GB Technique: How To Drill
One of the often-overlooked aspects of Jiu-Jitsu training is technique drilling. Yes, we do some drilling during the technique portion of every class at Gracie Barra but today we are talking about deliberate practice. Where we isolate a specific position or move and repeat it many times in order to burn the movement into our muscle memory.
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Let’s take a look at some of the ways the team at Gracie Barra Colorado Springs – under Prof Bryan Waltz – are drilling to sharpen their Jiu-Jitsu games.
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Prof Bryan Waltz GB of Colorado Springs
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Solo Drill for Guard Inversion
You don’t always need a partner to work on your skills. A few minutes each day before or after class can really make a difference
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Butterfly Guard Passing Drill
Repeating your move for multiple repetitions against varying levels of resistance
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Single Leg Takedown Drill
In this drill the two training partners alternate techniques in an uninterrupted flow. This can also provide some sports-specific conditioning
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Takedown Cooperative Drilling
In this drill, one person gets to enter and throw with their favorite takedowns
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Tiny Champs drilling their throws
Check out these young students safely drilling their seoi-nage
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See also on GB Technique:
GB Technique: Passing Different Guard Styles
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Writer: Mark Mullen, Gracie Barra Black Belt