Eliot Kelly
www.edhbjj.com
El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
"Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a great opportunity to share an active experience with your child!"
Thursday, January 27, 2011
VIP Week
1/24/2011 ~ 1/28/2011
This week at El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was VIP (Very Involved Parent) week, which entailed the parents getting on the mat and training with their children. Being able to train with their children gave the parents some perspective of what their children are learning on the mat and an opportunity to actually feel the application of different techniques. On the flip side, it was a great opportunity for the kids to see how their technique could be applied on someone much taller and bigger. Thank you Parents for getting on the mat and sweating it out with the little ones!
Technique: The headlock position
1/24 ~ 1/28
Being in a head-lock can sometimes be a very scary thing. However, as long as you have the proper tools to escape from the head lock it becomes much less intimidating. The important thing is to stay calm and relaxed while tactically applying the appropriate technique.
This week at El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we focused on just that. Getting the headlock, attacks once you are in the headlock, and escapes/attacks to counter the headlock.
Stand up:
(In all instances, it is important to get your hips all the way through to load your partner up for a throw)
1. Headlock from lapel and sleeve
2. Headlock from under hook
3. Headlock from over hook
Attacks:
- Arm bar by trapping the arm between the legs
- key lock using the legs
- choke (with the legs) (with the arms)
Escapes:
1. Frame the face, shrimp out to get the leg over the head
- choke with legs
- arm bar with their arm trapped in the armpit
2. Get body parallel and hook your top leg, post other knee out, post hands out,
- shoulder lock
- choke
3. Lock bodies, bridge into him, bridge on back, bridge all the way through. Finish in 100 kilos
Being in a head-lock can sometimes be a very scary thing. However, as long as you have the proper tools to escape from the head lock it becomes much less intimidating. The important thing is to stay calm and relaxed while tactically applying the appropriate technique.
This week at El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we focused on just that. Getting the headlock, attacks once you are in the headlock, and escapes/attacks to counter the headlock.
Stand up:
(In all instances, it is important to get your hips all the way through to load your partner up for a throw)
1. Headlock from lapel and sleeve
2. Headlock from under hook
3. Headlock from over hook
Attacks:
- Arm bar by trapping the arm between the legs
- key lock using the legs
- choke (with the legs) (with the arms)
Escapes:
1. Frame the face, shrimp out to get the leg over the head
- choke with legs
- arm bar with their arm trapped in the armpit
2. Get body parallel and hook your top leg, post other knee out, post hands out,
- shoulder lock
- choke
3. Lock bodies, bridge into him, bridge on back, bridge all the way through. Finish in 100 kilos
Eliot Kelly
www.edhbjj.com
Jiu Jitsu in El Dorado Hills
Jiu Jitsu in El Dorado Hills
"Garra, Força, Respeito e Persistência"
Monday, January 24, 2011
Technique: Half-Guard Passes, Attacks, Sweeps
1/17/2011~1/21/2011
This week at El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we focused on attacks, sweeps, and passes from the half-guard. This position can be very common in Jiu-Jitsu, and understanding the position could instantaneously improve your game even with just a basic set of skills.
It is important to know that when you are in the half-guard both people have the exact same position with the legs. The only difference is that one person is on top and the other is on their back. With this in mind, it should help you understand that winning this position depends on how you use your upper body with your lower body to find a successful attack.
Attacks to Pass & Submissions:
Passing:
- Under hook trapped side, head on the other. tripod high to escape knee cap. Knee slide out and away.
Use other foot to kick out if necessary.
- Turn to expose the back. Escape knee cap, place on mat. Twist body and use other foot to kick out.- - -- Hook behind the head and jump to the other side. Make sure you have a post. Hip-escape to expose
knee cap. Use other foot to kick out if necessary.
Submissions:
- Lapel choke:
- Think box choke: Expose the back, hip escape toward head to open up the body. Wrap arm around the
head trapping the arm.
Sweeps & Getting the back:
- Trap their over hook take them to that side.
- Get a deep under hook to trap far foot, go into them/get bottom knee out.
- If their hand is posted on the mat: follow the under hook side all the way to the back, seatbelt grip, one hook in.
This week at El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we focused on attacks, sweeps, and passes from the half-guard. This position can be very common in Jiu-Jitsu, and understanding the position could instantaneously improve your game even with just a basic set of skills.
It is important to know that when you are in the half-guard both people have the exact same position with the legs. The only difference is that one person is on top and the other is on their back. With this in mind, it should help you understand that winning this position depends on how you use your upper body with your lower body to find a successful attack.
Attacks to Pass & Submissions:
Passing:
- Under hook trapped side, head on the other. tripod high to escape knee cap. Knee slide out and away.
Use other foot to kick out if necessary.
- Turn to expose the back. Escape knee cap, place on mat. Twist body and use other foot to kick out.- - -- Hook behind the head and jump to the other side. Make sure you have a post. Hip-escape to expose
knee cap. Use other foot to kick out if necessary.
Submissions:
- Lapel choke:
- Think box choke: Expose the back, hip escape toward head to open up the body. Wrap arm around the
head trapping the arm.
Sweeps & Getting the back:
- Trap their over hook take them to that side.
- Get a deep under hook to trap far foot, go into them/get bottom knee out.
- If their hand is posted on the mat: follow the under hook side all the way to the back, seatbelt grip, one hook in.
Eliot Kelly
www.edhbjj.com
El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
"Noticing how something can be the hardest part of learning how to do something."
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Cross Training for Jiu-Jitsu
Instead of our usual no-gi practice at El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, tonight we did a little bit of cross training. We went and exercised our eyes and mind by watching a wrestling match between Vista HS and El Dorado HS at Vista Del Lago High School in Folsom, CA. It was an excellent opportunity to see high school competitors fighting for takedowns, scrambling for that better position, and show good hearted sportsmanship. Although it only was about a crowd of 100, everyone was really into every match, cheering on the competitors to do their best!
Wrestling is not the same as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but I think wrestling is a great sport to watch and learn from. Doing so will help you better understand what the body is physically capable of doing. Aside from College wrestling, it is the best place (and probably cheapest. Todays admission was FREE!) to see takedowns and throws executed in live competition. Not to mention a few of the nail-biter matches that came down to the very end were very exciting to watch.
Look up a high school wrestling schedule in the local area, or better yet look for a junior college/university wrestling dual you could go watch. Make it a family event or go with a few of your Jiu-Jitsu friends. You may be surprised by what you see!!
Wrestling is not the same as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but I think wrestling is a great sport to watch and learn from. Doing so will help you better understand what the body is physically capable of doing. Aside from College wrestling, it is the best place (and probably cheapest. Todays admission was FREE!) to see takedowns and throws executed in live competition. Not to mention a few of the nail-biter matches that came down to the very end were very exciting to watch.
Look up a high school wrestling schedule in the local area, or better yet look for a junior college/university wrestling dual you could go watch. Make it a family event or go with a few of your Jiu-Jitsu friends. You may be surprised by what you see!!
Eliot Kelly
www.edhbjj.com
El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
"Watching and studying technique can be just as effective as actually practicing technique."
Friday, January 14, 2011
Technique: Arm-drag Offense
1/10/2011 ~ 1/14/2011
Anytime you can cross your partner's body over and expose their back to you, you are definitely in the advantageous position. This week at El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we focused on mastering the Arm-drag and seeing how it can be executed from different positions. The Arm-drag is a simple yet effective way of getting your partner to expose their back.
Standing:
Arm-drag to the body lock (middle/high attack)
Arm-drag to the double leg trip (low/middle attack). Inside leg trips, both hands must post on the mat
Arm-drag to the re-drag. Hips must turn and cut an angle. Finish with the body lock
Butterfly Guard:
Arm-drag to re-drag and get the back (post arm to stop 1st drag, turn hips and pull him through)
Closed Guard:
Arm-drag to take the back (must get far outside leg between their legs):
Arm-drag to the arm bar. Trap their arm in your armpit.
Anytime you can cross your partner's body over and expose their back to you, you are definitely in the advantageous position. This week at El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we focused on mastering the Arm-drag and seeing how it can be executed from different positions. The Arm-drag is a simple yet effective way of getting your partner to expose their back.
Standing:
Arm-drag to the body lock (middle/high attack)
Arm-drag to the double leg trip (low/middle attack). Inside leg trips, both hands must post on the mat
Arm-drag to the re-drag. Hips must turn and cut an angle. Finish with the body lock
Butterfly Guard:
Arm-drag to a rollover sweep when they push in. Hand must reach over to far back pocket.
Arm-drag to take the back (seat belt grip):
note: hand thats over the neck attacks the neck, hand thats under the arm attacks the arm
- rear naked choke while blocking one of their arms (deep arm around neck, hand behind the back)
- rear naked choke while blocking both of their arms (use the leg to block the other arm)
- arm bar. hip escape to get the leg over the head.
Arm-drag to re-drag and get the back (post arm to stop 1st drag, turn hips and pull him through)
Closed Guard:
Arm-drag to take the back (must get far outside leg between their legs):
note: hand thats over the neck attacks the neck, hand thats under the arm attacks the arm
- rear naked choke while blocking one of their arms (deep arm around neck, hand behind the back)
- rear naked choke while blocking both of their arms (use the leg to block the other arm)
- arm bar. hip escape to get the leg over the head.
Arm-drag to the arm bar. Trap their arm in your armpit.
Eliot Kelly
www.edhbjj.com
El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
"If I had to choose between physical strength or technical strength, I would choose both."
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Why is it called a gi?
During my time training in Jiu-Jitsu, I have notice several different ways people refer to the uniform we wear. In Brazil is is called a kimono, in Japan it is called dougi, and in North America it is called a gi. I thought it might be interesting to think about the different meanings behind these words and how these different words might reflect our attitudes toward the uniform we wear in training.
I was a little confused when I first heard someone use the term kimono when referring to a gi. The reason for my confusion was because I was living in Japan at the time, and in Japan kimono (着物) would be the beautiful dress worn by women on weddings or special occasions. At first, my reaction was something like, "What the heck are these crazy Brazilians talking about? Are they trying to pull a quick one on me?" But I soon realized they were serious. The term kimono literally translated means, the thing you wear, and in earlier Japan simply meant clothing. It could be that the Brazilians attached a sense of value to the uniform and use the term kimono, or another option is that it was seen as the clothing people wore while training in Jiu-Jitsu. To me, using the word kimono just sounded so elegant and classy!
In Japan the uniform is called dougi (道着). Dougi literally means the way + to wear, or the thing you wear on your path to development. Since martial arts that originated in Japan are not considered sports, they all have the character for path/way (道) at the end signifying that it is a chosen way of life and training. Here are a few examples: Judo (柔道), Kendo (剣道), Aikido (合気道), Kyuudo (弓道). Therefore a dougi is something you wear when you are training in the way. Traditionally all uniforms were white, signifying the purity of training within the rules and bettering yourself and others. Additionally, keeping the uniform clean and washing it on your own before every practice is expected in most if not all dojo's (道場) in Japan. As a result, there is somewhat of a spiritual sense/personal development associated with the use of the character path/way (道).
In North America we call the uniform a gi (着). You may have already noticed that this is an abbreviated way of saying dougi. Translated as to put on, did you notice that this is the same character as the first character in kimono (着物)? Although this character is used as a verb, North American culture has changed it into a noun. Not only do we use it to refer to Jiu-Jitsu uniforms, but also Judo, Karate, and Tae-Kwon-do. I think many of us just consider it the thing you put on while doing martial arts. It would be interesting to hear if others have any other associations with the use of the word gi.
Now lets talk no-gi Jiu-Jitsu. Ever wonder why it's called a rash guard? Although this should have been a no brainer, I have to admit I didn't put the two together until after a session of no-gi Jiu-Jitsu without my shirt on. After our roll, my back was all cut up from rolling around with my back to the mat. It was very painful to take a shower for the following few days, and hence the name rash guard. Interestingly enough they use the exact same word for rash guard in Japan. Totally makes sense!
I was a little confused when I first heard someone use the term kimono when referring to a gi. The reason for my confusion was because I was living in Japan at the time, and in Japan kimono (着物) would be the beautiful dress worn by women on weddings or special occasions. At first, my reaction was something like, "What the heck are these crazy Brazilians talking about? Are they trying to pull a quick one on me?" But I soon realized they were serious. The term kimono literally translated means, the thing you wear, and in earlier Japan simply meant clothing. It could be that the Brazilians attached a sense of value to the uniform and use the term kimono, or another option is that it was seen as the clothing people wore while training in Jiu-Jitsu. To me, using the word kimono just sounded so elegant and classy!
In Japan the uniform is called dougi (道着). Dougi literally means the way + to wear, or the thing you wear on your path to development. Since martial arts that originated in Japan are not considered sports, they all have the character for path/way (道) at the end signifying that it is a chosen way of life and training. Here are a few examples: Judo (柔道), Kendo (剣道), Aikido (合気道), Kyuudo (弓道). Therefore a dougi is something you wear when you are training in the way. Traditionally all uniforms were white, signifying the purity of training within the rules and bettering yourself and others. Additionally, keeping the uniform clean and washing it on your own before every practice is expected in most if not all dojo's (道場) in Japan. As a result, there is somewhat of a spiritual sense/personal development associated with the use of the character path/way (道).
In North America we call the uniform a gi (着). You may have already noticed that this is an abbreviated way of saying dougi. Translated as to put on, did you notice that this is the same character as the first character in kimono (着物)? Although this character is used as a verb, North American culture has changed it into a noun. Not only do we use it to refer to Jiu-Jitsu uniforms, but also Judo, Karate, and Tae-Kwon-do. I think many of us just consider it the thing you put on while doing martial arts. It would be interesting to hear if others have any other associations with the use of the word gi.
Now lets talk no-gi Jiu-Jitsu. Ever wonder why it's called a rash guard? Although this should have been a no brainer, I have to admit I didn't put the two together until after a session of no-gi Jiu-Jitsu without my shirt on. After our roll, my back was all cut up from rolling around with my back to the mat. It was very painful to take a shower for the following few days, and hence the name rash guard. Interestingly enough they use the exact same word for rash guard in Japan. Totally makes sense!
Eliot Kelly
www.edhbjj.com
El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
"Garra, Força, Respeito e Persistência"
El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
"Garra, Força, Respeito e Persistência"
Friday, January 7, 2011
Technique: The Over-Under Clinch
Happy New Year everyone! In continuation with last year, I will be posting a summary highlighting the technique we covered during the week on Thursday or Friday. Use this as a tool to help you reflect on the technique we have covered, and put at least one "new" thing into your toolbox of jiu-jitsu technique.
This week at El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we focused on different possibilities from the over-under clinch. We practiced the Over-Under Clinch from three different positions: the feet, the knees, and the butterfly guard.
Over-Under Clinch from Standing:
(Head is on over-hook side, lead leg is under-hook side, pushing in with shoulder buried)
- Pummeling for positioning
- Pummeling for DOUBLE UNDER-HOOKS
- DOUBLE UNDER HOOKS to BEAR HUG takedown (high, middle, low)
- DOUBLE UNDER HOOKS to SHUCK-BY take-the-back takedown
- ARM-DRAG:Create space to push down his under-hook. Transition into an arm-drag for a take-the-back takedown
Over-Under Clinch from Butterfly Guard:
(Important not to have the back flat on the mat. Should be sitting up on the butt or on either shoulder)
- Pummeling for positioning
- ELEVATOR SWEEP: Elevate foot hook, push off mat with other leg, go towards over hook
- KICK OUT SWEEP: they step out, kick the block out
- DOUBLE UNDER HOOK SWEEP: Same as ELEVATOR SWEEP but with double under hooks
- OVER HOOK GI CHOKE: Over hook hand grips far lapel, sweep toward under hook side, they post, grab shoulder of the gi for a choke. -or- sweep to either side with no post
- ELBOW PUSH SWEEP: Push elbow in, they push back, sweep toward the side they push back
- ARM DRAG to the BACK: Arm drag to take the back, seatbelt grip, hand around neck goes to deep lapel, side bend for other hand to grab pants, hip-escapes to get perpendicular for effective choke
This week at El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we focused on different possibilities from the over-under clinch. We practiced the Over-Under Clinch from three different positions: the feet, the knees, and the butterfly guard.
Over-Under Clinch from Standing:
(Head is on over-hook side, lead leg is under-hook side, pushing in with shoulder buried)
- Pummeling for positioning
- Pummeling for DOUBLE UNDER-HOOKS
- DOUBLE UNDER HOOKS to BEAR HUG takedown (high, middle, low)
- DOUBLE UNDER HOOKS to SHUCK-BY take-the-back takedown
- ARM-DRAG:Create space to push down his under-hook. Transition into an arm-drag for a take-the-back takedown
Over-Under Clinch from Butterfly Guard:
(Important not to have the back flat on the mat. Should be sitting up on the butt or on either shoulder)
- Pummeling for positioning
- ELEVATOR SWEEP: Elevate foot hook, push off mat with other leg, go towards over hook
- KICK OUT SWEEP: they step out, kick the block out
- DOUBLE UNDER HOOK SWEEP: Same as ELEVATOR SWEEP but with double under hooks
- OVER HOOK GI CHOKE: Over hook hand grips far lapel, sweep toward under hook side, they post, grab shoulder of the gi for a choke. -or- sweep to either side with no post
- ELBOW PUSH SWEEP: Push elbow in, they push back, sweep toward the side they push back
- ARM DRAG to the BACK: Arm drag to take the back, seatbelt grip, hand around neck goes to deep lapel, side bend for other hand to grab pants, hip-escapes to get perpendicular for effective choke
Eliot Kelly
www.edhbjj.com
El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
"Garra, Força,Respeito e Persistência"
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