We teach Jiu Jitsu at Zenyo with a simple method that can be applied for any move.
The method is only three steps — the 123s of Jiu Jitsu.
The training starts simple and builds complexity in an orderly progression.
In part II, we look at the specific techniques Zenyo starts every class with. Part 1 is here: A Simple Method To Learn Any Jiu Jitsu Move
Read About The Ideas Behind The Method
A
Ankle Lock
The end — the submission — is where Zenyo begins training.
Once, the start and finish are defined, athletes intuitively are able to fill in the in-between.
Given the freedom to use their own thinking and creativity, athletes quickly progress with takedowns, guard passes, sweeps, and escapes.
To recap the three-step method, athletes practice a submission one time, then work against each other to apply the specific submission. Training rounds can last from one to 10 minutes or more.
When the round ends, they change one element and go back to training. For example, they could change the number of limbs they work with from four to three.
Or they could go on to the next technique.
Read more about how Zenyo runs practice here: A Simple Method To Learn Any Jiu Jitsu Move
B
Back Choke
Next is the back choke — the number one finish in Jiu Jitsu.
For step one: athletes perform a basic model of the choke. For step two: athletes work to apply the move against resistance in whole practice. For step three, athletes change one part of training. For example, they could work to finish the back choke with a palm-to-palm grip, like shown in the photo below.
The back choke can be separated by itself in whole practice, or it can be combined with the ankle lock.
Training rounds can last from one to 10 minutes or more.
C
Cross Armbar
Next is the cross armbar. Generally, back choke is number one and armbar is number two in terms of finishes in competition.
The three-step-method is used for all techniques.
For step one: athletes perform a basic model of the cross armbar. For step two: athletes work to apply the move against resistance in whole practice. For step three, athletes change one part of training.
An example of a change could be going to cross armbar from back control. Or going to cross armbar from guard.
ABCs
The Zenyo Method is a simple way to learn any Jiu Jitsu move.
Zenyo starts with Jiu Jitsu’s ABCs — ankle lock, back choke, cross armbar.
Every class starts changing from the part to the whole; and from ankle lock to the back and then to the cross armbar.
Spiral curriculums like this are shown to enhance learning and retention.
Research into differential learning shows skills develop at a faster pace and become more permanent when changes are added to training.
The Zenyo Method works for any age or skill level, and maximizes how much time is spent in practice.
Go to part three to see how we use change as a primary part of training: A Simple Method To Learn Any Jiu Jitsu Move, Part III