Cassio Werneck BJJ - Sacramento CA - Cassio Werneck
Worked some responses to the turtle. In in things to do when your opponent decides he's about to get passed or that he's sick of being under your half guard and he goes to all fours.
This is a favourite technique of mine, turtling up that is. Getting my hips around has always been a problem for me, the knees just don't want to come up. I've gotten better at it but still it's not good. I usually end up turtling up to avoid the pass.
With that in mind it was good to see things from the other side. The first was just a discussion of body position and how to move, keeping your pressure on the hip / lower back and not on the upper back and attacking the far side to put a hook in.
The fun stuff started next. He showed a choke where as you opponent begins to roll towards you to turtle you reach under their top arm with your near arm (like your going to go for a whizzer) and grab the NEAR SIDE collar. As they continue to roll over reach around their head (front head lock style) with your other arm and hand that lapel off. Get a deep grip.
now dive your head 'into the hole' as you slide your now free arm behind their head. roll them over if you need to, just be sure to keep the arm. Nasty choke.
Rolled:
rolled four 8 or 9(?) min rounds
Mike (? bb), Dustin, rest, tony, Dan (brb)
The first roll was pretty good. I felt under control but kinda stiff, like I was muscling things. The second was with a new guy I haven't seen before. I sat out for seated guard, he grabbed one ankle and damn near slid me across the floor. He didnt really need to 'pass' my guard much since this put my head about next to his hips. Um, little strong. I felt like I pulled guard out of survival mode, controlled things mostly. A few more months and he'll be a real pain in the ass to roll with. I heard he wrestled in college. Yep, thats gonna be fun stuff.
My roll with tony was good, I tried that high closed / knee pinch guard again and managed to catch him just before he backed out. That was nice. I tried some of the spider guard he's been pulling on me for years now. He passed it pretty handedly and then discussed what I did wrong. That was even nicer.
I was really trying to keep my defense together vs. Dan. It was crazy how when I focused on keeping my elbows in and tight and not opening up, he really seemed to get slowed down. Then as soon as i lost focus on that type of tight defense I'd get caught. I really need to be thinking that all the time till it gets automatic.
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Sunday, February 8, 2009
2009-02-07 Sat AM BJJ and Judo Grand Opening clinic
Capital City BJJ - Sacramento CA - Marcos
Something a little different today. Marcos Torregrosa held his (hopefully) annual Jiu-Jitsu and Judo clinic for the grand opening of his new school. It was a very good event overall. Lot's of sharing and a very good vibe.
First the facilities, The place is tucked back in a small industrial park. The training area is quite big, holding both a large zebra mat and another separate wresting mat. Even with all that mat space there was not enough space for all the attendees. There were a few lines of chairs, and even a few couches for the spectators to hang out and watch. All very comfortable. My only real issue with the facility was that it was pretty chilly in the big room, but once we all got moving things warmed up a bit.
Seeing as the school holds both BJJ and Judo classes it made sense that the days events were split up into three parts, a BJJ class, a Judo class, and a pot luck. Marcos taught the BJJ lessons, Brent Goodall (primarily) and some other excellent black belts from Team Sacramento Judo taught the Judo lessons, and a whole bunch of people brought some great eats.
As there were both BJJ players and Judoka present it only made sense that the techniques covered would be applicable for both practitioners. It was explained to us that people will often lay face down and cover up once a throw has occured in Judo. So Marcos covered a few back attacks. The first involved getting the hook in on the near side and then rolling to the back, freezing your opponents hip with your hook and getting the choke from the back. The second was a continuation of the first if the opponent closes the hole for the hook they open the clock grip on the collar. Once you've gotten the grip you next move as if your putting your opposite hook in but 'T' off rather than stay parallel and roll through and at the same time grab their near leg, completing the 'T' positioning. You should have a very strong choke here. the third was again another variation of the 2nd, rather than driving your hook inthe gap between the opponents arm and leg you drive it inbetween their far side shoulder and head. if they don't immediatly tab from the insta-choke you'll end up in a ifty side triangle sorta position, wth about 15 ways to finish on the arm. All good stuff.
I rolled three times after the technique. My first roll was with a white belt that was pretty new to bjj. He had a great attitude and I tried to share with him a bunch of the things I wish I had known in my first few months. My third roll was with a very athletic Judoka that was game enough to give something new a try, not always na easy thing to get out of your comfort zone. He had some amazing balance, even from his knees. I'd go for sweeps that he would feel coming and just float out of. Then there were other things that were completely new to him like posturing in guard. My second roll was with Marcos. I did have some success keeping him in my closed guard and mounting a few attacks from there. Any time I was starting to really threaten He'd jerk out hard and break my grips. Maybe a nicely timed sit up sweep would work there. Once he did pass it was pretty much business as usual, him passing my last minute half guard, some crushing side mount and then some submissions. Good times!
The Judo was great. Again given our audience they taught techniques that were bjj applicable. My favorite was the Sumi-Gaeshi. The setup was very wrestling like, reminded me of a russian arm bar. The other thing I learned from the Judo session was that my Judo is terrible. I know it's been about 15 years since I did any Judo but I felt like a drunken hippo out there. Maybe once these bruises heal I'll try some more Judo again.
Finally the potluck. I'll just say the ceviche was off the charts.
Thanks to everyone that was there it was a great time meeting new people and I look forward to doing it again next year.
Something a little different today. Marcos Torregrosa held his (hopefully) annual Jiu-Jitsu and Judo clinic for the grand opening of his new school. It was a very good event overall. Lot's of sharing and a very good vibe.
First the facilities, The place is tucked back in a small industrial park. The training area is quite big, holding both a large zebra mat and another separate wresting mat. Even with all that mat space there was not enough space for all the attendees. There were a few lines of chairs, and even a few couches for the spectators to hang out and watch. All very comfortable. My only real issue with the facility was that it was pretty chilly in the big room, but once we all got moving things warmed up a bit.
Seeing as the school holds both BJJ and Judo classes it made sense that the days events were split up into three parts, a BJJ class, a Judo class, and a pot luck. Marcos taught the BJJ lessons, Brent Goodall (primarily) and some other excellent black belts from Team Sacramento Judo taught the Judo lessons, and a whole bunch of people brought some great eats.
As there were both BJJ players and Judoka present it only made sense that the techniques covered would be applicable for both practitioners. It was explained to us that people will often lay face down and cover up once a throw has occured in Judo. So Marcos covered a few back attacks. The first involved getting the hook in on the near side and then rolling to the back, freezing your opponents hip with your hook and getting the choke from the back. The second was a continuation of the first if the opponent closes the hole for the hook they open the clock grip on the collar. Once you've gotten the grip you next move as if your putting your opposite hook in but 'T' off rather than stay parallel and roll through and at the same time grab their near leg, completing the 'T' positioning. You should have a very strong choke here. the third was again another variation of the 2nd, rather than driving your hook inthe gap between the opponents arm and leg you drive it inbetween their far side shoulder and head. if they don't immediatly tab from the insta-choke you'll end up in a ifty side triangle sorta position, wth about 15 ways to finish on the arm. All good stuff.
I rolled three times after the technique. My first roll was with a white belt that was pretty new to bjj. He had a great attitude and I tried to share with him a bunch of the things I wish I had known in my first few months. My third roll was with a very athletic Judoka that was game enough to give something new a try, not always na easy thing to get out of your comfort zone. He had some amazing balance, even from his knees. I'd go for sweeps that he would feel coming and just float out of. Then there were other things that were completely new to him like posturing in guard. My second roll was with Marcos. I did have some success keeping him in my closed guard and mounting a few attacks from there. Any time I was starting to really threaten He'd jerk out hard and break my grips. Maybe a nicely timed sit up sweep would work there. Once he did pass it was pretty much business as usual, him passing my last minute half guard, some crushing side mount and then some submissions. Good times!
The Judo was great. Again given our audience they taught techniques that were bjj applicable. My favorite was the Sumi-Gaeshi. The setup was very wrestling like, reminded me of a russian arm bar. The other thing I learned from the Judo session was that my Judo is terrible. I know it's been about 15 years since I did any Judo but I felt like a drunken hippo out there. Maybe once these bruises heal I'll try some more Judo again.
Finally the potluck. I'll just say the ceviche was off the charts.
Thanks to everyone that was there it was a great time meeting new people and I look forward to doing it again next year.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
2009-02-04 Wed PM BJJ Class
Cassio Werneck BJJ - Sacramento CA - Cassio
Cassio and Hilza are back from their month long vacation on the beaches of Brazil (just a little jealous). It's good to have them back. It's interesting how the vibe of the place is different depending on who is there, especially on who is instructing. Don't get me wrong I have not had a problem with any of the classes or the instructors. I just find it fascinating.
The techniques tonight were I could have used last week, I love it when I see a technique a week or two late. It was two sweeps from half guard where your opponent is facing your feet and you have both arms out.
You have your opponent's right leg locked in half guard. He has his left hip on the ground and he is facing your feet. You have both your arms free (not pinned beneath your opponent, no underhook, etc). Now the sweep. you pull out their right lapel, choking up on it tight. You should have the lapel in your fist and your pinky and for arm against their back, your going to need this barrier to keep space between you and them. Now with that tight grip in your left arm, post up on your right elbow, slide your hips out some to allow you to pull out your right leg and swing it around their back, and finally slip your left hook into place. Sounds way more complicated than it is. Maybe I'll get a video up sometime.
The second technique was the same as the last, with one main dfference. Rather than starting with half guard on your opponents right leg, now you have his left leg trapped and hes sitting on his left hip, facing your feet.the rest is the same, the grip, lifting up your hips, and slide around for the back.
Rolled:
rolled three 8 min(?) rounds
John, rest, Al, rest, Jack
Rolling with John (purple belt) was quite different today. We've kinda come up together, but he's always been a bit better. He normally catches me a few times and maintains control most of the match. It was almost the opposite tonight. I felt pretty offensive all the time. I know he's competing this weekend, I wonder if he's cutting weight right now.
Al is a brown belt and has that rolling style where he kills you and never seems to even be trying. I was able to move around more than I have in the past against him. Tried a new approach to working my open guard in over his knee when he was one knee up. as long as he kept his elbow pinned to his knee he kept me out. it was an interesting back and forth for a bit, and on the positive side he wasn't trying to pass me while I was trying to work my leg in. He passed and mounted me a few time, caught me as well, so some things havn't changed.
Finally Jack. Jack is a HUGE brown belt. Like 6' 6"ish. But not fat guy big, just big. I tell myself every time that I won't pull guard and I end up pulling guard, I getcaught in half and he smashes me as he passes. it was so hard this time I thought my spine was gonna have an issue. Later on I did manage to pull guard, and I just could not break his posture. He'd stand up and I'd work open guard for a while and he'd end up passing again. Rolling with guys that size can be a real pain in the ass.
Cassio and Hilza are back from their month long vacation on the beaches of Brazil (just a little jealous). It's good to have them back. It's interesting how the vibe of the place is different depending on who is there, especially on who is instructing. Don't get me wrong I have not had a problem with any of the classes or the instructors. I just find it fascinating.
The techniques tonight were I could have used last week, I love it when I see a technique a week or two late. It was two sweeps from half guard where your opponent is facing your feet and you have both arms out.
You have your opponent's right leg locked in half guard. He has his left hip on the ground and he is facing your feet. You have both your arms free (not pinned beneath your opponent, no underhook, etc). Now the sweep. you pull out their right lapel, choking up on it tight. You should have the lapel in your fist and your pinky and for arm against their back, your going to need this barrier to keep space between you and them. Now with that tight grip in your left arm, post up on your right elbow, slide your hips out some to allow you to pull out your right leg and swing it around their back, and finally slip your left hook into place. Sounds way more complicated than it is. Maybe I'll get a video up sometime.
The second technique was the same as the last, with one main dfference. Rather than starting with half guard on your opponents right leg, now you have his left leg trapped and hes sitting on his left hip, facing your feet.the rest is the same, the grip, lifting up your hips, and slide around for the back.
Rolled:
rolled three 8 min(?) rounds
John, rest, Al, rest, Jack
Rolling with John (purple belt) was quite different today. We've kinda come up together, but he's always been a bit better. He normally catches me a few times and maintains control most of the match. It was almost the opposite tonight. I felt pretty offensive all the time. I know he's competing this weekend, I wonder if he's cutting weight right now.
Al is a brown belt and has that rolling style where he kills you and never seems to even be trying. I was able to move around more than I have in the past against him. Tried a new approach to working my open guard in over his knee when he was one knee up. as long as he kept his elbow pinned to his knee he kept me out. it was an interesting back and forth for a bit, and on the positive side he wasn't trying to pass me while I was trying to work my leg in. He passed and mounted me a few time, caught me as well, so some things havn't changed.
Finally Jack. Jack is a HUGE brown belt. Like 6' 6"ish. But not fat guy big, just big. I tell myself every time that I won't pull guard and I end up pulling guard, I getcaught in half and he smashes me as he passes. it was so hard this time I thought my spine was gonna have an issue. Later on I did manage to pull guard, and I just could not break his posture. He'd stand up and I'd work open guard for a while and he'd end up passing again. Rolling with guys that size can be a real pain in the ass.
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