Everyone who wants to learn jiu jitsu knows how vital it is to learn quickly. If you've been taking classes for any length of time, you'll quickly find a deep need to get better faster. You know some moves - a submission, a sweep - and it's frustrating when you aren't able to use them on your classmates. You may roll for hours and hours, but you just aren't getting better fast enough.
I have the answer, and it is NOT learning some new super slick flying submission or intergalactic guard that no one in your jiu jitsu class will be ready for. To really get better you need to train with a purpose.
As you've undoubtedly heard before, if you do not make a plan you will not succeed. You have to develop a plan, PUT YOUR PLAN IN WRITING, and do something each day towards make your plan happen. You should not deviate from your plan until your reach your goal. And you MUST WRITE YOUR PLAN DOWN! Trust me on this.
For many jiu jitsu students, the plan is to "get good at guard" or "get good at submissions". While this is a good start, you have to drill down and be much more specific. Your goal should be "Land a bump sweep on every rolling partner" or "Be able to hold side control for 15 seconds on anyone". You will be able to measure your success and take actions toward meeting the goals. By setting small goals, you'll quickly be able to reach your larger goals.
It's time to mentally enter the BJJ arena. Develop a plan, a plan just for you, and work to meet your goals. Start every class reminding yourself of your personal goal and make it happen. You are not going to be better instantaneously, and patience will still be required, however you will get there! After you attain a few of your smaller goals, you will recognize your success and you will ask yourself why you didn't start doing this sooner.
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