This week's training was vibrant and inspiring. Monday's session began with Andre providing his interpretation of the Gordo seminar and he reviewed Gordo killer knee shield pass along with providing instruction on how to pull off the collar that comes from the opponent underhooking. The rolling session following afterwards provided an enlightenment as I learned that if I desire to win BJJ matches under IBJJF rules I must work towards establishing position and gaining points in substitution of going completely for the sub. The wrestling session proved to be enthralling as usual as Jimmy provided instruction upon defenses against the single leg takedown and the defenses more or less held the theme of clubbing the head to the side and then facing the opponent and sprawling down upon him. Additionally, Aaron provided elaborations upon attacks for the kimura after performing the chest to arm movement Wednesday was a rest day and Thursday proved to be fruitful as Lucas went over passing the half-guard via straight collar choke, and the key point is remembering to keep the opposite shoulder pinned to the ground. Lucas also showed a cool judo take-down where you let the opponent grab your inside gi collar then you strive to sweep out the front leg and then dive roll inside the opponent and score the beautiful takedwon. Afterwards, me and Ulee rolled for about a half-hour and I was enlightened upon a few issues, he showed an awesome sweep from being knee on bellied which entailed an abundant amount of details that must be reviewed, researched and drilled. Furthermore, Ulee showed me an effective method for hitting the guilotine choke by positioning my chest over my opponent's head and pulling straight up. Friday's session was again devoted to easy judo training yet I became entranced with two throws, one of was arm to chest then turning in and allowing myself to fall to the ground and kick out for a beautiful sweep and I also discovered just how cool and how apt I am at accomplishing 'Tai-Otoshi' and plan to implement it any chance I get.

   Saturday was the tournament and I performed well and got gold; however, there was a massive weight disparity as one of my opponent's was 135 pounds while the other was a mere 100 pounds. I walked through the competition but realized I need to amend my submissions as I caught some but failed to finish them off cleanly. In particular, the new submission I am implementing which is the use of my own collar to pull off the collar choke needs to be altered via stiff arming my arm in a strict NFL running back stiff arm fashion. Sunday was Barum BJJ open mat. I realized a few issues. Namely I must make certain when I am in an opponent's guard that I cannot allow myself to be push to the side as I get isolated and resetting myself becomes a monumentally difficult task.  Additionally, in no gi there can be ample amounts of opportunities to take submissions even though I may lack a controlling position. Basically, it is break kimura then attack the neck, more research and rolling should be emphasized in this area.