![]() It is something that we as humans are challenged with in every area of our life. ![]() Sticking with familiarity is not limited to the mat. When this happens we are usually dealing with pride. The longer a student continues to do the same things they already know during a roll without trying anything new, especially while other students continue to learn and progress, he/she digs a deeper and deeper hole that is hard to come out of later. When we are presented with a new concept or technique, the question we must ask ourselves is: “Am I willing to not perform at the highest in this specific training in order to add new tools to my game?” Being willing to apply what the Instructor is teaching is a sign that we are open to learning which will improve our Jiu Jitsu. However, to succeed in Jiu Jitsu, we must be open to learning new skills while continually pushing ourselves outside of our comfort zones. Instead, they immediately resort to doing only what they are already familiar with at the expense of progressing in their learning. Often, when students begin to feel uncomfortable, they consequently stop trying to implement the new techniques the Instructor is teaching in class. One of the most difficult challenges I’ve seen students struggle with in Jiu Jitsu is to completely engage the learning process through applying a new technique being taught once they are in an a bad position during a roll.
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