Russell Usauskas

Feb 10 at 03:47 PM

I can't say I have ever done this, but I am fortunate to say I haven't had an injury that took me out for an extended period. I will say I can definitely agree that strategic a "step back" day is a good thing. Sometimes we get so involved in our training this helps us come back fresh both physically and mentally. I view it as a marathon and not a sprint. If you need to step back because other priorities have arise that is fine, as long as there is a plan to return.

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Feb 10 at 03:42 PM

We spent all of January and now part of February looking at the lasso guard. This week we shift our focus on how to defend against it. Sometimes the best way to make a position stronger is knowing how to defeat it! 

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Feb 06 at 07:45 AM

This year my biggest focus is targeted watching of instructional material. Not just scrolling or searching for random videos. I have a topic in mind and block out 15 minutes at a time to really break it down. Finding 15 minutes a few times per week has become a very tangible goal. During this time I may only watch 2 techniques but I will rewind them, slow them down if needed, and take notes. I've found this technique has been very beneficial especially when teaching. I'm also fortunate to have a wife who is a dietitian to help with the nutrition portion. 

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Feb 03 at 08:43 AM

This week advanced gi is going to continue looking at some different lasso attacks. The main focus will be connecting a few different armbar options together. 

At the end of the class we will have a really nice sequence with multiple options.

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Jan 31 at 07:42 AM

Smothering? I never would have guessed 🤣

Jan 30 at 11:34 AM

Awesome goal for sure!

Thank you Gary Pond!

It was such a fun 2 or 3 months until people learned how to defend it 🤣

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Jan 28 at 10:55 AM

I still have a few I really want to try out!

Jan 28 at 10:55 AM

My favorite attack is a triangle when your partner bridges. Works really well with an exaggerated "super man" looking bridge.

It stops working once people get their purple belts 🤷‍♂️ I guess they learn to be more careful where they dangle their arms.

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