I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show #329 UNPLATEU Your Jiu Jitsu
Jul 3, 2025
Feeling stuck in your Jiu Jitsu journey? Discover effective strategies to break through plateaus and keep your skills progressing. The conversation highlights the importance of perspective, persistence, and having a solid training plan. Learn how to balance your training partners to avoid overtraining and stagnation. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, find out how to keep evolving in your practice and become dangerously proficient.
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Plateaus Are Normal in Jiu Jitsu
- Plateaus in Jiu Jitsu are normal and happen to everyone, regardless of skill level.
- Early training focuses on basics, and plateaus show when simple position-to-move strategies stop working.
Value Consistent Progress in Jiu Jitsu
- Noticing yourself improving in Jiu Jitsu is crucial and can outweigh all other feelings in the sport.
- Consistent progress, not just big jumps, should be the true measure of growth, avoiding endless cycles of minor improvements.
Control Ego and Train Strategically
- Control your ego to avoid plateauing; don't be ruled by arrogance or apathy.
- Train with a balanced group; avoid only challenging the toughest to ensure offensive skill development and prevent stagnation.