Worked with some of our new hires (& special guest Jayden from the #eastsidepugs) on some @gracieuniversityhq curriculum. After class they helped push me through a few rounds of mount control and punch defense from the bottom. Without jiu-jitsu, at 130lbs most of my coworkers would have no problem removing me from the top position. Without jiu-jitsu, if I was stuck on the bottom of a fight I would be in danger of serious bodily injury. The beauty of this art however, is that even if the positions are reversed, the fight isn’t over. And although I tried catching some triangles, the main benefit of the gentle art for us is not the submissions, it’s the ability to know how to stay safe while in unfavorable positions and survive. The belt and vest limits torso flexion significantly, and it’s good to feel how much less flexibility there is in training before it really matters. We’re very lucky to have opportunities to test the limits of our bodies and gear in a training environment that is challenging, but safe. **shoes were cleaned/disinfected before stepping on the mats** ???⚫️?⚫️?#bellevue #police #selfdefense #graciesurvivaltactics #jiujitsu #tecnica #alavanca #fitness #outreach #aloha #oahugrown #aiea #trainweeklyorfightweakly #protectbellevuedotcom