MMA and me; day 111

Kick boxing was a fun mix of kicks and punches. We started off with throwing a low 10 and having it checked, a low 9 checked, high 10 blocked, and a high 9 blocked. We moved on to a jab-low 10, with the punch being parried, and kick being checked, then the person on defense would counter with a low 10 of their own that was checked. Lastly, we threw a 1-2-3-low 10-3, all of which were either blocked or checked. The last one was tough because I kept landing in southpaw stance after the low 10. It's important to use them checking the kick to push your leg back into orthodox as you throw the hook, which will probably connect on the jaw because they'll be busy checking the low 10. We finished with partner ab drills and it was on to grappling.

In jiu jitsu, we worked on attacking from the back. First you make sure to get your hooks in, then we worked the seat belt grip, where one arm is over the shoulder and around their chin or neck grabbing their opposite shoulder, while the other arm is under the arm pit grabbing their wrist on that side. From there, you pull the arm from under the arm pit, and swim it behind their head grabbing their other shoulder, then slip the other hand over your bicep of the arm you just maneuvered behind their head. The next bit covered if they pulled one of your hooks gets pulled off and they try to roll to that side. First you figure four their leg on the side you still have a hook on, and switch choking arms. This should sink the choke in deep, because as they roll, they'll most likely lean their head up, and leave their neck exposed. Lastly, we worked on a sub if they don't leave their neck exposed. If they tuck their chin, and don't give it up, make sure you keep that figure four around their leg and shrimp up to your hip. Pull the choking arm out, and bring it under their top side arm pit and behind their head. With your other arm, reach around for an S grip, and arch your back, pulling their head towards you until they tap. It's called a twister, and it does not feel good. Great class yesterday, thanks to my coaches!