#153 - Josh Vogel - Mastering BJJ Through Project-Based Learning
🥋 Built Not Born Podcast #153- Episode Notes: Mastering BJJ Through Project-Based Learning with Josh Vogel
🎯 Episode Highlights:
Josh Vogel, BJJ black belt and co-owner of The Jiu-Jitsu Company in Philadelphia, shares deep insights on developing an effective BJJ game plan and training methodology.
📝 Key Topics Covered:
- Project-based learning approach to BJJ
- Creating an organized game plan
- Choosing the right training partners
- Balancing positional sparring vs. free rolling
- Using instructionals effectively
- The "Bank Robber" analogy for skill development
💡 Major Takeaways:
- Focus on mastering your own style of jiu-jitsu rather than trying to learn everything
- Start with one reliable technique from each major position
- Maintain a 70/30 split between maintenance training and new project work
- Choose training partners based on your injury prevention needs and learning goals
- Use instructionals strategically by testing small portions during live training
🏆 Training Tips:
- Begin with the end in mind and work backwards
- Balance between natural reactions and trained responses
- Use positional sparring to develop specific skills
- Study competition footage to understand real-world application
- Focus on solving one problem at a time
🎓 About Josh Vogel:
- 20+ years of BJJ experience
- Co-owner of The Jiu-Jitsu Company in Old City, Philadelphia
- Creator of "90 Day Project Based Jiu-Jitsu" instructional on BJJ Fanatics
- Known for systematic, organized approach to teaching BJJ
📱 Connect with Josh Vogel:
- Website: JiuJitsuPhilly.com
- Instagram: @TheJiuJitsuCompany
- BJJ Fanatics: Josh Vogel's Instructional
- Built Not Born Podcast #44: Josh Vogel
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