I've decided to move some of my Jiu-Jitsu articles to MaximumG.com. The first article slated for relocation focuses on the development of Perspective and Skill and really discusses learning requirements/styles.
Perspective and Skill
We live in a society where everything has to move at a lightening pace, where "right now" just isn't fast enough. And that highly focused goal oriented attitude has infused itself into every part of our lives. However, Jiu-Jitsu is one of those things that just works much, much better if we focus our energies on the process rather than the end result. Jiu-Jitsu is not something that you can learn over a weekend or even in a couple of years.
Too many people start training in Jiu-Jitsu with the belief that they'll train this submission stuff and be a champion in a few months. I've even had guys tell me "I wanted to get in a couple of classes so that I can fight." I hate to point this out to everyone, but Jiu-Jitsu isn't a magic wand that will instantly turn you into a great fighter. Jiu-Jitsu isn't something that you can learn overnight. Jiu-Jitsu isn't even a single path, it has as many paths as there are people who train it, and there is ultimately no destination. It is the journey that matters.
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