Episode 11: How to begin to learn Jiu Jitsu | How to coach completely new students | How to think about skill in Jiu Jitsu episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 26, 2025 · 1H 7M

Episode 11: How to begin to learn Jiu Jitsu | How to coach completely new students | How to think about skill in Jiu Jitsu

from Open Mat Podcast · host Tim Nelson & Adam

In this episode Adam and Tim discuss the one challenge that faces both brand new students and instructors coaching brand new members: How do you start to learn Jiu Jitsu without having any idea where to start? They discuss how to define Jiu Jitsu and Jiu Jitsu skills, the first focus that will help new practitioners build skill immediately, and how to focus both your own learning and your students' learning through areas of familiarity as well as unfamiliarity.If you like, dislike, agree or disagree with anything said in this podcast, make sure to let us know on Instagram @open.matpodcast - see you there!

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