In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, progress isn’t measured only by how often you win a round, but by how much you learn from it. One of the most valuable tools in learning is the tap. Tapping is not failure – it’s feedback. It tells you where the gaps are and gives you the opportunity to improve. If […]
Curriculum
CURRICULUM, WEEK OF March 15th
Stripes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu represent progress in movement, awareness, and understanding on the mats. Early in training, the focus is simply learning how to move – developing fundamentals like shrimping, bridging, framing, and maintaining balance. As students improve, they begin to recognize their opponent’s movements, noticing weight shifts, grips, and transitions. This awareness helps them […]
CURRICULUM, WEEK OF March 8th
If you notice you keep getting stuck in the same situations during rounds, that’s actually useful information. It usually means there’s one detail that still needs attention. Instead of avoiding that position, spend a little more time working through it. Those frustrating spots are often where the biggest improvements come from. ONE TEAM ONE […]
CURRICULUM, WEEK OF March 2nd
Making mistakes is part of the learning process. Especially when you start Jiu-Jitsu, the movements feel awkward, the techniques are foreign, and the objectives of each position are unclear. As you gain familiarity and experience with the curriculum, you will begin to gain an understanding of what Jiu-Jitsu is. In order to learn, mistakes will […]
CURRICULUM, WEEK OF February 22nd
Learning any new skill requires the humility to start. Jiu-Jitsu is no exception as the movement you will need to learn is entirely different from that of our daily lives. Of the people who start training, a very small number will continue to learn and achieve the rank of black belt. Even when you have […]
CURRICULUM, WEEK OF February 15th
We all have gone through live training with an opponent that is seemingly three steps ahead at all times. Thinking in a bad position is always difficult, but we can train ourselves to handle stressful situations through Jiu-Jitsu. Being able to move efficiently and find solutions under stress is an invaluable skill that you will […]
