Team:

Excellent job tonight on the mats! We'd like to again welcome the new students -- you guys are looking great. Instructor Scott covered two front choke self-defense techniques that are part of the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu curriculum. Work them into your game! They're a requirement for advancement so make sure you fine-tune the details and practice them often.

We then transitioned into specific details on common mount attacks. Again, it's all about fine-tuning your game. Remember, the class photo is Saturday at 12:15 p.m., so come ready to smile and then train hard!

In addition, Professor Bruce Shepherd returns to SCMA on Jan. 25 from noon to 2 p.m. for a submission-escape seminar. This is not one to miss!

I'll leave you with a cool clip of Chuck Norris (a.k.a., Walker, Texas Ranger) and John Machado putting on a demonstration at a seminar, circa 1991.

See you all on the mat -- this Saturday!