I’ll be down in Miami next weekend and I’m going to be teaching as guest instructor at Leo Kirby’s school on Saturday morning. I’ll be giving a seminar on attacking the turtle with the reverse omoplata, taking the back and the brabo/d’arce choke.

I’ve been putting a ton of thought and effort into planning this, hammering out how to pack as much material in as possible without making it confusing or falling into the “here’s a neat move” trap. What’s been interesting to me has been figuring out how to condense the bulk of what I know about these techniques and positions into easily taught techniques and drills. Everyone I’ve shown so far has been really amazed at how well put together everything is and how it’s all based on simple but powerful concepts.

I’m starting to sound like a sales pitch. And maybe I am. But I really am excited. You should definitely make it if you’re in the area. Here are the vital stats:

Attacking the Turtle

Reverse Omoplata, Taking the Back and Brabo/D’arce Choke

Including:

  • Controlling and attacking from sideride.
  • The crucifix as a stable position.
  • Back control, the harness and “monkey feet”.
  • The brabo choke in depth.
All Skill Levels Welcome – Gi + No-gi

Date: Saturday, August 18, 2007

Time: 8:00-10:30 AM

Cost: Free ($10 mat fee for non-members of the gym)

Address:

5450 South State Road 7, Suite 27-28
Hollywood, FL 33314
Street level on 54th Ct

It can be hard to find the gym, so check out these directions before you go (it used to be ATT Hollywood).

Phone: 786-295-7227 (Leo Kirby)

I’ll also be available for private and semi-private lessons after the seminar. I’ve got a lesson on breaking posture and attacking from the closed guard that I’d love to teach, but I’ll go over anything you’re interested in.

Let me know if you have any questions and suggestions. Hope to see you there.