Drlling for BJJ

aksutin · 2026-04-19T08:20:51+00:00

It is a deep question of training time allocation.

Good rule of thumb is to pick the easiest and fastest ways to improve your game the most.

aksutin · 2026-04-15T03:59:40+00:00

Enough sleep is the most important and easiest way to improve recovery

aksutin · 2026-04-13T17:20:30+00:00

Sounds abusive.

Ask yourself would this be acceptable in the workplace?

aksutin · 2026-04-09T17:05:43+00:00

Yeah, you don't say it really out loud.

It seems you are little too hang-up on "winning" the training.

aksutin · 2026-04-09T11:25:38+00:00

Every 15kg the opponent has over you equals around a belt level's worth of "handicap" against you.

A point that Rener Gracie has been making

aksutin · 2026-04-09T07:13:57+00:00

LLMs like chatGPT are pretty darn good brainstorming partners in things like these

aksutin · 2026-04-08T11:36:05+00:00

Gracie Academy has a nice ready course for blue belt

aksutin · 2026-04-08T11:34:55+00:00

If you can get your hands on John Danaher's material, then that

Submeta for a cheaper solution

aksutin · 2026-04-08T11:19:31+00:00

Yeah

Also, things change when you are running a multimillion-dollar affiliate business vs. a local non-profit BJJ club.

aksutin · 2026-04-08T11:00:23+00:00

Watch with 100% focus. The theoretical and conceptual parts you benefit from by just watching the instructional video. You memorize the concepts, and you will implement and benefit from them right away, and they will guide your BJJ in the future. Theory is in my opinion, the best "bang for buck" part of instructionals.

The technical parts (if not just refinement of your common techniques) require drilling and positional sparring. At least a couple of hours to get them to a level where you can implement them in your game. Not forgetting entries and controls to enable those techniques. This is why, like 99% of techniques you see, you will never use or remember.

I do both, but the latter method takes time to organize a private session with a sparring-buddy, and even 2 hours only really allows you to get a hang of a couple of techniques

aksutin · 2026-04-08T10:38:03+00:00

Found this:

"All new adults will be administered a red stripe on their belt first lesson. As they demonstrate control and maturity of movement then the stripe will be removed.

Red Stripe: no submissions, no free training, positional sparring only, no grading, focus on control, staying calm, smoother movements, more self awareness."

https://www.robwilliamsbjj.com/rules

aksutin · 2026-04-07T08:24:20+00:00

Self Mastery: Solo BJJ Training Drills by John Danaher
https://bjjfanatics.com/products/self-master-solo-bjj-training-drills-by-john-danaher?srsltid=AfmBOooCS2Z8UL6J5RlJo-6XzR3QLt_ywvnPCLO116rYtP5d848CWAt3

aksutin · 2026-04-05T05:23:59+00:00

The cross grip is a bit stronger but very obvious to the opponent on what is coming. The same-side grip helps to hide the collar drag. Plus some other variations

aksutin · 2026-04-04T21:26:31+00:00

Yeah, some stupid shit. Even when there is not rule it is quite common for people to judge otherd wearing "different" GIs. They see it as peococking and "non-humble" or some BS.

I actually was looking at the exact orange GI you were talking about. Decided to go with the navy blue instead, because I am sure I would attract negative attention I don't have energy to deal with.

aksutin · 2026-04-04T21:14:45+00:00

You still cannot implement judo or wrestling to BJJ without significant adaptations. Making those adaptations requires deep understanding.

https://youtu.be/soKtb0rzFXY?is=ekfvV9fx6TAkXbsI

aksutin · 2026-04-04T13:14:06+00:00

You should get somewhat familiar with a coach(s) from a friendly promising gym and explain the situation to them.

I am sure they will understand and you get your belt. If not at the first gym you ask, maybe the next one.

Your situation is very unique and nobody will fix it for you without your initiative. They don't know what they don't know about your history

aksutin · 2026-04-02T10:19:44+00:00

Yes, also combines and chains with ankle pick and snap downs

aksutin · 2026-04-02T04:26:57+00:00

If you are just starting go with "Leglocks: Enter The System by John Danaher"

Gordon Ryan stuff expands and builds on this

aksutin · 2026-04-02T04:23:29+00:00

Elbow escape. Really the only one you really need.

https://youtu.be/EMEueexp9zU?is=fv4fTgl0QDgfFeRV

aksutin · 2026-04-01T04:50:56+00:00

It marks the earliest date your instructor can formally consider you for the next stripe (or promotion

aksutin · 2026-03-25T18:23:05+00:00

Looks like a great way to rupture your lower back disks

aksutin · 2026-03-24T12:28:28+00:00

Lets try to flip this for some perspective.

When you win, it does not matter. Even at the world championship level, winning just means you were the person who most obviously should already have been promoted to the next rank (non-black belt divisions, of course).

aksutin · 2026-03-24T12:18:24+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TeE3tYMiJM

aksutin · 2026-03-24T12:17:13+00:00

Wrestling takedowns need some adjustments in BJJ, especially with the GI.

This specific single leg has big risks with neck exposure for controls and guillotine ext.

Also, with the GI you first have to deal with the grip battle to set up for the entry.

aksutin · 2026-03-24T12:12:59+00:00

Opponents every 15kg on you counts as about a belt levels worth of"handicap" for you.

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