Still hanging in....just!

Well four weeks in now and only missed one, which is good for me!  Training going well, could always do with more time on the mat but that goes without saying!
Good news though finally got a better fitting Gi!  Picked up a Battle Gear Soldier Kimono in A3, currently hanging dry now so here is a photo from the Battle Gear website:

The Gi is a much better fit at A3 though I was used to squeezing into my Strike Fightwear A2 so this felt big.  The quality is great and the value amazing at just £50!!!!  Worth noting that Battle Gear is an official sponsor of GF Team UK.

Battle gear website

This week in training we went through berimbolo and it's variations, I had never practised this but had heard the term quite a bit.  I enjoyed the drills though I am still in the clumsy stage when attempting rolling over my shoulders and look like drunken ape!!
Here is a video of Rafael Mendes executing many a 'bolo:

Back on the mats! 1st session done :)

Last night was my first BJJ  session for some time, I knew it would bring me considerable joy so no surprise to get that buzz on the drive home!
As I expected I was rusty and very clumsy but still managed to defend a little and work on position.  The session had heavy emphasis on grip and breaking grip so cannot feel my fingertips today!

Anyway just made up to be back training and just have to keep it up now, oh and definitely need a new bigger gi, felt like I was rolling in skinny jeans and a waistcoat!

In celebration of me stepping back into training here is a deep and spiritual video featuring quotes from top BJJ players/coaches, nice and motivational!

Best of 2013 post on DSTRYRsg website!

 Here is a link to a list of the best grappling and BJJ peformances of 2013 as picked by DSTRYRSG.com a cracking website to everything grappling related, some good clips on there especially the Galvao v Buchecha match from the Pan's, enjoy!

DSTRYRsg: Destroyer Submission Grappling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: WE ARE IMPRESSED BY YOUR PERFORMANCE 2013.: What is old is new and what is new is old. We have all heard that time honored quote, but I cannot think of a more appropriate saying to...

ADCC 2013 Highlight Vid!

I know this is quite a few months old now but was checking out BJJ/Grappling on Youtube and remembered this.  It is an amazing highlight video of the 2013 ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Club) tournament that took place in October 2013 in Beijing, China and featured the worlds best BJJ and grappling players!

The video was made by Stuart Cooper who makes, in my opinion, the best BJJ and grappling related videos on the internet, check out more of his on his Youtube channel:

http://www.youtube.com/user/stuartcooperfilms?feature=watch