Kurt went 1-1 and was competitive in both matches. He has a shiner today after taking a head butt and small cut under his right eye but finished strong. Kurt did not make an offensive attempt at a takedown today.
Luke went 4-0. He did both double and outside single leg takedowns, and managed an immediate escape after getting out of position on top.
Kurt's report card
Neutral Position
Things he did well.
1. Attempting to spin for a go behind.
2. Takedown defense was okay in some instances, but in other instances, shoe laces were not down allowing opponent to improve their position.
3. Defending a lead and took a stalling call. Not my style, but he is smarting than the average bear.
Were he needs to improve
1. When spinning for go behind, change directions, whizzer, drag, and 3/4 nelson.
2. When sprawling, keep shoelaces down.
3. He needs to learn some takedowns to use on heavier and taller opponents.
Bottom Position
Things he did well.
1. Defending legs. He got out twice on a leg rider!
2. Great bottom position with shoulder/knee alignment and hand fighting, followed by a hip flip for an escape.
3. Fighting off his back in multiple situations where he did not give up.
Luke's report card
Neutral Position
1. Like the fact that he used both double and single leg attacks.
Where he needs to improve
1. When shooting, keep elbows in.
2. Ensure you are shooting at correct leg of you opponent. At one point, he shot at the leg that was farthest away from him.
Top Position
1. Great job of changing tactics with half nelson and legs.
2. Great job of staying on his toes, so opponent has to carry his weight.
Where he needs to improve.
1. Careful not to use full nelson when in crab ride, instead, learn cross face.
2. Use spiral ride
3. Curl wrists when riding on top, and learn some tilts.
