There and Back

After rolling with a back belt (it was more survival than anything), a purple belt called me over. He asked me “do you study Jiu Jitsu?”

I said “I dunno I watch it a lot, I used to wrestle in high school” (I always like to tell people I used to wrestle in high school). He said “you rolled really well with him” as he motioned at the black belt I just sparred with.

What a great compliment!

He then showed me a technique/ submission that I had on the black belt but didn’t realize at the time while rolling that I had it.

For example, I’m in side control on top, both my opponents arms are trapped under me, I then would get a cross-face and then triangle my arms to tighten. It’s like a squeeze submission, very cool.

I thanked him for showing me the technique and then went off to spar with my next partner. A good day on the mats for sure.