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People are still talking about getting BJJ into th...

2012-05-20T15:02:42.201+01:00

People are still talking about getting BJJ into the Olympics three years later. They'll no doubt get louder as Rio 2016 approaches.

Hopefully at least a few of them will read Drew Brunning's great post on the topic: check it out here. Sound arguments.

It's difficult, because strength isn't a b...

2012-05-11T21:25:05.052+01:00

It's difficult, because strength isn't a bad thing. Quite the opposite, it's a huge asset. However, it should be kept in reserve for when you need it, rather than relied upon.

At least that's the argument I tend to use. If someone has just successfully smashed my guard with strength, I feel a bit silly saying that, but hopefully it's still useful advice. ;)

Hi Can, I'm going through a similar thing wit...

2012-05-11T21:19:43.822+01:00

Hi Can,

I'm going through a similar thing with a young guy in my class who is awesomely strong but I'm trying to get him to polish up his technique 'cause one day he'll be in competition against a guy his strength and he won't have a clue what to do. Difficult telling a guy to go against his bodies natural inclination though :o|

Cheers SG! :)

2012-04-28T22:44:20.680+01:00

Cheers SG! :)

Great read, slidey!

2012-04-28T22:38:00.820+01:00

Great read, slidey!

I always used to prefer side control over mount, b...

2012-04-23T20:03:18.698+01:00

I always used to prefer side control over mount, because side control feels safer. Your hips aren't directly above theirs, so it isn't as easy for them to knock your weight around. It also isn't as easy for them to trap your limbs, like hooking a leg with their foot.

However, I've been getting more comfortable in mount, so I've also been revisiting that preference. I think if I could get good at the switch between side control and mount, that would present a lot more options. Something to play with, although I generally feel more comfortable with solid and tight rather than loose and fluid.

"Another interesting comment Geeza made was t...

2012-04-23T14:38:20.152+01:00

"Another interesting comment Geeza made was that he feels that side control is preferable to the mount if your opponent is going nuts trying to escape."

I like mount, but I tend to agree with Geeza. I just like the mobility you have in side control. You can be mobile in mount as well, but it is easier for me to stay mobile AND tight in side control.

I'm sure he's pretty comfortable. ;) For...

2012-04-19T17:09:43.447+01:00

I'm sure he's pretty comfortable. ;)

Fortunately for my ribs, I've only ever been taught knee on belly by Mauricio: I've never been underneath his! :)

"My knee on belly", "comfortable&qu...

2012-04-19T13:57:41.143+01:00

"My knee on belly", "comfortable" and "Mauricio Gomes" should not be used in the same sentence. :)

I seem to be ok with the base, at least last night...

2012-04-14T21:20:06.100+01:00

I seem to be ok with the base, at least last night. The problem I had was getting that second hand in before they can block it. I need to work on some good transitional attacks from there, maybe into americanas and the like.

Bent armlocks are about the only submissions I ever land, on the rare occasions I submit people, normally from either side control or top half guard.

Still, I'd much rather get better at chokes, as those are more efficient, especially for little people like me. ;)

Thank you for the shout out Slidey! Also, in rega...

2012-04-14T18:39:35.771+01:00

Thank you for the shout out Slidey! Also, in regards to the Ezequiel, I love this choke. It was the first submission I ever achieved lo this many years ago. But what a risky move! This move requires careful attention be paid to your base.

I was so happy to see Dagney's blog pop up in ...

2012-04-14T14:26:35.683+01:00

I was so happy to see Dagney's blog pop up in my Reader, rather than the dreaded "feed requested cannot be found" I've been getting every other time I tried it over the last few years. Literally starting cheering and pumping my fist in the air. ;p

Ah, brilliant -- and finally! Now I've just go...

2012-04-14T14:23:06.307+01:00

Ah, brilliant -- and finally! Now I've just got to find all the other blogs I haven't been able to subscribe to...

Thanks! It's always a pleasure to speak to big...

2012-04-13T22:39:29.594+01:00

Thanks! It's always a pleasure to speak to big names like Mauricio who have a wealth of experience in the sport, so I'm grateful to get the opportunity. :)

I rely way too much on the leg drag escape: it'...

2012-04-13T22:37:47.832+01:00

I rely way too much on the leg drag escape: it's pretty much the only mount escape I use. So, it's good to teach a class like this, as it reminds me to try and follow my own advice! ;p

Combining escape techniques is wonderful advice. ...

2012-04-13T18:38:06.257+01:00

Combining escape techniques is wonderful advice. I am usually smaller than my opponents, and I have the best escape success when I try the hip-knee escape, then when my opponent attempts to grab my arm, I bump, then I sneak my knees in and obtain half guard.

What a great interview, thank you Slidey.

2012-04-13T18:33:30.279+01:00

What a great interview, thank you Slidey.

Great Review Can! Seems like I would definitely p...

2012-03-29T21:12:19.537+01:00

Great Review Can! Seems like I would definitely prefer the ripstop to the 550.

I didn't know the Gracie family history - - -...

2012-03-29T19:49:08.467+01:00

I didn't know the Gracie family history - - - - thanks for sharing!

Ha - you mean you have a better understanding of t...

2012-03-26T21:52:52.786+01:00

Ha - you mean you have a better understanding of the jargon in the review, or training in the gi? There's lot of terminology in both: do feel free to let me know if there is anything that doesn't make sense, as I'd be happy to clarify. ;D

Just FYI I understand these slightly more now that...

2012-03-26T06:07:31.348+01:00

Just FYI I understand these slightly more now that I've been doing a lot more gi training :o)

@Allie: Yeah, I've heard the same thing...

2012-03-22T11:05:21.045Z

@Allie: Yeah, I've heard the same thing about Rickson. I guess that's part of the difference between "really good" and "legend". ;)

Bakari: Cheers - good luck with the book.

Loved this. Think it's so cool to hear about s...

2012-03-21T13:33:24.073Z

Loved this. Think it's so cool to hear about someone who could just call his submission and his opponent couldn't do anything to stop it. Ha! Pretty awesome.

Slidey, Great job with the interview. As a heads...

2012-03-19T22:57:01.291Z

Slidey,

Great job with the interview.

As a heads up, I mentioned you and your blog in my book, "Tapmonster: Ideas about Grappling for the BJJ and Submission Wrestlers."

Thanks,

Bakari (aka JiuJitsu365)

We have a few beasts, some of which are of my crea...

2012-03-12T12:35:29.436Z

We have a few beasts, some of which are of my creation, I now know how Frankenstein felt