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I am not really sure what to make of that. It looks like the kick made good contact, but not hard contact. In that narrow corridor, I am surprised he tried to pull it off. I am not sure how technically sound the kick was, though. But, it did appear to get results.

Man, that's rough. What do you keep doing to get your knees so tore up? That seems like a lot of operations on the same knee.

I feel your pain here. I have my share of off-days as well. They come and go, but the key is just working through them. Things aren't always on the up and up, so it is good to have days like this, where you may have to compromise yourself a bit here and there. In the end, it makes us better, I think.

Welcome back and Happy Hollidays to you as well.

I don't think that it is a big deal at all. Just keep your head about you, and concern yourself with the area you will be in. I wear some tournament T-shirts from time to time, and I did as a colored belt as well.

Best of luck to you!

This is true, but there are some things that should be technically consistent, like the hands to the hips, etc.If you feel this way, Kez, you may want to approach your sensei about it, and tell him your thoughts, and ask him if there are reasons for the changes.

Chamber's MMA background seems to prepare him very well for most of the stuff that they encounter. His training and conditioning are very good, and they serve him well. Most of the striking and kicking he has had experience with in MMA associates him with most of the other stuff when they fight, and his level of training serves him well.

The book opens with some ideas on strategies that GM Helio and Master Royler have for their groundfighting game. Helio was always a fan of the submission, and the choke in general. The intro goes on to expound on certain important aspects of the submission game, including timing, power, and execution, and brief ideas on devoloping traits like this. Follows are the typically well photographed and well explained move sequences and scenarios, with the opening section covering GM Helio's favorites, followed by a more extensive section on Royler's favorite sequences from various scenarios, including the mount, guard and half-guard, turtle, standing, and side-mount positions. The importance of being prepared to switch to different submissions while attacking with a different one is expressed throughout. All moves in the book are illustrated with gis. I enjoy this series of books, printed by Invisible Cities Press. They are well photographed, and the descriptions seem good to me, for not having any grappling experience. The moves are very interesting, and I enjoy seeing the cross-over of the moves from the Judo books that I have seen, including the common grips that are used when standing or in the mount, guard, etc. I would recommend these titles to anyone interested in BJJ.

I'll race ya. The first to fall down wins! lol!!!

That sounds like a great plan to me.

That all sounds like it has worked out for him, kkennedy. It sounds like he was just really nervous about that sparring thing, and that could have stemmed this whole thing. I'm glad to hear that he has gotten over this bump in the road.

Sounds like a good deal, ps1. I wish I could be there for it as well!

Sounds like fun! Is this pretty regular for you on like weekends and stuff now?

Hehe, that is an interesting way to portray it. It definitely involves a passion. And pacience.

The last episode that I saw they did kind of a recap episode on what they had done so far, and they also showed some behind-the-scenes glimpses. It was ok, but they tried to break down what they thought was the best of the strikes, locks, throws, and chokes that they learned and saw. I think a recap would have been better than finishing them with "but the best .... they encountered was" approach. However, to each their own. If it is their opinion, then they are certainly allowed to portray it.

Right you are here. I think the myths still grow, too. It's interesting to think about the myths that will exist about him when all of us are dead and gone. Some of the claims about him on wikipedia.org are unbelievable. I suggest going and checking them out for yourselves though. Oh boy, you are right there. He was a great Martial Artist, and he was capable of many things that many of us are not. However, his stories don't need to become fish stories, either.

I used to do the burpees, but haven't for a while. I should really start them up again, too. They are good for overall fitness levels. For what you want, flexibility is important, along with leg strength, so make sure to work on both. You will also notice that the typical squat, leg curl, and leg extension exercises may not focus on the more "supportive" muscles that will be involved in holding up your leg like that. Doing slow leg raises and holds will also help you get used to controlling your leg up to the position, and then holding it in position. Something like hatha yoga, or even some figure skating/gymnastic exercises may be the kind of exercises that will supplement your weight training workouts to help you meet your goals. Welcome to the Forums, and good luck in your endeavours!

Hey, that is a pretty good response!

I think that this is one of the more challenging and fun aspects of being a teacher.

It appears to me that in the way that Judo changed its training methods to modify JJJ, BJJ has done the same to Judo, really. BJJ expounded even more on the Judo type of randori, making it ok to work from the bottom, not worrying about being pinned, etc. In the end, it boils down more to training methods. I have seen all of the Judo techniques in BJJ; that is where they have come from. However, Helio Gracie wasn't afraid to adapt and make changes to his Judo (or Jujitsu, or whatever) to account for his abilities. Let me know if I am off-base here. This is just what I have kind of felt I have learned in my readings.

That would be a good thing, especially when the fights go to the cards. Having a balance as to how things score will be beneficial. I don't know how they score them now, really. Are takedowns pretty heavily favored?

You can always check out YouTube for videos. The selection will be huge, so you will have to kind of know what you are looking at to know how good it is or is not. That would be a good place to start.

I have not heard anyone, from ATA HQ to other ATA school owners, state that we are now required to offer the XMA curriculum. Matt Thanks for the info, Matt.

Not at all. It's just that most wives (and girlfriends) work under the golden rule. "No matter who's right, you're wrong." Hehe, that is where my terribly stubborn nature comes into play. It's clear you don't give up easily Bushido. Afterall, you are a Chiefs fan! That takes alot of character and patients. Haha, you are right on there! I have to admit, staring into the face of utter defeat without flinching it quite the character builder!! But, I like to view stubbornness as one of my higher qualities. Dad says I get it from my mom. I get it from both of them.