Things keep getting better and better

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I really feel like I am in a good groove right now.  Judo training for myself is going really good.  At times that has suffered and I just chalk it up to the expense of running a club and growing a business or two. But recently since the club has more and more advanced or good students things have been easier to manage and I am getting more training in.  Also I have been lucky enough to work with some of the bjj guys before classes to get some great 'newaza' in.

I also am getting back on track with my strength and conditioning.  I primarily rely on Keystone CrossFit to keep me in shape.  And CrossFit Sensei Tim has worked wonders on my overal Strength and Conditioning.  really glad that is working out!

Tuesday was mainly a class of just drilling and sparring.  I did show some techinques for Righty vs Righty situations and went over some details on combinations. And then like I said we just got in a bunch of rounds.  All the new people are really improving and I just hope that continues.

Renewed Energry for JUDO!

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Ok Judo first.  Saturday is like a super secret training group at Scranton MMA.  I dont know why more people dont show up but it is awesome.  Some of our most talented grapplers are their and that works for me.

Monday we had two new kids, brothers, join our gym which is great.  They were a little slow to get into the training but then picked up everything real quick.  Ukemi, Sasae and Osoto.  Great class for them.  Even got them to do randori with no problem.  It did help to have 3 black belts on the mat and Vito who is 94% black belt at this point.

At the end of class I did some randori with Vito and the 2nd round we went I was able to try my new morote seonage where I use a very low lapel grip.  I am going to work this more nad more and see what I can make of it!

Thursday Judo

Thursday was just a Judo day for me.  I started working with the kids class to get them ready for a competition this weekend. Then I moved onto the adult class to do the same with them. 

During the day I did some research to find some new drills and ideas to freshen things up a bit during class.  I had them work on just getting a grip and attacking with their favorite throw.  I also did some drills to defeat a stiff armed opponent.  This drill hopefully will come in handy for some of the newer guys and help them prepare for when someone is extra defensive.  The technique simply relied on twisting  your chest and shoulders violently through the grip to defeat it.  Very simple and very effective against a stiff arm.

There are a few other drills I picked up that I would like to implement and I will add them to the rotation next week. 

This weekend we have a lot of newer students competing for the first time.  Should be interesting to say the least.

Tuesday BJJ and Judo

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Ok well first I am going to start a video technique series very soon.  Going to be shot and produced by a very talented videographer.  That should be cool.

I got a lot of No Gi BJJ in which is always fun and always fustrating.  I went with Franky a lot and I notice some improvements but at the same time he taps me a lot.... a whole lot.  So long as I keep making progress though that is cool with me.  After our 40mins or so of grappling Jeff gave me some really good tips on some of the positions that happened during the rounds.

Then I helped teach the Beginners BJJ class with Jeff and Franky.  I got some rounds in with Jeff and that is just ridiculous I never get anything on him.. anything.  It is cool to notice the few things I do on him that are 'right' because I can learn a lot by how he defends or counters.

After that I taught Judo.  Focused mainly on Kouchi Gari.  Got a lot of randori in as well.  I need to get more uchikomi in for myself :)

Gonna try blogging again..

Ok I used to blog often about my training and I am going to start up again.  I think I should have time to post everyday and I want to keep track of my progress and goals as well as my students.

Lets see how it goes!

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