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. 

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. 

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. 

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! 

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. 

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

You can choke with your arms! You can choke with your legs! Fun curriculum on the schedule this week, look forward to seeing you in the morning. 

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There’s a lot of trust that’s been built.  You can roll hard but there’s a ton of technique that’s being used, if they get a submission they won’t rip it. 

And the trash talking is usually next level. 

Typically yes, I try to come in with a game plan and see how well I can execute it. 

Sometimes I just come in and try not to think too much and see where the open mat takes me.