Susan wrote:REDDzone wrote:Susan wrote:That's absurd.
Rolled with Dan three times today. First time we really got to roll together and it was probably the most fun I've had doing BJJ in a while.
Its an experience but I just end up getting triangled or armbarred over and over. And he is so long that he just steps around or back steps my hooks all the time.
He's just another level. I've been lucky enough to get to train with several high level mma dudes lately which is fun also, they definitely offer a different feel than the normal bjj guy.
I mean, he submitted me at least 6 times but was super complimentary of my defense and how I moved which was pretty awesome. We're the same size (I might be a little taller/longer, he's probably a little more muscular) and he really doesn't muscle things and I think that's something I do well as well but I really liked how he committed to things when he attacked. It's something that's key in BJJ and it's something I need to be more aggressive with.
His open guard and open guard passing are so good and something I really need to develop myself. I'm too reliant on my closed guard (which I feel 100% confidence in at this point) but I see the open guard development and half guard as the biggest keys to my game getting better.
What have you been working on?
My game is stagnant as hell to be honest. Just too much stuff going on in my personal life. I train twice a week but usually just to stay in shape. I don't study or drill as much as I should, just go through the motions. I really need to get my passion back. We have been wrestling like crazy at our gym, so I've been working a lot on that. I'm definitely more confident in my takedowns than I ever have been. I've also been playing collar and sleeve guard which is fun.
My half guard is terrible (relatively speaking) and I know exactly what you mean when it comes to being more aggressive and committing, its an issue I have as well. I gotta get this half guard right though, I get complimented from upper belts about how I do a good job at getting back to my half guard if I get passed, but then they just eventually pass again. I don't have any reliable sweeps from there.