How should I handle this?

**Boyd** · Posted On: 12/14/2002 8:36pm

My dream finally came true and I found a steady training partner. That's the good news. He said he'd be willing to spar with me during [s]Christmas[/s] the winter holidays break. That's really good news, since I've been going crazy from my desire to spar with someone lately. He's a wrestler who's in fantastic shape, so I've got the benefit of a competent partner, too. Now here's the bad news: I don't know any grappling.

Now no one start yelling at me here for my fighting ignorance. I really really really wanted to join my school's wrestling team like him, but there's just no way I'd be able to get the time off work. He's only been in wrestling a couple months, but he's still damn good. I spent a few days trying it out, though, so all I know is the double-leg takedown, the cradle (which I forgot immediately after practice), and the sprawl. Needless to say, I'm pretty ill-equipped. What do you reccomend to a karate man like myself who uses extremely close-ranged technique and might be able to beat him in a standup fight? Anyone have any general-principle advice on what to do once he gets me down?

**FukFu** · Posted On: 12/14/2002 9:18pm

Have your new partner show you. That’s much better than asking strangers on a bulletin board. No offence meant.

**Fisting Kittens** · Posted On: 12/14/2002 9:24pm

He's a new wrestler? Well most newbies shoot with their head down. Guillotine choke time. Other than that handy dandy tip, EVERYTHING else needs to be shown. I agree with FukFu ask him to show you stuff.

**The Wastrel** · Posted On: 12/14/2002 9:52pm

Learn everything you can and be ready to throw out any karate when you find it just ain't doin' it fo' ya.

* It's easier to fall down than to fall up *

**Boyd** · Posted On: 12/14/2002 11:48pm

Yeah, he's been showing me a lot of stuff he knows, although I've never had a chance to actually practice it yet, so I wouldn't rely on it. I just figured it'd be a good idea to ask you guys since you have a lot more experience than him. Plus, I would prefer to kick his ass, THEN share the knowledge.

**I Give BJJs** · Posted On: 12/15/2002 1:35am

just jump in head first, leave your ego behind

**Carbon** · Posted On: 12/15/2002 11:18am

Its kinda funny how you were so excited that a very young man, and also in incredible shape would be showing you "grappling" moves in your backyard.

Sounds kinda homo to me.

**Groganer** · Posted On: 12/15/2002 2:17pm

Uh, this from a 17 year old who has a ridiculously lame picture for his avatar. It's also been my experience that those that call others homo the most are the ones, who in fact, are homosexual by nature. Being gay is OK, by the way.