Posted by shakiaharris on January 19, 2011 · Leave a Comment
I spent the last few days analyzing every movement from that tournament and then trying to fix some of those problems today in class. Sunday and monday I dwelt on the negatives of my match. I could’ve taken the back there, I could’ve attacked the arm here, oh no what an awful takedown attempt…blah blah … Read more
Filed under Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, guard, Judo, leglocks, Life, MMA, seminars, shakia harris, side control, submissions, tournament/competition · Tagged with armbar, bjj, blue belt, female grappling, josh johnson, luiz eduardo, mount, ogc, shakia harris, side control, submissions, tournament, white belt, women grappling
Posted by shakiaharris on September 29, 2010 · Leave a Comment
So Monday night I couldn’t train due to work but I did come home to a great gift, that only few can appreciate. I got a new gi!!! Courtesy of one of my favorite people in my life. What’s even better is not only does it actually fit me (ass and all lol) it’s kickass with … Read more
Filed under Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, MMA, shakia harris · Tagged with arm triangle, bg beatdown, bjj, bowling green, double leg, etown beatdown, josh johnson, mma, shakia harris, takedowns, women grappling
Posted by shakiaharris on September 29, 2010 · 2 Comments
Sunday I went to Etown with a few of the guys and the ride there alone really set the tone for the rest of my day. I had an amazing time spending time with guys and training. With all the stress in life sometimes you lose sight of all the people close to you that … Read more
Filed under Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Life, MMA, shakia harris · Tagged with arebelo, arm bar, bg beatdown, bjj. no gi, black belt, etown beatdown, josh johnson, mma, rear naked choke, rob mooney, shakia harris, women bjj, women grappling
Posted by shakiaharris on July 14, 2010 · 1 Comment
Tonight’s session was packed. There were about 30 guys (2 gals) give or take, which was great, but at the end of the night it seemed like we were swimming more than rolling. Today we were joined by a few of the guys from the Elizabethtown school and pro MMA fighter Nate Jolly. “…I … Read more
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Posted by shakiaharris on July 13, 2010 · Leave a Comment
This morning I woke up feeling like a concrete block. Yesterday I went to a sparring session at 4pm, which was then followed by Judo at 6:45. The sparring had an uneven amount of people so I did some yoga while the guys were going at it. I thought that’d be a good way of … Read more
Filed under Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, personal, Relationships, shakia harris, Yoga · Tagged with bjj, brazilian jiu jitsu, judo, shakia harris, sparring, training, women bjj, women grappling, women jiu jitsu
Posted by shakiaharris on July 13, 2010 · Leave a Comment
I’m pooped so i decided to combine these past two sessions into one. Last week I took a break to visit family in Ohio which was great until I got back on the mat this past Friday, Ouch! Friday-7/9/10 Friday’s session started around 7pm and ended around 9:30. Some guys rolled with and without … Read more
Filed under Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, no gi, personal, Rants/Raving, shakia harris · Tagged with bjj, brazilian jiu jitsu, female bjj, rear naked choke, sparring, training, women bjj, women grappling, women jiu jitsu