I’ve literally been out of control over the past couple of months with the number of Jiu-Jitsu books and DVD’s I’ve purchased. I think it’s become my new addiction, nearly surpassing my infatuation with Jiu-Jitsu t-shirts, although I don’t see how that’s even possible. Every time I see a book or DVD I want, I just order it (no, my wife has no idea). Suddenly I realized there’s no way I’m getting through what I have any time soon, so I’ve made a commitment to myself to hold off on buying anything else for awhile until I can actually study what I have.Although I’ve acquired some advanced instructional material, one of the interesting things I noticed about my buying habits was that many of my purchases were simply basic instructional materials. I’ve found it interesting to see what others are teaching and how they’re teaching it. Another interesting thing I’ve noticed is that I’ve been focusing my personal training on the basics as well.
Just when I think I have a movement down, I see how someone else performs the same movement, but with a slightly different variation. I’ve found it fascinating to explore some of the minor nuances of various techniques. Whereas I used to be all about learning the next great technique, I’m now all about fine tuning what I already know.Jiu-Jitsu never ceases to amaze me!
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that's awesome that your so passionate about jiu-jitsu. It's great to see a fellow martial artist that shares a passion for the arts.
indeed, its often better that the wife doesn't know. not to keep secrets on important things, but small purchases--keep that to thyself.
if my wife knew how often i go to chipotle she would kill me. but how can one resist the tomatillo red-chili salsa, the rice and beans, the spicy chiken, the lettuce, cheese, and sour cream.
yes indeed, the greatest lesson i learn from this writing is to continue to keep small things from thy wife.
Chipotle is the man. I used to work there and I ate it so much that I got sick of it. Yeah, that's eating a LOT of Chipotle. I couldn't believe the scale 6 months after I started working there.
phil,
while i appreciate your comments, what you say is quite disturbing.
chipotle adds the pounds?! i'm on a crusade, yet i love love love chipotle.
you're telling me that chipotle and i cannot be together.
while you're at it, why don't you just tell me that god doesn't exist . . .
Oh Brent, Conan has not pulled one over on me. I am fully aware of all the books laying around the house. Also, I would love to decorate the fireplace mantle for Christmas, but it is filled from one side to the next, and even stacked on top of each other, with DVD's of UFC fighting and Pride!!!!
-Rebecka (the all knowing wife)
i don't think i have my wife fooled either. i think she knows i think i have her fooled.
you should box all those dvds up and give them to him for christmas. if he truly has so many, he might not even remember he bought them, and he'll see them as the best gift ever!
Interesting topic. I was curious about how you work with new students since your class is getting bigger. Are there certain things that you train someone on their first night/week/month? Do most schools start with positions and improving position?
I also teach my class with several students at different skill levels and it is dificult at times to keep the momentum for the more seasoned students when I am trying to bring someone new up to speed. More and more I've been leaning on my senior students to help more.
As far as keeping the wife in the dark, I'm pretty sure they know everything.
Josh,
I'm sure we handle it in a similar fashion. If there's a group of newer students, I'll have one of the seniors teach them. Even though the senior student may be "missing out" on my instruction for the class, there is so much learning that goes on for that senior through the teaching process. In my opinion, it's worth the trade-off. Alternatively, I'll teach the white belts and have the senior student teach the others.
During the first classes for a new student, they learn positions and survival techniques. Since it's safe to assume, the new student won't be dominating and submitting an opponent any time soon, I try to focus their training on defending.
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