Skill Development

Being uncomfortable is a great way to develop skill. That can mean many things, but the clearest example I have right now is my student competing this weekend. He has two concerns that get brought up when speaking about his progression. First, his endurance isn't always great and second, he isn't notorious for his finishing skills. Guess what he's doing this weekend? He is entering a submission only tournament. Not only does he need to have strong finishing skills, but he also needs to have excellent cardio if he cannot finish the matches. That is being uncomfortable, and it is essential for growth. For this reason, we play task-based games. It forces you to play from situations you would not usually find yourself in a roll beginning from a neutral position, it forces you to play outside of your normal game, it makes you develop auxiliary skills. It's why we do conditioning, because it enhances what you are doing in training and in life. What are you doing to grow your skills today? How is what you do today moving you closer to what you'd like to achieve?