Question: “How can I get better at Jiu Jitsu? I know mat time is a big part of it, but what else can I be doing to optimize my growth?” – Me (7 years ago in an online forum) Answer: When I asked this question in a popular online forum I was mostly blown off
Taking Private Lessons
Private lessons are one of the key ways students can rapidly excel at Jiu Jitsu. In a one on one setting the student gets to feel the weight distribution and can be given the small personalized adjustments to make movements work. Taking a private lesson is an irreplaceable way to improve. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was initially taught exclusively