Grappling Sparring (video)- Critique

[segfault]

Is this a troll job? It must be. If not, it is full of win.

[pittelp]

Not bad for 6 weeks, ankle locks are a lot more unforgiving on the joints than you think.

[bjjaz]

Originally Posted by cms9690

Wasn't really an ego thing, I just didn't know it was frowned upon. In a sport where choking and joint locks are the norm, I wouldn't expect a slam to be too far from the norm either. ---But now I do know.

True but also remember it is your safety to. If you go to slam out of an armbar and someone with some skill has it tight, you could end up breaking your own arm.

[BJJ_Rage]

have you trained for 6 weeks or 6 classes? when people talk about 6 weeks its usually 3 classes per week at least, no once...

You seem to be pretty athletic, I would say for 6 classes or even 6 weeks its was pretty good...

Dont slam your partners though, I think you got potential...

[MaileJiuJitsu]

Do not place hands on mat while in someone's guard
Do not attempt submissions while in someone's guard
Do not slam your training partners/teammates
Do not rely on grape vining legs while mounting someone
Do not let bottom person in half guard get underhooks
Do not rely on leg submissions at beginning of your grappling career

Do posture while in someones guard
Do learn/practice the correct defense to arm bars
Do establish good base/balance prior to going for submissions while in mount
Do practice hip escapes and guard retention

DO NOT CHANGE BABIES ON POSSIBLY STAPH/MRSA/RINGWORM INFECTED MATS.

[cms9690]

Originally Posted by pittelp

Not bad for 6 weeks, ankle locks are a lot more unforgiving on the joints than you think.

Hey thanks. The guy I was sparring with is usually pretty tough about things, but I will try not to CRAAAANNNKKK on it right away and just ease into the lock next time.

Originally Posted by bjjaz

True but also remember it is your safety to. If you go to slam out of an armbar and someone with some skill has it tight, you could end up breaking your own arm.

I'll try to steer clear of that then, I really don't want to piss people off or break my own arm, heh. Thank you.

Originally Posted by BJJ_Rage

have you trained for 6 weeks or 6 classes? when people talk about 6 weeks its usually 3 classes per week at least, no once...

You seem to be pretty athletic, I would say for 6 classes or even 6 weeks its was pretty good...

Dont slam your partners though, I think you got potential...

6 weeks at one class a week, I'll stay away from slams for sure after the responses in this thread : ) --Thank you for the compliments, much appreciated!!

Originally Posted by MaileJiuJitsu

Do not place hands on mat while in someone's guard
Do not attempt submissions while in someone's guard
Do not slam your training partners/teammates
Do not rely on grape vining legs while mounting someone
Do not let bottom person in half guard get underhooks
Do not rely on leg submissions at beginning of your grappling career

Do posture while in someones guard
Do learn/practice the correct defense to arm bars
Do establish good base/balance prior to going for submissions while in mount
Do practice hip escapes and guard retention

DO NOT CHANGE BABIES ON POSSIBLY STAPH/MRSA/RINGWORM INFECTED MATS.

2.) Should I just focus on breaking out of it for the most part?
3.) I'll break that habit real quick!
4.) Yeah, as I was watching I noticed that it seemed the grapevine was the reason he got into my half guard.
6.) I'll try to stay out of them



Thank you for the helpful critiques everyone, I'll try putting it to work and check back in with another video in a couple weeks.

[MaileJiuJitsu]

Originally Posted by cms9690

2.) Should I just focus on breaking out of it for the most part?
3.) I'll break that habit real quick!
4.) Yeah, as I was watching I noticed that it seemed the grapevine was the reason he got into my half guard.
6.) I'll try to stay out of them

2.) Yes
3.) Thank you.
4.) Gives very limited offensive options when legs are like that. Bottom guy that knows what he is doing can easily get out.
6.) I'm not anti-leg lock. I'm anti beginners relying on leg locks when they should be focusing on fine-tuning their guard passing (if you're goal is to be well rounded, that is. If you wanna be great at leg locks and horrible at passing, then by all means.) Once you have a good understanding on guard passing, feel free to work on your leg/ankle/footlocks, kneebars, toe holds, etc.