Ten ways to get better "faster" in BJJ-Brazilian JiuJitsu!
BJJ Amersfoort is there to make you better at Jiu Jitsu faster.
That doesn't mean it will be easy of course.
How to get better at Brazilian Jiujitsu faster?
Well so:
1: Train often:
You can't come once a week and then wonder why you're not making great strides after a year.
If you consciously choose to do this because you're doing BJJ for fun, that's fine, of course.
Anyone who wants to learn BJJ quickly must put in mat hours.
The minimum is four times a week.
JiuJitsu is a bit more complex than most sports, so it takes some time to master.
2: Train with everyone
You will probably like some of your training partners more than others, and that may lead you to spend more time training and rolling with those closest to you.
This has advantages because you know each other's strengths and weaknesses, so you can encourage each other to grow.
But also disadvantages because you often keep doing what you're good at.
Therefore, it is recommended to train a lot with different body types, skill level and style.
It helps you develop a versatile Jiujitsu game.
3: Cardio:
You can run or cross fit whatever you want but mat time is where the gains are.
Sparring is cardio in itself.
4 Visualization:
BJJ training does not stop when you walk off the mat.
It stops when you decide not to think or visualize about it any further.
A tip I always give my students of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Amersfoort:
You can only be on the mat for so many hours a day.
You can also only do so many repetitions in one class.
But in your mind you can repeat and think infinitely!
5 Sport-specific BJJ exercises
You have six ground positions and some sub positions in Jiu Jitsu.
The sport-specific exercises are a good way to learn how to transition from one to the other without wasting too much energy.
6 Master the basics
Don't be fooled by spectacular techniques found on the Internet.
Tricks don't win out over basics.
That's why at BJJ Amersfoort we focus mainly on techniques used at the very highest level.
What falls under basic?
Posture, balance, hand/grip fighting
7 Don't worry about capping in training
Focusing on winning in training instead of learning is a common mistake.
BJJ training should focus on learning and implementing new skills
You should only win when it matters.
So in a match.
No one cares that you knocked off Jan, Mo or Renate in training.
Sparring should be a learning opportunity.
It's also a time to sharpen your techniques, usually on people who are not as good as you.
Don't be afraid to give something away and then tap out.
In sparring, you test things that you will use in matches or self-defense scenarios.
8 Work on your weaknesses
This ties in with our last point. You won't get better if you don't fix your weaknesses. Most sparring partners will have no problem accommodating you. For example, if you are always stuck in the bottom half guard position. Tell your sparring partner so you can start from there when you throw. You'll sweep opponents from there in no time.
9 Study the greats
Thanks to the Internet, it is now easier than ever to learn from the best. Watch videos of top competitors and note the techniques that work best for them so you can add them to your arsenal.
10 Competing
A BJJ competitor with his had raised
BJJ tournaments are a great way to perfect your techniques, even if you don't plan to compete professionally. You can compete against similarly skilled BJJ fighters of similar size with whom you've never trained before. It's a richer experience than always sparring with the same people.