Friday, October 7, 2011
Another pass
Here, you start by holding on the pant leg beside the knee. You punch it down, then use other hand to wrap underneath other op's leg and grab belt (protection from triangle). Then move in the direction of raised op's leg. Lift your leg away from being trapped by a half-guard. And optional: post one leg near op's butt to prevent a shrimp.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Toreana, 2 Variations
Starting position:
1. Do you hold by the knees or by the shin? Shin is correct. Knees is wrong.
2. Are your wrists tight?
Var. 1:
1. While holding, do you push down the leg you want to pass?
2. Do you side step?
3. When you throw your weight to the op's chest, do you make sure not to let go the other leg and bring it close to his body?
4. Do you post your leg closest to his hip right behind his ass?
5. Do you wrap your arm around his neck?
6. Do you use your shoulder to force his head to move away from your body?
7. Have you secured your side mount?
Var. 2:
1. Do you feel his legs pushing towards you? Then push them down!
2. Do you sidestep?
3. Do you use your free leg to force it on your op's chest diagonally?
1. Do you hold by the knees or by the shin? Shin is correct. Knees is wrong.
2. Are your wrists tight?
Var. 1:
1. While holding, do you push down the leg you want to pass?
2. Do you side step?
3. When you throw your weight to the op's chest, do you make sure not to let go the other leg and bring it close to his body?
4. Do you post your leg closest to his hip right behind his ass?
5. Do you wrap your arm around his neck?
6. Do you use your shoulder to force his head to move away from your body?
7. Have you secured your side mount?
Var. 2:
1. Do you feel his legs pushing towards you? Then push them down!
2. Do you sidestep?
3. Do you use your free leg to force it on your op's chest diagonally?
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Drills Drills Drills
I don't remember much but here goes:
Passing #1:
1. Are you gripping at the end of the pant legs?
2. Are your knees bent?
3. Are you transferring your grip to the other hand when you make the pass?
4. When you return to original position, do you make sure not to cross your leg?
Passing #2:
1. Are you gripping at the knees?
2. Have you flattened one leg with your hand and the other hand still on a grip?
3. Have you performed the wrestler's switch?
4. When you perform the switch, were you landing at the clear flank where your hips touch your op's buttocks?
5. Have you secured the pass?
Butterfly guard lift:
1. Are your arms on the underhooks?
2. Are your legs secure on the op's thighs?
3. When you lift, do you make sure to LIFT WITH YOUR HANDS AS WELL?
Knee-on-belly #1:
1. Have you grabbed your op's shoulders?
2. Have you lifted your body to the other side?
3. Have you landed, at the exact moment have you placed your leg on the belly?
Knee-on-belly #2:
1. Have you used the closest leg to the op's belly while kneeing him?
2. Have you lifted your other leg to the other side so that you'd be standing over him?
3. Have you kneed him again, this time using the other leg?
4. Have you lifted the other leg away from your op's body so that your body is on the other side of your op?
Half guard #1
1. Have you grabbed your underhooks with your front arm (your body is in a diagonal position)?
2. Have you hooked your front leg on his thigh?
3. Have you used your rear arm as base when you lift him up?
Rear attack arm trap to armbar
1. Have you assumed the rear-naked position?
2. Have you grabbed an arm?
3. Have you snaked your arm under your leg?
4. Have you grabbed his collar or lapel (the closest your arm could grip onto)?
5. Have you tried to quarter?
6. Is it comfortable to perform an armbar?
(Next time, X-leg to guard, Half-guard #2, and some drills I forgot...)
Passing #1:
1. Are you gripping at the end of the pant legs?
2. Are your knees bent?
3. Are you transferring your grip to the other hand when you make the pass?
4. When you return to original position, do you make sure not to cross your leg?
Passing #2:
1. Are you gripping at the knees?
2. Have you flattened one leg with your hand and the other hand still on a grip?
3. Have you performed the wrestler's switch?
4. When you perform the switch, were you landing at the clear flank where your hips touch your op's buttocks?
5. Have you secured the pass?
Butterfly guard lift:
1. Are your arms on the underhooks?
2. Are your legs secure on the op's thighs?
3. When you lift, do you make sure to LIFT WITH YOUR HANDS AS WELL?
Knee-on-belly #1:
1. Have you grabbed your op's shoulders?
2. Have you lifted your body to the other side?
3. Have you landed, at the exact moment have you placed your leg on the belly?
Knee-on-belly #2:
1. Have you used the closest leg to the op's belly while kneeing him?
2. Have you lifted your other leg to the other side so that you'd be standing over him?
3. Have you kneed him again, this time using the other leg?
4. Have you lifted the other leg away from your op's body so that your body is on the other side of your op?
Half guard #1
1. Have you grabbed your underhooks with your front arm (your body is in a diagonal position)?
2. Have you hooked your front leg on his thigh?
3. Have you used your rear arm as base when you lift him up?
Rear attack arm trap to armbar
1. Have you assumed the rear-naked position?
2. Have you grabbed an arm?
3. Have you snaked your arm under your leg?
4. Have you grabbed his collar or lapel (the closest your arm could grip onto)?
5. Have you tried to quarter?
6. Is it comfortable to perform an armbar?
(Next time, X-leg to guard, Half-guard #2, and some drills I forgot...)
Some New Techniques on youtube
Baseball Choke
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaHLhRLoOTw&NR=1&feature=fvwp
Renzo Choke from Side Control
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3b3U_CodbE&feature=related
JJ Choke from Side Control
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPG3Ue58Yp0&feature=related
Half guard lapel sweep
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H64zHFg4EWg&feature=related
Assorted Half guard sweeps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3z09qQen33c
Renzo Grip breaker
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2HZf-cpL0Y&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaHLhRLoOTw&NR=1&feature=fvwp
Renzo Choke from Side Control
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3b3U_CodbE&feature=related
JJ Choke from Side Control
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPG3Ue58Yp0&feature=related
Half guard lapel sweep
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H64zHFg4EWg&feature=related
Assorted Half guard sweeps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3z09qQen33c
Renzo Grip breaker
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2HZf-cpL0Y&feature=related
Monday, April 11, 2011
What I've Learned Tonight....
Review Bow and Arrow Escape:
1. Have you opened the window? Have you pulled your own collar away from the choke with both hands?
2. Have you crawled away from the pant leg hold?
3. When you lay on your back, are you sure you're lying at the direction where you pull your gi?
4. Have you trapped your op's leg with your back?
5. Have you sit up? CRUCIAL#1
6. Have you posted your elbow--NOT your forearm--between yourself and your op? CRUCIAL #2
7. Have you grabbed his free leg with your free arm? CRUCIAL #3
Sit-up Half Guard attack #1:
1. Did your op's toreana pass force you to sit up?
2. When you grab his nearest leg, have you wrapped your closest arm to his leg around it?
3. Are your feet in a bow and arrow position?
4. Have you grabbed a belt?
5. If not, have you grabbed at least the farthest lapel?
6. Have you grabbed his other pant leg slightly above the knee?
7. Is it an underhand grab?
8. Have you spun your body so you have very little effort to lift him up?
9. Have you felt his leg on your stomach?
10. Did he post? If not, complete the pass.
11. If yes, have you grabbed both his legs together?
12. And then, have you spun in an opposite direction so that he would lay on his back or side?
13. Complete the pass.
Attack No. 2
1. Have you followed No.1 to 4 in the previous technique?
2. Have you used the instep of your farthest foot to lightly trap the front thigh of your op's farthest leg?
3. Have you used your free arm to grab the belt behind your op?
4. When you spun under your opponent, was your body perpendicular to him?
5. Did you pull his belt down?
6. Did he sit on you? Did you make sure to use your hips and crotch to lose his balance?
7. Did you push his butt so you can free your trapped leg so it can sink in a rear naked hook?
8. Did your op post with his hand? Armbar that arm.
9. Did your op post with the blade of his forearm? Armbar the opposite arm.
Attack No. 3:
1. From Attack No.1, have you grabbed his opposite arm with your hand that was wrapped on his leg?
2. Have you grabbed his farthest collar?
3. Have you adjusted your bow and arrow legs so that the instep of your closer foot could trap your op's leg?
4. Have you pulled down his arm?
5. Have you kicked his trapped leg?
6. Are you in a rear-naked position? Complete the choke.
Attack No. 2 second variation:
1. At kneeling position, when you grab your op's collar, was your arm under his posted leg?
2. Have you performed the techniques on Attack No. 2?
3. If the op sat up, can you position for a mount instead?
Another interesting spider guard pass:
1. Have you opened the window? Have you pulled your own collar away from the choke with both hands?
2. Have you crawled away from the pant leg hold?
3. When you lay on your back, are you sure you're lying at the direction where you pull your gi?
4. Have you trapped your op's leg with your back?
5. Have you sit up? CRUCIAL#1
6. Have you posted your elbow--NOT your forearm--between yourself and your op? CRUCIAL #2
7. Have you grabbed his free leg with your free arm? CRUCIAL #3
8. When you shrimp out, have you used your leg closest to your op to trap his trapped leg? CRUCIAL #4
9. Have you sat on your knees after you pass?Sit-up Half Guard attack #1:
1. Did your op's toreana pass force you to sit up?
2. When you grab his nearest leg, have you wrapped your closest arm to his leg around it?
3. Are your feet in a bow and arrow position?
4. Have you grabbed a belt?
5. If not, have you grabbed at least the farthest lapel?
6. Have you grabbed his other pant leg slightly above the knee?
7. Is it an underhand grab?
8. Have you spun your body so you have very little effort to lift him up?
9. Have you felt his leg on your stomach?
10. Did he post? If not, complete the pass.
11. If yes, have you grabbed both his legs together?
12. And then, have you spun in an opposite direction so that he would lay on his back or side?
13. Complete the pass.
Attack No. 2
1. Have you followed No.1 to 4 in the previous technique?
2. Have you used the instep of your farthest foot to lightly trap the front thigh of your op's farthest leg?
3. Have you used your free arm to grab the belt behind your op?
4. When you spun under your opponent, was your body perpendicular to him?
5. Did you pull his belt down?
6. Did he sit on you? Did you make sure to use your hips and crotch to lose his balance?
7. Did you push his butt so you can free your trapped leg so it can sink in a rear naked hook?
8. Did your op post with his hand? Armbar that arm.
9. Did your op post with the blade of his forearm? Armbar the opposite arm.
Attack No. 3:
1. From Attack No.1, have you grabbed his opposite arm with your hand that was wrapped on his leg?
2. Have you grabbed his farthest collar?
3. Have you adjusted your bow and arrow legs so that the instep of your closer foot could trap your op's leg?
4. Have you pulled down his arm?
5. Have you kicked his trapped leg?
6. Are you in a rear-naked position? Complete the choke.
Attack No. 2 second variation:
1. At kneeling position, when you grab your op's collar, was your arm under his posted leg?
2. Have you performed the techniques on Attack No. 2?
3. If the op sat up, can you position for a mount instead?
Another interesting spider guard pass:
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
I will make a new format
Instead of describing each and every move, which is honestly close to impossible, I will just make a checklist of the vital tiny details that ensure success of the technique. But I will do this in my next entry.
What I've learned tonight:
1. A better sidemount escape. Version 1 needs a spin to position myself to the knees. Version 2 is when my opponent held me at the hip close to him. I will make a "pogi pose" or "telephone move" then spin away to get on my knees.
2. Lapel chokes. Version 1 is using my op's lapel to wring around his neck and then use my four fingers of my other hand to secure the choke on his left collar. Version 2 is using my own lapel to wring his neck and then post my head to his hip to do a somersault.
3. A better armbar escape. Hard to do, but what I should do is turn my hand like answering the phone then turn away then get on my knees. Hard to describe here. But I hope the checklist would help. But I should do this BEFORE my op lies down.
4. A better scissor sweep. I already know how. But the small detail is my leg should be approx. under his chin. Push the leg and kick with the other on his chest while I straighten my body.
5. A better spider sweep. This was actually taught to Miss J. You step on the thigh then you step on the bicep. Flatten the other leg then put it close to your op's thigh. Then swing.
6. Escape from 69. I'm not convinced yet. But it's pretty similar to sidemount escape.
7. Counter sweep the scissors. I keep forgetting it, but I should plant my leg then on the sweep I just plant my kneecap on the mat. OR I can experiment with the hip swing.
That's all for now.
What I've learned tonight:
1. A better sidemount escape. Version 1 needs a spin to position myself to the knees. Version 2 is when my opponent held me at the hip close to him. I will make a "pogi pose" or "telephone move" then spin away to get on my knees.
2. Lapel chokes. Version 1 is using my op's lapel to wring around his neck and then use my four fingers of my other hand to secure the choke on his left collar. Version 2 is using my own lapel to wring his neck and then post my head to his hip to do a somersault.
3. A better armbar escape. Hard to do, but what I should do is turn my hand like answering the phone then turn away then get on my knees. Hard to describe here. But I hope the checklist would help. But I should do this BEFORE my op lies down.
4. A better scissor sweep. I already know how. But the small detail is my leg should be approx. under his chin. Push the leg and kick with the other on his chest while I straighten my body.
5. A better spider sweep. This was actually taught to Miss J. You step on the thigh then you step on the bicep. Flatten the other leg then put it close to your op's thigh. Then swing.
6. Escape from 69. I'm not convinced yet. But it's pretty similar to sidemount escape.
7. Counter sweep the scissors. I keep forgetting it, but I should plant my leg then on the sweep I just plant my kneecap on the mat. OR I can experiment with the hip swing.
That's all for now.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Hip Pass
Grab ankles when opponent is on his back. Close his legs and use your thighs to lock his feet. Grab the fabric close to his armpit. Wait for him to turn. Then turn your body towards the direction he's leading you. Your belt should be aligned to his hips. Make the pass.
Monday, February 14, 2011
A better Triangle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sN7LopBSomk
Btw, I was sick for an entire month! I hope I could train this Wednesday!
Btw, I was sick for an entire month! I hope I could train this Wednesday!
Friday, February 4, 2011
My DEFTAC song
Dm C Dm
DEF is our alphabet
Dm
When you take a C
C Dm
You better ACT
Dm C Dm
Cuz DEF is the winner's bet.
Dm
It's the greatest B
C Dm
in the JJ tree.
Chorus:
F C
DEF and TAC
C C2 C F
D is dreaming
C F
that ends our fear...
F C
DEF and TAC
C C2 C F
The team's our trophy
C F
Afresh and Clean!
We are DEF to all TH-reat
We're training here , you see
To bleach their Be-LTs
Cuz we'll DEF-initely tap the best.
We are the greatest B
in the JJ tree!
(chorus)
DEF is our alphabet
Dm
When you take a C
C Dm
You better ACT
Dm C Dm
Cuz DEF is the winner's bet.
Dm
It's the greatest B
C Dm
in the JJ tree.
Chorus:
F C
DEF and TAC
C C2 C F
D is dreaming
C F
that ends our fear...
F C
DEF and TAC
C C2 C F
The team's our trophy
C F
Afresh and Clean!
We are DEF to all TH-reat
We're training here , you see
To bleach their Be-LTs
Cuz we'll DEF-initely tap the best.
We are the greatest B
in the JJ tree!
(chorus)
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
New passes
The Saulo pass:
1. Assume the position.
2. Post with one leg and use that to move diagonally.
3. Push down the hand that holds the leg.
Another variation:
1. Post using your head.
2. Keep elbows in.
3. You may arch your back a little to get space.
4. Move in diagonal position while attempting a pass.
1. Assume the position.
2. Post with one leg and use that to move diagonally.
3. Push down the hand that holds the leg.
Another variation:
1. Post using your head.
2. Keep elbows in.
3. You may arch your back a little to get space.
4. Move in diagonal position while attempting a pass.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Indonesia 1:0 Philippines
On the second leg, well, Indonesia scored again thanks to Uruguayan striker Gonzalez.
But this AFF Cup will not be remembered because of whoever wins the Cup, but rather, because the Philippines finally woke up in football. Proof? The Azkals got one of the top ten stories from Sports Illustrated.
Merry Christmas to all, and Have a Happy New Year!!!
But this AFF Cup will not be remembered because of whoever wins the Cup, but rather, because the Philippines finally woke up in football. Proof? The Azkals got one of the top ten stories from Sports Illustrated.
Merry Christmas to all, and Have a Happy New Year!!!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Philippines 0:1 Indonesia
On my way home, I've noticed that people did not appear hurried, quiet, unexcited, oblivious that the Azkals will compete against Indonesia in half an hour. We still have a long way to go for football to become popular in the country. After a long ride by train, I stole a look at a bar that showed the Indo vs. Phil game. The food was quite expensive. And I was mulling whether to grab a bite to eat but I was alone and the people looked too classy to befriend. I approached a waitress and asked her if the people inside were having a private function. She said "yes". Dang. I had to watch outside.
Azkals despite showing good defense, were often outpaced and the ball often intercepted by the Indo players (Timnas). We're too slow. Deep inside, I thought that we would be outscored soon enough. The game reminded me of a Liverpool vs. Tottenham Hotspurs match that aired in Star Sports a few weeks ago. The Spurs had relied on headers and fast legs to dominate the match 2:1. I was crushed at my beloved team's loss. But it was a match I have none to blame for. The Spurs were getting better even in the Champion's League. Yet they couldn't get past Manchester United, but I digress. Indo sort of played like the Spurs minus the headers. Azkals should need a lot of training in passing, and they relied on long shots and prayers that the ball wouldn't land at the opposing player. The lucky goal was scored by an Uruguayan named Christian Gonzales. Etheridge probably did not trust his defender to block the kick or he knew the ball's possible trajectory on his left wing is dangerous so he did the right thing except he missed.
Sad, but Etheridge was careful ever since. But we had lots of opportunities. I was shocked one time that Younghusband was tripped within the penalty box yet the referee did not call for a penalty kick. And Indos kept on faking injuries to the point of being carried by stretcher to waste time. Dirty tricks indeed considering they have more professional players than ours (pro and semi-pro from the Air Force). And sports analysts said that the Azkals played too clean.
After the game, I expected a huge disappearance in fansites. But I was mistaken! Fans remained optimistic as ever. They expressed support for the team and were expecting a victory on the second leg! I hope so!
Azkals despite showing good defense, were often outpaced and the ball often intercepted by the Indo players (Timnas). We're too slow. Deep inside, I thought that we would be outscored soon enough. The game reminded me of a Liverpool vs. Tottenham Hotspurs match that aired in Star Sports a few weeks ago. The Spurs had relied on headers and fast legs to dominate the match 2:1. I was crushed at my beloved team's loss. But it was a match I have none to blame for. The Spurs were getting better even in the Champion's League. Yet they couldn't get past Manchester United, but I digress. Indo sort of played like the Spurs minus the headers. Azkals should need a lot of training in passing, and they relied on long shots and prayers that the ball wouldn't land at the opposing player. The lucky goal was scored by an Uruguayan named Christian Gonzales. Etheridge probably did not trust his defender to block the kick or he knew the ball's possible trajectory on his left wing is dangerous so he did the right thing except he missed.
Sad, but Etheridge was careful ever since. But we had lots of opportunities. I was shocked one time that Younghusband was tripped within the penalty box yet the referee did not call for a penalty kick. And Indos kept on faking injuries to the point of being carried by stretcher to waste time. Dirty tricks indeed considering they have more professional players than ours (pro and semi-pro from the Air Force). And sports analysts said that the Azkals played too clean.
After the game, I expected a huge disappearance in fansites. But I was mistaken! Fans remained optimistic as ever. They expressed support for the team and were expecting a victory on the second leg! I hope so!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Football Madness is Here!
Wow, Last Saturday I was stunned to learn that Philippines has defeated defending champions Vietnam 2-0 at the 2010 Suzuki AFF Cup. Even our NT Coach Simon McMenemy was shocked at the outcome. We got an unexpected tie with Singapore last Wednesday so nobody was expecting a lot. The outcome was so amazing I made a song out of it. We drew against Myanmar and we'll be facing Indonesia on the 16th which falls on...Friday next week! Historically, we've never defeated Indonesia in any match before. Just a tie sometime in...1977? Worse, AFF decided that our opponent shall host two semi-final matches against us in a crowd of 80,000+! Reinstated president of the PFF President Mari Martinez allegedly insisted that our stadium does not pass FIFA standards and even blocked inspection from the Association itself.
Broadsheets were now focused on Azkals, songs were sung, a party at Hotel H20 were held in their honor. But the odds are against the Azkals, can they prevail? Suppose they get past Indonesia, they will be battling whoever wins in the Malaysia-Vietnam match (most likely Vietnam will win) in the finals. If they have to face Vietnam once again, they have to do much much more to win!
Philippine football is in a precarious position. Our team needs a huge huge ounce of mental and physical toughness to win. Fate is in their hands...and feet.
I have a crazy prediction. If the Philippines win the Cup, it would usher in a new brand of unity and nationalism that we've never experienced before. Team Sports is far more overwhelming in victory than a counterpart in individual Sports like Boxing. We celebrate in honor of Pacquiao whenever he wins in a match, but we celebrate in honor of Azkals in victory, not only Greatwich, not only Younghusband, not only Etheridge! Pinoys would realize that we can truly achieve something as a team despite all odds. That we can finally have a place in the international stage. As we all know, there are more countries in FIFA than in the United Nations. We laud Filipino individual achievements, good. But there is a magic in football that brings people together. Unlike England and most countries in Europe, our national team is far more prominent than our clubs and I encourage that idea because in this setup Pinoys would be able to celebrate together rather than subdivide themselves again and again until there is none to divide with.
The moneymaking potential here cannot be ignored. Football is so vast, so immense that it requires huge manpower and capital. When Pinoys clamor for better facilities, better rankings, better performance, private and public sectors could take advantage by hiring more workers and specialists, more promotions for commercial advantage, and therefore more potential in steady cashflows and profit.
A victory in the Suzuki Cup would come in two-edged sword -- it could inspire us to strive for the better; or, lead us once again in apathy. For the latter, I don't think so. We have far more worlds to conquer. There is the Asian Federation Challenge Cup where we would face Middle Eastern Countries and perhaps even South Korea and Japan! Oh, Coach McMenemy has also been eyeing on the 2014 World Cup. THAT is the bigger prize. We must qualify! We must!
Let's keep the dream alive!
Broadsheets were now focused on Azkals, songs were sung, a party at Hotel H20 were held in their honor. But the odds are against the Azkals, can they prevail? Suppose they get past Indonesia, they will be battling whoever wins in the Malaysia-Vietnam match (most likely Vietnam will win) in the finals. If they have to face Vietnam once again, they have to do much much more to win!
Philippine football is in a precarious position. Our team needs a huge huge ounce of mental and physical toughness to win. Fate is in their hands...and feet.
I have a crazy prediction. If the Philippines win the Cup, it would usher in a new brand of unity and nationalism that we've never experienced before. Team Sports is far more overwhelming in victory than a counterpart in individual Sports like Boxing. We celebrate in honor of Pacquiao whenever he wins in a match, but we celebrate in honor of Azkals in victory, not only Greatwich, not only Younghusband, not only Etheridge! Pinoys would realize that we can truly achieve something as a team despite all odds. That we can finally have a place in the international stage. As we all know, there are more countries in FIFA than in the United Nations. We laud Filipino individual achievements, good. But there is a magic in football that brings people together. Unlike England and most countries in Europe, our national team is far more prominent than our clubs and I encourage that idea because in this setup Pinoys would be able to celebrate together rather than subdivide themselves again and again until there is none to divide with.
The moneymaking potential here cannot be ignored. Football is so vast, so immense that it requires huge manpower and capital. When Pinoys clamor for better facilities, better rankings, better performance, private and public sectors could take advantage by hiring more workers and specialists, more promotions for commercial advantage, and therefore more potential in steady cashflows and profit.
A victory in the Suzuki Cup would come in two-edged sword -- it could inspire us to strive for the better; or, lead us once again in apathy. For the latter, I don't think so. We have far more worlds to conquer. There is the Asian Federation Challenge Cup where we would face Middle Eastern Countries and perhaps even South Korea and Japan! Oh, Coach McMenemy has also been eyeing on the 2014 World Cup. THAT is the bigger prize. We must qualify! We must!
Let's keep the dream alive!
Ezekial choke w/ gi from mount
1. Grab a collar.
2. Slip free hand under op's head.
3. With that free hand, grab a fabric somewhere above the elbow from the collar-holding hand.
4. Squeeze downward.
5. Drag the head to the side by moving the elbow from the collar-holding hand to a 12-o' clock position.
2. Slip free hand under op's head.
3. With that free hand, grab a fabric somewhere above the elbow from the collar-holding hand.
4. Squeeze downward.
5. Drag the head to the side by moving the elbow from the collar-holding hand to a 12-o' clock position.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
What is so Hard at Being Single?
Being happy with yourself is not easy when you're almost thirty yet still don't have a relationship since birth. You feel a pang when you see your classmates and friends marrying off the girl of their dreams. You feel jealous when the crush you chatted for weeks suddenly refused to talk to you only to find out that she already had a boyfriend.
Life is not fair, but the worst thing you could ever do is to be unfair to yourself. To bitterly curse your loneliness is normal. But in doing so, you forget that you are NOT lonely at all! Otherwise, how do you train in Jiu-jitsu all by yourself? Certainly you have your team mates rolling with you, friends to go out with, and you still have your family with you. You are only missing one person in your life, not a team, not a brotherhood, not your family. You are not lonely.
I'm not saying that you should not find a woman. But never ever think that you will be truly happy only when you get a girlfriend and a wife. Having a relationship will always have tumultuous moments which even extend up to marriage. Mr. W a brown-belt I've befriended in Facebook, said that in marriage a man would get less and less sex over time. And funny, men would STILL go out with their buddies for a good time after they get married. You can be happy just the way you are.
I think when a person is truly happy with himself, he'd be able to make sound and intelligent decisions in choosing a woman. And vice-versa. You'd have no qualms dumping a gold digger no matter how pretty she is, nor will you concede to her emotional blackmail. You master your emotions, not being a slave to it. In my theology class, our lecturer delivered the best advice on marriage: "You marry not because you can't live without her; You CAN live without her, yet you CHOSE to be with her. That is True Love."
Life is not fair, but the worst thing you could ever do is to be unfair to yourself. To bitterly curse your loneliness is normal. But in doing so, you forget that you are NOT lonely at all! Otherwise, how do you train in Jiu-jitsu all by yourself? Certainly you have your team mates rolling with you, friends to go out with, and you still have your family with you. You are only missing one person in your life, not a team, not a brotherhood, not your family. You are not lonely.
I'm not saying that you should not find a woman. But never ever think that you will be truly happy only when you get a girlfriend and a wife. Having a relationship will always have tumultuous moments which even extend up to marriage. Mr. W a brown-belt I've befriended in Facebook, said that in marriage a man would get less and less sex over time. And funny, men would STILL go out with their buddies for a good time after they get married. You can be happy just the way you are.
I think when a person is truly happy with himself, he'd be able to make sound and intelligent decisions in choosing a woman. And vice-versa. You'd have no qualms dumping a gold digger no matter how pretty she is, nor will you concede to her emotional blackmail. You master your emotions, not being a slave to it. In my theology class, our lecturer delivered the best advice on marriage: "You marry not because you can't live without her; You CAN live without her, yet you CHOSE to be with her. That is True Love."
Monday, December 6, 2010
Strange Choke
1. At sidemount, grab the end of your gi (nearest to the op) and and feed it under your op's head. Make sure he is flat and his arm is immobilized ( that is, it's not tucked enough for him to turn to his side)
2. At a flick of your elbows, your forearm should push his neck down. Make sure you're not hitting the chin.
3. With your free arm, reach under to grab the bicep of his immobilized arm.
4. Sprawl.
Second variation:
Gosh I forgot! Will check it out again by Wednesday.
2. At a flick of your elbows, your forearm should push his neck down. Make sure you're not hitting the chin.
3. With your free arm, reach under to grab the bicep of his immobilized arm.
4. Sprawl.
Second variation:
Gosh I forgot! Will check it out again by Wednesday.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Strange Spider Guard sweep
1. If a conventional sweep does not work, your op would lift his left leg for balance.
2. Use your sweeping leg to lift that leg.
3. At the same time, feed his left arm underneath him.
4. Turn perpendicular to his body.
5. Lift his leg.
6. Roll to achieve the sweep.
2. Use your sweeping leg to lift that leg.
3. At the same time, feed his left arm underneath him.
4. Turn perpendicular to his body.
5. Lift his leg.
6. Roll to achieve the sweep.
Monday, November 29, 2010
What Father Taught Us About Money
1. NOBODY has ever become wealthy from gambling. No lottery ticket has made anyone a captain of the industry
2. If it sounds too good to be true, it IS too good to be true.
3. NEVER use your home as collateral when borrowing from a bank. It can charge up to 15% interest and then jack it up to 35% in penalties if you cannot pay on time.
4. Don't buy a P5 million car if you only have P10 million. Invest them on instruments that yield high performance gains. He prefers land, property and bonds.
5. NEVER sell a house inherited to you and your siblings. The money you get from the sale may be less than what you expect.
2. If it sounds too good to be true, it IS too good to be true.
3. NEVER use your home as collateral when borrowing from a bank. It can charge up to 15% interest and then jack it up to 35% in penalties if you cannot pay on time.
4. Don't buy a P5 million car if you only have P10 million. Invest them on instruments that yield high performance gains. He prefers land, property and bonds.
5. NEVER sell a house inherited to you and your siblings. The money you get from the sale may be less than what you expect.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
No BJJ for Two Weeks
Coughs and colds are one of the biggest stumbling blocks of BJJ. I caught the bacteria on the second week of November. My gosh, I could not practice even if I want to. My team mates might get sick. Oh well........
Sunday, November 21, 2010
If You Suck in Basketball, You're Gay
I know Basketball is king in the Philippines. But why do we use that sport as the barometer for one's masculinity? For Pinoys, it is a game designed to favor the tallest, the fastest, and the highest leaper. It is physically Darwinian. There is absolutely no advantage for being short. Hobbits have to compensate by skill, just like sex. NBA is huge on Philippine TV because the players do appear larger, stronger, meaner than football players or any other athletes. Even UFC fighters appear smaller than them. And basketball players become twice as menacing when they leap and dunk the ball right into the basket. The court seems small to fit them all. That is why most Filipinos would naturally prefer basketball. They don't see only skill, they also see size and power. When they imitate the moves of their basketball heroes, they feel part of something that is larger than life.
Pinoys in general are not as tall as NBA players. No wonder Growee vitamin supplements and milk products are sold like hotcakes. The desire of growing tall is not so far behind from acquiring brain power. Unfortunately, we are lagging behind in Basketball. Take a look at the official FIBA rankings. For years, basketball fans have hoped that the next generation of Filipino players would be taller, stronger, and high leapers by hiring players of mixed parentage, by training them in prestigious camps in the States and Europe, and by encouraging more corporate sponsors...but China, the States, Serbia, Iran, and other rival countries will never run out of players who will also grow taller, shoot better, and leap higher in succeeding generations. And they don't need to intermarry. Sigh. Philippine basketball still has a long way to go. I don't intend to demean the sport, but when idiots call you a fag because of your poor ball skillz, they are not looking at the bigger picture. We're 53rd out of 75 countries. Pass me a mirror, dab my cheeks with a little foundation. And I'll dab yours.
A basketball fantard might say with a sneer, "If you can't play basketball, then play football...or jiu-jitsu...or whatever!" to suggest that the other sport is gayer than the other. Offer him a challenge then, can he run to and from in a field as large as three basketball courts for ninety minutes? Can he endure a slide kick that could dislocate his ankle? If your sport is Brazilian Jiu-jitsu...well...don't tell him that his fancy lay-ups are vulnerable for a double leg takedown. I agree that Basketball is for the tallest height and the highest leapers but is it a game for those with the greatest strength? The deadliest kicks? The best dancers? The human body is an amazing machine that can do a huge variety of skills that are not limited to, and not needed in basketball. And many of those said skills are what we need in our daily survival - carrying a load, carpentry, writing, reading, typing on a keyboard, and so on and so forth. So why should basketball skill be held at a premium? Heck, it is not even good for fighting. Sorry, basketball fans.
Oh, those who say dancing is gay are those who have never touched a woman before. Masculinity is defined not by the sport you play but by the character you have.
Now don't get me wrong. I'm not saying that we abandon basketball. Here's a good article from SLAM Online about Philippine basketball. But we should break the monopoly and look into other sports where we can best use our talents.
Pinoys in general are not as tall as NBA players. No wonder Growee vitamin supplements and milk products are sold like hotcakes. The desire of growing tall is not so far behind from acquiring brain power. Unfortunately, we are lagging behind in Basketball. Take a look at the official FIBA rankings. For years, basketball fans have hoped that the next generation of Filipino players would be taller, stronger, and high leapers by hiring players of mixed parentage, by training them in prestigious camps in the States and Europe, and by encouraging more corporate sponsors...but China, the States, Serbia, Iran, and other rival countries will never run out of players who will also grow taller, shoot better, and leap higher in succeeding generations. And they don't need to intermarry. Sigh. Philippine basketball still has a long way to go. I don't intend to demean the sport, but when idiots call you a fag because of your poor ball skillz, they are not looking at the bigger picture. We're 53rd out of 75 countries. Pass me a mirror, dab my cheeks with a little foundation. And I'll dab yours.
A basketball fantard might say with a sneer, "If you can't play basketball, then play football...or jiu-jitsu...or whatever!" to suggest that the other sport is gayer than the other. Offer him a challenge then, can he run to and from in a field as large as three basketball courts for ninety minutes? Can he endure a slide kick that could dislocate his ankle? If your sport is Brazilian Jiu-jitsu...well...don't tell him that his fancy lay-ups are vulnerable for a double leg takedown. I agree that Basketball is for the tallest height and the highest leapers but is it a game for those with the greatest strength? The deadliest kicks? The best dancers? The human body is an amazing machine that can do a huge variety of skills that are not limited to, and not needed in basketball. And many of those said skills are what we need in our daily survival - carrying a load, carpentry, writing, reading, typing on a keyboard, and so on and so forth. So why should basketball skill be held at a premium? Heck, it is not even good for fighting. Sorry, basketball fans.
Oh, those who say dancing is gay are those who have never touched a woman before. Masculinity is defined not by the sport you play but by the character you have.
Now don't get me wrong. I'm not saying that we abandon basketball. Here's a good article from SLAM Online about Philippine basketball. But we should break the monopoly and look into other sports where we can best use our talents.
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