As some of you know I am trying to shake off the rust and develop some ground game, having been trained as a striker but never spending much time on the floor. To remedy this I am trying to do 9 hrs/week at Team Lloyd Irvin . . where UFC heavyweight "Brandon "the truth" Vera is currently training for his next bout. I figured I would try to keep you updated via the blog as to my progress.
This week has been on basics . . no-gi classes have been on passing the half-guard, knee bars and toe holds. Gi classes have been on grips, positioning and some grip fighting. My impression so far . . Its still a little strange having a man sitting on your chest with his package so close to your face. Probably a good thing to learn how to remove someone from this offensive position. Or learn to enjoy it. I choose the former.
I have been wearing rugby shorts in the no-gi classes, which is the equivalent of wearing a speedo to a rugby match, so am anxiously awaiting the correct attire which I have ordered on-line. I think the rest of the class will be relieved too. Anyway . . more to come.
-Murray
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Gi work is go very unpractical and does little to set you up for real world application. I like to "forget" my gi at times and its amazing to start sparing with someone and realize their inability to transition their knowledge from a gi to a non-gi environment. Its all too easy to use the gi in securing choke holds, setting up joint locks and gripping for throws and there isnt too much civilian clothing that can transfer over to being comparable to a gi except a coat or heavy sweater. Take off the long-sleeved heavy duty cloth of a gi and instead wear a t-shirt and people dont know what to do when you take away those nice thick flaps that make great holds for a blood choke or the durable sleeve thats great for locking up the arm. Korean martial arts love gi's and so my Master always harps on me when I lock onto necks instead of collars or wrists instead of sleeves. Until someone tries to mug me as they are coming out of a Karate tournament, I think I will stay with my practical application.
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