The 'Eye on the Ball' Myth: How Jiu Jitsu Drills Fail You
In combat sports, one of the most enduring ideas is that static drilling leads to skill mastery. But just like baseball's 'keep your eye on …
February 19, 2025Read →
Coaching Philosophy
4 articles from the Ground Game Theory blog.
Bernstein's Hammer: What a Blacksmith's Swing Teaches Us About Jiu Jitsu
Imagine spending your days as a blacksmith, swinging a hammer with precise aim to hit the same target, hundreds of times over. You'd assume …
November 8, 2024Read →
How the Ecological Approach Transforms Jiu Jitsu Skill Development
What if the traditional way you've been learning jiu jitsu is holding you back? Enter the ecological approach—a method that focuses on learn…
October 24, 2023Read →
Insights into Ground Game Theory: Learnings from a Legendary Professor
John Danaher, a legendary Brazilian Jiu Jitsu professor renowned for his innovative teaching methods and deep understanding of the art, insp…
February 24, 2023Read →