I haven't posted in a long time. Some recent comments/thoughts:
1. I had to take the entire month of April off due to a rib injury. I couldn't even jog. I ate a lot less so I wouldn't gain weight, but did nothing.
2. I started in early May, but have been training 5x/week. I started with a few others, but they are all 3 stripe white belts now. I'm still a 2 stripe but this is not so important anymore to me.
3. The large purple belt said I got better since we last sparred, so from Mar 10 to about May 5, I didn't see him since I was out of town for work. He said I got better, even though I didn't do anything except enter that tournament. I think i just became more aware. I still suck.
4. My base is terrible. I'm too top heavy as a longer torso guy. So here are the things I'm working on:
- Passing guard by holding down the pant legs.
- In guard, look for Kimura and front choke.
- Hold base when I'm on top even if I can't mount.
- When I'm mounted, avoid arm bars in particular by keeping my elbows in/not extending.
Next step goals:
- Hold off on being mounted when sparring. Hold legs until he can't pass.
- Elbows in, arm not extended.
- Try to work in half guard at least.
1. I had to take the entire month of April off due to a rib injury. I couldn't even jog. I ate a lot less so I wouldn't gain weight, but did nothing.
2. I started in early May, but have been training 5x/week. I started with a few others, but they are all 3 stripe white belts now. I'm still a 2 stripe but this is not so important anymore to me.
3. The large purple belt said I got better since we last sparred, so from Mar 10 to about May 5, I didn't see him since I was out of town for work. He said I got better, even though I didn't do anything except enter that tournament. I think i just became more aware. I still suck.
4. My base is terrible. I'm too top heavy as a longer torso guy. So here are the things I'm working on:
- Passing guard by holding down the pant legs.
- In guard, look for Kimura and front choke.
- Hold base when I'm on top even if I can't mount.
- When I'm mounted, avoid arm bars in particular by keeping my elbows in/not extending.
Next step goals:
- Hold off on being mounted when sparring. Hold legs until he can't pass.
- Elbows in, arm not extended.
- Try to work in half guard at least.
