This week's rolling was eventful in the sense that my routine was altered slightly. Monday began with Andre's absence from class and Joel took over providing instruction on a delariva sweep which I have been performing for about the last two months; additionally, Joel illustrated a method of attaining a triangle from that position as well. Learning came about in the rolling session as Paulo demonstrated the importance of ascertaining that my hand and arm does not cross the center of my opponent's chest, and how through conduction of this action will lead to an easy back-take as well as a slick sweep. Tuesday's class was substituted by Lucas and the class was less than effectual, however, I nonetheless was able to take away from the session an immensely easy and fluid throw whereupon I armpit clamp my opponent's arm and grab an underhook on the opposite side. I clamp down the underhook and wait for my opponent to post upwards and when the opponent posts upwards I sacrifice myself throwing my farside leg out and allowing myself to fall down, moving to turtle position and accomplishing the throw.
 Feeling the tinge of burn-out, I decided to take Wednesday off and rest. Thursday proved to be provoking as I was able to roll at Barum's and learned of a new method of defending the darce where I clamp my opponent's arm which has hit my neck then I grab his knee and roll inside upon him, and from there the opponent will flip over my side and I establish dominance in a sidemount position. Rolling proved to be a good learning session in that I was able to understand that when being sidemounted, it is of integral importance to keep the hands tight and not fling them all over the place, and use my body to shrimp outwards. Friday was the Judo session and progression was felt as I am now able to fully appreciate Judo. In my mind Judo can bear strong similarities to boxing as I was able to comprehend the importance of when attempting a throw to fully utilize all energies towards its execution; consequently, I have begun to realize that when attempting a throw, I must utilize every bit of confidence encompassed in me towards the execution of the it and half measures will avail me nothing. Saturday, I varied my routine and headed to the Clark Gracie academy where more judo was practiced and I had the additional opportunity to roll with my friend Harryson. I, unfortunately, was tapped numerous times and Harryson exuded strong dominance upon me, but I was able to understand that I still need to devote energies towards stopping the berimbolo and more research and work must be devoted to this area. The week ended on Sunday with a no-gi rolling session at 10th planet. Overall, I discovered through the session that my no-gi skills are improving but nonetheless work and research must be conducted in this area. While in the gi, my guard passing skills are near optimal, I realized though in the no gi session that my guard passing in no-gi could stand to sustain a bit of improvement, so yet another area that needs work and emphasis. Unto the next week of rolling, training and having fun.