Going to the H.S. Wrestling Tryouts....

[Bjjexpertise@be]

It's what i call a beanie. One of the kids there is really ticking me off. Whenever he crossfaces me, he aims his forearm bone right in my eyes so it digs right into it. I have to worry about my contacts and the fact that I might be blinded for life.

[jubaji]

It's what i call a beanie. One of the kids there is really ticking me off. Whenever he crossfaces me, he aims his forearm bone right in my eyes so it digs right into it. I have to worry about my contacts and the fact that I might be blinded for life.

Sounds like you'd better work hard to be better than him!

[Bjjexpertise@be]

Yea. I swear to god, if i get another crossface across the eyes again I'm going to unleash my wrath upon him.

[jubaji]

Yea. I swear to god, if i get another crossface across the eyes again I'm going to unleash my wrath upon him.

Why haven't you been unleashing it on everyone? Don't save it for special occasions.

[Bjjexpertise@be]

I usually don't go crazy unless it's in a match. But should i start doing that every time i go against someone from now on?
In one of the other threads, someone talked about takedown combinations, anybody have some basic ones a newb here can try?

[jubaji]

I usually don't go crazy unless it's in a match. But should i start doing that every time i go against someone from now on?
?

You should go full-out everytime you wrestle live. Not in drills and such, of course, but when you are going live, go 110%. Some slack-asses might want to dog it in practice, but they will lose and you will win down the road. Leave everything on the mat everytime you wrestle live.

[Bjjexpertise@be]

Everytime I wrestle live besides matches, I always go in and try to do the move right and take my time, but I guess you're right.

[jubaji]

Everytime I wrestle live besides matches, I always go in and try to do the move right and take my time, but I guess you're right.

You should always do things right, but I assume your coach has you do drills at half speed sometimes for just the purpose of technique, right?

Live is live

[IPON]

One of the kids there is really ticking me off. Whenever he crossfaces me, he aims his forearm bone right in my eyes so it digs right into it. I have to worry about my contacts and the fact that I might be blinded for life.

Now you sound like a drama queen. Have you taled to this dude about it? and if he acts like an ass you give him the cross face back....he will learn

[IPON]

In one of the other threads, someone talked about takedown combinations, anybody have some basic ones a newb here can try?

I have already posted many. the concept is simple you push he moves forward or back and vice versa. So yo lock up push the head to the side, maybe he moves a step forward or back single leg, fireman's carry, ankle pick ect

If the tDs suck or are not being practiced that is a problem and doen't say much for your coach. I would by some of teh tapes or books suggested many posts back.

Also, what is a normal practice for you what is your coach practicing/reviewing

[Seifer2399]

If your opponent crosses his own feet, he is a fish and you are going to win in a few minutes anyway. However, it is a good idea to lead your opponent in order to 'make' him step with the left or right foot when you want. If you circle to your left and he steps with his left in reaction, well there is a single to his left leg that is now isolated and bearing weight. Most folks are gonna be hip to this though so you need to be a bit creative in how you go about it.

I've noticed this a lot as far as the walking patterns - many of my frequent rolling partners know I do this and keep from crossing their feet now. My instructors have also told me to try going "heavy on the head" (this is more in setup for the ankle pick) where I would grab around the back of their neck/head, and pull the hard and down to my right, thus making them step hard with their left, and vice versa.
That's why I've been trying to mix everything together, a good combo of walking, tapping the tops of hands, stiff arming their heads to see where they plant their feet, etc.

Best regards,

Seifer2399

[jubaji]

I've noticed this a lot as far as the walking patterns - many of my frequent rolling partners know I do this and keep from crossing their feet now.

Now? This should be one of the first things your coach/instructor teaches everyone!

[Bjjexpertise@be]

I can't believe it, I'm afraid to shoot. Should I correct myself by going on offence(shooting no matter if I'm freaked out if It might work or not)? Also, Should I have both knees on the ground when i shoot in or just kneel on one leg instead?

[IPON]

You have to work it out in teh wrestling room nott in a match that's for sure. You are scared to shoot why, not comfortable with your skill sacred of teh cross face? etc. Ultamitely, you have to train keep forcing yourself to shoot.

But honestly, what is your coach teaching you??

[jubaji]

But honestly, what is your coach teaching you??

Good question!