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The basic skills of BJJ are often overlooked but are essential to progress in the sport.
3:11:48 - 3:14:52 (03:03)
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The basic skills of BJJ are often overlooked but are essential to progress in the sport. These skills include guard retention, pin escapes, and maintaining your guard.
ChapterThe Importance of Pin Escapes in Jiu-Jitsu
Episode#182 – John Danaher: The Path to Mastery in Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, Judo, and MMA
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A jiu-jitsu instructor recommends starting with learning pin escapes, then moving onto guard retention and half guard bottom, for continuity and progress in the first six months.
3:14:52 - 3:16:22 (01:29)
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A jiu-jitsu instructor recommends starting with learning pin escapes, then moving onto guard retention and half guard bottom, for continuity and progress in the first six months. He cautions against focusing solely on the goal of a black belt and lowering standards.