The "Scrap yard"

Ciao dall'Italia! We're alive and kicking in Italy. The group here has been growing almost every week for the last month! There is usually on average around 6 - 12 people on the mat training. Its been an amazing experience so far. Our relationship with locals has grown and we've also sucked in some guys with great experience to come train with us (a blue and a four strip white belt). So, word is spreading like wild fire. They've even picked a nickname for the group - The Scrap yard! I love it! We have a patch in the design phase so once its complete I'll post the pic of it here.

On to training :) Last month was spent working in the closed guard. Lots and LOTS of basics. Position, pressure and posture! The concepts of a what a "good" closed guard is, good gripping, good posture if your in someones guard...and of course a couple sweeps and a couple subs :) This month we're working out of side control. We started the month in side control bottom working our triple P's but are slowly moving to topside and learning about triple P from there. They are a good group of guys and gals and are picking it up quick!

We've had several pictures taken of the group over the last two months and I promise to try and remember to post one :) Hey...I said I'd TRY! Overall I've been welcomed in here with open arms. The vibe is fantastic in our class and the one in Pordenone. I'll keep you guys posted!