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Tag: Marshal D. Carper
What to Do with “I will never use this” Techniques
Ever learn a move in class and think to yourself, “I will never use this”? In Marshal’s new blog, he talks about why these techniques are important and what surprising results often come from them.
5 Sources of Bad Jiu-Jitsu Habits
Are you building good or bad jiu-jitsu habits? Marshal’s new article breaks down the 5 most common sources of bad technical habits in BJJ so that you can break them.
The Best Approach to an All-Levels Class
In his newest blog post, Marshal talks about the challenges of being in an all-levels class and how you can get the most out of one, whether you are a beginner or advanced student.
The Strange Challenge of Jiu-Jitsu Confidence
Jiu-jitsu confidence can be fragile and complicated. Marshal’s new blog post dives into the process of building an effective jiu-jitsu mindset.
Jiu-Jitsu Strategy: The Persistent Threat Concept
Marshal’s new blog discusses the strategic concept of establishing a persistent threat in every position. Learn more in his new blog!
The Unimportance of Competition
Marshal has a competition-neutral stance with his students, leaving it up to them to decide if competition is a path they want to take. In this article, he breaks down that philosophy, its benefits, and its challenges.
The Revenge of the Plateau, Episode 75
The dreaded training plateau. Marshal talks about this longest plateau ever and how he beat it.
Why I Am Better Than You
In his newest article, Marshal writes about why his jiu-jitsu is better than yours (and what you can do to improve).
My White Belt Wonder Years
Marshal recounts his awkward years as a white belt, putting the journey toward proficiency in perspective.
Earn Your Black Belt from YouTube in 5 Easy Steps
In this week’s panda blog, Marshal provides a guide for going deep on your own self-instruction and why doing so is good for you and your team.