BJJ Weekly – Jiu jitsu techniques and interviews

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is inextricably linked to the name Gracie. I’ve been training for a long now, trying to learn more and better my talents. I currently live in Germany, where there aren’t many opportunities to practice, but I try to go on the mats whenever and whenever I can. So when I learned that Rolles Gracie would be in Holland for a two-day session, I leaped at the chance.

I knew it was going to be different as soon as the lecture began. We couldn’t believe how easy Rolles made the lecture techniques. While he was teaching, there were many ooohs, aahhs, and heads nodding.

Rolles demonstrated some actual black belt skills, such as how a simple hand placement or change may improve your game significantly. He also gave some excellent BJJ philosophy and analogies to help us better comprehend the mental component of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

After the presentation, I had the opportunity to speak with Rolles during the team BBQ. He was a pretty fun man to spend around with; he was extremely down to earth, easygoing, and enjoyed joking about with everyone. He was gracious enough to consent to the interview that follows.

JC: Where do the Gracies go to improve?

Rolles: We get together as a family and teach one other. We sit about and try various things, some of which work and others of which do not.

JC: How much pressure does it take to be a Gracie?

Rolles: There is no pressure, yet there is occasionally external pressure. My family will always be there for me, no matter what. Even if it isn’t Jiu-Jitsu.

JC: When you compete, what type of mindset do you adopt?

Rolles: A blank mind with a game plan. It’s similar to when you have an exam in school. You feel wonderful if you attend to class and finish your assignments. However, missing class makes you feel guilty. So, preparing for a battle makes you feel wonderful. I go in hoping to win, not to whip his a$$. Going in there to beat his a$$ might backfire.

JC: If you could have learnt or wished you had known something when you were younger, what would it be?

He stated that it is difficult to explain since you may not be mature enough to receive advise. Even if you were given guidance and were aware of it when you were younger or just starting out, you may not have understood it at the time. They may be offering you the most crucial advice of your BJJ career, but you may not comprehend it and dismiss it.

Everything takes time, says Rolles. On the mat, everyone grows at a different rate. I may tell one student to do something and enjoy it, but another student who is not mature or experienced may not understand.

JC: Because he was grown enough to grasp it, he appreciated it more?

Rolles: At the time, the method was suitable. I’m not sure if he was caught or if it was because of his position, but he was making the error a lot. Then I finally corrected him, but because he had made the error so many times before, he appreciated the correction. He probably wouldn’t even notice if I corrected him the first time. That is significant.

JC: I suppose that’s why I’m picking your brain a little. You’re not now teaching me jiu jitsu. Pass his guard, for example, or do this or that. You’re teaching me the mental side of things.

Which is critical, according to Rolles.

JC: I’d like to think I understand your point of view. I may not have comprehended as a fresh white belt, but now that I am a four stripe blue belt, I can appreciate the notion better.

Rolles: You understand what I mean.

JC: But now I feel like I want to go on. That makes sense; I get it.

Rolls: What if you meet a girl? She has the potential to be your wife, the mother of your children, and so on, but she has some imperfections, not even blemishes. She’s terrific on one side of the coin but not so much on the other. If you try to correct her immediately away. “Who the ___ are you?” she’ll ask. ___ yourself”. You understand what I mean, and you have lost a possible bride and mother of your children. So, as you get to know her, she will have a greater understanding of what you enjoy and value. It’s the same thing.

JC: That’s very fantastic; you’re really excellent at these tiny comparisons, aren’t you?

Rolles: Man analogies; I can’t envision much, but analogy is sometimes the best approach to make things comparable.

JC: So you’re saying that if I have a student who isn’t performing well, I shouldn’t try to correct them on everything? Let them be, right?

Rolles: It is vital to correct, but if you only correct, correct, correct, correct, presumably the man is going to think “I stink”. I really want to quit. First and foremost, you want the individual to train; you do not want him to stop. So you want to help him and encourage him.

My boxing instructor, for example, does not tolerate any mistakes. Even if I am a _______, he expects me to do everything correctly all of the time. Maybe he wouldn’t be so perfect for me if I were a guy starting from scratch. But now I realize I’m on a level, and I realize he expects me to be perfect every time.

Because there is no room for error when I enter a fight. Because everyone’s level is so high these days, one small mistake can cost you a fight. Some guys are better in stand up and some guys are better on the ground, but everyone’s level is about the same. One person compensates with stamina, another with a solid chin, and others with a terrific ground game and skill.

JC: Does that also relate to your jiu-jitsu?

Rolles: Everything happens at some point.

JC: At some point through training, everything falls into place.

Rolles: That’s right, everything comes into place. The first priority is to train.

JC: “WHAT IS THE SECRET?” I’m sure you’re frequently asked. What can I do, what can I train, and the key is to just train.

Yes, the hardest guys I’ve seen are the ones who spend the most time on the mat. They devote more time to training. Those are the toughest men I’ve ever seen. THERE IS NO SECRET!!!

JC: What advise do you have for students who feel they are not ready for their next belt or believe their instructor handed them their belt too soon?

Rolles: The learner should have faith in the instructor because he sees the larger picture.

JC: What do you consider to be a legitimate black belt?

Rolles: A real black belt is one who has a black belt in his heart but a white belt in his intellect.

I was thinking about what Rolles had said while getting ready for a huge tournament when it hit me out of nowhere. I’m not just working out my body; I’m also working out my thoughts! We all attain various degrees of comprehension at different times, and what I learned from Rolles is best summarized by Galileo’s comment, “You cannot teach a person anything; you can only assist him find it inside himself.”

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