02.01.2011 - Training

Worked takedowns.  Major keys for the two takedowns worked on:

1.  Make em dance til they step your way or open up
2.  Need to be under 'em
3.  Worked from collar and sleeve control

Fireman's carry

- key is to get under 'em
- pull and throw
- be upright don't get stapled

Backbreaker

- block leg
- clear body
- control pants

Other notes:

- stay on your toes more when in sidemount (hip to hip)

07.14.10 - Training

Warmed up with takedowns.  I hate takedowns, probably cause I suck at them and have only one takedown that I like to go to.  I need to look more into takedowns and throws w/ the gi.

Reviewed the Escape to Omoplata from Tuesday.

A couple of finer points Mike discussed on finishing the omoplata:

- release your legs to "chop" down on their neck to push them down
- if it's loose, take the back or attack the neck w/ an eziekiel
- when climbing the back pin elbow on back

7.13.10 - Training

Sidemount Escapes to Omoplata

1.  Shrimp to Omoplata
- remember to pinch knees on top of shoulder

2.  Bridge and Roll to Omoplata
- let them roll into you

3.  Spin to Triangle / Omoplata
- spin w/ legs wide enough to get their neck
- pull them into the triangle

Finishing the Omoplata
- secure the belt
- if they expose their back (sit on butt) climb the back
- if they posture, use belt as a securing point and drop elbow between their knee and you.  scoot out

Drill day at the Stronghold

No gi drill day. Sweep, submit or escape from the bottom. Pass or submit from the top. Rotate positions with partner. Got to work with my brother.

- closed guard
- open guard
- half guard (L/R)
- sidemount (L/R)
- mount
- turtle
- back with hooks

Notes:

1. Sidemount arm attacks
- keep hips tight anddont let opponents arm in posture
- forearm in neck, turn out and up
- shift hips over and step over (remember to angle towards opponents hips but don't commit too much)
- attack far or near

2. Sidemount to brabo
- same as above regarding hips and opponents arm
- walk around trapping arm
- drop hips to keep opponents arm from coming out

3. Peruvian necktie
- stay patient with it
- bring far leg up first (leg near opponents hips) to hide intent
- be sure to keep hips heavy on head to control opponent




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