Hello everyone! It is hard to keep going on the right path, as we all know. Many things can interfere with your ability to stay on the right way, such as family, work, injuries, motivational issues, and busyness in life.
It would be best if you also considered jiu-jitsu a problematic activity, and there are often plateaus. Techniques are complex and have many moving parts. Sometimes, progress seems impossible. These are just stories that we tell ourselves to justify our feelings.
Although Jiu-Jitsu can be challenging and slow, some general rules will help you reach your personal goals. Today we are here to offer some helpful tips for Jiu-Jitsu.
These are the tips:
1- Be consistent
Consistency is the key. Did you know that Jiu-Jitsu is a sport? "Show up." Cliche? Maybe. However, it is 100% true. You must practice being proficient in something. It is not enough to watch, and it is important to practice. Because there are so many variables, it is important to be able to experience the art in person.
2- Be mindful
Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone. It is where we can forget our differences and come together for the greater good (lol). People are more than just training partners. They become friends.
What can you do with friends? What do you do with your friends when you're not alone? There is no better time than technique practice to have a "break". Wrong! The most important parts of a class are demonstration and practice. You will not be able to absorb the techniques if you do it mindlessly.
Ask questions, be mindful and ask questions. Visualize the problems that you might face while trying the method live. Then, replicate the steps as shown by your instructor. Do the drill as many times as you can. This is the best way to get the most from a session.
3 Set Intentions
For each class or group of classes, set an intention. For example, you could go to class to put yourself in positions that will allow you to attack a Japanese kimura in every roll. You can also say, "Today, I practice my scissor sweep on every roll." No matter your intention, you will learn the details of each position by having one.
4- Get out of your comfort zone
Jiu-Jitsu has many techniques. No one technique works 100% of the time for everyone. Your defences will eventually crumble, and your attacks will fail.
Jiu-Jitsu is a toolbox to me and a tool collector/handyman to Jiu-Jitsu. There are more chances to solve problems if I have more tools. However, just because I have more tools does not mean I know how they work.
To master their use, I must step outside of my 'what' zone and learn new skills. Failure is the result of learning new skills. There are two choices: I can either abandon the tool or master it. It will force me to step out of my comfort zone and prepare for the challenges ahead.
5- Ask questions
Ask questions. Ask questions to your instructors, training partners, and partner who watches you in class. Ask. Ask about your mistakes, what you did right, and what the other person did. Ask questions. There's a lot to learn from Jiu-Jitsu. There are many things to learn from people of different backgrounds and body types.
Jiu-Jitsu can also be done as a team sport. Everyone around you must improve to make Jiu-Jitsu a better sport. You will be better if they are better than you, and vice versa.
This is my hope! Jiu-Jitsu is not a sprint. It's a marathon. Be patient, disciplined, kind, and, most importantly, persistent. It pays off! Train every day!
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