My Jiujitsu Diary
I began my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey at NorthBay Jiu-Jitsu in April 2023. Since then, I've earned four stripes on my white belt. I train 3–4 times a week, but often struggle to remember all the techniques! To aid my memory, I've created a "diary" where I review and reinforce the techniques, helping to ingrain them in both my muscle and brain memory. This blog serves as my personal notes—I can't vouch for its complete accuracy, but I hope you find it enjoyable! 😊
White belt 1st stripe (June 3, 2023)
White belt 4th stripe (November 4, 2023)
BJJTour Competition, silver medalist (February 10, 2024)
Blue belt (November 16, 2024)
Gi Jiujitsu Techniques
Defensive sweep from the bottom of the side control techniques from NorthBay Jiujitsu Gi women’s class (9 a.m.) by Sonia Lastreto.
Gi Jiujitsu Techniques
Arm-bar techniques from NorthBay Jiujitsu Gi class (9 a.m.) by John Lavin.
Gi Jiujitsu Techniques
Triangle and arm-bar techniques from NorthBay Jiujitsu Gi class (9 a.m.) by Tryon Stathopoulos.
Gi Jiujitsu Techniques
Passing the lasso/spider guard techniques from NorthBay Jiujitsu Gi women’s class (9 a.m.) by Sonia Lastreto.
Gi Jiujitsu Techniques
Spider guard sweeps and escapes from full mount. Techniques from NorthBay Jiujitsu Gi women’s class (9 a.m.) by Sonia Lastreto.
Gi Jiujitsu Techniques
Sweeps from half-guard knee shields. Techniques from NorthBay Jiujitsu Gi women’s class (9 a.m.) by Sonia Lastreto.
Gi Jiujitsu Techniques
Takedowns and passing knee shield. Techniques from NorthBay Jiujitsu Gi women’s class (9 a.m.) by Sonia Lastreto.
Gi Jiujitsu Techniques
Fundamental to advanced sweep techniques from NorthBay Jiujitsu Gi class (6.15 p.m.) by Andrew.
Gi Jiujitsu Techniques
Pulling guard to pass and back submission. Techniques from NorthBay Jiujitsu Gi women’s class (9 a.m.) by Sonia Lastreto.
Gi Jiujitsu Techniques
Underhook and cross-body pass from half-guard techniques from NorthBay Jiujitsu Gi class (6.15 p.m.) by Tryon Stathopoulos.
Gi Jiujitsu Techniques
Spider guard to double leg X sweep/takedown. Techniques from NorthBay Jiujitsu Gi women’s class (9 a.m.) by Sonia Lastreto.
Gi Jiujitsu Techniques
Butterfly sweeps from half guard and how to defend—techniques from NorthBay Jiujitsu Gi class (9 a.m.) by Paulo Silva.
Gi Jiujitsu Techniques
Spider guard to many submissions; triangle choke, arm bar, and Omoplata. Techniques from NorthBay Jiujitsu Gi women’s class (9 a.m.) by Sonia Lastreto.
Gi Jiujitsu Techniques
Butterfly sweeps and ankle lock techniques from NorthBay Jiujitsu Gi class (9 a.m.) by Tryfon Stathopoulos.
Gi Jiujitsu Techniques
Sweeps (sickle and tripod) and submission (armbar) from closed guard. Techniques from NorthBay Jiujitsu Gi class (9 a.m.) by Paulo Silva.
Gi Jiujitsu Techniques
Guard passing to knee on belly and top mount. Ezekiel Choke submission from the top mount. Techniques from NorthBay Jiujitsu Gi women’s class (9 a.m.) by Sonia Lastreto and Laura Stathopoulos.
Gi Jiujitsu Techniques
Sweeps from stand-up, half-guard escape, and side mount submissions from NorthBay Jiujitsu Gi women’s class (9 a.m.) by Laura Stathopoulos.