Signed up for Judo last night, it was pretty fun. Started with a pretty standard warm up, then started drilling some throws and such. Got to work one on one with the instructor, which was awesome because I got a lot of technical advice.
He kind of apologized as the stuff was a bit advanced for a first timer. First we worked a sacrafice throw (sumi gashi or something) if the opponent is in a lefty stance. Then we did another drill that's too complicated for me to explain.
Next we got out crash mats and everyone was working throws. I "learned" O soto gari i believe. It was where you bring your leg behind theirs, reap and throw them down. Was also shown a few variations and different circumstances for the throw.
Last drill was just drilling tai oshi.
Next was randori. The coach had me watch the first round. Next he paired me up with a young student, who wasn't very good, but hey neither am I. Next he paired me with another young student(older than the previous) who was a purple belt. Told me to go hard with him when it got to the ground(he knew I was a bjj blue). Kid went after me pretty hard, which was fine by me. Stayed calm, it went to the ground, got him in a bow and arrow. I'm not bragging, just explaining lol. Think this pissed the kid off, because he started going harder, and hit me with a real nice throw, fell flat on my back. Ippon. Next it went to the ground again, arm barred him. Went to the ground again, basic collar choke from the back, don't even know what its called lol. Each time kid got more pissed and went harder and at one point was just straight up kicking my leg, not even really working for the footsweep. I didn't care, I could understand his frustration, and like I said he was young.
I want to make it clear, i wasn't trying to crush this kid on the ground, just worked my game.
Next went with a blue close to my age I believe and right away he told me to loosen up, a lot. So I did. He wasn't doing much, just letting me work. I tried some stuff, but couldn't do anything. Was cool to see how clueless I really was.
Sorry for the long post, just excited to start learning Judo!