Rolles Gracie Seminar

Rolles Gracie gave a two-hour seminar at GB North Shore in Hammond, LA. Drove up with Chris, the English gent that I mistook for an Aussie on Thursday. I didn't know what to expect for my first seminar, only that I'd learn something new and might pick up a cool trick or two. Learned a couple take downs. Brabo choke. An armbar variation from guard - feed gi lapel under and around tricep to trap an arm. Gi choke option if opponent employs predictable defense to armbar attempt. Open guard sweep to arm bar variation. Triangle option from the open guard sweep set up if opponent employs predictable defense. Open guard reversal that shifts opponent weight forward and then use momentum to force him into front roll that also rolls you over into mount. Good stuff. Can't wait to try some of the tricks out this week!