So far behind

I guess I kinda forgot to be writing here, too busy I guess. 2 training days have passed since my last entry. In Thai boxing this week we did the usual punch and defense drills, constant repetition for muscle memory is pretty key but the underlying focus of the week was clinch fighting. Clinch fighting is one of the unique things about Thai boxing, the very close range knees are very painful and the elbows on top of being painful can open up very nasty cuts that can stop a fight quickly. There are a few keys from the clinch that I have been taught by Alan are very important.
-Do not reach to grab your opponent, this leaves you open to many counter punches that can end a fight. Only go for the clinch when forearm to forearm contact is made.
-Posture, remember to keep yours and break down your opponents. Without doing so you do not have the upper hand in the fight and are open to the same assault as your opponent.
-Don't try to force your clinch or keep a clinch so it turns into a wrestling match. It is much easier to wedge and spin your opponent then to turn it into a man hug competition. Wedging and spinning around your opponent can break there posture down, confuse them, and leave them open to many attacks such as kidney and thigh kicks on the way out.

Jiu Jitsu was more butterfly guard work. My game from this position is improving greatly. The sweep we were drilling was giving me some trouble at first but then Alan gave me some advice that changed my view on it. It is the sweep I was talking about earlier where your opponent is standing up and you have one hook in. In this spot I had my opponent pulling away and getting away...getting away because I was letting go. I was panicking because I was rolling to the side against my will, but this is actually good. Instead of letting go I just need to hold on and grab the other leg. With my size anchoring their leg they will fall eventually and that is what I want them to do and if they decide to stop pulling back and push forward I can easily pull open guard. When I was in the standing position I think the best move for me was to always pressure in with my knee, again my weight comes in handy and I can usually avoid guard and get side mount. A very nice thing about Jits is any body type can do it, you just develop your game around your strengths....The possibilities are endless.


Now back to the weight loss thing. I am starting a new nutritional plan this week so we will see how it goes, I think as long as I stick to it I will be dropping weight in no time. I kinda wish I had grew up in a house with no fried foods, nothing but bad snacks and fast food for treats but what would I have to write about then?