schooled in shanghai

the veggie steambuns were calling to me, but I had to remain strong; the class was going to start in less than an hour, and I didn't want a repeat of the "kyoto hurl" on my hands.

left in the alley, up the stairs to the third floor...end of the hall...and there through the window was a class full of gi-glad jiujitsuists in deep meditation, no doubt praying to the tripple dieties of strength, technique and sensitivity.

actually, it was the end of a somethingorother kungfu class, but the jiujitsu started soon enough. unlike kyoto, where we were told "only sparring today!" anytime we tried to drill, this was a full on class w/ lots of instruction and I learned a lot.

when I get home, remind me to go over my new tricks:

1) twister-roll as a guard pass (think summersault to outside while in loose halfguard!)
2) 'invisible choke' from inside halfguard
3) ankle-lock polish (news to me but maybe not to aaron)
4) omoplata finish WITHOUT posting leg to outside! (A and B variations, killer!)
5) kneebar from twister-side when bottom man is blocking mount
6) kneebar from open guard/x guard when passing man is standing

travelling is good yet I miss you guys...stay sharp! 6 more weeks and I'm back!

d