I was working with an unnamed, rambunctious junior and things were going pretty smoothly. Body throw, ground lock, release. Body throw, ground lock, release. After a few turns, it became routine and neither of us was really thinking about it too much. Neither was resisting and each movement felt like it was done with textbook precision. It's one of those times that you want to show it off and say this is Ju Jitsu!
Then, I thought to myself; I know what would be really funny. I had spotted a weakness in the way that she turns me onto my stomach. My elbow isn't in danger! I can pull it towards me, put my arms up to protect my face and just stick my tongue out at her! A master plan.
Sure enough, as she tries to turn me over, I wait for the weakest moment. Before she knew it; I am again on my back & my arms are protecting my face. I found her weakness & by the time she realized, it was too late. I'm just about to reveal that I'm taunting her by making eye contact, when I feel a heel kick plunge into my stomach! I let out a loud grunt. She had found my weakness & exploited it before I knew what was happening. Very well played.
Immediately after, we both burst out laughing. Sensei Maria had seen the whole thing & we could hear her laughter just as loudly. It had been a good lesson for me and an obvious testament to her ability. My point though, is that it is important to remember that this exchange was not what happens in the absence of Ju Jitsu. It isn't a separate thing that we do when things don't go our way. This is Ju Jitsu.
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yes! that, indeed, is jujitsu. we must always challenge each other, push each other to be better. and as we train together over the years, we must learn to trust each other's good intentions and treat such moments as learning expereinces. and as a good joke, too, of course.
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