The Four Stages of Learning
Originally published on the Inverted Gear blog. Updated in 2025. Over the last decade of writing about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, much […]
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The Balancing of Opposites
Originally published on the Inverted Gear blog. Updated in 2025. In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we are in a constant struggle to
The “Thinking 99 Moves Ahead” Myth
Originally published on the Inverted Gear blog. Updated in 2025. After being trounced by upper belts, beginners often make remarks like “You were setting
How to Maximize Learning Potential Every Class
Originally published on the Inverted Gear blog. Updated in 2025. As you progress in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the burden of responsibility
The Four Stages of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Originally published on the Inverted Gear blog. Updated in 2025. Your progress in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be roughly measured by your
10,000 Hours is Not a Magic Number
Originally published on the Inverted Gear blog. Updated in 2025. By now you must have heard the “10,000 Hour Rule,”
Get More Gains Out of Open Mat
Originally published on the Inverted Gear blog. Updated in 2025. I’m going to make a bold assumption: You want to
Accelerate Your Learning by Turning Drills into Games
Originally published on the Inverted Gear blog. Updated in 2025. Repetition is the mother of learning. Everyone knows this, and
How Mistakes Define Your Jiu-Jitsu
Originally published on the Inverted Gear blog. Updated in 2025. Your progress in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be measured in many
Breaking Down Techniques: Reverse Engineering in BJJ
Originally published on the Inverted Gear blog. Updated in 2025. In the Marvel comic books series about the Inhumans, the