I have some Private Lessons in a few days, Semi Noob, What do You Suggest WOrking on?

[MrFeeny5000]

Or maybe a better way to put it, what would you guys say are the best white belt techniques to have mastered?

My triangle is a little sloppy I'll work on that, maybe a few sweeps from guard, side control escapes, maybe some arm bars from the guard

what do you think are the most efficient/ crucial to know white belt techniques? what would you personally work on in a private lesson?

 

[Shadowdean]

How to establish balance, hand and hip position. Maintain control in side and mount.

 

[greedysob]

I had a private lesson not to long ago with Felipe Costa at his camp. I had a few things I wanted to work on, but after that he offered to just roll with me and pick apart my game as we went. It worked out really well that way. He baited me for certain things just to see how I'd react, and then corrected me afterwards. It was a really great experience.

So don't worry too much about what to ask or try to learn, or what you need to work on. Your instructor should be able to put that together for you.

 

[BeRGLeZ]

Ask the person who's going to give u the private lesson what he thinks you should work on at your current level

 

[MrFeeny5000]

all of u mentioned good points, thanks. and shadowdean, yeah that was actually a huge thing i wanted to focus on and forgot to mention it but yeah thanks

 

[Flounder]

escapes from the basic positions (ie mount, & side control). If you're stuck once someone mounts you or gains side control you're virtually done, and all you can do is stall. Also, maybe a few sweeps from guard.

 

[Terrier]

Flying omoplatas

.... well you might as well get your moneys worth

 

[MrFeeny5000]

^ Lol

Yeah I know a few escapes from mount but I will definitely work maybe another and some from side control.

 

[erco]

Have him tell you what to work on, imo. I'm assuming you know the basics, beginner stuff like scissor sweeps, triangle/armbar from the guard, side control/mount escapes, attacks from side control/mount, how to re-establish full guard from half-guard, etc. You're a white belt so you're arsenal won't be huge, but it's important to perfect the few techniques you do know. Have him help you out and clean up the things you already know instead of trying to get new techniques.

 

[ks1911shooter]

If I went back to my early days of training, I would definitely put a bigger emphasis on escapes, especially from under side control.

 

[knoxpk]

control position escapes and guard passing.If they cannot control you they cannot sub you....(usually) If they cannot sub you, you have time to work YOUR game against anyone...(usually)

 

[Zankou]

What they said. I would work on escapes from side control, and also with an emphasis on transitional escapes as they are passing your guard.

 

[:)]

In no real order I would say importance is maintain position, escapes and guard passing. However I think escapes you can learn without in depth private tuition. Things like maintain position perhaps you are doing something wrong and maybe your instructor can explain better ways to say .. hold mount?

How is your guard passing? I wouldn't get a private right now but that is an area personally I'd like to work on.

 

[Foppa21]

Getting out of shitty positions is pretty good IMO. Cos as a new guy, you will get put into positions where you are dominated

 

[ReDiCuLouS]

Three basic techniques I train with are, in my opinion, the best options to be a well rounded fighter.
Kickboxing: Hows your standup looking? Posture, blocking, reaction speed, and counter punching.
Wrestling: Teaches great balance, positioning, clench control, and hip control.
Jui Jitsu: More than anything, it helps you to understand what not to do with your arms, legs, or head when grounded.

Practice all for an hour each, 6 days a week. Then keep your cardio up by swimming & running.

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[ReDiCuLouS]

Three basic techniques I train with are, in my opinion, the best options to be a well rounded fighter.
Kickboxing: Hows your standup looking? Posture, blocking, reaction speed, and counter punching.
Wrestling: Teaches great balance, positioning, clench control, and hip control.
Jui Jitsu: More than anything, it helps you to understand what not to do with your arms, legs, or head when grounded.

Practice all for an hour each, 6 days a week. Then keep your cardio up by swimming & running.

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[ReDiCuLouS]

Three basic techniques I train with are, in my opinion, the best options to be a well rounded fighter.
Kickboxing: Hows your standup looking? Posture, blocking, reaction speed, and counter punching.
Wrestling: Teaches great balance, positioning, clench control, hip control, and escapes.
Jui Jitsu: More than anything, it helps you to understand what not to do with your arms, legs, or head when grounded.

Practice all for an hour each, 6 days a week. Then keep your cardio up by swimming & running.

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[Mikey Triangles]

positionsa like half guard would be the best for you to work on now. your subs will tighten up with trime so don't worry about that