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Tag: Jiu-Jitsu Advice
Why You Need to Edit Your Jiu-Jitsu, And How to Do It
In writing, like in jiu-jitsu, editing is where half of the learning takes place.
Tripped Up By Training Takedowns
As I progress through my jiu-jitsu journey, the only thing I learn is how little I know. This is a sentiment I’ve noticed nearly everyone grows to adopt. Jiu-jitsu is one of the world’s great, humbling endeavors.
Reasons to be Your Teammates’ Biggest Fan
Jiu-jitsu is a competitive sport. The essence of every roll is to tap or positionally dominate your opponent. Inevitably that breeds a sense of rivalry with your teammates, but it doesn't have to be that way!
Some Differences Between Training at a Big Name Academy vs.a Local Academy
Picking a jiu-jitsu academy is difficult. Almost every city offers a whole range of schools. Do you want to train under a legend and roll with a fleet of world champions? Or do you prefer a more intimate school where you can eat at Chipotle with your head instructor?
How to Boost Your BJJ Learning Ability
Jiu-Jitsu is the ideal martial art for learning addicts. It’s a game that alluringly combines skill and luck. I’ve heard many compare it to chess. But to borrow an idea from Annie Duke’s book, Thinking in Bets, jiu-jitsu is more like poker.
Coming to Terms with Being a BJJ Nomad
In nearly a decade of practicing jiu-jitsu, I have been a member of at least seven different academies. I have never received more than one promotion from the same instructor.
The Excitement of Training With New Partners
It’s completely obvious and understandable why some people would forgo training currently. I honestly expected a few less partners than previous times. However, something which I didn’t expect was an influx of new faces. This was a very welcome sight. As a chronic friend-maker, this excited me. As a jiu-jitsu practitioner, it really excited me.
Lessons from Breaking an Arm
The process of breaking my arm and then coming back to jiu-jitsu taught me some life lessons. Here are three...
Making Small Adjustments Can Amplify Your Progress
Over time, the accumulative small adjustments you’ve made can become the connective tissue of your jiu-jitsu game. They are the details you recognize in every scenario that give you a little bit more pressure, a slightly more secure frame, a more dominant grip.
Every Moment is The Moment
Every moment in a match is the moment. It’s the moment that drives you closer to winning -- including the moments where everything seems to be going wrong, where all hope seems to be lost. This is when we must look within to channel what is happening, what our opponent is doing, and turn it into a victory.