First, Grab the Lightest, Whitest Whitebelt…

Yesterday I talked about the arms race you have a good training partner. You’re basically forever trying to figure out how to beat him, he’s trying to do the same to you, and this rivalry is good for both of you. That being said, you probably still want to win, right? And in your battles with your frenemy – let’s call him Bob – you’re probably searching for new techniques to use on him, right? Maybe you’ve seen something in an instructional, on YouTube, or on Instagram and thought to yourself, “That would be a PERFECT technique to kick Bob’s ass with.” Fair enough.  I do the same thing. The problem is that most people then immediately try out that new technique on Bob, and that’s a huge mistake. If you use that new move on Bob too soon, then you won’t be using your best version of the move.  It’ll still be slow and clunky.  You won’t know the answers to the most common problems.  And Bob will be able to figure out how to counter you. So instead of going straight for Bob, grab the lightest, whitest white belt at your club and try it out on him or her. When you can do this move on the lightest newbie repeatedly, then go to a slightly heavier white belt and try it on him, too. Slowly work your way up the weight and belt ranks, polishing your new move and learning all the ways to apply it against different types of resistance. Figure out how you need to change the move to account for different body types. Discover the counters and the recounters. If you do this work, then when you apply your new move against Bob, you’ll have a much deeper understanding of it, and it’ll be MUCH harder for him to figure out how to defend against it. This lightest, whitest white belt approach only works every time you do it, so use it the next time you want to incorporate a new wonder move into your arsenal! Good luck on the mats, Stephan Kesting Related Topics The 5 Steps to Training A New Technique The 5 Steps to Training A New Technique   Ultimately it doesn’t matter if that technique is a triangle choke, a throw, a right cross or a double stick striking combo; the same 5 levels of training are required again and again. Understanding and implementing these 5 different ways of training will definitely speed up the learning process regardless of whether your goal is to get your BJJ black belt, fight in an MMA match, or just walk the streets with increased confidence. Click here to check out The 5 Steps to Training a New Technique . Breaking Through BJJ Sticking Points Breaking Through BJJ Sticking Points Every significant journey will have its hiccups, its difficulties, and its frustrations. BJJ is no different: it’s a potentially lifelong journey with many, many opportunities for getting super-frustrated when you hit a sticking point. Here are  the 3 main strategies you can use to deal with these inevitable sticking points… Click here to check out Breaking Through BJJ Sticking Points . A Roadmap for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu This free book was written by Stephan Kesting and includes… Explanations (with photos) of how to use the six most important positions in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu to dominate your opponents. Tips and strategies that can be applied in sparring right away. How to figure out which techniques you need to learn and practice next. What the highest percentage submissions and escapes are for each position. The knowledgeyou need to avoid asking stupid questions in class. My best tips to maximize your training time, and to avoid injuries on the mat. Tons of illustrations, photos, and links to important articles and techniques you must know. If you want this book and to receive the online course, COMPLETELY FOR FREE AND WITH NO OBLIGATION EVER, just enter your name and address below. Here’s Where to Enter Your Info     The post First, Grab the Lightest, Whitest Whitebelt… appeared first on Grapplearts .