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The Roll-Up
Blog posts from Coach Josh about training.


The Momentum Thief.
It’s a tale as old as time. You start jiu jitsu around the same time as someone else. At first, things look pretty similar. You’re both getting the same information. You’re going to the same classes. You’re both trying to figure out where your arms and legs are supposed to go. But after a while, sometimes one of you seems to pull ahead. And sometimes, it’s not you. They’re finding things more often. They’re more comfortable in certain positions. Things seem to be clicking a l
Joshua Archiquette
3 hours ago2 min read


One Bad Day
What does one bad day tell you about your training?
Joshua Archiquette
May 182 min read


If You Give a Move Your Attention
If you give a move your attention who knows how far you'll go.
Joshua Archiquette
May 111 min read


Do You Even Win, Bro?
Whether we realize it or not, most of us are keeping score in our heads when we train. How many times did I tap someone? How many times did I get tapped? Did I “win” the round or not? Sometimes progress looks like: Getting tapped one less time than the last round. Lasting a little longer before things start to fall apart. Stopping that one training partner from putting you in that same horrible position over and over again. Those things count. That’s part of learning how to r
Joshua Archiquette
May 42 min read


The Destination is Clear - But is the Path?
If you know where you want to go, can you start getting there from anywhere? When your destination is defined, what determines your path?
Joshua Archiquette
Apr 272 min read


Let's not Overcomplicate This
You're might be working too hard to get what you're looking for.
Joshua Archiquette
Apr 202 min read


It's not the Move - It's You
You might think certain techniques just aren't for you. It might not be that simple.
Joshua Archiquette
Apr 131 min read


There's a Better Way.
Is there a shortcut to getting better at jiu jitsu faster?
Joshua Archiquette
Apr 62 min read


Is 30% Good Enough?
Failing at jiu jitsu is a lot like succeeding in baseball.
Joshua Archiquette
Mar 303 min read


Consistency is Key
If you're feeing stuck in your jiu jitsu, first look at whether you're making it to class often enough.
Joshua Archiquette
Mar 202 min read
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