What’s the most overrated “good habit” in BJJ?
There are loads of things in Jiu Jitsu that get repeated so often they almost become unquestionable. Never give up position. Always fight for inside position. Drill everything both sides. Never concede grips. Always start from your feet. Don’t rely on strength. Keep moving. Stay tight.
Most of those are probably useful in the right context.
But which “good habit” do you think gets overemphasised, misunderstood, or taught so rigidly that it can actually slow people down?
Maybe it’s something that sounds right for beginners but becomes less useful with experience. Maybe it creates bad decision-making because people follow the rule instead of reading the situation. Or maybe it’s just one of those bits of BJJ wisdom everyone repeats because everyone else repeats it.
What supposedly good habit do you think is overrated?
3 Comments
For me:
Always drill both sides is not necessary. Some things sure but most things I feel you should be super strong on one side.
Break grips all the time. This "idea" is definitely not always necessary. For example very often when I pass guard I don't break grips at all.
Don't lose grips. This is one that gets people in trouble. Often holding on to a grip for too long will put you in trouble. Especially when playing guard.
the Warm up drills before class is one habit that is starting to change
i know some sort of warm up is needed to prevent injury but id prefer something different
Warmup and drills are the importance part