Bekah Bradshaw it isn't a pause, because the pause is when someone will capitalize. It's taking a slower more controlled pace. 

I feel like often when moving quicker we tend to throw everything we can at our partners, instead think of it as being more intentional with your movements.

I feel there are probably 2 that have been the most impactful and regularly used.

First was Renzo Gracie, he showed how to avoid the bow and arrow choke. I use this often.

If you know me, no surprise. Pete the Greek, as it just burst the door wide open and wrist locks came rushing through!

Bekah Bradshaw lots of options. Pairs well with the ankle pick too!

I'd have to say some variation of a single leg.

Solid!

Pacing myself or relaxing was the biggest and earliest concept and mindset shift I've ever had. Early on a white belt I started noticing the guys who had just received blue belts before I started seemed on such a different level. With some reflection, I noticed they were relaxed, not spazzy, and had a solid pace. I still find this to hold true and even use it as a strategy. Sometimes I will go with someone younger and stronger who still tries to go 100mph. I let them work as hard as they want while staying in strong defensive positions and after 4 minutes they become gassed, then I go to work. 

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Advance gi will continue focusing on straight ankle locks. This week we will be placing our focus on defense.This well help us see where our attacks can break down and the challenges we need to over come to hit solid attacks!

I try to be proactive to allow me to pick how I am going to escape and lead them to my desired end point. However, if I'm really letting my partner work, I'll be more reactive responding to whatever they give me.

Without the white belt you can't get any of the others!