Learning is difficult in beginning of BJJ
Learning is difficult in beginning of BJJ Learning is difficult in beginning of BJJ. If it wasn’t, you’d already know everything you needed to know. When it comes to new things, Jiu-Jitsu asks you to walk the line between tension and fear. Any time you try to learn something new, whether it’s a total paradigm […]
Time always catches up in BJJ
Time always catches up in BJJ Time always catches up in BJJ! Brazilian jiu-jitsu happens in real time, so there are always new decisions to be made. We prefer to make proactive choices wherever we can, but with resistance in the mix, you also have to become comfortable with reactive choices (where you don’t initiate […]
Changes in BJJ harder than they first appear
Changes in BJJ harder than they first appear Changes in BJJ harder than they first appear. The definitely can be harder than you thought. Changes, in the form of new technical additions to your arsenal, or more farther-reaching adjustments to perspective or strategy, are often more difficult than they first appear. This usually equates to […]
Why wearing the kimono is important in jiu-jitsu
Why wearing the kimono is important in jiu-jitsu Why wearing the kimono is important in jiu-jitsu 🥋 When you step onto the mat for jiu-jitsu practice, you’ll notice that everyone is wearing a kimono, also known as a gi. But why is this traditional garment so important? Here are just a few reasons: 1ï¸âƒ£ Tradition: […]
Students and teachers in BJJ
Students and teachers in BJJ Students and teachers in BJJ is always a great subject to discuss. There is good, but can be bad between students and teachers if loyalty isn’t produced by either side. Some of my happiest coaching memories come from watching my students teach. I have always been insistent on the idea […]
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