Hans:
I totally agree. I wimp out on the ground work in Judo tournaments because it seems like I expend a great amount of energy working for a position, finally get there, and the freakin' refs stand us up.
So, yeah, I'll admit it. I was catching my breath instead of pushing the action.
Good point, so...
2008 GOAL:
Push the action in newaza.
Registered:
For some reason I thought w had talked about Yves Klein before...my bad.
On the pelvic movement: I'm so tight it's not even funny. So I'm going to really work on loosening up my hips, so to speak. I really noticed it this tournament.
I'm going to start doing this kind of floor exercise a couple times a week:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hut7zYx5RII
Also yoga, pilates, and even a little belly dancing with my wife. Plus focus on moving my hips in Judo class of course.
I still don't know what the penalties were for. No clue. I felt like I was pushing the action, going for stuff, when penalized, so I don't know?
And I agree with you on going for taking the back. I'm with you and Hans 100% on this: I need to do more newaza in tournaments.
Missus:
Thanks. I'll do better next time.
Kevin:
I miss your crazy training sessions that you used to lead. That was some good stuff mang. :icon_sad:
You know what? Next tourament I'll go for a flying arm bar. Afterwards I'll point at the camera, and you'll know it was just for you. It's on.