When You Just Start Jiu-Jitsu……Don’t Collect Techniques, Make Your Way To A Destination

I’m not proud of this. ⬇️

“Most adults are collecting techniques.”

“Most kids are lost in matches.”

☝️ This is how I would summarize a lot of our white belts at Metro Jiu-Jitsu after diving back into the curriculum. 🤔

In the industry repeat these ridiculous catchphrases like:

“Keep showing up bro.” 😉

“It takes years to become competent.”

“Only the Elite will make it to Black Belt.” 🥋 🙄

And yes….Jiu-Jitsu is very difficult requiring years of effort and failure. 😣

But what is white belt had a very clear and simple roadmap of where they were trying to go? 🗺️

Such as ending destination which will always be the goal.

A target to aim for. 🎯

So when I was thinking of the type of game I wanted Metro Jiu-Jitsu to be known for…..as in what style of Jiu-Jitsu….

It got to thinking of what got me into Jiu-Jitsu in the first place? 🤔

And It was self defense….I got into a fight in a trailer park in Monroe.

I lost BAD! 🤕

Got mounted and pounded. 😣

Went to school the next day with a huge shiner and a lesson learned. 🤦🏻‍♂️

Bring it back present day…..I spent the past several days working on a simple “Match map” for white belts.

Progressive positions. ⏩

Positional principles. 👌

And techniques/options from each position. 👊

Now I believe in full ownership.

I should’ve created something like this sooner to make it easier for kids and parents to bring home from the gym.

A clear and concise “end point” for all to aim for each match. 👀

Get the takedown > pass the guard > go to mount.

If you get taken down or stuck in guard think of it as detour from your end destination. 🚧

When I started training Jiu-Jitsu back in 2009, we were affiliated under the Riberio brothers.

Xande & Saulo……absolute legends of the sport.

Their style was pressure passing followed by a mount and a choke. 💀

This “cover sheet” is just the beginning, and I’m excited for it.

Rooting for you,