Daniel Bianchi

Crestwood, IL, United States

21 Jun 11:40

Great question! 

A life skill I think I lean towards thinking outside of the box. 

The only obvious answer is to go a certain route but it’s blocked? 

Take a step back, breathe and find a new route. 

15 Jun 19:31

Always remember the mats are waiting for you, no matter what. 

I keep in touch with my training partners that hold me accountable. 

Watch instructionals, and keep up with anything live going on. 

keep up with working out and flexibility/mobility. 

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02 Jun 21:45

In fundamentals classes the first half of week we’re going over hip movement to escape side control and the second half we’re talking Kimuras. Exciting stuff!

#CU@6AM!

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26 May 20:00

Summer time is here and I’m sure many of us have plans to travel, this brings up my questions;

Have you ever visited another gym ?

If you have, which one was your favorite?

If you haven’t, why not?

For those that have, do you have any tips or tricks for those that haven’t?

I’ve been to Marcelo Garcia’s gym in Dallas, I didn’t get to meet him since it was Pans and he was with his team. We started class and it was well over 100 degrees in the room, about 20 minutes into class the instructor realized how hot it was and turned on the a/c, it was almost to little too late. It was still a great class and open mat.  Since I’ve been there he’s moved to another facility and looking forward to checking it out.

As far as tips and tricks I always call ahead and make sure they take drop ins. Show up early and be ready for class/open mat.

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18 May 17:22

Absolutely! I think at first you’ll find people with a similar body type that you’ll be able to emulate.  Later on, as you gain experience, you’ll steer towards people that have a game type that you’re interested in. 

14 May 19:26

I don’t know who said it but I was pretty down on myself and not feeling like I was as far as I should be. They asked me what I considered a win and of course I said “when I tap someone”.  They explained to me that sometimes a win might be escaping a submission, pinning someone down, not getting taken down, etc. Stop trying to eat the whole elephant, it’s gotta be one bite at a time.” 

The other one was in Judo. HIPS IN, STOP LOOKING AT YOUR FEET. Makes all the difference. 

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14 May 18:09

I try to be proactive but a lot of the time I’m looking for deficits in my partners game that I can capitalize on. 

14 May 18:07

When the stars align and I can pull off an Uchi Mata I feel like a rock star! 

Most of the time I’ll go for Tani Otoshi, I am definitely more successful with that one! 

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12 May 07:50

In fundamentals we’re starting a series about back control. The very first technique is going from closed guard to taking the back. There are some small steps that can set you up for big success and we’re going to talk about them in the 6 am class.  Hope to see you there. 

#CU@6AM

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03 May 10:09

When I’m driving home afterwards and I remember the escape or technique that I should have done.Â