THIRD EVER WHITE BELT BJJ TOURNAMENT ***IMPROVEMENT*** (w/ commentary)

Since I got completely stomped in my first ever bjj tournament pre COVID, it's nice to see improvement in my game in the competitions post COVID. Here's a little commentary showing my thoughts during the matches.
True North Grappling, November 20th, 2021.
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[@botanicalzyt6507]

3rd match, the way you went from that omoplata to mount was sooo smooth

[@Roll_Vids]

Nice work! It’s always encouraging to be able to see improvement. I was at that tournament as a brown belt, but I ran into a couple of killers that beat me by points. Still a good time though!

[@Greybeardfit]

Excellent job! Loved the way you stayed patient and worked your systems.

[@gcgnatorcats6888]

good job man. you're a beast.

[@javiquiros8407]

How do you not have a single stripe at this point? Well done man!

[@silas3463]

How do you have no stripes?

[@ericcvjj651]

shoulnt yall have gotten points for the takedowns

[@jonleatherberry1621]

Be careful with crossing your feet when you have the back. It is a great way to get submitted.

[@PheseantNetsuke]

Nah white belts that's not allowed so it's safe

[@jonleatherberry1621]

@@PheseantNetsuke I don't think that is right. Person on bottom can cross 1 leg over the feet and squeeze. I don't think that is illegal in ibjjf tournaments. Also bad habits are hard to break

[@PheseantNetsuke]

@@jonleatherberry1621 doesn't that count as a foot lock though ?

[@jonleatherberry1621]

@@PheseantNetsuke I don't think so since you are simply crossing your legs over your opponents crossed feet.

[@lachiereeve4918]

@@PheseantNetsuke Foot locks are legal for white belts in IBJJF anyway

[@rollinOnCode]

you generally do not get guard passing points if there is no guard to pass.