When I think back to my early BJJ classes, one of the biggest blunders I made (there were a great deal) was just focusing on discovering finishes. If their were 500 finishes, I wanted to understand them all due to the fact that I presumed that would make me a great jiu-jitsu player.
When I was getting going, there is a quote by Bruce Lee that I wish I would've learned. Well, actually I most likely would've overlooked it before, nonetheless it rings clearly today: "I fear not the man who has actually exercised 10,000 kicks, I fear the guy who has in fact practiced one kick 10,000 times." By attempting to find out every tech out there, I would only have time for a handful of repetitions. When you don't put in the reps, you are seldom able to maximize finishes in matches. I remember sparring and seeing when I would utilize a move, however while I was attempting to keep in mind steps 1-6, my challenger would've escaped. I think Bruce was on to something.
Take guard for example: If you spent a complete year pulling guard at the beginning of every match, worked to keep the position, and finishing from off your back, how excellent would your guard get? You've invested your time playing guard, or playing protection- and guard might be considered a protective position. Your buddy who has maybe passes the guard 1-2 times per match, or you with a guard you've spent 100+ hours establishing? After you put your time in developing your guard, now you can start branching out. You now have the ability to really check out these various other positions where the worst thing that's going to occur is that someone will work an escape and more than likely, end up in your guard.
By attempting to learn every submission available, I would limit my time with each step to a handful of repetitions. When you don't put in the reps, you are rarely able to take advantage of submissions in matches. I keep in mind sparring and seeing when I would use a step, but while I was attempting to keep in mind steps 1-6, my challenger would've escaped. Now I realize the value of establishing an A game. It's a contingency plan while training. You wish to branch out and try out your BJJ, however having that A game- where you could just end a match when it's passed too long or you find yourself in problem- is NICE to have in your toolbox.
After you put your time in establishing your guard, now you can start branching out. Try to play a leading game. Possibly you'll really enjoy the top position, possibly you'll be a killer from the back mount. You now have the capability to truly explore these other positions where the worst thing that's going to take place is that someone will work an escape and more than likely, wind up in your guard. Guard is just an example in this information. The main thing is just taking the time to establish an A game and not trying to understand every little thing in your first year.
One of the most considerable mistakes I made, and believe me there were a lot, was just concentrating on discovering finishes in my very early bjj days. The trick is to bear in mind there is more important things to focus on when you are starting. Positioning is significant, and being a hazard from one position is much better than not being a solid hazard from anywhere. Listen to Bruce, and good luck with your training.
When I was getting going, there is a quote by Bruce Lee that I wish I would've learned. Well, actually I most likely would've overlooked it before, nonetheless it rings clearly today: "I fear not the man who has actually exercised 10,000 kicks, I fear the guy who has in fact practiced one kick 10,000 times." By attempting to find out every tech out there, I would only have time for a handful of repetitions. When you don't put in the reps, you are seldom able to maximize finishes in matches. I remember sparring and seeing when I would utilize a move, however while I was attempting to keep in mind steps 1-6, my challenger would've escaped. I think Bruce was on to something.
Take guard for example: If you spent a complete year pulling guard at the beginning of every match, worked to keep the position, and finishing from off your back, how excellent would your guard get? You've invested your time playing guard, or playing protection- and guard might be considered a protective position. Your buddy who has maybe passes the guard 1-2 times per match, or you with a guard you've spent 100+ hours establishing? After you put your time in developing your guard, now you can start branching out. You now have the ability to really check out these various other positions where the worst thing that's going to occur is that someone will work an escape and more than likely, end up in your guard.
By attempting to learn every submission available, I would limit my time with each step to a handful of repetitions. When you don't put in the reps, you are rarely able to take advantage of submissions in matches. I keep in mind sparring and seeing when I would use a step, but while I was attempting to keep in mind steps 1-6, my challenger would've escaped. Now I realize the value of establishing an A game. It's a contingency plan while training. You wish to branch out and try out your BJJ, however having that A game- where you could just end a match when it's passed too long or you find yourself in problem- is NICE to have in your toolbox.
After you put your time in establishing your guard, now you can start branching out. Try to play a leading game. Possibly you'll really enjoy the top position, possibly you'll be a killer from the back mount. You now have the capability to truly explore these other positions where the worst thing that's going to take place is that someone will work an escape and more than likely, wind up in your guard. Guard is just an example in this information. The main thing is just taking the time to establish an A game and not trying to understand every little thing in your first year.
One of the most considerable mistakes I made, and believe me there were a lot, was just concentrating on discovering finishes in my very early bjj days. The trick is to bear in mind there is more important things to focus on when you are starting. Positioning is significant, and being a hazard from one position is much better than not being a solid hazard from anywhere. Listen to Bruce, and good luck with your training.
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