Training this week was quite eventful. Monday had Andre reviewing the things Cobrinha went through including the efficient and strong back take. Tuesday, at the wrestling session where I got further work and reinforcement of my arm drag skills as well as my ankle pick. Later on in the session, Joel came in and went through techniques about taking the crucifix. Wednesday had Joel teaching and he went through his interpretation of the gi collar choke from the back, all back to basics. I learned again that my guard is a bit weak still. Thursday had Lucas teaching and he went through taking the back from half-guard via the arm drag. Lucas also went through the knee thread technique as opponent moves to turtle from being side-controlled. In Friday's Judo session, I learned that my uchikomi is weak and needs work with more emphasis on getting the squat down before the throw. Saturday entailed more no-gi training with Dustin and getting mangled by him and the biggest take-away I can derive from the session is the necessity of the mario sperry guillotine choke and how I must work to fend off the crucifix attacks. Sunday had me participating in a rolling session at 10th planet. My submissions are weak but my guard passes and side-mount is strong which will bode well for IBJJF competition. I was able to ascertain from the tournament that my attacks will be focused primarily on Darce but in equal measure emphasis may be placed on the crank from side-control. I also learned from Geo as well to swim my hand in when getting rear naked choked and this is a characteristic that cannot be under-emphasized. It was another great week of training.