Just sitting down to write a quick update about Brandon.
Brandon has starting taking Jiu Jitsu as of Tuesday. He's really enjoying the few classes he's attend and everyone in the class has been great.
This is going to be a great addition to his list of martial arts skills. As his skills in stand up sparring and forms progress, there has been a lack of time to devote to his ground work. Although, I did see him pull off a quite impressive arm bar last week.
The addition of Jiu Jitsu classes will help cover any potential weaknesses in his defense. It will also free up Sifu Oscar to concentrate on developing Brandon's Wushu forms.
Last night they brought in a guest instructor from Paragon RGV Brazilian Jiu Jitsu out of Edinburg. He was great. I was told he has 29 years of experience in BJJ. I've never had the opportunity to see a black belt in BJJ train a class. It was a treat just to watch from the sidelines.
I'm hoping with the ground work Sifu Oscar has laid for his grappling, it will allow Brandon to progress with BJJ quickly.
As far as everything else; he's stand up sparring is coming along extremely well. He's also been advancing on his forms nicely. He's currently working on an Eagle Claw form. It's a rather complex form. We are hoping Brandon will earn his Brown Belt by Christmas if not sooner.
Also, next tournament may be August 5th.
Brandon has starting taking Jiu Jitsu as of Tuesday. He's really enjoying the few classes he's attend and everyone in the class has been great.
This is going to be a great addition to his list of martial arts skills. As his skills in stand up sparring and forms progress, there has been a lack of time to devote to his ground work. Although, I did see him pull off a quite impressive arm bar last week.
The addition of Jiu Jitsu classes will help cover any potential weaknesses in his defense. It will also free up Sifu Oscar to concentrate on developing Brandon's Wushu forms.
Last night they brought in a guest instructor from Paragon RGV Brazilian Jiu Jitsu out of Edinburg. He was great. I was told he has 29 years of experience in BJJ. I've never had the opportunity to see a black belt in BJJ train a class. It was a treat just to watch from the sidelines.
I'm hoping with the ground work Sifu Oscar has laid for his grappling, it will allow Brandon to progress with BJJ quickly.
As far as everything else; he's stand up sparring is coming along extremely well. He's also been advancing on his forms nicely. He's currently working on an Eagle Claw form. It's a rather complex form. We are hoping Brandon will earn his Brown Belt by Christmas if not sooner.
Also, next tournament may be August 5th.
