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. 

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.

Smothering? I never would have guessed 🤣

Awesome goal for sure!

Thank you Gary Pond!

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

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

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.

I've definitely done this when someone is on my back or I am mounted.I also do something similar to what you described when watching videos. Especially if I know it will be a few days before I can try something I'm visualize myself trying it. I figure if I can't visualize it, I'm going to struggle in real life 🤣

Advanced gi will have more lasso attacks. 

Another armbar, a wrist lock of course and a triangle that’s one of my favorites. Hit this triangle on a partner and it’s worthy of a highlight reel!