Long day today! got up early and drove up to train with Chris and the "BoyZ" It's tough and it's good to train with upper belts. Learn a lot! Not only about Jiu Jitsu, but you learn a lot about yourself! There were about ten guys and all, nice guys! Here, Chris and I battle it out from the standing positon...
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Chris squishing me!
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Chris and I tough it out in some tough sparring!
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Chris giving some coaching advice to Heman.
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Rob and Heman, two of Chris' top guys
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I drove down right to practice, here in Vista! Here, Ben and Bruce work hard! These two men are incredible together! Lots of attacks, back and forth!
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Mike and Ray do battle
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Ben and Jaime got some great training in
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Bruce taking it to Mike!
Chris talked to all of us about the importance of testing yourself in competition today and he had some great insight. I do agree with all that he said. I also think it's important for guys wanting to reach the high levels in Jiu Jitsu that competition is a great educational tool, win or lose. So, it's one thing to be a practice room champion and another to put it on the line in a timed match with someone you know nothing about! think about it...
-Michio
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