I strained my back at some point over the last few days leading up to training with Darren and it was giving me some problems after our session. I am pleased to announce, I found a solution. A new anti-inflammatory cream. I won't get into it here, but knowing how to use Over the Counter medications judiciously can help a great deal. Discuss use of these with a health care professional. If you want some help, contact me by email.
Nonetheless, the new cream helped me right out and I managed to run to Ativa Gym to train with Matt Cooper and the Advance Martial Arts guys. For those who don't know, Matt "Playboy" Cooper is a staple of the Jiu Jitsu and MMA communities. He's flamboyant, funny, talented and surprisingly down to earth, if you've only witnessed his ring entries at Spartan.
I resolved to a light session. I worked with a few of Matt's students. Lower ranks than me, despite the fact they showed good talent considering their short time in the game. I managed to do a decent job practicing both my 'floating' top game and drilling some of the stuff I'd worked with Darren earlier.
Afterwards, I had the opportunity to roll with Matt. He really tested my submission escapes and forced me to get my timing right and relax. I spent a lot of time on the bottom.
Post-class, I spent some time gibbering with the guys and headed back to the hotel for a swim and some shut-eye.
Chris M
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