Progression of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (great and long read)

[Ballzilla]

I'm sure this article has been posted before as it's a great read and really benefits everyone from white belt to black belt. It has really put my training in a whole new light for me. If you've never read it before.....enjoy!




Progression in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | On the Mat | MMA Fight Shop

 

[Sloth]

Cool and thoughtful article, thanks for posting that. I like how he explores not only the technical aspect of what he feels people should be working on, but the common mindsets that people have at each level.

 

[Ballzilla]

The mindset aspect is what did it for me. We have a blue belt in my school who, to me anyways, has amazing technique. I outweigh him by, I'm guessing, close to 100 lbs. Just last night I found myself asking "How do I get on top of this guy?". The article made me realize that I'm not really supposed to. If I do.....then great but then what? Back to my back I go. lol

 

[KyleS]

Roy Harris is my instructor and an excellent practitioner and teacher. I found this article to be very enlightening the first time I read it. I highly recommend folks go to a seminar of his if the opportunity presents itself!

 

[Solidus Snake]

Always a fantastic read, thank you for bringing it up again.

 

[Ballzilla]

LOL

I knew there was no way this hadn't been posted at some time.

 

[iheartthemount]

I liked it. I may disagree on a few parts about when "flow" and putting your own little stamp or specialty area can develop but overall i thought it was a very good article.

especially if you are just starting, I think it will allow that person to relax a bit more knowing that they don't need to be dominating at lower levels. "survival" is a good word to use at some level.

 

[King Creatine]

This is cool. Thanks man!

 

[cenix]

i read the article for the first time. thanks for posting/sharing. i like the mindset characterizations. they definitely help to keep things in perspective.

 

[Podgorny]

This is very enlightening, I hope to one day obtain this knowledge as every of Jiu Jitsu practitioner. I am also intrigued by his training technique, its very broken down and methodical.