3 steps

Hi Everybody,

Today I want to share how to get good at BJJ in three short sentences.
Obviously the first thing you need to do in the sport is to get the big picture, the view from 30,000 feet.

Once you understand the big picture, and how everything fits
together, then much of your training time should be devoted to
tackling your problems, one by one.

Here's the formula:
First take ONE topic.

Then shine a light on it from every angle.

Move on, and repeat.
If you follow these steps you'll be a serial BJJ monogamist. Your training will have focus, and you'll have a goal for each class.

And the funny thing is that you probably already know what you need to work on.

For example, did you get armlocked 3 times today?

I guess you need to work on your arm positioning!


Are your opponents opening your closed guard with elbow pressure?

Ask your instructor and fellow students how to block this move. Then then keep applying their suggestions in sparring until your response become second nature!

Are you getting nailed by the same sweep over and over?

Figure out how to block and prevent the sweep using posture, weight distribution, grips and the application of leverage.

To recap: pick one topic. Tackle it to the best of your ability.
Then look for the next topic.


It's a simple way to identify and address problem areas, but I guarantee it will give you material to work on for many years of training.

Fortunately it will be a very interesting, very entertaining and very rewarding journey!

Stephan Kesting