Yellow/White Judo Belt
The gym B trains at primarily trains BJJ but the coach will also belt his students in Judo since many of Judo takedowns are common place in BJJ as well. B has completed the requirements for his first advancement!
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2nd Stripe!
B has earned his second white belt stripe. He has been doing a great job focusing on working the techniques. He has also started working on no-Gi techniques!
Ducklings!
Coach picked up some ducklings earlier and the kids check them out after their workout. Pretty unique end to the class.
Rear Mount
Coach is starting to get the kids ready for the May 5th tournament in Springfield. He is working on teaching how to properly control their opponent in Rear Mount to score points.
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Building Confidence
Bastian has been becoming much more comfortable with his classes. He is quickly responding to Coach's questions and has even started asking questions! It is hard to admit that you don't know something. Good job B!
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Rolling!
Coach has the kids working on a series of movements to get them comfortable in the mount and guard. Here are B and Tyler working on these movements.
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First Stripe!
Tonight B had got some amazing feedback from Coach Scott. By putting in the work and effort he earned his first white belt stripe. Congrats B. B is also planning to attend the tournament in Springfield! Great progress!
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The Beginning...
This is a shot before Bastian's first BJJ class in his Gi. He was really nervous and excited!