Living the BJJ life style

Class 35 of 200 BJJ classes
Weight 167 lbs.
Instructor: Cassio Werneck

Class Overview:
Cassio had us working Granby rolls to escape side control, turtle and to re-establish guard. However after being off the mats with a pinched nerve in my neck I wanted no parts of any shoulder or neck rolls.

Key Points:
1. Sit up before the opponent has established full side control.
2. Clear your hips before you initiate the Granby roll.
3. If the opponent follows you continue to a second Gramby roll to regain guard.

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Here is a video which shows some pretty interesting Gramby style sweeps which can be done from multiple different positions:

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Rolling overview:
I after being out for solid week with a pinched nerve I decided to forego rolling in order to one see how my neck would be after class. I believe that was the right move because I did have some pain later on in the day. I gotta start back on my grind next week if I plan on fighting at the Pan-Ams.

Here I am sporting some serious bling around my neck..check out my "Meds" smile!!



The hustle never stops..

Well the neck stingers that I have been getting while rolling have finally caught up with me. On Friday I started having what I can only describe as excruciating pain in my left shoulder that kept getting worst during class and the subsequent crossfit training. I finally broke down and went to the doctor and was diagnosed with a pinched nerve:

I am supposed to be out for two weeks but I am going to the chriopractor tomorrow to see if I can cut that down to a week. Keep your fingers crossed for me!!

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Chad of MMAHitFit had us do his Workout of the Day today:

6 Tabata rounds of:
Squats
Burpees
Situps
Sprawls
Pushup
Sitouts

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Class 35 of 200 BJJ classes
Weight 165 lbs.
Instructor: Cassio Werneck

Class Overview:
Cassio continued his single leg takedowns from the sitting up guard against an standing opponent.

Rolling overview:
With my shoulder killing me I only rolled twice and just worked on flowing.