FRQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Part 1

Larger opponents tend to get burned out faster; training agility can give you the upper hand.

Paying attention to detail, you can do this by working on your timing, which can introduce you to knowing when you will have an excellent opening to get into a better position.

The biggest tip would be to relax; pressure can build up if you overthink and convince yourself size matters, although seeing someone larger in size can make you panic; Jiujitsu is for the smaller underdogs, so you're in luck.

The best advice I've gotten is to get moving; I know it seems easier said than done but start simple; always, the simpler, the better. Go for a lot of walks, short, long, whatever it may be, but get moving; instead of driving to the store, you can try and walk if possible; start by creating small habits, and you'll notice areas in your life where you've gotten lazy and ways you can replace these tendencies with good ones. Drinking soda, tea or coffee instead of water can give you more stable energy throughout the day.

A direct way to tackle this issue is by getting more volume rather than intensity (sparring). There's a technique called " flow rolling". Flow rolling means you flow calmly, usually to be able to practice the basics learnt in the class. It's an opportunity to better your game. This improves your technique and increases the duration of roll time.