A concept in Bjj is a description of a mechanism that makes a technique work. We usually cover one position every week. Positions may have as many as three variations that we cover. For more complex movements, I will break it down into three stages. When we progress to another position from week to week,Continue reading “Concepts in Bjj”
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Don’t Mistake Speed for Timing
Speed is when you go from one point to another quickly. Timing is when you execute a movement at the correct moment. The first time someone told me to work on my timing, I exhausted myself for weeks trying to do everything fast. Hopefully this saves us a little effort. The timing window is something thatContinue reading “Don’t Mistake Speed for Timing”
How do you get to blue belt?
Every promotion in Bjj represents a change in the way we solve problems. Blue belt is the first adult promotion, so it’s an important step. We are all different, so a blue belt will look different for everyone. These are markers along the way that I like to look for. You have established your identityContinue reading “How do you get to blue belt?”