tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803029487770806276.post9032602577455678379..comments2024-03-03T05:03:44.174-06:00Comments on Aikido, Judo, You Know: Judo/BJJ Study Group 2-7-09Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00021355826017713459noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803029487770806276.post-10608487700271647332009-02-10T16:58:40.049-06:002009-02-10T16:58:40.049-06:00It sounds like a good time. I can't tell you ...It sounds like a good time. <br>I can't tell you how many times I see guys bridge/bump, then settle back down before trying to shrimp out! That's a valuable lesson learned.<br><br>Regarding the scissor sweep, that's a great one to know. I have a lot of success with that sweep from a cross-collar grip. If someone's deep in my guard, I'll work for a deep cross grip. From there I have a lot of control over his posture, and am half-way to a choke. I can then move to the choke or control his arm and work for the scissor sweep. <br><br>It's also a great grip because if you sweep to mount, you are still halfway to a cross lapel choke.<br><br>I am enjoying your posts a lot! Thanks for sharing. I was recently given a nice rollup mat for my garage and am hoping to work outside of class in much the same way you are.Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10085160494038535606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803029487770806276.post-26401254010763017602009-02-10T21:47:58.707-06:002009-02-10T21:47:58.707-06:00Thanks for the tips and encouragement, Steve. I...Thanks for the tips and encouragement, Steve. I'm glad you like reading my blog - the feeling's mutual!<br><br>As Pat advised me, I've been working on getting set up for the sweep BEFORE my opponent gets fully into my guard...so as he's moving into my guard, I'm moving stuff into position for the sweep. <br><br>The difference between that and trying the sweep on a guy settled deep into my guard feels to me like the difference between sitting on a completely stationary bike, then taking off, as opposed to running alongside your bike and hopping on while it's moving. Does that make any sense? Much smoother, and I had much more success with it that way. I reckon after maybe 3,500 more tries, I'll be okay at it!<br><br>I also would like to move the mats to the garage and get a few more. My garage is 20'X20' so it'd be better than my living room. But no A/C in south Louisiana in the summer...ugh.Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034283547675713842noreply@blogger.com