Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu

Guard- Posturing

wallyholem — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:48:35 +0000

This week we are focusing on the posture process from guard. This is much more difficult than it appears. Remember, when you are on top you want to close space. So when you posture, you are essentially “opening” space. Therefore, you need to be precise and technical when transitioning.

Keys to doing this well are:

1. shift to create an angle

2. sit up, straighten arms

3. sit low, sit wide

4. grips

5. back extension

Week 1 Recap- Closed Guard Top Position

wallyholem — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:11:24 +0000

Week one we covered the fundamentals of closed guard from the top position. Don’t be confused by the word “fundamentals”. This is a very challenging position to maintain. Mastery of maintenance will lend itself to becoming a good top guy and dominating other top positions.

Learning objectives include:

1. maintain position w/ bicep control

2. maintain position w/ hip control

3. maintain position w/ torso control

4. maintain position by pressure

5. maintain position by closing space

Holiday Week 2011

wallyholem — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:53:03 +0000

A couple of reminders:

1. this coming week we will be having open gym all week, same hours as usual

2. anyone who received a belt needs to pay the appropriate belt promotion fee (50 blue, yellow) (75 purple) (100 brown) (200 black)

3. kids can come to open mat as long as there is a parent supervising

Have a great Christmas Celebration!

Coach W

Back Defense

wallyholem — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:39:41 +0000

Here is a simple and effective way to defend the back and lapel choke. Key objectives are: 1. keep from getting turned 2. keep from getting choked

NEW MATS!

wallyholem — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:00:32 +0000

Guys,

Great news. Our new mats are in! We are still 400 bucks short of our fundraising goal, but I borrowed the cash to take advantage of last weeks discounted “black friday” deal. Anyone still wanting to help with our fundraiser can do so until the end of the week. Simply get in touch with me.

Thanks everyone,

Mat Fundraiser 2011

wallyholem — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:46:55 +0000

De La Riva (part 1)

wallyholem — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:57:59 +0000

This lesson comes from the de la riva guard. This guard was made famous by a Carlson Gracie student named Ricardo De La Riva. He won many matches using this setup including beating Roller Gracie. In part 1, I will discuss fitting in and out of the de la riva position so you can get comfortable with the grip and hip changes.

BFG

wallyholem — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 01:33:33 +0000

Last week we worked on Butterfly Guard from bottom. I didn’t post the video so I thought I’d upload it now for you guys to review. Remember the key objectives:
1. maintain proper position
2. create angles
3. escape
4. mow over
5. sweep

Sequence 1

wallyholem — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:03:54 +0000

This week we are following a sequence. It starts with a double leg take down, to side mount1, to knee on belly (kob), to side transition2, to kimora, to armbar, to triangle.

Learning Objectives:

1. flow from position to position
2. look for “open doors” of opportunity
3. allow jiu jitsu to come to you (instead of forcing it), read momentum for further clarity

Pick A Pass

wallyholem — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 02:21:13 +0000

This week you have the liberty of choosing your guard pass to work on. If you are a white belt, choose from the list in the white belt curriculum. Upper ranking belts can practice any pass they wish.

Learning Objectives:

1. Learn it (by deliberate, focused repetition)

2. Drill it (game speed)

3. Spar it (with slight resistance)