When you’re passing guard, it’s not just about speed. A lot of good guard players are waiting for you to rush or lose balance so they can recover or attack. Passing gets easier when you stay controlled, keep your base, and take away their movement step by step. On the other side, guard retention isn’t […]
Curriculum
CURRICULUM, WEEK OF APRIL 5TH
Training consistently also means learning how to deal with days where your body feels off. Maybe you’re tired, maybe your timing feels slow, or maybe nothing is clicking. Instead of forcing things, those days can be used to focus on awareness, positioning, and staying controlled. Not every day has to be your best day to […]
CURRICULUM, WEEK OF March 29th
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, WEEK OF March 22nd
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, 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 […]







