Partner: Mike G, Jeff
We had 9 students in class this morning where we're usually lucky to get 6.
Here are some tips on the ezekiel:
- Make sure you get all 4 fingers in your sleeve. You'll destroy your finger joints if you don't.
- Line up your shoulders with the choke. If I'm attempting the ezekiel and my head and shoulders are above my opponent the angle is off a bit. I want to shove my fist directly into their neck but not in a downward angle.
- I get this choke far more often from the threat of the half guard pass or directly after getting the mount. I'll also use it in mount to help me move up on their chest and isolate their arms for other submissions.
Rolling: Mount & Half Guard Up/Down/Out, Free Rolling
Rolled With: Jess, Jeff, Jesus, Justin, Conan, Craig, Ryal
Not a lot different from yesterday. I did have a good exchange with Jess where he turtled up and I stayed on his back and transitioned into armbar/kimura position. I think he's been helping me with that position set since he seems to be able to get to turtle most of the time.
I free rolled with the new guy Jeff and had to rely on technique a few times as he has some strength and great body movement. Even though he was making rookie mistakes of trying to bench press me all over the place he was still difficult to handle. I think I calmed him down a bit after a while and helped talk him through what he should do instead, but I could see how a less seasoned student would have a lot of trouble with him.
Office Hours Partner: Conan
Conan had the better of me today and once he swept me with butterfly I wasn't able to escape. I made a good effort I thought, but I need to work harder to avoid the bad positions in the first place. It's also good to get a reality check and spend some time on the bottom being smashed.
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