Trained tonight at Hong Kong Jiu Jitsu in Kowloon, owned by Professor Makoto Aramaki, who trained under Japanese BJJ pioneer Yuki Nakai. There were about 10 students in class, the place was impeccably clean and the instruction was quality. Some of the students were clearly trained in judo and I experienced that first hand. I would highly recommend this place for anyone wanting to train in HK.
Class began with the typical warm ups, but then the instructor focused on multiple fundamental drills. I've found this now at a couple of other gyms, particularly in San Francisco at Gracie affiliated places, and its been extremely helpful in breaking down the basics.
After rolling at various gyms in San Fran and Hong Kong, I'm starting to see gaps in my fundamentals and I'm realizing that I need to hit the books and break down the white belt fundamentals. Strength, good defense and mat time got me from zero stripes on my white to a blue belt in July 2011, five months after really picking up BJJ and starting at Marcelo's. Now, however, I just beginning to understand the huge, fundamental gaps in my game. I need to spend time drilling.
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