First BJJ class last night....

[Penance]

I know what you mean about "flowing". Alas, being a white belt, and weighing ~130 lbs rolling against 165-200+ lb guys, I'm still getting used to going with the flow. There's still a ton I need to learn about my own body before I'll consider myself confident with it by any stretch of the imagination.

I'd say my guard is my strongest position. Unfortunately this is where alot of the bruises come from, especially in no-gi class. People get quite frustrated with me and wind up digging into my legs or grabbing my wrists or collapsing onto my poor biceps.

But, it's gratifying when someone that weighs so much more takes half the round to escape and is nearly gassed when they finally do! Then...escape the side and put them right back into guard...doh! And when I get to spar people that actually weigh something close to me...fahgedaboutit!

My instructor still snaps my legs apart like a pair of disposable chopsticks though.

[mixwell]

you should be able to wear knee pads. I want to get some ear guards though.. i dont want to get that shit with my hear from rubbing.. it already feels a lttle sore and i feel a little bump. My injuries are mainly stubbed toes.. i messed my knee up a little though i dont know how.. its only when i squeeze it it hurts.. i have full range of motion.. contrats man !! this is only my 2nd month but man i love it.. everytime before class i get hyped up on what new tecnique ill learn.. I have never been into any hobbie as much as I am into BJJ !! my first week my toes were tore up from the mat.. they have toughend up though.. i should get some knee pads..

[cakegirl]

Rolling with my coach is like rolling with someone who is taking a nap, except that you find yourself all twisted into a knot and tapping every 30 seconds.

LOL, this is what it's been like training with almost all the good instructors I've had the opportunity to train with, including my coach!