Morning Drills: 4-18-16

This morning I reviewed the techniques I learned from Saturday morning Jiu-jitsu. Unfortunately, I had already forgot the sweep from the half guard, but I did remember the butterfly guard sweep. I don't know how often I will find myself in a butterfly guard, but it's good to know at technique from that position.

The butterfly sweep is cool because you roll your opponent over his head as you do a shoulder roll yourself. Since rolling is a little disorientating, it might give you a chance to do a setup or transition quickly into a submission.

I also worked on triangle chokes and armbars from the full guard. Then I reviewed a Gi choke that I had trouble finishing when I was rolling last Thursday. I think I forgot to grab the opponent's lapel when I was attempting it. It's an easy choke to get with very little setup, so I want to drill it more so I can try it in class next time.

That's it. I ended my morning routine with a 20 minute meditation on appreciation.