Competition Time...

My first competition as a blue belt and I fought a team-mate from London Fight Factory!

My preparation was good and, because I knew I was fighting a judo blackbelt, I went in with a specific game plan. This was to keep a low posture and pull guard and attack from there.

This worked for about the opening 90 seconds, then he postured up and escaped my guard. I then got careless and was tripped from a re-stand. He then secured position, got mount and choked me out.

Takehome lessons for me were:
Attack their posture and be more offensive when in guard.
Be more careful from re-stands.
Stick to the game plan when you have one.

I still loved all the preparation, the event and the fight, though.