jujitsu 100103

jujitsu basics class. we worked on:

• transitioning from side mount to mount
• kimura from side mount
• choke from side mount
• arm bar from mount

then we reolled for about 20 minutes. it was a nice workout.

jujitsu 091231

we worked on elbow escape from the mount, bump escape from the mount and transition to half guard, and taking the back during elbow escape from the mount. then we rolled hard for about an hour. i got submitted about 50 times by various partners but i was moving well and getting good position. i will go back on sunday.

WOD 091230 -- squat and bench

another classic lifting workout on an intermittent fast day. at least i was warmed up from ju jitsu.

squat:

• 10 x 135, 3 x 225, 2 x 275, 1 x 275, 1 x 275, 1 x 285, 1 x 285, 1 x 295

bench:

• 8 x 135, 3 x 185, 3 x 205, 2 x 205, 1 x 215, 1 x 215, 1 x 215

not a bad workout for a fast day. i didn't feel especially strong, but i didn't feel weak either.

jujitsu 091230

we worked on a guard pass 9shoulder in belly, clamp arm over knee, flatten knee, use head as rachet, and pass) and a half guard pass. (relson pass.) then we did a lot of rolling. i felt relaxed and smooth today but my guard got passed by just about everyone. from now on i will be more active in the guard and look to escape or sweep.

jujitsu 091229

we worked on guard passes. from inside the guard, force a leg back and trap it under your legs. then pocket grip their pat leg from your opposite hand, place your shoulder on them, and then hop pass either side. i think this is a nice sequence for me since it neutralizes the legs.

WOD 091228 -- press and PUs

standard warm up.

press:

• 3 x 135, 2 x 145, 1 x 155, 1 x155, 1 x 165,1 x 165, 5 x 135

strict pull ups:

• 9, 7, 6, 8, 6, 6
  

jujitsu 091228

we worked on gi chokes, choke defense, and gi chokes to sweeps from the bottom. then we rolled a bit. i felt good. some of the rest is falling away. i think i will stick with 3x per week this month and possibly crank back to 2x when classes start. crossfit really got me prepared for this. my strength is good and i feel reasonably fit. plus, i weigh just under 180.