As you train longer, you’ll notice that experienced students don’t always move more, they actually move less. They avoid unnecessary movements, stay balanced and use their energy only when it matters. Efficiency isn’t about doing less work, it’s about making every movement have a purpose. Over time, you’ll find that using less energy often gives Continue Reading
Curriculum
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF AUGUST 9TH
Sometimes students wait for the perfect opening before they attack, but the opening never comes on its own. A big part of Jiu-Jitsu is learning how to create reactions from your partner. A grip, a shift in pressure, or a small movement can force them to respond, and that’s often where the real opportunity appears. Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF AUGUST 2ND
Your training partners have a big impact on how much you learn. If your partner does nothing, you can’t drill the technique since Jiu-Jitsu requires reaction. The same happens if your partner uses too much strength and treats every drilling session like a fight to the death. Give real reactions, but don’t turn drilling into Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF JULY 26th
We’re excited to celebrate another milestone week at Otomi Martial Arts as many of our youth students prepare to test for their next stripe or belt. Testing will take place Tuesday during each student’s regularly scheduled class time, so there is no need to arrive at a different time. Adult classes will continue as scheduled Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF JULY 19th
Unlike many other physical activities, in Jiu-Jitsu, we use our entire body. If you’ve just started training, you’ve probably noticed how quickly you get tired. Learning to use your body efficiently is what will make you better faster than any amount of conditioning. The warm-up movements at the start of class are what we use Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF JULY 12th
When training, we are always aware of the safety of our partners on the mat. If you apply a submission too fast and without control, you could hurt your partner. No one wants to be responsible for hurting a friend. Just as we care for our teammates during training, hygiene before and after class is Continue Reading
