Week of March 7

Monday - Roadwork. 3.4 miles w/ dogs. 1 mile of that was with wife. I'm proud that she wanted to go for a run. I was surprised that she ( a sedentary person) was able to keep the pace she did.

Tuesday - BJJ
Sitting guard-
deep underhook, grab belt, get butt to that side, that side ear to his chest. Opposite side leg pushes on knee cap, control that side arm. Use near hook to lift at same time, end up in mount, or maybe side if you miss it.

deep underhook, belt, butt on that side, same as above. Get near hook out, arch underhook up and away, scoot out the back door, take back.

To pass someones sitting guard,  post leg that is far from his body. use that posted leg's arm to reach across and grab his close hook, step around, spin him using pants grab. go knee on belly or side control.

A fast pass that's similar is just to get same grips, and hop back while spinning him right round baby right round, like a record baby.

Clay said he was going to train with us. He's probably near a purple belt, so it's great to be able to train with him. The fact that I'm able to rub elbows with guys of this caliber is something I won't forget.

Wednesday  - MT
Orange Sash stuff. We're testing for orange sashes in 2 weeks. I hope we drill the clinch requirements, since that's what I don't know well.

Sparring went well. I went with the new TKD guy who started taking MT. He likes to do the goofy stance switch crap, mixed with short, fast, but sneaky kicks. He has no real control over his power, and tends to kick hard. I returned the favor, and punished him for doing his TKD stuff by repeatedly punching his nose with stiff jabs. Felt pretty good. I just stayed tight, and tried to smother him and punch.

Thursday - 1.2 mile run at lunch w/ Jake

Friday - 3.2 miles w/ dogs

BJJ - drilled seated back mount

escape - protect neck, try to get hips on ground on the side of his underhook (not overhook, makes chokes easier), get inside arm tucked, and start to spin in his guard,  getting whatever you can.

arm bar  from back mount - using underhook arm, grab that wrist. pass other arm over head, drive that elbow across face, switch grip, get kimura grip on underhooked arm side, use elbow pressure and top leg to get bottom leg out, escaping and passing it over the head for the arm bar.

Control from back mount - using underhook arm, grab 2 on 1 that wrist, drive down and pin that arm under that side leg. Easy access for a RNC. Good position.

Transition to arm triangle - using seatbelt, if guy starts moving to an escape towards underhook arm, shoot top overhooked arm deeeeeeep and change grip, switch hips and you're in position for an arm triangle on the side.

Have to have at least one arm on top to finish choke. I need to relearn bow and arrow choke. I did a lot of surviving today, but at least I didn't tap to the pressure. Set up and nearly completed the arm bar from back 2x today. Took back a few times, got a good RNC position, gave up/let it go. Got to roll with Douglas, and I actually escaped side mount and snatched a single leg. It was quickly punished, but Douglas told me it was a solid escape and good job. Times like that make it worthwhile. I really like nogi. I need to get out to train with Sean at his house, or go take an afternoon class at his gym.