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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 […]

Everyone enjoys winning, but an excessive focus on winning can sometimes block real progress and understanding. Knowing a technique and being able to apply it are two very different skills. You may understand every step, but until you can execute it with proper timing against a resisting opponent, the technique hasn’t truly been learned. At […]

Understanding Jiu-Jitsu requires real resistance from your training partners. Since Jiu-Jitsu is a combat sport, practicing without resistance removes the very problem we’re trying to solve. A good training partner gives honest, realistic reactions – without turning drilling into a fight – so you can truly understand the mechanics, timing, and decision-making behind a technique. […]

Your training partners have a huge influence on how much you grow. Give honest reactions when drilling—just make sure the drill doesn’t turn into a competition. The goal is to help each other understand timing, leverage, and transitions. When everyone trains with intention and cooperation, the whole room levels up faster. Jiu Jitsu is meant […]

Your training partners have a huge influence on how much you grow. Give honest reactions when drilling—just make sure the drill doesn’t turn into a competition. The goal is to help each other understand timing, leverage, and transitions. When everyone trains with intention and cooperation, the whole room levels up faster. Jiu Jitsu is meant […]

Everyone wants to level up fast, but Jiu Jitsu has a way of reminding us that growth comes in waves. Some sessions you feel unstoppable, other sessions you leave wondering what just happened. That contrast isn’t failure – it’s how the art shapes you. Progress comes when you stop rushing and start embracing the work. […]