I'm excited about transitioning from straight up kick boxing to Muay Thai.  The most difficult part so far is the transition from throwing a hand - mostly hooks - and not returning to my peek a boo guard.  I spent a lot of time making sure that I didn't drop my hands or leave them hanging out, but I now I want to have a more open stance with the traditional Muay Thai hand position.  The kicks seem to be coming easier, but I am staying low until I feel like I hitting them most of the time.

Another from 10th Planet - I like this one a lot.  I'm a big fan of bottom half guard - mostly because I have a good lock down.  However, I will stall there working for a Kimura if I don't stay aggressive.  This isn't half guard but it's close enough that I think I could transition between the two with some practice.

Had a great roll last night.  Stayed for both classes but skipped kick boxing and did BJJ both times because there was an even number for stand-up and Carlos wanted to work with anyone willing.  I try not to pass up rolling with Carlos - he is my size but an extremely talented brown belt.  It is very different rolling with a guy in my weight class versus my instructor, Mr. Kevin Synan.  Kevin is a big, strong, guy and even though he never uses strength against me, I have trouble hitting moves because of the scale.

Frequently when I roll with higher belts I hit that moment of pause.   This is the time when they stop for a second and are clearly telling me (without words) "hey, there's something  completely obvious staring you right in the face and I'm going to let you go for it".  The times I see what they are giving me feel great, the times I don't make me want to train more.

Emily, aka momonthemat.com, aka Mrs. Lemos,  stayed for the first class but I didn't get to watch her.  I have be careful when we work together because I tend to give too much advice.  In reality, she does quite well on her own and gets most of her real advice from Christy Synan.

It is cool having a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu family.  Frequently one us will say "put your kimono top for a second, I want to try something" and we have an impromptu session on the living room floor.