The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 2: Contrasting Teaching and Learning Styles for Jiu Jitsu

The goal is to analyze the different teaching/learning methods and understand their potential strengths and weaknesses in JJ- This episode is aimed at coaches and all practitioners- These methods are not necessarily good or bad, best or worst; they all have a place at the right time- I believe the best teaching and learning methods are done in combination and collectively instead of individually- Contrast these methods with Kids vs. adults, as well as beginners vs. advanced practitionersQuestions for each method of teaching/learning:What category does the particular teaching method fall under?What are the benefits?What are the potential drawbacks (Is this myopic)?What student does this teaching method best apply to?What is the goal of the training (When to use a particular method)?How can the learning involve multiple methods?My 3 Pillars of JJTacticsMechanicsTimingTechnique-Based Examples: Arm-bar from guard, tight waist sweep from half guardPrimarily involves learning in “Moves”Not a heavy focus on context of a given technique, or when to use itDecent focus on mechanicsNot particularly flexible in terms of variations or opponent’s reactions (context)Good when introducing a new moveSequence-Based Examples: Speed drills, Arm bar sequence, Guard passing sequencePotential predictable reactions are considered, but uncontrolled variability is limitedUsually prioritizes speed and repetitionsCan build mind/body connection (muscle memory)Can increase cardio while training JJ movementsNot a heavy emphasis on mechanics or tactical contextGood for kids and beginnersEffective warm upGame-Based Examples: Target sparring, game sparring, mini games, FYJJGives the athlete specific goals that translate well to live trainingVery specific training for specific scenariosDoes not provide an overall game plan to win a matchIncreases quality repetitions in a short amount of time vs. live resistanceCan quickly improve particular areas of a student’s gameConcept-Based Examples: Hip pin vs. shoulder pins, inside positionThese are not necessarily specific techniques; they provide context and tactics to techniquesGeneral ideas that can be very useful in a wide variety of situationsThese ideas give you a good sense of direction/goals to work toward in live scenariosLearning concepts allows you to be effective without knowing every techniqueGood for all practitionersPrinciple-Based Examples: Theory of alignment, lever and fulcrum mechanics, wedgesThese are not usually specific techniques; they often explain why techniques work, or how to make a technique even more effective in a physical contextProven theories that can be replicated reliablyPrinciples are mechanically soundCan sometimes become a myopic/rigid way of thinkingPrinciples do not always apply the same way to every JJ scenario (relative to your goals)Good for all practitioners, but can be boring for younger kidsContact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theessentialjiujitsupodcastEmail: [email protected] Guard Online Academy: https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academyZara Can Do Jiu Jitsu! https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000253392052/Matt-Kwan-Zara-Can-Do-Jiu-Jitsu%21