I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show #368 You Learned BJJ All Wrong!
Apr 2, 2026
Challenging the idea that jiu-jitsu is just a collection of moves. Reframes fundamentals as core tasks like distance control, chest-over-chest, and removing space. Explains tracking wins and losses to define a personal game. Shares rules for learning gym language, reducing reliance on strength, and turning tasks into repeatable skills.
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Fundamentals Are Tasks Not Techniques
- Fundamentals are tasks (flatten opponent, control hips, close space), not specific techniques.
- Techniques are tools to accomplish those recurring tasks depending on the situation.
Winning Combat Wrestling Without A Wrestling Background
- Josh competed in combat wrestling without wrestling background and beat high-level wrestlers by focusing on grappling tasks.
- That experience taught him other grappling arts contribute useful, situation-driven tools beyond jiu-jitsu moves.
Learn Your Gym's Language First
- Learn and use your gym or coach's language first before importing other vocabularies.
- Knowing one clear vocabulary (e.g., chest over chest, elbow-knee space) speeds decision-making under pressure.