Progression Tips

Proven strategies from experienced practitioners to help you level up faster and smarter.

Universal Tips (All Belts)

Training 3x per week consistently beats training 6x per week for a month then burning out.

Dedicate time to drilling techniques, not just sparring. Repetition builds muscle memory.

Roll with people bigger, smaller, newer, and more experienced. Each teaches different lessons.

Write down what you learned, what worked, and what didn't. Review it regularly.

As a white belt, being hard to submit is more valuable than attempting submissions.

At blue belt, start building your A-game. What positions and techniques suit your body?

Compete at least once as a blue belt. It reveals gaps in your game nothing else will.

At purple belt, understand the current competitive meta and how your game fits into it.

Actively train your worst positions. A purple belt shouldn't have major holes.

At brown belt, teaching solidifies your understanding and prepares you for black belt.

Brown belt is about micro-adjustments. The difference between good and great is in the details.

Black belt is the beginning, not the end. Stay humble and keep evolving.

Track your training, log what you learn, and watch your progress accelerate.