TFS#15: Everyone Benefits From Cutting

When I say cutting, I mean information cutting.

There’s a lot of great resources out there on the internet.

But there’s too much…

So how do you choose what’s best for you?

Most people will watch as much as they can.

Whether it’s YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok, or whatever the platform may be, there’s tons of material.

And people watch as much as possible…because social media conveniently queues the next content.

But it can actually be detrimental to your development on the mats.

It’s simple: information overload.

On top of that, most people don’t stay on topic.

Add on the delicious recipes, memes, and whatever your friends are up too…and you’ve got yourself a distracted study session.

So we’ll need to cut. Not all of it, but most of it.

Actionable Items

• Stick to the topic your instructor is covering for the week. If you want to explore, stick to one other topic.

• Try what you just watched before watching another video. Don't overload your brain, you'll forget more than you remember.

• Consume material in a focused environment. Don't do it on your bus ride or waiting in line.

• Take hand-written notes. Keep a journal.

• Bonus: Read this newsletter (I'm bias)

Now, let's start rolling...

Techniques To Explore

1. A Complete Overview Of The De La Riva System In Under 7 Minutes
This guard is critically important because it’s one of the easiest grips to achieve and can transition to so many different attacks and positions...you’ll see this guard a lot in the competition realm.

2. Reliable Option To Transition from De La Riva Guard
A sweep will expand on your dynamic De La Riva Guard play as it allows you to recover from specific top pressure attacks from your opponent.

3. Consider Adding This One Sweep To Your Arsenal
If you're a more advanced player, Gui Mendes gives a great explanation for De La Riva players who want to start incorporating the X-Guard and lapel variations.

Quick Tips

>> 15+ ways to handle the new white belt on the mats

>> An 8-step process on how to improve your guard

One Closing Thought

Everyone likes simple.

No one likes complicated.

This about this next time you decide to share an technique or concept with a teammate.

Especially for white belts...let's not overcomplicate things for them.