No need to "flow roll" or "let them work" simply slow it down and don't grip fight like its a competition. the #1 goal of rolling with newer people should be to get them as good as possible as fast as possible, good fundamental habits can only be understood in live rolling when we they feel safe and when they have time to understand & feel what is happening. and - think about rolling with new people as your way of giving back. - avoid WB's when your getting ready to compete.

In case you missed it, I chat to Anna about the black belts in martial arts as well as keeping the meaning of belts.....

The long game grappler #2

As we head into a new year, I just want to say this clearly: I’m here to help you move toward whatever your 2026 Jiu-Jitsu goals actually are; whether that’s confidence, consistency, longevity, injury-free training, competition, or just enjoying the mats again. One of my big goals for 2026 is to make this group genuinely useful.Simple. Clear. Easy to navigate.A place where culture actually means something - you help me move toward my goal, I help you move toward yours, and progress happens faster because we’re not doing it alone. A big part of that is the Long-Game Grappler work I’m building - focused on training smarter, staying on the mats longer, and aligning training with real life. It’s not for everyone, and that’s totally fine. If you’re curious, unsure, or just want to pressure-test whether it’s right for you: - shoot me a DM - or drop a comment in the group And if it’s not that; tell me what would actually help you right now. This group gets better the more honest the conversations are. Looking forward to building this properly with you in 2026 🤝

I recorded the first intro session for the Mature Grappler Method and wanted to drop a quick note to frame what this is about. At its core, it’s built around three things: 1 - Being your own best coach Learning how to listen, adjust, and make smart decisions around your training instead of just pushing blindly. 2 - Training toward clear goals, and updating as we progress. Understanding why you’re training and making small, consistent improvements toward whatever outcome you’re actually chasing. On and off the mat. 3 - Knowing the difference between training rounds and competition prep rounds. Separating competition prep from long-term skill building ... and knowing how to do both without burning yourself out or breaking yourself down. That’s the lens everything in the Mature Grappler Method runs through. More to come. Shane