In this episode of SocialBJJ, we dive deep into the process of building your Jiu-Jitsu game. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, developing your unique style and approach to Jiu-Jitsu is a critical part of the journey.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Why Build a Game? The importance of creating a personal Jiu-Jitsu strategy and style.
• Starting with Guard: How to choose a guard that fits your personality and makes training enjoyable.
• Understanding Your Style: Recognizing whether you’re aggressive, playful, analytical, or something else, and tailoring your game accordingly.
• Physical Strengths: Leveraging your natural attributes like strength, speed, and flexibility to complement your techniques.
• Fundamentals Matter: Mastering key concepts like grip fighting, posture control, and positional awareness.
• Learning from Others: How to use instructionals and competition footage to refine your skills.
• Respect in Training: Balancing intensity and mindfulness to ensure a positive experience for your training partners.

David shares his own experiences training across multiple gyms and how he developed his personal game by blending techniques, strategies, and concepts from various influences. He also emphasizes the importance of keeping Jiu-Jitsu fun, respecting your partners, and continuously refining your approach to suit your strengths.

Takeaways:

1. Choose a guard that you enjoy and can use effectively.
2. Develop core moves and explore natural tendencies within your chosen positions.
3. Focus on fundamentals like grip fighting and posture control.
4. Embrace your unique style and philosophy of Jiu-Jitsu.

Tune in to hear valuable insights, practical advice, and tips to make your Jiu-Jitsu journey more effective and enjoyable.

See you in the next episode! Peace.

In this episode of SocialBJJ, we explore why many practitioners learn defensive moves incorrectly by focusing on bad positions. Host David Rogers discusses the impact of this approach on real sparring, how it affects skill development, and shares tips for training defense more effectively. Tune in for practical insights to enhance your training and overall Jiu-Jitsu journey.