[finnegan]

Submission Grappling
1 1/2 hours.

Clinch work/ takedown defense was much improved. My core is definitely getting a lot stronger. Still got tossed alot, but that was due to my lack of Judo skills more than anything. Pushing/ Pulling/ Torquing power was noticably better than two weeks ago.
I need to work with a Greco guy to get some better clinch technique. As is, I normally get a Thai clinch and then kind of go "Would of had you." in my mind before switching to something else.
Sub defense was okay tonight. I didn't get caught in anything, so that is a bonus. Didn't get any off either though.

[the_w1se]

were you working directly from a thai clinch? or double under hooks, over under?

[Braziluvr]

Nice lifts dude.

[finnegan]

Originally Posted by the_w1se

were you working directly from a thai clinch? or double under hooks, over under?

Both. I can get the Thai clinch on my sparring partners pretty much at will, but that doesn't really help me in sub grappling format. I can toss them off balance, but that is about it.
Double underhooks was a breeze today. I just lifted them back to standing whenever they went for a takedown (that is, when I was fast enough to sprawl). Over-under is usually where I get tossed from, so I try to avoid that whenever possible.

To Braziluvr: Thanks.

[finnegan]

Blacksmithing: Helmet Making
2 hours.

Impressions: Busted out the forge today. I attempted to make a Corinthian style helmet, but the materials and tools I had to work with led to something "Corinthian-esque". It is not a functional piece by any means. More of costuming. It has three small tiki torches and deer antlers attached to the back, and can be pierced by a nail. I'll get pics up when I can.

[finnegan]

Yes, those are Tiki torches, and yes, they will be on fire. No, it wasn't my idea.

[the_w1se]

helmet looks kickass. yeah over under with your strength you could really toss some people far. have you guys gone over trips or throws yet?

[finnegan]

Originally Posted by the_w1se

helmet looks kickass. yeah over under with your strength you could really toss some people far. have you guys gone over trips or throws yet?

I've been tripped and thrown alot, if that's what you mean.
I'm okay with trips, but my mind just doesn't grasp throws/ hip tosses/ etc yet. I'm horrible with distributing my weight correctly, and I tend to try and bulldog people over instead of work leverage/ angles. Once I'm on the ground, my sub game/ defense is decent, but I thoroughly suck at the clinch when I'm not striking.

[the_w1se]

yeah with your strength, you could make people fly, leverage! learning how helped me a lot with some greco and freestyle tournaments i did. i personally though, if i get an over under go for an ankle pick or some sort of variation like that. damn my wrestling days

[finnegan]

Originally Posted by the_w1se

yeah with your strength, you could make people fly, leverage! learning how helped me a lot with some greco and freestyle tournaments i did. i personally though, if i get an over under go for an ankle pick or some sort of variation like that. damn my wrestling days

If it all works out, I'll be getting some pointers this weekend from a Greco guy. I think that it would play to my strengths better than what I've been learning (Judo/ Freestyle). I know that one weekend won't do me a whole lot of good, but it's better than nothing.