Mr. Nowak,

Thank you.

TRAVIUS,

Great idea on listing some of the basics. I absolutely agree with Andy Hurla's 3. I submit the following as ideas and would appreciate thoughts/feedback....

Feet Defense:
1. Good Sprawl, control the head, cross face (I see too many younger kids immediately reaching over and going for ankles and funk type moves. These moves work but I see too many young kids that do this instead of the good solid basics)

Bottom:
1. Good stand up, short sit, switch. IMO if young kids can get good at these then everything else will follow.

Top:
1. Basic pinning combinations (half, wrist control, arm bars).

Just my two cents.

Shawn Budke