I’ve been asking myself a lot of questions about where I stand in judo and bjj, what my goals are, and where this mythical ceiling of my abilities is. You have to ask these questions to achieve success in life, as Bill Clinton wrote about in his autobiography… make a list (a plan), and accomplish the things on that list. Upon failure, adjust the list. But always keep a list.
Yes, I just did mention Bill Clinton, and the fact that I read his autobiography. I have to say the book itself is probably as good as being orally pleasured by Monica Lewinsky, that is, it’s alright but you’re better off picking up just about any other biography (except Bush’s).
I mention that only because in this “troubled” state of mind, I need as many good practices as I can get. By “good” I mean that I leave the mat with that peaceful exhausted feeling of satisfaction. For whatever reason, I had the pleasure of many such practices recently, though my face and words may not reflect it. Below is a video of a randori session from one such practice. Nothing eventful, just some grip fighting and failed throw attempts with Ray. Plus, the end of the video has the footage of the creation of the first hole in the wall by an “enthusiastic” throw.
Yo Lex:
First, great blog man. I’ve been reading since you started it and I’ve enjoyed every post.
Second, you’re absolutely right, asking yourself questions and analyzing your “Game” is vital to a grappler’s success. Like I wrote here http://disabledgrappler.com/?p=349 a few months ago I sat down and I analyzed everything i do right and everything I do wrong and from that. I sat down and developed a plan on how i practiced what I need to focus on and since i’ve done that, I feel good the progress I’ve made more so, than in my previous 5 years in judo.
I watch you fight a lot Lex and you’re good. The advice i can give you is “don’t make the soup to0 thick” Pick a few “ingredients”(techniques) that you like and figure out how to make the best meal you can using only them.
so maybe three techniques standing and 3-4 on the ground. get them razor sharp and then figure out ways to put people in situations to be able to fall for them.
again great blog man. keep up the hard work. I hope you guys can come up to Scranton MMA and train with us one day
take care dude,
Matt
Gracie NEPA Judo
Thanks bro. I’m a big fan of your blog as well. You need to get an RSS feed so nerds like me have an easier time stalking you
I definitely hope I get a chance to train with you guys some time soon!
I have a feed. isn’t there something on my site? I’ll have to fix that. Here’s my feedburner feed.
http://feeds.feedburner.com/Disabledgrapplercom
You’re welcome at our place whenever you want ma