Judo adventures - class 68

[yuuago]

Attending: Me, G, M, M2, and the new blue belt, D. Sensei instructing; N and V assisting.

Groundwork today. Guard passes and sweeps.

Sweeps covered were scissor sweep (which I can never remember how to do correctly) and a second one, not sure on the name, which involves putting your feet between your opponent's legs when you're in guard position, getting your feet/ankles behind their knees, and using that + your grip to get them over. (Possibly I'm missing a step in there.)

I worked with D for the practice. He had some very helpful tips, which I naturally forgot as soon as class was over. (I think it mostly had to do with - I usually don't use the leverage to my advantage enough, something like that) Nice guy tho', and very good. Hope he'll keep coming to class.

A few rounds of randori at the end. Did a round with N, then Sensei, then M2, and then sat the last one out 'cause I was exhausted. I find that, while I haven't been very successful at getting people in pins, I've been getting better at getting out of tight spots. Oh, and my choking has been improving (probably because we've been doing them so much recently).

I've been feeling kind of stagnant lately, like I haven't been pushing myself enough outside of class. I really should try to think of a game plan for that. It shouldn't be that hard to add a few strength-building things to the end of my regular exercise routine. (But I keep saying that, don't I?)