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I've read a few articles on the importance of developing mat awareness while grappling.
Yesterday, while drilling BJJ at a friend's house, who is on maternity leave from the dojo, I realized that we have accidentally found the perfect way to fine tune the skill. Toys.
Yes, toys.
In addition to her newborn, my drilling partner has an almost 3 year old who plays around our bodies as we drill; sometimes adding dropped action figure toys to the mix.
You do not want to be elevator swept, or elevator sweep your partner, onto a 2 inch tall Mighty Morphing Power Ranger doll.
So, pesky students who don't/won't pay attention to where other students are working? Legos. Throw a handful onto the mats.
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I've read a few articles on the importance of developing mat awareness while grappling.
Yesterday, while drilling BJJ at a friend's house, who is on maternity leave from the dojo, I realized that we have accidentally found the perfect way to fine tune the skill. Toys.
Yes, toys.
In addition to her newborn, my drilling partner has an almost 3 year old who plays around our bodies as we drill; sometimes adding dropped action figure toys to the mix.
You do not want to be elevator swept, or elevator sweep your partner, onto a 2 inch tall Mighty Morphing Power Ranger doll.
So, pesky students who don't/won't pay attention to where other students are working? Legos. Throw a handful onto the mats.
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