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Nice job! I really like that sweep, particularly given the energy that most people will give you when caught in the omo position. Also, I really like the drill you're showing for developing not just the sweep but the entire control position sequence from there.

11/20 Review of the abecidario forms. 11/21 Drilled attacks from modified mount. Arm bar, bow and arrow, then taking back. 30 min free roll.

I was going to go for that one... I guess I'll use community Beat me to it! Congrats on the milestone.

11/19 Drilled breaking grips while on top mount. Moved into kimura options from mount and set out shoulder lock. 30 min free roll.

Some of you have seen this on Facebook, but for those that haven't I wanted to pass on that I was awarded my BJJ Black Belt last Saturday after a seminar that my coach ran. Even though I've ranked in other arts, this one was particularly special to me. The duration of training, the hours, the times I'd wanted to take it up all factor in to how I view this promotion vs. others. I've had some great coaches and training partner that have made this happen, including some of the people that lurk around here (GS, MP, and occassioanlly LP.) Thanks to everyone for that. This has been a journy that started no gi for me in 2006. I then moved to gi and went entierly BJJ in 2009. I've been doing it primarily since. However, my desire to be a good grappler goes back to UFC 1 when I, and everyone else of my age, watched Royce Gracie introduce it to the world. After that I got into Shootfighting in the mid 90's to fill the void until I finally had the opportunity, time, and disposable income (mywife would argue that last one ) to do BJJ. It's been a great journey so far and I can't wait to see where it goes from here.

11/15 Seminar on chokes. Also, I was awared by black belt in BJJ! Pretty amazing day, more on that elsewhere. 11/16 60 min free roll. Focus on controlling weight and pressuring the open guard. 11/17 Drilled attacks from top mount. Cross collar followed by pressure arm bar. 40 min free roll. Focused on posture in guard.

1.5 to 2 years, give or take. I think that's a good time frame to not be totally rookie in one's thinking.

Awesome! Keep us posted.

11/14 AM and PM sessions: Drilled double under mount escape and bailout option. Free roll after each. 30 min am, 60 min pm.

This week we spent dealing with the bottom mount. Being stuck on bottom sucks, but it's critical to practice at all stages of development. Here, we focus on a chain involving the heel drag and them escape from modified mount. Discussion welcome!

11/13 PTK form review. Moved into 12 Attack Form as well.

11/12 More Dakup y punyo #4! Worked into some flow with the form.

Check out the vid when you have some time. There's some conceptual stuff in there that goes beyond the sort of thing you're talking about (which I don't entirely disagree with.) Also, don't be afraid to experiment. The core movements that make this stuff work are the same between gi and no gi. Sure, the grips make a world of difference, but there's lots you can do by taking wrists, forearms, elbows and underhooks as well. Play and experiment. Don't be afraid to get passed, subbed, ect.

Cool! Let me know how it goes! All this comes with a warranty so if you're having issues ask away!

Okay, last of our on going series about JKD and BJJ and how they work together. Today's topic is the use, and importance, of training in the gi for self defense work. This also bleeds over into some BJJ and its effect on law enforcement control tactics. Give it a go and let me know what you think!

11/11 PTK Dakup y Punyo #4 form.

It seems to be the marketing thing to do, get people in, get them excited, then hit them with pricing. It is pretty common. I've seen it in a couple of places I've studied. Frankly, it drives me crazy as well. As we move toward our opening, we plan on advertising our pricing up front.

Great follow up points, Brian. First up, I would agree, the gi slows things down. It defiantly takes some of the speed and athleticism out of things because grips are a huge equalizer. That's why they shouldn't be overlooked or taken for granted. Now, grips are much more than just getting material in one's hand. You have to know which fits where for what purpose. Each combination of hand position, location of grip, ect, has a slightly different purpose. Now, how does that apply to no-gi? Well, the concept remains the same. Isolation of a segment of an individual with proper application of technique remains the same. But, with no gi the tactic will be different. With grips, you can start climbing to application as soon as you get connection. This is why connection that does not benefit you should be contested. Way to many people just let grips happen. But that's a different Q and A. So when building isolation and taking away his space, you'll need to focus on deep underhooks and grips that encircle. Wrist grabs are just too easy to circumvent and should not be relied on as an isolating movement. They should lead you to a more solid position (ie. to an arm drag.) Notice that I'm still talking about position. Proper technical position and a body posture that gives you and advantage. So, underhooks, wraps, ect. become your friend for the no gi game. These will accomplish the same thing, with the same principle, just with different tools. BJJ and No Gi are pretty similar with principle, it's the tools that often vary. On another note, check out tomorrow's final interview for why everyone should take time to train in the gi, even if they are into grappling for reasons other than pure BJJ!

Hey everyone, Part 2 of our JKD questions for BJJ series is up! You can check it out below: In this segment, we talk about dealing with the power grappler. The bigger, stronger, top game guy who feels like the Hulk when he latches on to you. Feel free to discuss, disagree, debate, ect.

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11/10 40 min free roll. Focus on mount escape.

Everyone, here's a short video that a JKD instructor friend of mine shot for his students who were asking questions during a recent grappling block they were covering. We shot three of these, in this one, we talk about dealing with the highly aggressive, athletic opponent. Discussion welcome!

That's one of the greatest strengths of BJJ in my opinion, dealing with the live opponent. It's built into the training method from day 1 in jits. Even a white belt has been dealing with someone trying to stop his movements from the very first day on the mat. The resistive opponent isn't theoretical to the BJJ player. It's a part of his daily training.

11/8 am: 60 min of BJJ drill work. solo PTK knife pm: New PTK form work. Two man drill from form. Application. Introduction to contradas.