The advanced practice is applying Concepts and Principles to the techniques and drills as you progress with them over the years
These are nothing new and have been around for a long time
CONCEPTS
Effectiveness - Be comfortable everywhere - accuracy in the execution of the techniques - understand the overall mindset and objectives for each position
Adaptiveness - make adjustments when things go wrong - adaptiveness to overcome unexpected obstacles - patience to conserve energy when nothing is available
Conviction - own the techniques you have learned - Whether it’s a street fight against an untrained attacker, or a grappling match against a skilled practitioner
Too little conviction at the right time, and the technique won’t work - too much conviction at the wrong time, and you exhaust your energy
conviction and perseverance - timing and effectiveness
Remain calm and composed in all defensive positions
Escape from inferior positions at the optimal time without excessive energy expenditure
Utilize various guard strategies to neutralize passes and sweep opponents with maximum energy efficiency
Combine submissions to create effective “systems of attack” from all offensive positions
Effectively close the distance and establish clinch control on any striking opponent
Share and receive information from all training partners, regardless of rank
Apply all techniques with optimal precision and little or no wasted energy
Strategize submission and sweep sequences that are 2-3 moves ahead of your opponent
Apply base manipulation principles to sweep/reverse your opponents with minimal effort from any position
Pass the guard with persistence and constant pressure
Regularly position yourself in worst-case scenarios for the essential purpose of exploring their counters
Sparring - spar in a manner that is as graceful as it is effective
Apply the art of “offensive defense” - make your opponent uncomfortable even in offensive positions
Force your opponent to waste energy from any position
Utilize your "mind-reading" capabilities to anticipate and neutralize your opponent’s techniques before they occur
Apply JJ principles to all aspects of your life
Accept that the real learning begins at black belt
