Joseph Chen achieved a high skill level in grappling at a young age through self-directed learning and using instructionals as a supplement.
Joseph emphasizes the value of understanding concepts like alignment theory and problem-solving abilities for effective grappling.
Joseph finds fulfillment in the social aspects of training, making friends from different parts of the world and appreciating the international grappling network.
Deep dives
Developing skills at a young age
Joseph Chen, a talented young grappler, discusses how he achieved a high skill level at a young age through instructionals and drilling techniques. He also shares his experience training with high-level athletes at the B Team and his plans for the future.
The importance of personal studies
Joseph emphasizes the value of personal studies and self-directed learning in his progression. He highlights the need to develop a lens to interpret grappling, understanding concepts like alignment theory and using instructionals as a supplement to enhance skills and problem-solving abilities.
Building understanding and problem-solving
Joseph encourages grappling enthusiasts to focus on building understanding rather than just learning techniques. He suggests analyzing different approaches and reactions, using practical technique illustrations to apply concepts effectively. Joseph also shares his interest in training both gi and no-gi and the benefits of having a versatile skillset.
The joy of training and the grappling community
Joseph finds fulfillment in the social aspects of training, making friends from different parts of the world and expanding his social circle. He appreciates the international network of like-minded people that grappling has provided and how it has substituted his social life. Joseph expresses gratitude for the opportunities to learn from and connect with experienced grapplers.
The future and continuous improvement
Joseph plans to continue training and has goals to compete in IBJJF and other events. He emphasizes the importance of progression rather than just winning, keeping motivation high by focusing on personal development and problem-solving. Joseph also aims to enhance his teaching skills and structure information in a more effective and understandable way.
I talk to Jozef Chen, a grappling phenom who recently took Bronze at the ADCC trials while only being seventeen years old and relatively new to his jiu-jitsu training. We discuss how he gained his skill level at such a young age from using instructionals and drilling techniques in a conceptual style influenced by Rob Biernacki. After preparing for the ADCC trials at the B-Team in Texas with Craig Jones, we talk about what his experience was like grappling in that high-level training environment and how he plans on training and teaching going into the future.
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