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Regardless of which open guard a jiu jitsu player prefers, they must be able to make a clean transition from a closed guard position. All to often we see players rely on a scramble to get here, or make the motion inefficient. Here, we talk about one of the ways we transition. Note that the principles and movements used in this sequence easily transfer to about any specific transition that one prefers. Check out the detail here: What other transitions does everyone utilize? Can you compare and contrast the fundamental movements used in this example and the ones you prefer?

Alan, I think you're probably thinking of some of the fights you're seen online. In some instances you'll see jits guys use open hand slaps to get people to move to a certain position. Like this video that saw a lot of clicks this year: Slaps are a good way to get people to give up move vulnerable positions without striking them with a closed fist. This can be either in actual fights or training. It goes all the way back to the early days when Rickson and the rest of the Gracies hosted any challengers like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0b9v1slvjFo (about the 50 sec mark) It's not an "official" part of the curriculum but it's kind of a historical throw back to the origins proving the art.

So after reviewing last year's 2016 goals I went back to the drawing board for next year. Here we go: 1) I missed it last year, so I need to get on it this year. At least 1 BJJ comp now that I"m at black belt in that art. 2) Maintain status quo on training session per week in BJJ and PTK. 3 Maintain my additional fitness training. Last year I picked up lifting again in preparation for my annual physical at work. I'd like to average 3-4 days per week over the year lifting. It's been rewarding. 4) Two training session with the head of my organization. I've been so busy working at a local level I've neglected the larger picture. I want to rectify that. 5) Get another successful year in the books at Alpha. I'd like to push for for 15 more members. That should be a good start.

Okay, end of the year check in, let's have a look: 1) Met. A second year is in the books and we're going in the right direction with more new members and continued growth. 2) Met. I've kept up the BJJ and PTK at acceptable levels. 3) I made 3 this year. One double stick, one knife, 2 form related workshops. I still wish I could make more time for PTK, but I'm managing at a level that is realistic. 4) Not met. I was on the run up to one but promptly got injured halfway thru camp. Next year. 5) Met. We just got by with a two but they were so worth it. Not bad all in all.

That's a bummer. I'm pretty near sighted but I've been in contacts since I was a kid. They are awesome, but if your eyes won't take them then the suggestion doesn't help much.

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I see where you're coming from. I agree with not building bad habits. I just don't let me people get away with cranking on stuff. If you're building pressure and the other guy refuses to tap then it's on you to stop.

I don't disagree that they put themselves at risk by doing this...but I don't care. There's no reason for this kind of thing in training. It's how injuries occur. Point it out during the roll, explain it to the individual. So what happens if you don't crush their jaw, you lose the tap? So what. They need the situation explained so they don't get a false sense, but there's no reason to smash people in training like this. In a tournament? Different story. It's part of the game. But there's no reason to send someone to work tomorrow because they had a mental lapse just to feel better about a roll.

I've been both dumb and smart about this over the years. I've competed mainly in the 160 range, although the lowest I cut for a bout was 148. I used to do the serious last minute dehydration route, but radially under performed each time. Far better was managing nutrition 2- 3 months out. This made the final couple of pounds way easier. For this last little bit I was always a sauna suit and jog kind of guy after a sauna the night before. Perhaps the morning of weigh in if needed. Those seemed to be the easiest on my body. Of course, just dropping the last couple of pounds of water weight using this method was way easier if I had done the smart management and eating on the way to fight/ tournament week.

This is a great answer. I'm big on digging into the "why" of things as part of learning. I'd expand past just the lineage and style. Once you've check those boxes start digging into other arts as well. I agree with Justice that starting with that in the context of your own art is a great place to begin. See how your art would answer another. That's going to broaden your knowledge. Then look at another art or two that you thing pit well against yours and learn something about them as well. Not to answer, but just to know. To add to what you do. Then start the learning process on them as well.

Thanks, sensei! Means a lot! Glad you found it enjoyable. There are some other really good interviews they've done if you get the chance. Izzo's has some really interesting insight into Wing Chung.

Thank you, Patrick!

Welcome back, Justice! Thank you for sharing and the re-introduction. I can't imagine how many difficulties that this has created for you but I'm glad you're in a place you can share and move forward as a marital artist. Great to see back again!

Really very astute observation! Both work on the same concept and the application of the fulcrum is critical.

Thank you! And congratulations to all!

This week we spent time working on driving attacks with sweep efforts from the guard. One key component of this is making sure that our sweeps are dangerous. For this, we have to understand base control, weight manipulation, and proper angles. In our recap, we discuss the details of these as they relate to the flower sweep. One of my favorites in the entire art. Check it out: How did you learn the flower sweep? There are several variations and different philosophies on how to best instruct it. What is your method?

Congrats, Bob! Your presence here is always appreciated.

Ok, but he's predominantly a WC guy, correct? Again, I don't see how the fight proves anything about WC. Neither should hype this as a "my kung fu is stronger."

That's great news!

Yeah. I was totally unaware of this feud as I'm not, nor ever have been a CMA guy. That said, reading the history of both individuals and the event was an interesting exercise. As for the video, I'm not sure if either guy proved anything about CMA. As others have pointed out, none of this really looks like Wing Chug. It does look very much light a fight you'd see in just about any sector of conflict. There's that. TJ is correct. Many MAists went thru something like after the advent of UFC. What trad artists discovered, myself included, is that when confronted with aggression fights often land on the ground. This does not invalidate what you're done before, but adds a real dimension that most artist really don't comprehend. So while there's not much to be said about either's WC, it does highlight the need for fighters to be adequately versed in ground fighting. The display high-lighted in the video was not impressive ground fighting. Why should it be? I'm guessing that neither has spend a ton of time there. That's not a bad thing, it's just an eye opener for the fighters involved.

This. I think sometimes we all fall into this trap.