Learning Jiu-Jitsu is a process of understanding movement. To watch an instructor do a technique and then copy their movements is mimicking rather than understanding. Drilling with proper resistance from your partner, asking the instructor why we do things the way they are in the curriculum, and having the patience to practice a position many Continue Reading
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CURRICULUM: WEEK OF FEBRUARY 22ND
One thing that helps a lot in Jiu-Jitsu is learning to stay calm when things aren’t going your way. The more tense you get, the easier it is for your partner to control your movement and force mistakes. Try to focus on your breathing and slow your reactions down. When you stay calm, you start Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF JANUARY 25th
Recently, we had teammates competing at the San Jose Open IBJJF. With our association camp going on, we had people training and competing in San Jose from all over the world, which made the week even better. We took home the team trophy, showing the hard work being done in the room every day. From Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF JANUARY 11th
Not every round needs to be about winning. Positional training is your chance to experiment and try the technique of the day against resistance. You’ll get stuck, lose the position, and maybe even get submitted and that’s okay. Those moments teach you way more than always playing it safe. ONE TEAM ONE FAMILY! Monday – Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF DECEMBER 14th
This week we had teammates out there testing themselves at No-Gi Worlds. Stepping on that stage takes a lot of courage and a lot of work that most people never see. Early mornings, hard rounds, wins, losses, and everything in between. Competing is just another way to learn. Whether the result went your way Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF NOVEMBER 23rd
With Thanksgiving here, its a good time to appreciate what Jiu Jitsu gives us. Progress, training partners and a team that shows up for each other. None of us can get better alone. Enjoy the holiday, be thankful for the journey and come back ready to train. Happy Thanksgiving. ONE TEAM ONE FAMILY! Monday – Continue Reading
