This Week at Otomi: Building Skills That Last One of the things I love most about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is that you don’t have to be the biggest, strongest, fastest, or most athletic person in the room to become good at it. You just have to be willing to learn. That’s an especially important lesson for Continue Reading
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CURRICULUM: WEEK OF AUGUST 16TH
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: 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 MAY 19th
Especially when starting to train, many people make their goal to reach the rank of black belt. While an admirable achievement, remaining fixated on rank through your journey will distract you from learning the art. Upon being awarded his Black Belt, Professor Caio would continue to push the boundaries of Jiu-Jitsu, develop techniques, win World Continue Reading
JIU JITSU CURRICULUM FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Monday – February 12, 2024 CT-B (12:00 PM) – CLOSED GUARD: OVERHOOK ATTACKS KICKBOXING/MUAY THAI (1:00 PM) – Coach Gonzalez KIDS I ALLIGATORS (4:30 PM) – Standing – Outside trip double leg, Guillotine arm in, Guillotine arm in defense PRE-TEEN COUGARS (5:00 PM) – Back Attack – Classic Collar Choke, Bow and Arrow – Lesson Plan Continue Reading
JIU JITSU CURRICULUM FEBRUARY 04, 2024
Monday – February 05, 2024 CT-B (12:00 PM) – CLOSED GUARD: SLEEVE DRAG SWEEP KICKBOXING/MUAY THAI (1:00 PM) – Coach Gonzalez KIDS I ALLIGATORS (4:30 PM) – Standing – Outside trip double leg, Guillotine arm in, Guillotine arm in defense PRE-TEEN COUGARS (5:00 PM) – Standing – Outside trip double leg, Guillotine arm in, Guillotine Continue Reading
