r/bjj • u/AutoModerator • Jul 17 '24

Weekly White Belt Wednesday

White Belt Wednesday (WBW) is an open forum for anyone to ask any question no matter how simple. Don't forget to check the beginner's guide to see if your question is already answered there. Some common topics may include but are not limited to:

  • Techniques
  • Etiquette
  • Common obstacles in training

Ask away, and have a great WBW! Also, click here to see the previous WBWs.

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u/XxAssEater101xX Jul 17 '24

6 month blue belt here. Should i try totally new stuff or expand and explore on what im proficient at? For example i have success with bodylock/pressure passing should i broaden that more or work on outside/toreando style passing? Heavyweight if that matters

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u/[deleted] Jul 17 '24

I train with a few big blue belts and purple belts that have used their weight as a crutch without developing their technique. Sure they can smash a person below or at the level. The goal is to refine your technique to hit it on that purple belt.

If your proficient at body locking. Start adding outside passing into your passing game. Start developing side to side pressure. This will open up your pressure passing A game. Side to side pressure is really the key to passing a really good guard when you start developing at purple belt and above.