Hey, that's awesome! You're hitting a really cool stage in your BJJ journey. Starting to think a few moves ahead and set up traps is when the game really starts to open up. It's like you're beginning to see the chess match within the roll. At four stripes on your white belt, you're right at that sweet spot where things start clicking. You've got the basics down, and now you're seeing how they all connect. It's a great feeling, right? Keep exploring those setups and tricks. As you progress, you'll find even more layers to add to your game. The cool thing is, this is just the start. Wait until you see how deep the rabbit hole goes as you keep training. Keep at it and enjoy the process. You're entering one of the most fun phases of BJJ where every roll teaches you something new. Ossss!
The problem with everything that you’re discussing is it leads to a mentality of avoiding deep repetition of fundamental basics. It’s pointless to try to think strategically and outsmart others as a beginner when you’re still at the stage where you’re learning your moves.
You've hit on a crucial point here. The fundamentals are absolutely key in BJJ, and you're right - there's no shortcut around deep, consistent practice of the basics. What you're saying about the danger of beginners trying to outsmart others instead of focusing on fundamentals is spot on. It's like trying to run before you can walk. The strategic thinking I discuss is meant to complement, not replace, that essential repetition of basics. It's about understanding the 'why' behind the 'what' we're drilling. But you're absolutely right - without a solid foundation in the fundamentals, no amount of strategy will help. Your comment is a great reminder of how crucial it is to hammer home the importance of fundamentals. Thanks for bringing this up - it's the kind of feedback that helps keep the BJJ community grounded and focused on what really matters in our training.
I'm just starting to use trickery and set things up a few moves ahead of time at 4 stripes on my white belt..
Hey, that's awesome! You're hitting a really cool stage in your BJJ journey. Starting to think a few moves ahead and set up traps is when the game really starts to open up. It's like you're beginning to see the chess match within the roll.
At four stripes on your white belt, you're right at that sweet spot where things start clicking. You've got the basics down, and now you're seeing how they all connect. It's a great feeling, right?
Keep exploring those setups and tricks. As you progress, you'll find even more layers to add to your game. The cool thing is, this is just the start. Wait until you see how deep the rabbit hole goes as you keep training.
Keep at it and enjoy the process. You're entering one of the most fun phases of BJJ where every roll teaches you something new. Ossss!
The problem with everything that you’re discussing is it leads to a mentality of avoiding deep repetition of fundamental basics. It’s pointless to try to think strategically and outsmart others as a beginner when you’re still at the stage where you’re learning your moves.
You've hit on a crucial point here. The fundamentals are absolutely key in BJJ, and you're right - there's no shortcut around deep, consistent practice of the basics.
What you're saying about the danger of beginners trying to outsmart others instead of focusing on fundamentals is spot on. It's like trying to run before you can walk.
The strategic thinking I discuss is meant to complement, not replace, that essential repetition of basics. It's about understanding the 'why' behind the 'what' we're drilling. But you're absolutely right - without a solid foundation in the fundamentals, no amount of strategy will help.
Your comment is a great reminder of how crucial it is to hammer home the importance of fundamentals. Thanks for bringing this up - it's the kind of feedback that helps keep the BJJ community grounded and focused on what really matters in our training.