher:
1. Bottom guy sweeps or subs; he wins he stays. After three wins, he has to get out of line.
2. Top guy starts standing and in Open Guard and must Sub, which means he has to Pass first, t,hen sub.
After this, there was still a little time for rolling but no one seemed interested and I didn't want to push it though I did want to get one regular roll in. But there's time. I'm planning on coming crack for open mat in a couple of days.
As for me, played a lot of Half Guard vs knee cut, and swept from there. Almost becoming a crutch. Need to get actively into Closed Guard or start developing an Open Guard.
BB Chris Ng at PMA BJJ in Taipei, Taiwan. Wednesday night.
Small space, about the size ( I'd say 200 sq ft) of Steve's Noho Mma, but it was at least wider, not as long.
Showed up early, watched the tail end of the Beginner Class ... looked like he teaches one long sequence technique... Back esc into Closed Guard, and bottom guy goes for Hip Bump Sweep fake into Triangle.
Class taught in English and Chinese.
Classs I joined in next was All Belts ... I was only Brown; there was one purple, maybe three blues and rest was whites. Still a pretty good turnout for such a small space ...maybe 15 people.
Tech I ... Closed Guard break, standing to knee cut, and variation with jaw turn.
Ended class with 30 minutes of positional drilling ... pass and sub or sweep.
We do the same drill at our home academy but this version is much, much tougher:
1. Bottom guy sweeps or subs; he wins he stays. After three wins, he has to get out of line.
2. Top guy starts standing and in Open Guard and must Sub, which means he has to Pass first, t,hen sub.
After this, there was still a little time for rolling but no one seemed interested and I didn't want to push it though I did want to get one regular roll in. But there's time. I'm planning on coming crack for open mat in a couple of days.
As for me, played a lot of Half Guard vs knee cut, and swept from there. Almost becoming a crutch. Need to get actively into Closed Guard or start developing an Open Guard.
Sunday, July 16, 2017
17.69 Sunday Confession 4202
Taps: 4. Total: 4202.
Workshoping: Lepri Knee Cut ... finally ran into some counters ... 1. DLR hooked my knee cut leg, pulled me back over to center or to left and even swept me; 2. Pushed my knee and kept it from getting down to mat ... shoulda picked up that elbow? 3. BB Tarca thumb in grip on collar frame and choked me.
Very nice ... 2nd hand goes over top, 4 fingers palm up ... and as I was trying that from knees starting on very next roll ... the Jerky Brown was not pleased and got the very same grips on me, and Passed my guard and I thought he would release but he was not happy and I was just watching him work as I Went Under!!!
Only the second time I've been choked out. Didn't even realize until I came out of it. I do remohave a very pleasant dream and wishing I could remember it.
Workshoping: Keenan's Armbar finish ... could not get it.
Timer was set to 8 minute rounds. Didn't do the full rounds, some were 4 to 7 but still worked the cardio, damn.
Workshoping: Lepri Knee Cut ... finally ran into some counters ... 1. DLR hooked my knee cut leg, pulled me back over to center or to left and even swept me; 2. Pushed my knee and kept it from getting down to mat ... shoulda picked up that elbow? 3. BB Tarca thumb in grip on collar frame and choked me.
Very nice ... 2nd hand goes over top, 4 fingers palm up ... and as I was trying that from knees starting on very next roll ... the Jerky Brown was not pleased and got the very same grips on me, and Passed my guard and I thought he would release but he was not happy and I was just watching him work as I Went Under!!!
Only the second time I've been choked out. Didn't even realize until I came out of it. I do remohave a very pleasant dream and wishing I could remember it.
Workshoping: Keenan's Armbar finish ... could not get it.
Timer was set to 8 minute rounds. Didn't do the full rounds, some were 4 to 7 but still worked the cardio, damn.
Saturday, July 15, 2017
17.68 Saturday Breakie Club 4198
Taps: 1. Total: 4198.
BB Chris ... review Closed Guard Overhook to Triangle.
II. Closed Guard, Scissor Sweep Fake to Triangle.
Working on:
High Guard
Armbar Break - Keenan
Armbar Break - Silverado
Lepri Knee Cut to the Right
a. Same Side Collar Grip
b. Push knee down to get Knee Cut
c. Elbow to knee, pressure, to prevent Knee Shield and Underhook
d. Lift up near shoulder
e. Flatten and pivot to finish Pass.
BB Chris ... review Closed Guard Overhook to Triangle.
II. Closed Guard, Scissor Sweep Fake to Triangle.
Working on:
High Guard
Armbar Break - Keenan
Armbar Break - Silverado
Lepri Knee Cut to the Right
a. Same Side Collar Grip
b. Push knee down to get Knee Cut
c. Elbow to knee, pressure, to prevent Knee Shield and Underhook
d. Lift up near shoulder
e. Flatten and pivot to finish Pass.
Thursday, July 13, 2017
17.67 Wed Night 4197
Taps: 4. Total: 4197.
BB Chris ... Closed Guard, Grip Break Overhook to Triangle.
*Key: getting the leg out - 1. shrimp shrimp to make room; 2. put foot on his bicep and kick away; 3. push wrist down.
Man, really wish i could make the 6pm Open Mat ... a whole hour of rolling before an hour and half Class at 7pm. Couple of weeks ago, i was able to make the last 10 minutes.
Yesterday, i was late to the 7pm Class, 15-20 minutes. Stressed, late, lots of traffic on the way, but Man, when class was over, i felt so relaxed. BJJ Therapy!!
Really really grateful, and appreciative to Chris for the culture of the place. I go to Open Mats all ove the place and train whenever and wherever i can, but i'll always come back here. It's HOME.
There's a lot of tough mofos here.
i gotta to tell him that next time i see him, privately.
Mantra:
1. When on Bottom, MOVE, Get OUT.
2. In Closed Guard, ABA -- Always be Attacking. Collar Drag, Choke, Armbar, Back Take ... cycle through.
Purp Liran got a Darce on me... i was lazy in defense, let him lock his hands, and his technique was NOT good. Took him three tries, and adjustments and i had to tap to the Crank and not the Choke. Forgot to tell him he needs to hook my leg to keep me close and crunch.
So i need to get away and get FLAT.
Annoyed and disappointed that i tapped to Breadcutter from Side and Wristlock over the leg from Kesa Side. Thought i was pass that stage. Although it was two BB who got those on me.
Side ESC -- Diff. Path ... need to come up on my elbow.
Lepri Knee Cut -- need to push down on bottom leg.
ABA.
BB Chris ... Closed Guard, Grip Break Overhook to Triangle.
*Key: getting the leg out - 1. shrimp shrimp to make room; 2. put foot on his bicep and kick away; 3. push wrist down.
Man, really wish i could make the 6pm Open Mat ... a whole hour of rolling before an hour and half Class at 7pm. Couple of weeks ago, i was able to make the last 10 minutes.
Yesterday, i was late to the 7pm Class, 15-20 minutes. Stressed, late, lots of traffic on the way, but Man, when class was over, i felt so relaxed. BJJ Therapy!!
Really really grateful, and appreciative to Chris for the culture of the place. I go to Open Mats all ove the place and train whenever and wherever i can, but i'll always come back here. It's HOME.
There's a lot of tough mofos here.
i gotta to tell him that next time i see him, privately.
Mantra:
1. When on Bottom, MOVE, Get OUT.
2. In Closed Guard, ABA -- Always be Attacking. Collar Drag, Choke, Armbar, Back Take ... cycle through.
Purp Liran got a Darce on me... i was lazy in defense, let him lock his hands, and his technique was NOT good. Took him three tries, and adjustments and i had to tap to the Crank and not the Choke. Forgot to tell him he needs to hook my leg to keep me close and crunch.
So i need to get away and get FLAT.
Annoyed and disappointed that i tapped to Breadcutter from Side and Wristlock over the leg from Kesa Side. Thought i was pass that stage. Although it was two BB who got those on me.
Side ESC -- Diff. Path ... need to come up on my elbow.
Lepri Knee Cut -- need to push down on bottom leg.
ABA.
Thursday, July 6, 2017
17.66 Thurs. Am Club 4193
Taps: 6. Total: 4193.
BB Chris ... Half Guard Knee Shield Pass
I. Palm down, thumb in Cross Collar grip over the top of his framing arm.
1. Grip inside the knee with left hand, Backstep, Pass to the Right.
II. Backstep doesn't work, go Left
1. Switch grip to under his frame, to palm up, and near collar
2. Chest heavy on his knee shield, look to right, get my head on the right, Pass to the Left.
Simple Butterfly Guard Pass
1. Right hand over his shoulder to his back or collar grip behind his neck.
2. Left hand grips same side leg near ankle, stiff arm as I kick out and Back Step for Pass.
2nd Hour - Seoi Drills
*Key: lifting his arm up and getting my hip on outside
Headlock / hip throw to Kimura takedown
* also Guillotine, getting first hand, thumb next to his chin/ear.
I felt sucky today, going against lots of Browns and BB Mike.
Troubleshooting:
*Knee Cut to the Right, realized i need to keep his bottom leg stapled to the mat.
** High Guard -- need to keep his posture broken, his head down.
*** Didn't even work on Chad's Overshook to Triangle & Half to Triangle.
BB Chris ... Half Guard Knee Shield Pass
I. Palm down, thumb in Cross Collar grip over the top of his framing arm.
1. Grip inside the knee with left hand, Backstep, Pass to the Right.
II. Backstep doesn't work, go Left
1. Switch grip to under his frame, to palm up, and near collar
2. Chest heavy on his knee shield, look to right, get my head on the right, Pass to the Left.
Simple Butterfly Guard Pass
1. Right hand over his shoulder to his back or collar grip behind his neck.
2. Left hand grips same side leg near ankle, stiff arm as I kick out and Back Step for Pass.
2nd Hour - Seoi Drills
*Key: lifting his arm up and getting my hip on outside
Headlock / hip throw to Kimura takedown
* also Guillotine, getting first hand, thumb next to his chin/ear.
I felt sucky today, going against lots of Browns and BB Mike.
Troubleshooting:
*Knee Cut to the Right, realized i need to keep his bottom leg stapled to the mat.
** High Guard -- need to keep his posture broken, his head down.
*** Didn't even work on Chad's Overshook to Triangle & Half to Triangle.
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
BJJ Peeves
1. White Belts who wear Shoyoroll Gis.
2. Celebrities who don't go to Group Classes. They only take privates. (not sure why i'm peeved by it, but i am.)
3. People who hand me excuses, ie. they are bigger, stronger, younger, have been Wrestling, trained Judo, etc. Don't care. I can find my own excuses, thank you. In fact, i'd rather not. So you don't need to hand me any ready-made excuses to make me feel better. If you caught me, you caught me. Period.
As the great Kurt O says, "sometimes you get go."
2. Celebrities who don't go to Group Classes. They only take privates. (not sure why i'm peeved by it, but i am.)
3. People who hand me excuses, ie. they are bigger, stronger, younger, have been Wrestling, trained Judo, etc. Don't care. I can find my own excuses, thank you. In fact, i'd rather not. So you don't need to hand me any ready-made excuses to make me feel better. If you caught me, you caught me. Period.
As the great Kurt O says, "sometimes you get go."
Sunday, July 2, 2017
17.65 Sunday Confessions 4187
Taps: 5. Total: 4187.
Got of roll with Felicia Oh, one of the Dirty Dozen. Check that off the bucket list.
update with Roll Call: seeing the pics - damn, 10 Browns on the mat! three purps, 2 blues and three BB.
I've met and rolled with:
Alberto Crane
Sean Roberts
Felicia Oh
I've met:
Letitica Riberio
Magno Renato
Royce Gracie
Bear Quitugua
There's a lot more on my bucket list.
New mantra: MOVE! GET OUT! ... too often i'm chillin' in bottom, in a bad position, just because i'm comfortable and catching my breath doesn't mean i'm in danger. Need to Move and Get Out.
Work on:
Side ESC -- Different Path / halfway there, doing something wrong on second half of escape.
Passes - Lepri Knee Cut and NicR's Floating Pass.
Got of roll with Felicia Oh, one of the Dirty Dozen. Check that off the bucket list.
update with Roll Call: seeing the pics - damn, 10 Browns on the mat! three purps, 2 blues and three BB.
I've met and rolled with:
Alberto Crane
Sean Roberts
Felicia Oh
I've met:
Letitica Riberio
Magno Renato
Royce Gracie
Bear Quitugua
There's a lot more on my bucket list.
New mantra: MOVE! GET OUT! ... too often i'm chillin' in bottom, in a bad position, just because i'm comfortable and catching my breath doesn't mean i'm in danger. Need to Move and Get Out.
Work on:
Side ESC -- Different Path / halfway there, doing something wrong on second half of escape.
Passes - Lepri Knee Cut and NicR's Floating Pass.
Saturday, July 1, 2017
17.64 Saturday Breakfast Club 4182
Taps: 1. Total: 4182.
BB Chris ... review of Half Guard Passes with Lapel.
I. Knee Cut
II. Switch grips, reach back and release my foot.
Was partnered up with BB Mike ... wow, heavy heavy crossface with the shoulder.
In the house: BB Jason, BB Mike and BB Martin, lots of the regular Browns, purples and blues and only ONE lonely White. I felt bad for him. Weird i knew every single person there, except for him.
Funny, he asked where i got the water bottle with the school logo, if it was available on the website, because a bunch of us had water bottles with the school logo. I told him, it's just a sticker that bunch of us put on our bottles.
Drill fool: Passes
1. Lepri Knee Cut
2. Lepri Jumping
3. Luta's Floating
4. Buchecha's Push X.
BB Chris ... review of Half Guard Passes with Lapel.
I. Knee Cut
II. Switch grips, reach back and release my foot.
Was partnered up with BB Mike ... wow, heavy heavy crossface with the shoulder.
In the house: BB Jason, BB Mike and BB Martin, lots of the regular Browns, purples and blues and only ONE lonely White. I felt bad for him. Weird i knew every single person there, except for him.
Funny, he asked where i got the water bottle with the school logo, if it was available on the website, because a bunch of us had water bottles with the school logo. I told him, it's just a sticker that bunch of us put on our bottles.
Drill fool: Passes
1. Lepri Knee Cut
2. Lepri Jumping
3. Luta's Floating
4. Buchecha's Push X.
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