Tonight I was in St. George Utah for the Sheriff's show and I went over to open mat with Jake Johnston. What a great guy to roll with and a guy with a great story. He got his black belt from Pedro Sauer and seemed to be in my mind knowing exactly what I was going to do before I did it and countering everything with technique and not strength. I was very impressed with his skills.
Next I was matched with Victor a guy 32 years younger then me at 21 years old. He was a good roll for me I got a couple of sweeps and he was able to recover guard. He got me in a cross choke and it seemed a little tight but I thought I had my arm in a place that I was safe. I passed his guard and the next thing I knew I was dreaming that I was driving and then I heard him ask me if I was okay. I woke up holding the guy in side control. I have had dreams of jiujitsu before and woke up to find I was sleeping but this is the first time I was dreaming and woke up to find myself doing jiujitsu. Being stupid I continued the roll and then actually rolled with a purple belt after that.
Victor is a good guy. The problem was mine. I should have gave his cross choke more respect and not thought I could fight out of it. I need to let my ego go with all belts. Lesson learned.
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