Getting Started

I say getting started, but I have been training someone consistently for about 3 months. Most of what I have been training has been kickboxing etc..but recently started the grappling specifically in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I am really enjoying it so far, but I really like everything I see from Sambo. Specifically a lot of the stuff that Reilly Bodycomb is doing. Unfortunately there is no one within 100 miles who trains sambo.

So this has been a post about a week in writing. I trained last night. It was basic, but I still learned a lot. Worked on the basic armbar from guard and triangle choke from guard. I noticed slight variances in the way one instructor teaches compared to another. One makes an emphasis on using more control of the person moving slower with an obvious movements, while another geared more toward competition makes an attempt to keep moves subtle, but bursts into the move at the last second with less control over the person.

So in my limited experience I've found I don't train enough. With my job, education and family commitments it's not always possible to drive into class, BUT it is always possible to take time to do some training at home. so here are some of my favorite youtube videos of on your own training

33 Solo Drills

Animal Drills

Spartacus Workout