Black belt instructor asked to keep going for another round. I had managed to get back control and maintained it most of the first round. I couldn’t get a submission on, but he claimed I was giving him all kinds of trouble escaping the position.

Or when I had surprised a purple belt with a hip bump sweep a few weeks earlier. Next time we rolled, she’s talking being ready for it. Cue minor panic when I get the cross grip and “Oh no what this time?” as I catch the flower sweep.

Happy to repay the compliment in kind whenever I can. Might be the best encouragement and gratitude we can offer each other. Young, smaller white belts passing my guard and surprising me with a heavy knee of belly… Ooof! Nice one!