I have been back training since mid-May and things have been going fairly well. The groin is still about 80% and I have to wrap it before every training session but it is a small price to pay.
Overall I think my gi game is progressing what I have been trying to do is focus on basic movements and chaining submissions. I also recently purchased Eduardo Telles New Turtle Guard DVD and so far I am very impressed(I plan on doing a more detailed review in a future blog).
I had been using the turtle guard as a transition when my guard is passed but after Eduardo Telles dvd I am not using it to launch attacks and for sweeps.
I have been also been trying to roll with bigger/stronger guys in order to force myself to use more techinique. It's hard on the ego but benefits me in the long run.
Cassio has had us doing position rolling(for about the past two weeks) where one guy starts in a dis-advantaged position and must escape while his training partner goes for the submission. This has been very helpful because it has given me an opportunit y to work on escapes.
In addition I have the opportunity to improve positions I normally stay away from like "mount" because in the past I have had trouble keeping control from that position.
More to come...God Willing.
Peace,
TMG
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