Are you a BJJ white or blue belt – who wants to improve in Jiu-Jitsu as soon as possible?
Then you’ll love the following advice from the Ruotolo brothers!
They’ve shared insightful tips and wisdom on their recent Ask Me Anything Reddit thread.
For example, that you don’t have to train every single day.
They train 4 times per week and recover well:
We rest about three times a week, that being active recovery. Our number one tool is foundation training, we also love cryotherapy and acupuncture for extra help.
And if you want to make the most out of your training, then you need to have a proper mindset in place:
The biggest piece of advice for people wanting to get the most out of their training is to make sure you show up motivated, and focus on your own mistakes, not strengths.
Plus, here’s some great advice on handfighting when standing:
While hand fighting, it’s important to control your energy. Everybody is different, but it is always important to keep a good stance and control wrists.
And finally, what kind of an attack system would the Ruotolo brothers recommend to someone starting out?
Fundamentals always, and wrestling!
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