Partizan Grappling Podcast Kit Dale: How to get a BJJ Black Belt in 4 years & CJI Trials | Partizan Grappling Podcast #17
May 11, 2025
In this conversation with Kit Dale, an Australian jiu-jitsu black belt and filmmaker, he shares his experiences in both the martial arts and film industries. Kit discusses his unique training methods and why he believes traditional BJJ practices are flawed. He reveals how he achieved his black belt in just four years and critiques the limitations of positional sparring. The podcast also explores his transition into acting and the joys of infusing humor into Jiu-Jitsu, challenging listeners to rethink training and competition strategies.
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Live Training Over Drilling
- Kit Dale believes all training should be live and drilling is not necessary for improvement. - Understanding techniques conceptually and playing with the ideas leads to more adaptive learning.
Understand Why, Not Just How
- Copying techniques without understanding contexts leads to poor adaptation. - Grasping the why behind techniques enables creation of personalized solutions during live rolls.
Solve Problems Independently
- Train to solve your own problems rather than always seeking coach advice. - Develop the ability to figure things out yourself to enjoy jiu-jitsu more and improve faster.