1-800-BJJ-HELP #160 Solo Episode: Three Things I Changed My Mind About on the Way to Blue Belt
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Nov 5, 2025 In a reflective solo discussion, the host shares insights from his journey to earning a blue belt after over three years of training. He reveals how his learning evolved from memorizing techniques to embracing a constraint-led approach. Competing shifted his mindset from playing not to lose to truly wanting to win. The importance of balancing process and outcome in competition is examined. Ultimately, he explores the deeper motivations that transformed his practice and expresses gratitude for the ongoing learning experience.
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Learn How To Learn, Not Just Moves
- Josh Lu stopped memorizing step-by-step techniques and focused on where to place attention in major positions.
- He adopted a constraint-led approach to increase representativeness and test skills under realistic conditions.
Use Positional Sparring And Constraints
- Use positional sparring and constraints to practice key situations more often under realistic resistance.
- Design drills that make desired opportunities obvious so you can test and refine responses live.
From Playing Not-To-Lose To Wanting Victory
- Early competitions saw Josh fight scared and play not-to-lose, which felt like a protected ego.
- He later learned to allow nervous thoughts but still give himself permission to want to win and fight hard.