![]() ![]() How many boxing world titles has Freddie Roach won, compared to the number of world champions that seek out his knowledge? A good BJJ coach should be very knowledgeable about the fundamentals, key details in techniques, open-minded to new moves, and always learning and expanding on what their library of knowledge How do you know if a coach is technical? Watch a few videos online from Shawn Williams and observe the details he includes in his videos. Also, being a high level competitor doesn’t translate to being a great coach. Technical knowledge: A coach doesn’t have to be a high-level black belt world champion. Here are five qualities on what prospective BJJ students should look for in a BJJ instructor. Again, the culture all starts from the top and trickles down to the other instructors and students. The school I attended had a structured curriculum, dedicated coaches, a positive learning environment, and friendly students that helped me finally enjoy training in the gentle art. After a year and half away from BJJ, I decided to give it another chance and was amazed by the 180 degree difference between my previous academy and my new one. Ultimately, I didn’t advance very far or last very long before a career change moved me to another city. ![]() Since this was my first time in BJJ, I didn’t know the difference between a good or bad coach or if how he behaved was normal. It wasn’t uncommon for the coach to get frustrated with the students in the beginners class, spend time texting on the phone during class, or focus his attention on the very athletic or very cute female students. Part of the poor fit was on me, but part of it was the culture set by the head coach and owner of the school. I never meshed with the students or coaches. No big deal, since it was $70 for unlimited classes that included BJJ, kickboxing, and fitness classes, but right from the get go it didn’t feel right. Once I was in a tired and dehydrated state, I was placed into a room with a high pressure sales person who wore me down until I signed a deal. I took a free trial class after the school attended my company’s health fair and struggled through it, but enjoyed it. When I first tried training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the previous city I lived in, I didn’t think it was for me. ![]() Credit: Original Post by Jerry Tsui, posted in Jiu Jitsu Times ![]()
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