9d • Daily Mindset
👊 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?
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👊 Adding Slaps Completely Changed My Jiu-Jitsu
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