Wednesday, June 6, 2012

MONDAY, 4 JUNE 2012

Josh and Elizabeth attended their first formal BJJ class under James Smiley's guidance at Combat Athletix.  We must remember: "You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great."  I am proud that they wanted to go, and even more that they want to continue.

Sunday, June 3, 2012

SATURDAY, 2 JUNE 2012

We had a good turnout of regulars on Saturday night (6 in the house for judo), and Greg returned from the heathen land of Hawaii. 

We got in a good practice for BJJ.  I taught an escape from the bottom of half-guard that I want to work over the next few weeks to perfect.  We also examined Nick's "scissor guard" to see how to attack it.  I have some ideas, and while one worked, it was not as crisp as I would like.  I also practiced the leg-drag series when I rolled with Dave, and I worked DLR as much as possible as well.

I judo, Greg corrected/fine-tuned a detail on ippon seio-nage that I think will add some danger to my opponents' life.  I also worked on "finishing" throws with Greg and Jason.

CONGRATUALTIONS TO ETHAN FOR GRADUATING FROM RIDGEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, 1 JUNE 2012!!!!!