Comments on RAFAEL LOVATO JR JIU-JITSU BLOG: Getting ready for War!

Thanks for the advice Lovato! I still have to put ...

2009-09-02T18:29:35.363-07:00

Thanks for the advice Lovato! I still have to put up my final match in which I lost. So I'll try to let you know when that's up so you can critique it - if you can.

Also, maybe I'll post my instructor's match too, it was really good.

Arash - You can see more details of some of our ex...

2009-09-02T14:02:56.164-07:00

Arash - You can see more details of some of our exercises if you search Steve Maxwell & Xande Ribeiro on youtube. There are a lot of clips of some of the things Steve likes to have us do. I watched your matches. I think the biggest thing to work on is not falling into the closed guard and opening the closed guard. You still did great! Ask your instructor about it and start to drill from the closed guard. You want to be able to open it right away, without losing your balance or leaving yourself open for a submission.

Alright Lovato, go and crush the competition! If y...

2009-09-01T23:39:33.109-07:00

Alright Lovato, go and crush the competition! If you could show us some particulars on your work outs, that would be great.

Also, do you mind watching my 2 matches on my blog and critiquing them for me?

Good luck Rafael! I am watching and following wit...

2009-09-01T07:10:18.496-07:00

Good luck Rafael! I am watching and following with much interest! I know that you will represent with honor and distinction at ADCC.