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6d •
Better Decision Making
Today’s practice gave me something to think about. After class, my professor and I sat down and talked about some of the things I’ve been struggling with in my game mainly my decision-making against certain training partners. He made a point that really stuck with me. He said, “Play every decision like your life depends on it.” He wasn’t saying every round needs to feel like a world championship match or that you should roll at 100% all the time. He was talking about the quality of your decisions. Think about it like this… If you had to get to the other side of a pool and there was a shark patrolling the water, you wouldn’t just dive in and hope for the best. Every choice would matter. You’d slow down, make a plan, create distractions, look for the safest path, and constantly adapt. You’d be intentional because every decision could determine the outcome. Jiu-jitsu is no different. Too often we rely on athleticism, scramble without a plan, or make lazy decisions because it’s “just training.” But every position is an opportunity to solve a problem. Every grip, every frame, every movement should have a purpose. The goal isn’t to go harder. The goal is to think better. Build a strategy. Stay on the attack. Make purposeful decisions no matter what position you’re in. That’s how good jiu-jitsu becomes great jiu-jitsu. One conversation after practice completely changed the way I’ll approach my next roll.
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9d •
🥋 BIG NEWS, JFA FAM! 🥋
I wanted to share our brand-new logo with all of you! Jujutsu for Anyone has been a vision of mine for years, and as we continue to grow, evolve, and build this community together, there will always be changes along the way. Every change we make is with you and the community in mind. As much as I loved our old logo, I feel like this new one brings the energy, excitement, and direction of where we’re headed. It’s more than just a logo it’s a representation of what we’re building together. We’ve got a lot coming soon! 🎙️ Next week, we’ll be launching our first Mat Chat podcast episode featuring one of our own, @Cody Phillips . We’ll sit down, learn more about Cody’s story, and of course get some rounds in together. 👕 We’ll also be introducing new swag and affiliate opportunities for members of the community. Most importantly, thank you all for believing in this vision and growing alongside us. Jujutsu for Anyone wouldn’t be what it is without every single person who steps on the mats, supports others, and helps make this community special. Keep an eye out for more announcements, and as always, drop a comment below and let us know what you’d like to see next. I know a lot of you have been asking for a monthly live stream we’re still working on making that happen! The best is yet to come. Let’s keep growing. Let’s keep rolling. 🥋
1 like • 8d
@Rolando Martin lesss goooo🔥🔥
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@Chris Burns less goooooo🔥🔥🔥🔥
9d •
👊 Adding Slaps Completely Changed My Jiu-Jitsu
The other day at open mat, we decided to add soft slaps while we rolled to simulate what it might feel like in a Combat Jiu-Jitsu match. And honestly… it completely changed the way I look at Jiu-Jitsu. As someone who competes and trains strictly Jiu-Jitsu, I understand the self-defense concepts my professor teaches, but if I’m being real, I don’t spend my weekends getting into fights. It’s not something that crosses my mind much as a grown man living a pretty normal life. But once those slaps were added, everything changed. I realized how many positions I was comfortable in that would be absolutely terrible if my opponent could strike. That lazy posture in half guard? Not so great anymore. Hanging out underneath mount waiting for the perfect escape? Definitely not ideal. I started to understand things my professor has preached for years. A hard bridge from mount forces your opponent to post their hands instead of striking. When you’re working an underhook from half guard, keeping your head glued to their body isn’t just good technique it removes their striking distance entirely. Suddenly, every inch of space mattered. The experience didn’t make me want to fight. It made me appreciate the art even more. Jiu-Jitsu isn’t just about submissions. It’s about controlling distance, eliminating danger, and creating safety for yourself. If you’ve never tried it, I encourage you to give it a shot with someone you trust. Use soft slaps, glove taps, or even just air punches. You might be surprised how much it changes your perspective on your game. Have you ever trained with strikes involved? Did it change the way you view your Jiu-Jitsu?
Dec '25 •
🔥 WELCOME TO JIU JITSU FOR ANYONE
Start here. Read this first. Then take action. Welcome to Jiu Jitsu For Anyone 👊 This community is built for real people who want to learn jiu jitsu the right way simple, practical, and ego-free. Before you dive in, read this once. It’ll tell you exactly how to use the group, how to post, and how to get the most value out of your time here. 📌 COMMUNITY RULES (KEEP IT SIMPLE) 1️⃣ Be respectful. No ego, no trash talk. 2️⃣ Help others when you can everyone’s learning. 3️⃣ No gym-bashing, politics, or spam. 4️⃣ Technique discussion > arguing. 5️⃣ Stay coachable. Break the rules and we’ll remove posts or members. Easy. 🗣️ HOW TO POST HERE Use the right categories so the group stays clean: • Questions → Q&A / Help Me Fix This • Clips → Clip Review • Wins or lessons → Wins & Lessons • General talk → Jiu Jitsu Café Short, clear posts get the best feedback. 🏆 HOW TO EARN POINTS & UNLOCK STUFF • Intro post: +50 points • Comment on posts: +10 • Post a win or lesson: +25 • Submit a drill log or clip: +15 Points unlock ranks, perks, and future giveaways. 👋 INTRODUCE YOURSELF (COPY / PASTE BELOW) Post this in Introduce Yourself: Name: Age: Belt / Experience: Why you started jiu jitsu: Biggest struggle right now: Goal for the next 90 days: That’s it. Show up. Ask questions. Drill with purpose. Welcome to the mats 🥋🔥
1 like • Jan 14
@Sean McLeroy truuuuuuuueeeeee!!!!!!!!!! I forgot hahahaha
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@Eddie Thomason lesss goooo welcome bro!!! Thank you for joining !
15d •
Stop only doing what your good at
Whats your biggest weakness in jiu jitsu? You could probably answer that without a thought. But, when was the last time you sought out that weakness for weeks at a time? I had to ask myself if his and was disappointed with my answers. Ive been training for a long time and I’m I small guy. Tap hands, pull guard, take the back, and work a sub. I’ve done it thousands of times and I’ve gotten good at it. But part of the reason I default to that is because I've avoided working takedowns. Recently some of my teammates have been pushing me to shoot more and I still shy away from it. And for what? My game is lopsided now, so I’ve given myself a challenge of not pulling guard for 30 days. It’s time to improve. Maybe it’s worth it to look at your own game and fix what you’ve fucked. See you on the mats!
1 like • 15d
Bro, this is an awesome post and I completely agree that too many of us avoid the areas of our game that make us uncomfortable. When I first started training, I had a huge claustrophobia issue with bigger guys on top of me. For about 3-4 months straight, I intentionally started rounds with bigger training partners in mount. It sucked at first, but it helped tremendously. Most of those guys were great about showing me escapes, and over time I became comfortable in a position that used to completely shut me down. The one thing I’d add is that I think we have to be careful not to work on weaknesses just because we’re bad at them. We should work on weaknesses that actually move us closer to our goals. For example, you’re focusing on takedowns right now and not pulling guard for 30 days. That’s awesome, but the question I’d ask is why? Is it because improving takedowns will make your overall game better, or is it because it’s an area you’re not good at? I was talking with Professor Shook about this recently. In a jiu-jitsu match, a takedown is worth the same 2 points as a sweep. If your game is built around guard, sometimes pulling guard, sweeping, and passing can get you to 6 points faster than forcing a takedown battle against someone who’s been wrestling their whole life. So I think the lesson is definitely to work on your weaknesses, but don’t abandon the strengths that make your game effective. When I was working through my claustrophobia, I started rounds in mount with the big guys because that challenged me. But when I rolled with someone where mount wasn’t the issue, I went right back to playing my normal game. I didn’t want to build bad habits or neglect the parts of my game that were already working. Sometimes people spend six months trying to get good at something because they think it’s important, when in reality it may never become a meaningful part of their game. Work on your weaknesses, absolutely. Just make sure the weakness you’re fixing is actually going to improve your overall jiu-jitsu and not simply add another tool you rarely use.
2 likes • 15d
@Logan Speer lesss goooo🔥🔥🔥
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Just flowing through life, learning as I go. 🌀 Jiu-Jitsu + poker pressure, patience, presence. Dead Money Club journey. Faith grounded, purpose. 🤙
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