by Patrick Robinson | Jul 7, 2025 | Competition Training
Rolling as a Laboratory: A Smarter Way to Train Far too many students treat rolling in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as if it were a weekly competition, with every sparring session reduced to a frantic attempt to rack up taps and “win” against their teammates. They chase...
by Patrick Robinson | Jun 9, 2025 | Competition Training
Why BJJ Practitioners Should Say “I Need to Work on My Takedown Skills” Instead of “I Need to Work on My Judo or Wrestling” As a Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner and coach, one of my biggest pet peeves is when athletes in BJJ say they want to...
by Patrick Robinson | Jun 2, 2025 | Competition Training
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we often hear people say things like, “There was a scramble, and then he mounted me.” But when one of my clients tells me that, I like to stop them right there. Because in my coaching philosophy, there’s no such thing as a scramble. Yes, I know...
by Patrick Robinson | May 12, 2025 | Competition Training
Mental toughness is one of the most powerful tools a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor can develop. It can mean the difference between pushing through exhaustion to secure a victory or mentally breaking when the pressure is on. While few people will ever experience the...
by Patrick Robinson | Mar 31, 2025 | Competition Training
One of the most common narratives in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is that athletes over 40 need to train differently from younger practitioners. You’ve probably heard it before: “We need to modify our training to deal with the younger guys!” or “As you get...
by Patrick Robinson | Mar 10, 2025 | Competition Training
Open Mat vs. Competition: The Key Differences That Make Tournaments Essential In the BJJ community, there’s an ongoing debate: Are tournaments really necessary, or can you get the same benefits from rolling at open mat? Some argue that competing is a waste of...
