Loop choke - but now that you know, is it still sneaky?

This week's mat chats should help kids understand that winning is about more than just the outcome of a match. It's about effort, respect, and dedication.

Defining Winning"Winning is doing your best."

Chat 1: Winning Isn't Just About The Score

Chat 2: Winning With Respect

Chat 3: Winning Through Hard Work

Sometimes stepping back is the smartest move you can make. In Jiu-Jitsu, and life, constant action without reflection can stall your progress. A lion doesn’t have to hunt every single day to stay dangerous. 

ROL Kids - Open Guard Standing – 1. Hands in Place / 2. Get Up / 3. Push Knee / 4. Step Back

ROL Kids - Bull Rider Pass - 1. Hands in Place; 2. Push Down; 3. Step to the Side; 4. Shoulder Down

This week our Mat Chats will be about "Rules." Our motto: "Rules teach us proper behavior." This week we talk about why we have rules, how following rules shows respect, and how rules help us improve. 

My eyes are closed 90% of the time 

ROL Kids - Scissor Sweep - Hands in Place (Grip Lapel/Grip Sleeve); 2. Knee Inside; 3. Get to Elbow & Load; 4. Scissor Legs

ROL Kids - Open Guard Sitting - 1. Hands In Place (Closed Guard - Hand on Hip, grip on lapels); 2. Knee In & Sit Back; 3. Loop Under & Grip Shoulder; 4. Pass to the Side

ROL Kids - Kimura Bump from Guard - 1. Hands In Place (Closed Guard); 2. Hug the Arm; 3. Hip Bump; 4. Top Control

This week we emphasize the importance of recognizing, using, and building upon your strengths in training and beyond. “Use your strengths to build new strengths.”