Training Notes

Why does a jiu jitsu grip matter? Understanding the job of a grip turns memorized steps into adaptable technique.

Comparison can steal momentum when you judge your progress against a story you cannot fully see.

What does one bad day tell you about your training?

If you give a move your attention, who knows how far you’ll go.

Not every win in jiu jitsu shows up in who tapped whom.

Finding your position more often means learning the grips, reactions, and connecting positions that create a path to it.

Intentional training can become tunnel vision if you stop recognizing the opportunities in front of you.

You might think certain techniques just aren't for you. It might not be that simple.

Is there a shortcut to getting better at jiu jitsu faster?

Failing at jiu jitsu is a lot like succeeding in baseball.

Jiu jitsu progress can feel slow at first. Joshua Archiquette explains how training a couple of times each week helps techniques and positions start to connect.