Class 34 of 200 BJJ classes
Weight 163 lbs.
Instructor: Cassio Werneck
Class Overview:
Cassio had us working single leg takedowns from the sitting up guard against an standing opponent.
Key points(Turtle/Double Leg):
1. Keep you head inside.
2. Maintain firm control of single leg.
3. Keep arms tight to reduce chance for under hooks
Rolling overview:
I rolled 3 rounds one handed because my left hand is still giving me trouble. It is funny how some training partners are cool and will stay away from your injury and others could really give a damn if you are hurt. My buddy Pedro saw I was rolling one handed and put his arm under his belt as we rolled. Mi hermano!! Another guy I rolled with early actually grabbed my hand and squeezed it. Oh well it beats sitting out. I am really starting to research and drill my brabo chokes. I will be posting about it in the near future
Chad of MMAHitFit had us do his Workout of the Day today:
10 rounds of:
1 min of jumping guard
1 min of grip fighting
1 round of academy carrying your training partner.
I can really feel the difference that the crossfit is starting to have on my cardio. If you have a chance stop by and workout with Chad the Mad Scientist.
The hustle never stops..
Class 32 of 200 BJJ classes
Weight 165 lbs.
Instructor: Marcos Torregrosa
Class Overview:
Marcos had us working to regain position after the opponent ACTUALLY passes the guard into side control. He showed the initial setup into turtle position and a transition into a double leg when the opponent is passing with the "Over Under" pass(or Pancake pass) as it is shown in the following video:
Key points(Turtle/Double Leg):
1. Sit up and away before opponent before he establishes head control.
2. Turn into turtle position keeping elbows in tight.
3. Be aware of any collar grips as you finalize position.
4. Continue to turn in the direction that you sat up in and use near side arm to check the opponent's near side leg.
Rolling overview:
I rolled all the rounds but I probably broke my left ring finger after my training partner. He rips my seemly tight collar grip with both off hands and finger felt like I slammed it in a car door. I am going to train over at Capital City BJJ tommorrow with Marcos but it will probably be one handed.
Chad of MMAHitFit had us do his Workout of the Day today:
As many as possible rounds in 12 mins.
20 Double leg takedowns(setup and entry)
10 Jump Squats
I did 7 rounds and it was horrible!! My legs and back are completely fried..
The hustle never stops..
Class 31 of 200 BJJ classes
Weight 163 lbs.
Instructor: Marcos
Marcos had us drilling to defend the guard pass this week. Pretty much the same stuff we drilled on Monday. He also showed a cool entry to the reverse triangle/kimura and a reversal sweep off of a guard pass.
Key points(reverse triangle/kimura);
1. Control the space with inside knee.
2. Rock your opponent to create enough space to secure reverse triangle.
3. Continue to pull on the opponent's arm to tighten triangle.
Key Points(reverse sweep):
1. Off of the opponent's over under leg control he attempts to pass.
2. As the opponent passes the near leg and begins dropping shoulder onto your check push his near side arm in towards his chest(Toby suggested pushing at the elbow...good tip brah!).
3. Secure an over the back belt grip and pull on the belt as you bridge and roll under him to secure sweep.
Chad of MMAHitFit had me do his Tuesday WOD today:
Gi or No Gi.
4 rounds
25 pushups
25 pullups
25 situps
25 squats
I only rolled 3 rounds and my allergies are starting to act up. My cardio still is not where it needs to be. I have to make sure I drink my green shake in the morning and hit it hard in class. I have to push harder!!
The hustle never stops..
Class 30 of 200 BJJ classes
Weight 163 lbs.
Instructor: Marcos
Marcos had us drilling to defend the guard pass this week. We were doing basic hip movement to defend the toreando pass as well as spinning through in order to take the back.
Key points:
1. Hip movement in order to get the space to move.
2. Using hands to control the distance between you and the opponent.
Chad(of MMAHitFit) began his 8-week Crossfit preparation for the 2010 BJJ Pans-Ams. Here is what the workout looked like:
With a training partner using a Gi or No Gi.
5 rounds
Row 500 meters
50 sit-outs
50 reverse hip escapes
It was not too bad in fact I did 6 rounds to push myself. However I know that the intensity is going to ramp up over the next few weeks. Looks like I will head over to Capital City BJJ and train some judo as well tonight.
The hustle never stops..
Class 29 of 200 BJJ classes
Weight 163 lbs.
Instructor: Cassio
Cassio showed a guard pass off a Butterfly sweep attempt today.
Key points:
1. Bring free leg back so that the opponent cannot underhook it.
2. Lift up on the opponent's inside leg(non-hooking leg) driving him back.
3. Secure top side underhook and drive weight forward opponent's head.
4. Continue to drive weight forward putting your head next to the opponents.
5. Drop hips and drive through into side control.
Even after the rest day yesterday my hip is in worst shape today. It appears that I am dealing with a touch of sciatica. It feels like I got kicked in the ass by a horse but come to think of it I should be used to getting my ass kicked by now.
The joy of being a middle-aged BJJ guy. I rolled three rounds and paid for it this evening.
We shot a bunch of video today with Marcos and Shavz. I should have it all edited by Tuesday so be on the look out for it in the next few weeks.
Cassio is interested in shooting some techniques on a regular basis. If I can get him to shoot something once a week that will be really cool. He had a funny blooper during our filming with Marcos.
My BJJ brother Chad Satterfield(BJJ brown belt and owner of MMAHITFIT) is starting an 8 week Crossfit program for the Pan-Ams in April. It is going to be 2 months of hell but our cardio is going to be off the hook.
Thanks for the help Chad...but you are still an evil man!!
The hustle never stops..
