tallgeese

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Strikes aren't always to stop. Not even the groin kick stops attackers every time. There's no more guarantee that a strike to the groin will drop an attacker any more or less than a quad shot while everyone is under the effect of an adrenaline dump. The strike to the quad has more to it than just damage. A well placed quad kick can turn an opponents body and manipulate their body to give you a position of advantage. A groin kick can do the same, but it's important to understand the mechanics of striking and what it does for you. Not just the surface issue of damage.

Free roll is the sparring aspect of BJJ and other grappling arts. It's the open mat time where you apply technique under live circumstances. Here's some mellow free roll anther forum member and I got in while I was down his way a couple of months back: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iW7UdArnGYo It's a good example of the more laid back, playful aspect of open mat time. Everyone working on technique and tactics while constantly moving.

6/20 1 mile on treadmill Abs Chest

Amazing! That is a fantastic achievement. Thanks for being around as part of the community and for mentoring all of us newer staff members! It's great working with you.

6/19 Drilled arm drags from guard to back. 40 min free roll.

6/18 2 mile run Abs Bis/Tris Back

6/16 Day of climbing. I had forgotten how much I enjoyed this and how much of a workout a day of it can be. Between humping all over the place with a pack and rigging and climbing it's a good workout as well as enjoyable.

I've trained a few things prior to doing BJJ. A couple forms of kempo being the most time in. It's complimented by jits very well. Just about anything that focuses on stand up is a good match. That said, things like MT and boxing might suit it better just due to the more complimentary training methodologies used. As far as post BJJ work, I have spent most of my time since taking it up focused on the ground. That said, I've started dabbling in FMA's (mainly knife application) via privates and semi privates. That's probably where I'll spend non-BJJ MA time I spend in the near future.

06/15 45 min free roll. Drilled taking back as primary focus and tried to get rolling calf slicer from last week quite a bit. Mixed results.

Yeah, it's a good gig. I can't complain. I do far too often despite that. The big thing that keeps me sane is the operational outlet of being on the team. Our big training cycle this year deals with overlapping skill sets to mimic reality better. We've even got first aid ramped up with trauma care after a cqb engagement. We've gotten great feed back so far. It's a difficult cycle to run, but I think it's worth it. 6/11 2 mile run chest. tris 6/12 Drilled taking back from side mount followed by arm bar. 40 min free roll.

On Friday we finished off the dept wide control tactics training cycle. I love doing it, I'm glad it's done. Today, we cycle into our qualification shoot,less combatives, more shooting. I can deal with that for a change. 6/10 Drilled taking mount from side mount. 40 min free roll.

6/9 30 min free roll.

Welcome to the boards!

Well done!

06/08 Drilled a review of calf compression series and it's components. Several variant reviews. 25 min free roll.

Speaking from a LE background I have to recommend BJJ at the top of the list. I've studied several arts over the course of my MA career and I've had success in certain live situations with aspects of all of them. That said, BJJ works fantastic for restraint and control and is perfect for what you're talking about. It's really great in regards to control and owning the other individual from wherever you're at and getting yourself out of whatever bad spots you might get into. It's focus on control and body contact makes it some much more reliable than many aspects of standing joint manipulation arts for controlling an individual. It's really been the best thing I've found for suspect control for what you're talking about.

6/5 Drilled more calf compression lock series. Added lock down position from leg grapevine. 40 min free roll.

Sounds awesome, Brian! 6/4 1.5 mile run Abs Shoulder, bis/ tris

I'm an arm bar guy as far as the top spot goes. It's one of those subs that so often gets the "basic" label but become so technical at higher levels of work with such infinite variations and subtle points that it's just amazing. Number two goes to, yup.....the kimura. For it's versatility.

I'll echo. Find a solid gym. One with good striking classes, a true BJJ program, maybe a wrestling guy or two, and offers a "fighter's" training session that works everything. That said, go for it. It's a great experience. You'll learn a ton about pressure testing and the psychology of conflict. Good luck and keep us posted.

bushidoman, that sounds amazing! 6/3 Drilled calf compression lock and control series from back. 30 min free roll.

But how different does that look to everyone else? To those involved, sure. But the rest of the public? I'm not certain that the masses would even notice that the coverage had changed.

I'm glad to see it as well. It's an example of the sport following where science is leading not just doing something because it's been done that way. Having had the opportunity to train with boxers in college I can say the points everyone make against headgear seem pretty valid. I agree that it seems to me that they should have been pulled from the women's divisions as well. Perception should never be a reason to do or fail to do, safety protocol. Follow the science.