Mental reps, mental reps, mental reps. That's all I've been doing lately as I've been only able to attend BJJ 2-3x a week lately as opposed to 5-7x a week the year before. I've tried the dummy, with friends, etc. But it's just not as convenient. I can do mental reps anytime anywhere and I've been noticing steady improvements in my BJJ still. Usually about 30-60 mins daily of mental repping all my techniques and simulating reactions during a roll is enough for me.
I wish all BJJ teachers have the same mindset as you. Too many coaches and professors act like hobbyists should be as good as people who do it as a career. Don't get me started on belts.
I agree with you! Thanks for the kind words, also I would be curious to know more about your journey? How you got started, and why. It helps me make content. Could you shoot me an email at chasen@chasenhill.com? I would be very grateful 🙏
One way I get better is think about how I'd choke the daylights out of strangers. Example: meeting someone for the first time, they extend their hand for a shake. My mind says grab the wrist, then tricep, armdrag for a bear hug behind them and take down! Or shake their hand but grab their elbow, lean in and wrist lock em. haha All kidding aside, I drilled and rolled last night with an even newer white belt than I am. He asked when it clicks enough to not get smashed the whole time, how long have I been going, and said he doesn't have the time but wishes he did. When asked why he doesn't have the time: I like to lift weights still. Told him come in here and lift bodies.. if he's lifting but wants to be better at jiu jitsu, there's no reason to not train more. For those initial weeks and months, the fun and appeal is in the newness. When the newness wears off it can be a struggle coming in just knowing that you're going to be wrecked, like driving to your own execution or something. In situations like that where there's a real hunger to get better, I'd say where there's a will there's a way and a lot of schools there are a variety of times to attend. 6a class isn't comfortable, but it's there. I really like your idea of journaling. Each month I tell myself to start so I don't forget the month's curriculum, but I make excuses not to. My primary one being, 'just show up every day and you won't forget.' I don't even dream of adcc, but it's a hobby I take seriously.. kind of a character flaw on my part as to why I haven't started that.
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What do you do to get better while off the mat?
Study, watch video/instructional and write notes like good old days at school on paper.
@@ahmadmoner Awesome! That is the best way to do it!!
Mental reps, mental reps, mental reps.
That's all I've been doing lately as I've been only able to attend BJJ 2-3x a week lately as opposed to 5-7x a week the year before.
I've tried the dummy, with friends, etc. But it's just not as convenient. I can do mental reps anytime anywhere and I've been noticing steady improvements in my BJJ still. Usually about 30-60 mins daily of mental repping all my techniques and simulating reactions during a roll is enough for me.
Great mindset! Visualization is a powerful tool!
I wish all BJJ teachers have the same mindset as you. Too many coaches and professors act like hobbyists should be as good as people who do it as a career. Don't get me started on belts.
I agree with you! Thanks for the kind words, also I would be curious to know more about your journey? How you got started, and why. It helps me make content. Could you shoot me an email at chasen@chasenhill.com? I would be very grateful 🙏
Chasen for the WIN!. Great video. Hit close to home.
Fantastic! Happy to hear it helped 😃
One way I get better is think about how I'd choke the daylights out of strangers. Example: meeting someone for the first time, they extend their hand for a shake. My mind says grab the wrist, then tricep, armdrag for a bear hug behind them and take down! Or shake their hand but grab their elbow, lean in and wrist lock em. haha
All kidding aside, I drilled and rolled last night with an even newer white belt than I am. He asked when it clicks enough to not get smashed the whole time, how long have I been going, and said he doesn't have the time but wishes he did. When asked why he doesn't have the time: I like to lift weights still. Told him come in here and lift bodies.. if he's lifting but wants to be better at jiu jitsu, there's no reason to not train more. For those initial weeks and months, the fun and appeal is in the newness. When the newness wears off it can be a struggle coming in just knowing that you're going to be wrecked, like driving to your own execution or something. In situations like that where there's a real hunger to get better, I'd say where there's a will there's a way and a lot of schools there are a variety of times to attend. 6a class isn't comfortable, but it's there.
I really like your idea of journaling. Each month I tell myself to start so I don't forget the month's curriculum, but I make excuses not to. My primary one being, 'just show up every day and you won't forget.' I don't even dream of adcc, but it's a hobby I take seriously.. kind of a character flaw on my part as to why I haven't started that.
The sponsor placement mid-sentence threw me WAY off 😆
My mind is clouded. My confidence is gone.