BJJ

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art and combat sport based on ground fighting (ne-waza) and submission holds. BJJ focuses on the skill of taking an opponent to the ground, controlling one’s opponent, gaining a dominant position, and using a number of techniques to force them into submission via joint locks or chokeholds.

THE SECRET OF GETTING BETTER AT BJJ

There are more secrets, techniques and positioning in getting better at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsi, your determination has a great reward.

Train at least 2-4 times per week

You must put in the mat time above all else. I don’t care if Grandmaster Helio Gracie is your professor, if you are not on the mat with him several times a week, you can not develop your skills.

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Develop your physical conditioning

Regularly attending bjj class will dramatically improve the general fitness of many people. But if the question is “how can I improve the fastest possible?” then you are going to have to make the extra effort to be as fit as you can.

Focus on the techniques and positions that your instructor shows in class

A black belt has been training a LONG time in most cases and knows the road of the journey of bjj very well.

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Have proper attitude towards rolling

Roll with the mind set to try your techniques and seek to employ a technical solution in each position.

10 TIPS FOR BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU WHITE BELTS

Take a deep breathe and relax, meditate your future and fight because Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the way for different martial arts.

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Don’t be afraid to make mistakes

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Compare yourself to yourself, not others

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Train consistently

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Roll more often

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Have a clear purpose when rolling

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Stop being tense while rolling, be relaxed instead

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Think about learning, not about the result

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Ask more questions

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Don’t refuse to tap

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But, tapping too early can be bad as well