I haven't made it to a Friday open mat in some time. It's quite an experience to roll with 6 different people and get tapped out by all of them but 1.
Almost getting submissions was the theme. I moved into a north-south choke right away when Conan allowed me to get side control. I felt like I had him stuck I just wasn't low enough. I also almost got Jerad in the same technique, but his arm was in the way. I also almost got Jerad with an inverted triangle but I didn't know how to finish it. I tried for the Kimura but I could never get the arm in the right position. He showed me some things I could have done like grabbing the other arm to sweep them. That would have been good to know before.
I was also able to pull off a couple of wrist locks today. One was a verticle wristlock from guard on Josh. It was good to hear him say that he hadn't seen that before. I think it would serve me well if I started using them more often. I also surprised Jerad with a wrist throw and was able to partially take his back. So far this has been my highest percentage jointlock.
I got submitted with a Darce, a couple armbars, an arm triangle, and some other subs that I've forgotten. I saw some improvement today in my guard retention. I was looking for underhooks where I could and keeping my posture up. Half guard felt a little better too. I seem to be putting myself in danger for the darce often, I'll have to figure out what I can do differently to prevent that technique. I can see it coming for the most part but it slows me down to have to defend it all of the time.
All in all a good time. I've got to make it to Fridays more often.
keep looking for those wristlocks,Josh. they work for you. i like to use them too when i see an opportunity for it. i've submitted a couple of people from mount with it.
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