Monthly Archives: July 2013

Had some great training on Saturday. We went over an omoplata set-up when your opponent tries to stand up in your guard. We covered both the submission and two sweeps. The first is the standard omo-rolling sweep and the second … Continue reading →

Got to the gym around 8:30 for some conditioning with Jeff leading us. Did some dynamic stretching, then resistance band training before hitting the kettlebells hard and the rowing machine. A few words on this, though: Resistance Bands: Seriously hurt … Continue reading →

Got to the gym during warm-ups for the 6AM class; did some take-down drills, but then also went over some take-down defense, which is much needed. I feel that the take-down is a lost art in jiu-jitsu schools, especially when … Continue reading →

I’ve decided to throw my hat into the ring for Master’s Worlds in October; after my pitiful showing at the 2012 Pan Ams, I’ve also decided that I will not sell myself short on time and begin training the living … Continue reading →