WELCOME!
Hi there, I hope you guys get comfy, relax, find a seat.
This will be organized, educational, but informal.
Welcome to Groundworks Jiu Jitsu Academy. :)
We will begin in 5 minutes.
Feel free to grab a refreshment, use the restroom, or check out some of the rashguards up front.
Presentation - 30 minutes
Q&A - 5 minutes
::: Welcome
GROUNDWORKS JIU JITSU ACADEMY
FUNDAMENTAL LIFE LESSONS + JIU JITSU
/ BOLT BY BOLT / WE BUILD
GROUNDWORKS SPIRIT
WHAT IS JIU JITSU?
school code
WHICH CLASS IS FOR ME?
Expectations
Belt system
JIU JITSU BASICS
HOW TO SUPPORT AND PREPARE FOR TRAINING
CONGRATULATIONS ON FINDING JIU JITSU EARLY IN LIFE!
THIS IS JUST THE FIRST STEP!
to grow, CONSISTENCY must become A habit
you have the advantage of youth.
don’t squander your head-start.
the easiest win is to simply show up.
train as much as possible.
GROUNDWORKS SPIRIT
BE AUTHENTIC
SELF-RELIANCE
RADIAL INCLUSION
HONOR THE PROCESS
DIY-YID
Vulnerability = KNOWING URSELF = STRENGTH
SAFETY IS MY PRIORITY
the core lessons are
learning how to learn
solving problems
developing resilience
CULTIVATING habits & routine
JIU JITSU IS THE VEHICLE
JIU JITSU IS A MARTIAL ART
Martial
adjective
relating to fighting or war.
War with
laziness/mediocrity/giving up/quiting too early
ART
noun
human activity that involves creative imaginative talent expressive of technical proficiency, beauty, emotional power, or conceptual ideas.
skill acquired by experience, study, or observation.
works produced by human skill and creative imagination.
Human element, expression, grow as a person
SCHOOL CODE
I WILL BE SAFE
I WILL RESPECT MY TEAM-MATES
I WILL FOCUS & LISTEN TO INSTRUCTION
I WILL DO MY BEST
Expectations
LEARNING JIU JITSU ISN’T MAGIC
THE OBSTACLE IS THE WAY
BELT SYSTEM
learning something new is difficult enough
do not coach on the side
i need you to keep their spirits burning & i will show them how to use that energy through the process of learning jiu jitsu
HONOR THE PROCESS
YOU HAVE MY RESPECT FOR INVESTING IN YOUR KID AND SUPPORTING THEM ON THEIR JOURNEY
Parents, coaches, students…
We all want to see the fruit of our labor
the better you understand what is going on during training
the more effective you can be
The simple 4 part map of Jiu Jitsu
Take your opponent down to the ground
If you were taken down, you will need to defend (guard); the attacker will attempt to pass the guard by getting around the legs/hips
If successful in passing, secure position OR as the defender- continue denying the pass or sweep (reversal)
With the position secured begin to isolate a limb (head/arms/legs) and apply an attack to force submission
If caught in an attack and no escape is successful, the defender must TAP- signaling the exchange is over.
BE SUPPORTIVE
USE YOUR LIFE EXPERIENCE TO KEEP THEIR SPIRITS UP
be curious
allow them to show you their enthusiasm and the new lessons they experience
Education
Empowerment
Evolution
Just be curious…
What was your favorite lesson?
What did you learn from that?
How did that happen?
What’s that move called?
Help me understand...
Can you show me?
create a fun family ritual
It can be something simple like rubbing a good luck charm before leaving to practice
HygIENE
Parking
This is a long journey...
Similar to a fruit tree, it will
take time to establish roots,
develop fruit, and harvest the reward.
I ask for support and patience from you.
In time students will cultivate sharp technique
along with strong character traits and habits.
The juice is definitely worth the squeeze.