Latest competition videos! I d'arced a 2x Pan Am gold medalist!

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10-20-2013, 05:02 PM
Logan Cook

Latest competition videos! I d'arced a 2x Pan Am gold medalist!

Hey guys i just wanted to share my latest competition videos from this weekend! I competed in the Extreme Grappling Open (EGO) in Greenwood, Indiana on Saturday earning first place in the blue belt super featherweight (132-144.9lbs) gi division and third place in the intermediate nogi division at the same weight!
The highlight of my grappling career thus far came from submitting two time Pan Am gold medalist Justin Court in the finals of the gi division!

I appreciate any comments, advice, critiques or criticism that you guys have for me! Thanks in advance!

This video is the opening round of the gi division against Jon Heath.
http://youtu.be/5PpicuqWS6k
10-20-2013, 05:03 PM
Logan Cook

This video is my match from the finals of the gi division against Justin Court!
http://youtu.be/qPvOV_JUKKk
10-20-2013, 05:05 PM
Logan Cook

This is my match from the opening round of the nogi division against the same guy i faced in the opening round of the gi division, Jon Heath.
http://youtu.be/FLVfQ2OJiHo
10-20-2013, 05:07 PM
Logan Cook

This was my only loss of the day and my toughest match by far. It was in the semi finals of the nogi division against Michael Shields. I think this match shows a lot of the holes in my game so to speak so i would really appreciate any advice or critiques that you guys have for me here!
http://youtu.be/H_QcSulED0M
10-20-2013, 05:10 PM
Logan Cook

This was my last match of the day for third place in the nogi division against a very tough and game Seth Ritchie. Seth is only 14 years old but has an enormous amount of potential. Mad respect to him for stepping up to compete against grown men and doing well enough to earn a match for third place! This kid is going to be a monster someday soon!!!
http://youtu.be/9Kxbl5dxVSQ

Thanks for checking out these videos everyone, i appreciate any and all advice that you guys can send my way! Thanks!
10-20-2013, 06:29 PM
John Mejia

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Originally Posted by Logan Cook

This video is my match from the finals of the gi division against Justin Court! Video Link: http://youtu.be/qPvOV_JUKKk

You dove on that thing like a bat out of hell, something that will up your finishing percentage or at least it's helped me, is that when you finish in that M'arce position try and get him on his hip, it'll increase your ability to squeeze and also make it suck for him exponentially more. Keep up the good stuff I really enjoy watching you compete. :)
10-20-2013, 07:19 PM
HerbChao

Wow....haven't clicked into any of the vids but looks like ur cardio and endurance def was exercised! Mad props bro...
10-20-2013, 07:24 PM
Logan Cook

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Originally Posted by John Mejia

You dove on that thing like a bat out of hell, something that will up your finishing percentage or at least it's helped me, is that when you finish in that M'arce position try and get him on his hip, it'll increase your ability to squeeze and also make it suck for him exponentially more. Keep up the good stuff I really enjoy watching you compete. :)

Thanks bro, I really appreciate it! Can you explain what you mean a little more about finishing the m'arce? What hip do I want to try to get him on? The same side as the arm that's in on the choke? Are you just trying to lean/rock your whole body back to get him there?
10-20-2013, 11:33 PM
DENNY PROKOPOS

Sick D'arce, Good work :)
10-21-2013, 04:43 AM
Logan Cook

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Originally Posted by DENNY PROKOPOS

Sick D'arce, Good work :)

Thanks a lot Denny! That means a lot to hear that from you!
10-21-2013, 07:41 AM
elon hodge

Good matches the only thing i saw was at 2:08 you could of went for a arm bar on the right arm if you triangle you legs from crackhead against shields
10-21-2013, 09:13 AM
Logan Cook

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Originally Posted by elon hodge

Good matches the only thing i saw was at 2:08 you could of went for a arm bar on the right arm if you triangle you legs from crackhead against shields

Thanks for the tip! I'll be sure to keep my eye out for that! My rubber guard still needs A LOT of work!
10-21-2013, 12:14 PM
jaywatkins67

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Originally Posted by Logan Cook

This was my only loss of the day and my toughest match by far. It was in the semi finals of the nogi division against Michael Shields. I think this match shows a lot of the holes in my game so to speak so i would really appreciate any advice or critiques that you guys have for me here!
http://youtu.be/H_QcSulED0M

Looked good that day, bud, even with the tights. LOL. Shields is a tough opponent and won it last yr, also. I thought Justin would've won his match with him but got caught, which those things happen. All in all a good day. I'm about to post Drew's victory in the novice division.
10-21-2013, 01:13 PM
bobby rivers

I love the way nogi guys tie their belts. Good tourney.
10-21-2013, 02:03 PM
John Mejia

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Originally Posted by Logan Cook

Thanks bro, I really appreciate it! Can you explain what you mean a little more about finishing the m'arce? What hip do I want to try to get him on? The same side as the arm that's in on the choke? Are you just trying to lean/rock your whole body back to get him there?

Watch How Beezy Finishes it, This set up is awesome as well. It's Also a throwback Video For sure

http://www.10thplanetwatch.com/2009/...tterfly-guard/
10-21-2013, 02:11 PM
Logan Cook

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Originally Posted by John Mejia

Watch How Beezy Finishes it, This set up is awesome as well. It's Also a throwback Video For sure

http://www.10thplanetwatch.com/2009/...tterfly-guard/

Thank you sir!!!
10-21-2013, 02:13 PM
Logan Cook

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Originally Posted by jaywatkins67

Looked good that day, bud, even with the tights. LOL. Shields is a tough opponent and won it last yr, also. I thought Justin would've won his match with him but got caught, which those things happen. All in all a good day. I'm about to post Drew's victory in the novice division.

Thanks brother! After watching Justin get triangled I was definitely minding my P's and Q's when I was in his guard! Cool I'd like to see Drew's matches since I didn't catch any of them on Saturday!
10-21-2013, 06:37 PM
Logan Cook

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Originally Posted by bobby rivers

I love the way nogi guys tie their belts. Good tourney.

Are you implying that I tie my belt in an unorthodox manner haha? ;)

Truth is I was never a Boy Scout so I'm knot illiterate. It may not look pretty but it gets the job done!
10-21-2013, 08:03 PM
Mario Lopez Alvarez

Dude, poor john Heath. He's going to have D'Arce nightmares for a while. haha

Great job!
10-21-2013, 08:17 PM
Mario Lopez Alvarez

Bad ass tourney dude! Don't worry about that loss. It's a good learning eperience!

I'd say work on your spiral guard (from when he passed you the first time). Keep the pressure on!

Man, i was you and i heard that coach say "he's gonna try to omoplata or triangle," i would have done everything in my power to armbar, gogo, or a fancy double bag finsh. lol

Work your double bag too.

Keep it up man! Your d'arces look bad ass!
10-21-2013, 11:01 PM
Pan

Excellent work. Do you find it easy to hit the d'arce in the gi? I've never hit it rolling even though I'm not bad with it no-gi. I always find too much resistance from all the material which gives the bottom guy enough time to block my vice grip.
10-22-2013, 04:10 AM
Logan Cook

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Originally Posted by Mario Lopez Alvarez

Bad ass tourney dude! Don't worry about that loss. It's a good learning eperience!

I'd say work on your spiral guard (from when he passed you the first time). Keep the pressure on!

Man, i was you and i heard that coach say "he's gonna try to omoplata or triangle," i would have done everything in my power to armbar, gogo, or a fancy double bag finsh. lol

Work your double bag too.

Keep it up man! Your d'arces look bad ass!

Thanks bro! I appreciate all the advice! Trust me, when I heard his coach say that I wanted to pull of something flashy so bad too haha.
10-22-2013, 04:12 AM
Logan Cook

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Originally Posted by Pan

Excellent work. Do you find it easy to hit the d'arce in the gi? I've never hit it rolling even though I'm not bad with it no-gi. I always find too much resistance from all the material which gives the bottom guy enough time to block my vice grip.

It's certainly easier to hit nogi but I don't have too big of a problem hitting it in the gi. My arms are long and skinny though so that might be part of why I have success with it.
10-22-2013, 04:21 AM
Logan Cook

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Originally Posted by Mario Lopez Alvarez

Dude, poor john Heath. He's going to have D'Arce nightmares for a while. haha

Great job!

Haha yeah poor guy seemed pretty bummed out after our second match. His deep half was good! I'm sure he will come back strong!
10-22-2013, 01:25 PM
Mario Lopez Alvarez

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Originally Posted by Logan Cook

Thanks bro! I appreciate all the advice! Trust me, when I heard his coach say that I wanted to pull of something flashy so bad too haha.

My pleasure bro! Great minds think alike! Hahaha :)

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