Warm up:
- Arm drag to back mount from closed guard drill
- Arm drag to back mount from butter fly guard drill
- Counter to binding control, arm drag to back mount drill
Technique:
- Open guard sweep to technical stand up: Start with Op in closed guard. Cross grip to get wrist control on Op, grab triceps on Op's same arm with other grip (two-on-one control), plant foot on Op's hip--same side as controlled arm, Op stands to feet, keep initial foot planted on hip, with other foot hook behind Op's other leg, with opposite side arm pick Op's ankle, then drop other foot down to hook Op's other ankle, with your initial foot still post on Op's hip push kick forward sweeping Op onto back, use momentum while maintaining wrist control and posting on Op's picked ankle to post for technical stand up.
Free Sparring:
I continued to work on my half guard. I'm trying to improve my mobility, posturing and transitions from one side to the other. I still need to react faster when I get flattened and/or cross faced. Also began to develop a single leg attack which allows me to transition into half guard while Op is still upright. It seems to be effective at shutting down Ops who like to drive in with strength. It's pretty sloppy and I haven't found a way to sweep consistently with it but it does provide a nice set up to a knee bar depending on the Op's reaction. Also, tried to practice an Omoplata transition from failed hip bump/kimura attempt. It seems plausible.
