5 Rules for White Belts - Softcover

Matakas, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1661782221 ISBN 13: 9781661782221

Publisher: Independently published, 2020

Synopsis

Master the foundational strategies of Jiu Jitsu to maximize learning and technical development in this timeless book from the most prolific author in Jiu Jitsu.

The biggest problem that beginning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu students have is they don’t know what they don’t know. Every year, thousands upon thousands begin their journey in the gentle art as a white belt with no clear direction or understanding of how to plot the course ahead in a way that leads to meaningful progress.

5 Rules For White Belts was written to help you develop a clear understanding of what Jiu Jitsu is, how to learn the art in the most purposeful way, and maximize your progress long-term by building a strong foundation. We all can develop tremendous skill in this discipline, regardless of age, athleticism, or experience, if we build the proper conceptual framework through which to train. This book is that framework.

Among other things, you will learn:

• The foundational principles of a growth-mindset
• Exactly what to aim at to develop mastery
• How to avoid the most common mistakes in grappling
• How to measure success in training
• How to become maximally efficient
• How to move in training
• Training philosophy that can be applied in all positions
• What to focus on to maximize growth
• The positional hierarchy
• How to balance techniques and principles
• How to learn Jiu Jitsu most effectively
• Best practices to retain education
• How to develop close bonds with teammates
• How to apply Jiu Jitsu to the rest of your life
  

This book will help you get better at Jiu Jitsu faster. BJJ Black Belt Chris Matakas has used this framework with hundreds of students in his academy, as well as thousands of readers across the world. 5 Rules For White Belts continues to be the go-to book for Jiu Jitsu players in search of lasting success.
For more information about Chris Matakas, and his 1-on-1 Performance Coaching for off-the-mat success, visit: www.chrismatakas.com/coaching

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1661782221
• ISBN 13: 9781661782221
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 118