Jackie and I were off today so we ate lunch and ran a few errands. One errand happened to be at the shop where we took the project Mustang off the trailer. It was her first time to see the car (and caused her to refer me to "redneck" a couple times). The car is an ugly orange with a hideous hood. It needs so much work, I'm not sure where to start after we complete the motor.
Mia, our Yorkie-poo is certifiably crazy. I'll put a link to my youtube account as evidence! You have to see for yourself!!!
Updated with a link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlNp8OxxiL8
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was great. It's such hard work; especially for my out of shape and fat butt. I've lost around 5lbs since I've started, my energy level has gone up, but most of all - I'm learning! I can't stress how great the instructors are and the upper level training partners; everyone there is helpful and great to work with. Needless to say, I love BJJ!!
Until the next time!!
Also, mexican food the day of BJJ is a horrible idea!!
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Awesome day in BJJ!
Today was my best day so far in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! We learned several techniques (such as guard passing, placing people back into your guard, and vice versa). I felt like I learned so much today.
Tony is an amazing instructor. He really has a great concept of the sport and is proven as a sport Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. Nathan is an excellent assistant instructor who also has a great amount of knowledge of the sport.
During our free rolling, where one tried to pass the guard and the other just defended, I did really good about stopping him, reassuming guard, and I landed a nice triangle choke (which I showed him how to defend after class as we rolled a couple more times).
I notice my flexability is lacking and my right groin is a little sore. I'm icing it as I type this.
Thanks for reading.. if there is a reader!!
MJ
Tony is an amazing instructor. He really has a great concept of the sport and is proven as a sport Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. Nathan is an excellent assistant instructor who also has a great amount of knowledge of the sport.
During our free rolling, where one tried to pass the guard and the other just defended, I did really good about stopping him, reassuming guard, and I landed a nice triangle choke (which I showed him how to defend after class as we rolled a couple more times).
I notice my flexability is lacking and my right groin is a little sore. I'm icing it as I type this.
Thanks for reading.. if there is a reader!!
MJ
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Enjoying time off and relaxing
The past couple of days I've relaxed and had time off. I didn't go to jiu-jitsu on Friday and I have 3 days off in a row. I spent today with Jackie and it was a great day. Brad and Aimee had their "couple's baby shower" and it was somewhat weird from a guys point of view. It was my first baby show and wow, the estrogen was flowing like crazy. All in all, it was excellent for Brad and Aimee (2 of my closest and dearest friends).
I actually met Aimee through a girlfriend I had in high-school. When myspace came around years ago, I came across her profile and we met up. We talked a lot about each other and about Casey (my ex). Aimee and Brad had lived together and I met Brad. It was awkward at first because I'm some single guy she knew years ago that talked to her on myspace. Quickly, me and Brad became good friends. We had a common passion. MMA! I had a background in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Brad had a varied Martial Arts background. We talked about it, watched it, practiced it, and we're now training together at the Gun Fight Club! I'm so glad to have friends like them.
Tomorrow, I will be back in BJJ and I'm really looking forward to it. I took Friday off due to exhaustion and to rest my right shoulder. It appears I have a 1st degree AC joint separation. Probably from take-downs, kimuras, break-falls, and lifting people at work. I really love BJJ and I can already see and feel the benefits of it. My frustration only lies in not knowing all of the right moves, defenses, and being a complete badass. But I can directly relate that to my impatience. I guess I will learn patience and BJJ at the same time.
Well, until the next blog!
Matt
Seriously, does anyone read this thing?
I actually met Aimee through a girlfriend I had in high-school. When myspace came around years ago, I came across her profile and we met up. We talked a lot about each other and about Casey (my ex). Aimee and Brad had lived together and I met Brad. It was awkward at first because I'm some single guy she knew years ago that talked to her on myspace. Quickly, me and Brad became good friends. We had a common passion. MMA! I had a background in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Brad had a varied Martial Arts background. We talked about it, watched it, practiced it, and we're now training together at the Gun Fight Club! I'm so glad to have friends like them.
Tomorrow, I will be back in BJJ and I'm really looking forward to it. I took Friday off due to exhaustion and to rest my right shoulder. It appears I have a 1st degree AC joint separation. Probably from take-downs, kimuras, break-falls, and lifting people at work. I really love BJJ and I can already see and feel the benefits of it. My frustration only lies in not knowing all of the right moves, defenses, and being a complete badass. But I can directly relate that to my impatience. I guess I will learn patience and BJJ at the same time.
Well, until the next blog!
Matt
Seriously, does anyone read this thing?
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Tonight I finished my 2nd class with the Gun Fight Club. Tony Bonello is a black belt instructer in Ralph Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. He's a very nice guy (Despite looking like a convicted murderer) and his teaching style is excellent.
My first thing that I've come to realize is that I'm extremely out of shape! I get winded during the warm-up. I'm not overly obese however I'm on the fatter side of things (5'9 184ish).
I'm still decided what to do with this blog but for now, I'll blog about my BJJ progress and pray that I don't get injured. So far, my shoulder is sore. After the 1st class, everything was sore. I think I will get better, have more stamina, and look better in the coming months.
Does anyone read this? haha
My first thing that I've come to realize is that I'm extremely out of shape! I get winded during the warm-up. I'm not overly obese however I'm on the fatter side of things (5'9 184ish).
I'm still decided what to do with this blog but for now, I'll blog about my BJJ progress and pray that I don't get injured. So far, my shoulder is sore. After the 1st class, everything was sore. I think I will get better, have more stamina, and look better in the coming months.
Does anyone read this? haha
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