Honestly, we have to have the understanding that technique and feedback have to be the number one priority. For a thinking art there has to be communication for it to be effective. Learning happens with repetitions and a patient partner.  Choose wisely grasshopper. OSS…

I have a concept in mind, lately it’s been maintaining guard. 

Daniel BianchiThat was you? I thought those were the dogs in Sass and Paws

My noise canceling brain goes into effect in open mat. Only because I like what I have to say and not out loud. But when I do listen… I enjoy my volume up and a high tempo alternative, and old school rock. 

I have to say that I would go for pedigree of the video. Like Professors Thomas and Gracie. However nothing glitzy or fancy but basic bits and bolts type stuff. Something geared toward my body type, age, and skill level most of all. 

Myself I funnel my diet, film work, and demonstrations over the course of a week. To do this I meal prep, watch films for the week from fundamentals. Develop exercises around the film study, get reps and take notes, with questions for the Professor. With some weight training sprinkled in there. 

I have to agree with all these answers but  the one and only time I crossed my feet while on Tony back was a big surprise. Never again. 

Performance on the mat is directly correlated to what we do off the mat. I usually ask my self. Self, what can I be doing to help my jiu jitsu? And these are the answers I get, diet, strength, and one of the most important aspects is flexibility, so tacfit, yoga, or stretching play vital roles in my training. Most importantly to avoid injury and enhance performance. Weight training 2x’s a week is a must. I would like to go to the gym more. Meal prepping is another key component, so there’s grocery shopping, kitchen time etc. the rule of thumb for me anyway is whatever goes in my mind or stomach has to affect me in a positive way for my BJJ performance. 

From butterfly sweep to the sickle sweep. All very engaging techniques that can transform to others like the pendulum sweep.