The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 9: Optimizing with Instructionals

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Jun 7, 2023

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INSIGHT

Jiu Jitsu Is An Arms Race

Jiu Jitsu is an arms race, constantly evolving with new techniques and systems.
Staying ahead by studying current trends and fundamentals is crucial to avoid falling behind in competition.

ANECDOTE

Learning New Systems From Instructionals

Matt Quann purchased Keenan's lapel guard system instructional to learn a new effective system.
This investment helped him absorb unfamiliar techniques and enhance his game.

ADVICE

Use Mental Training Regularly

Supplement physical training with mental training through studying instructionals and visualization.
Mental training helps injured athletes maintain progress and enhances knowledge retention.

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This week I talk about how instructionals can help you reach new levels in Jiu Jitsu. I discuss what instructionals to watch, study methods, and creating a routine. A kaizen mindset is the key to pushing yourself to the next level and avoiding plateaus. Enjoy the show and get studying!

The Value Of Instructionals

-Instructionals provide context, mechanics, strategy, and insight to JJ techniques
-JJ is an arms race and a game of systems
-Every practitioner can benefit from instructionals
-Mental studying is heavily underutilized
-Supplement physical training with mental training
-Studying is great for injured athletes
-Not all instructionals are created equal
-Don't rely on your coach to teach you everything

What Content To Absorb

- Mental training is an investment (as is injury prevention)
-Free content (YouTube/Instagram)
-Instructionals
-Online academies
-Podcasts
-Study and emulate the best coaches and competitors
-Study instructors you enjoy watching
-Study to your strengths and weaknesses
-Integrate techniques that work well for your body type
-Follow current trends
-Study what works in high level competition
-Avoid techniques you have never seen work in live scenarios
-Try to discern what is effective and ineffective
-Study the main rule sets of Jiu Jitsu

For Coaches

-Not every student learns the same way
-Information must be accurately taken in, systemized, and passed effectively to students
-Lessons must be planned with the ability of the student in mind; kids, beginners, advanced, competitors, etc.
-Prioritize true understanding of information instead of regurgitation
-Game-based teaching methods are great for improving Jiu Jitsu in a short amount of time (Greg Souders ecological approach)
-Prioritize the tactics, mechanics, and strategy for any technique
-Encourage kaizen mindset

Making Time For Study

-Create a routine based around good habits
-Consistency creates results over time
-Create time for mental training
-Everyone should be able to find 10 minutes a day to study; find pockets of time
-Every instructor or coach should study new material

Contact/Support The Show:

Website: ejjp.show
Instagram: @theessentialjiujitsupodcast

Email: ejjpod@gmail.com

On Guard Online Academy: https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academy

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