Originally posted by hsohn: I don't in anyway condemn the marine in question. But it's not a solid analogy. But then these kind of quips are about what sounds good, not logic. Shock someone through personal attacks into not responding to weak logical arguments--also known as modern debating principl...

Hey Mal, Hope this post finds you doing well. Had to tell you that I tried the first technique last night and it worked everytime. By the end of the night I told my partner how to place her arm properly so I couldn't pull it on her again. Of course I found out how to counter that move when I tried i...

Hey bb, I have only been training in BJJ for 2 months. My class is awesome. There is a handful of highschool guys, a few college guys, a couple of guys in there mid 20's, and a few guys in there late 30's. Including myself there are 3 girls and another potentially starting next week. We all roll tog...

I keep coming back to this particular writing. At first I couldn't figure out why. Now that I have gotten through her pain I can see how strong she truly is. I see her strength and am drawn to it. The way she is drawn to the flame of the match.

Just sharing...
Laura

I almost don't want to post anything in fear that it may disrupt Van Sensei's beautiful writings. But I am curious if there are any female grapplers out there willing to raise their hand and be counted. I have been training for about 2 months now and really dig it. Anyone else? Good training, Peace ...

Van Sensei, This one is very interesting to me because I was born on the very cusp of June/July and I am therefore a "moon child". Do you feel the moon affects people depending on what type of moon it is? I personally can feel when it is a new moon or full moon based on something internal....

Van Sensei,
This writing took me quite a few readings to interpret. But my feeling is that this isn't about sleep and awakening but crossing over to the eternal sleep. Am I close? Where am I off in the intepretation if that isn't it?

Laura

Hello Mal & Joe, Thank you both for your replies. I will consider all of the options that have been mentioned tonight when I am "stuck" on the mat. I do have great instruction as well as video to review for escaping the side mount. But with me personally, I like to talk things through ...

Originally posted by Van Canna:
THE DEPTHS OF MY MIND

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Oh, the seeds sown in my secret garden!

Peace Out....
Laura

It struck a note with me so I thought I would post it.

"Providence has hidden a charm in difficult undertakings which is appreciated only by those who dare to grapple with them."
Anne Sophie-Swetchine
(late 18th century Russian/French writer)

Good training, Peace Out...
Laura

Originally posted by karateguy: Hey lac how long have you been grapelling? bye all A month and a half!! I have about 12 hours on the mat. ********************************************* **Base** thanks for the explanations guys as well as the other info. It will be nice when I get to a point of mental...

Oh, one more thing. My link was bad for the rear naked choke photo. Here is a good one. www.nagafighter.com Sorry about that. I had spelled it wrong initially and thought editing my post would take care of it but it didn't. They updated the sight. So click on the NAGA section. Then on the left hand ...

Originally posted by Malcolm Wagner: Keep up the good offense. Early in my ground fighting days I found myself almost falling into the guard, like this was my only option. If you can keep from getting there (the bottom) you can end the fight faster from the top. The guard is good if you are fighting...

LAC-by paintbrush do you mean a key-lock? Do you know how to defend this move??? - Mal ********************************************* Yup, that's the one. As far as defending against this move, my defense right now is a good offense. Which is weak at best. Still very new to BJJ. So please do share. I...

Originally posted by karateguy: What would be your favorite move? I would say at this time the "paintbrush" is my favorite. More out of it being the one I have practiced and tried to utilize the most than anything else. I also agree with your feelings on karate practitioners not having gra...