Setting a specific and measurable vision or challenge can help improve performance in BJJ.
Evaluating current conditions and establishing target conditions are key steps towards achieving long-term goals in BJJ.
Deep dives
Setting a Clear Vision and Challenge
The first step in the kata methodology is to set a vision or challenge that is a bit beyond your current capabilities. This challenge can be competition-related or focused on improving a specific aspect of your game. It should be specific and measurable, such as winning a tournament or improving your passing game. Additionally, you can incorporate your values and personal goals into this challenge to make it more meaningful.
Understanding Your Current Conditions
The second step is to evaluate your current conditions. This involves assessing your training frequency, quality of training, rest, nutrition, and any other factors that affect your progress. By understanding your current state, you can identify areas for improvement and address any obstacles that might be hindering your progress.
Establishing Target Conditions
The third step is to establish target conditions that are a stepping stone toward your long-term challenge. These target conditions should be specific and measurable, focusing on the processes and outcomes that will help you reach your challenge. For example, if your challenge is to improve your takedowns, a target condition could be scoring two takedown points in a competition. These target conditions guide your training and provide a sense of direction.
Experimenting Towards Target Conditions
The final step is to experiment towards your target conditions. This involves trying out different approaches, techniques, or strategies to overcome the obstacles and reach your target conditions. It requires a balance between being creative and open to new ideas and being structured in evaluating the effectiveness of your experiments. Through experimentation and continuous improvement, you can refine your processes and techniques to steadily progress towards your challenge.
This week we're joined by Shanti Abelha! Shanti is a multi-time black belt world champion, management consultant, and head coach at Hive BJJ in Copenhagen. In this episode, Shanti draws upon her business management experience to introduce lean methodologies and explain how they can transfer to skill development in BJJ.
Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!
If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.