Traversing the Obstacles of Life and BJJ - Page 12

R. Alan Hester · 02-22-2009, 04:01 PM

Thanks, Derek. We did polish off a few great bottles.

I also polished this off:
DOUBLE CORONARY BURGER
Topped with two fried eggs, four slices of American
cheese, and 5 slices of bacon, with two grilled cheese
sandwiches replacing the buns, plus tater-tots and 2 beers. Paleo at its best.
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink

Derek Simonds · 02-23-2009, 06:13 AM

I am now officially coming to wherever that burger is for business! What can you even say about that monster.

R. Alan Hester · 02-24-2009, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derek Simonds

I am now officially coming to wherever that burger is for business! What can you even say about that monster.

It is the Vortex in Atlanta, GA. The servers dress like strippers.

23 Feb 08

BJJ

Side control escapes. I am really concentrating on escaping my hips, coming to my knees and attacking the single leg.

24 Feb 08

BJJ

Brabo Choke escapes from knee on belly

I hit three triangles tonight off Omoplata fakes. Derek's voice is in my head now when i go for triangles:" walk shoulders back." Works like a charm!

Also, I am doing better against advanced blues and higher. I am not threatening subs, just surviving, escaping and not falling in traps. It is getting better, as i consider 10 min rolls with no taps a (mental) victory.

R. Alan Hester · 03-07-2009, 12:52 PM

7 Mar 09

First day back from 8 day trip to Barcelona Spain, and first workout in 10 days. I did nothing but eat, drink and walk the entire time. Oddly, my shoulder (AC Joint) felt worse after resting it for 10 days.

Workout:
200 rope turns
JM

DB Push-press/Pull-ups
5x5

DB Lunges/KB Swings
4x 10reps/20reps

Band pull-thrus

3 hours later:
BJJ

NAGA and Pan Ams are closing in, so situation drills and rolling:
5/5 min escapes from mount, back, turtle. If you escape, start over. If your partner finishes you, start over. Then, switch positions for another 5 min.

4x10 min rolls.

Notes: A great way to come back. I escaped from all bad potions. I did well attacking mount and turtle, but my back attacks with hooks in are lacking, because I seldom find myself there. This is why I LOVE these. In a normal roll one may be in an inferior position once a night, so practicing escapes are seldom.

R. Alan Hester · 03-10-2009, 05:48 PM

10 Mar 09
BJJ

Sweep from guard

roll 4x15 min. too tired to type more.

R. Alan Hester · 03-12-2009, 08:42 AM

12 Mar 09

200 rope turns
JM

10 min:
20 Kb snatches (10l,10r)
10 db push press (5l,5r)

10 min:
10 box jump
5 pull-ups

Evening:
BJJ

R. Alan Hester · 03-14-2009, 02:30 PM

14 Mar 09
Workout:

200 rope turns
JM

10min:
10-KB Swings
5-Plyo push-ups

10min:
5 BW+ pull-ups
10 box jumps

Then:
BJJ

Situation drills: half guard and open guard

3x15 min rolls

R. Alan Hester · 06-01-2009, 03:41 PM

Have not felt like posting lately.

For the last few months, I have been doing BJJ 2-3 times a week and working out 1-2 times a week. I have been having recovery issues and fell ill twice in 8 week with URI which turns into bronchitis for 2-3 weeks.

26 and 28 May
BJJ

31 May
4x
25 BW+20 pound vest: ATG squats, push-ups, rows, KB swings
stretch

Workout breaks at work the last two weeks have included:
pistols and pull-ups OR 2" 18 foot rope climbs--probably 5 sets of each a day, going by feel for reps.

Derek Simonds · 06-02-2009, 06:30 AM

Did you get a chance to train in Nashville?

R. Alan Hester · 06-02-2009, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derek Simonds

Did you get a chance to train in Nashville?

No, we 86ed the trip after I gave my wife the gunk. Shawn (?) was very polite and welcomed me to come-in to open mat for free. I will hit it next time.