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We started with the basics. Footwork, disengagements, etc.
We moved on to review Shiho Nage from the time before, then moved on to the throws.
We did the first five throws; tenchi nage, Osoto Gari, Ogoshi Nage, Ippon Seoi Nage, and Yoko Shiho Nagare.
Then we went over some blocking technique. I basically had them check kicks, and block punches. One person did the striking and the other did the blocking. This gives them a chance to try to hit their opponent, but allows the person blocking to concentrate on blocking and checking. They both did well.
We then covered ground fighting. I went over the scarf hold and how to get into the position safely. Once they got that we moved into, how to get a submission (arm bar). Then after showing the arm bar I displayed what things could go wrong, and showed them how to capitalize on how to reverse the reversals.
After that I had them go at it live. They both did very well. Baylen still seems to overpower Ryan. At the end I decided to get in there so Baylen could have some competition.
I didnt try with Baylen, but I feel like I will soon be trying because he is getting a lot better. He squirms when he needs to and stays away from disaster, which makes me have to work a little bit to beat him now.
I actually had to get out of certain positions quickly and with force because he was going to get me.
I know it's only a matter of time that he will beat me, and that's fine. When he does start beating me I am going to have to up my game quite a bit. It will be great.
We ended up going at it for ten minutes and he gave up from exhaustion. Someday he will last for 30 minutes.
11-18-2005 11:47 PM 
