1-800-BJJ-HELP #164 Questions about Coaching and Reflecting on Josh's First Time Facilitating CLA Sessions
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Nov 30, 2025 Dive into the world of coaching with insights on using games to enhance practice and teach techniques. Hear about the challenges of managing kids' classes and the balance between competitor needs and personal interests. Experience Josh's first time facilitating CLA sessions, complete with participant feedback and tips on adapting games to different skill levels. Learn practical strategies for eliciting student reflection and the importance of focusing on concepts rather than just moves. It's a vibrant discussion on the art of teaching!
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Plan, Then Adapt To The Room
- Come prepared with a couple of class plans but stay flexible to attendance and skill mix.
- Adjust format (playful vs performance) based on who shows up and how many people are present.
Separate Development From Performance
- Clear separation between development days and performance days creates better decision-making.
- Players choose riskier moves on development days and safer strategies on performance days.
First Time Facilitating Guard Games
- Josh ran Greg Souders' guard games for his first CLA session and the group loved it.
- He nervously facilitated the games while sitting out and received positive feedback.