Research

Learning outside of the academy is very important to success in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Personally, I am always looking at different BJJ social media to update what I know or learn new perspectives. That’s something I did even as a white belt. I was on forums, reading books, subscribing to magazines, anything I could find that might show me something I could use. As my grappling ability has grown, much of what I research is small changes or moves that I already know but don’t use. Your research can also benefit your training partners, as the exposure to new or different techniques allows them to grow. You get the results of the work you put into your training, so use research as a mechanism for the growth of your skills.