There are so many techniques to master and so many different areas in BJJ to get good at that jiu-jitsu can seem totally overwhelming.

The first step to solving this problem  is to use a positional approach to BJJ (click here for a breakdown of what I mean by that).

But after you understand the basic positions and how they relate to each other you still need to figure out which techniques – attacks, defenses, sweeps, submissions, transitions –  to actually learn from each position!

Here’s how to use an 80/20 approach to figuring out which techniques to work on next.

I recently covered this topic on my podcast (The Strenuous Life Podcast) in episode 272…

Option 1: Stream the Solving BJJ Overwhelm Episode Here

Click on the player below to start the audio…

 

Option 2: Stream This and Other Episodes in the Free Grapplearts BJJ Master App

I have a free BJJ app for your phone or tablet that contains a TON of free content including easy access to every podcast I’ve ever released.

Grab it now and listen to this latest podcast in the yellow icon on the home screen!

Option 3: Listen to the Podcast using any Major Podcast Player or App

You can also listen to every episode of The Strenuous Life Podcast (including this one) on phone-based podcast player apps, some of which you already have on your phone!

Here are the links to find the podcast on various players – today’s episode is number 272…

• Apple Podcasts (the purple app on your iPhone)
• Google Podcasts (the new google podcast app)
• Spotify (it’s free)
• Stitcher,
• Soundcloud,
• Google Play

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