#031 So is it Concepts or Techniques?

Join coaches John and Matty as we discuss a contentious topic in the world of jiu jitsu.

The Cart Goes Before the Horse

It’s important to learn the ABCs before you move to your essay writing. That is, you need to learn the What of jiu jitsu before you learn about the How etc. Techniques are the basis of understanding what jiu jitsu is and how to apply it.

Of course you need more than technique eventually. But nothing else will make sense until you have some understanding of what it is you ought to do. We can talk about concepts until the cows come home, but without any knowledge of technique from said positions, it becomes rather futile.

A better way would be to show certain techniques and connect the inherent concept throughout them.

Don’t Throw the Baby Out with the Bathwater

Of course conceptual based learning offers a multitude of benefits. Linking the techniques with the glue of concepts allows you to connect the dots not just in one particular position, but throughout all the positions and all of jiu jitsu.

It is how we can help all of our students in the room, and it allows students to then connect the dots for themselves, and thus build more effectiveness, and this is what we’re looking for.

We hope you enjoy this chat!

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Much love,

Coach John and Matt