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After 25+ years of training and teaching BJJ, there's one fundamental mistake I see white belts (and even some blue belts) make when trying to retain their guard...
It's not about hip movement. It's not about frames. It's about where you direct your attention. Most beginners focus on the person's upper body when they should be watching the hips and knees.
I made a full breakdown video in the Classroom section explaining this concept with 5 drills you can practice today. 🎥 Check it out! 👇
I can't believe it — I just won gold at Pan Ams in the blue belt division! 🥇 I wanted to share my complete 12-week preparation plan with the community because so many of you helped me along the way.
Weeks 1-4: Focused heavily on conditioning and guard passing using Bernardo's "Pressure Passing" course. Drilled toreando and knee slice 100 reps each session.
Weeks 5-8: Worked on my tournament game plan. Identified my A-game (single leg → knee slide → mount) and back-up plans. Sparred with game plan restrictions.
Weeks 9-12: Peak phase — hard sparring 3x/week, competition-specific rounds, weight management, and mental visualization.
Happy to answer any questions! The classroom courses here were absolutely critical for my success. OSS! 🤙
Hey everyone! I'm 6'3" and 230lbs, been training for about 2 years (blue belt). I'm struggling with my guard passing — I feel like most of the flashy passing styles don't work well with my body type.
I've been trying to implement pressure passing but I keep getting swept when I slow down. Any tips from other bigger grapplers? Or specific courses in the classroom that cover this?
Thanks in advance! This community has been amazing for my growth. 💪
Hey team! This Saturday at 2PM EST, I'll be doing a special LIVE Q&A session where I'll answer any BJJ question you have — technique, competition strategy, training methodology, anything!
📌 How to participate: Drop your questions in the comments below, and I'll pick the best ones to answer live. Top-voted questions get priority!
📅 When: Saturday, March 22nd at 2:00 PM EST
📍 Where: Calendar section — click "Join Call"
See you on the mats! 🤙
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