Something I’ve really been working on lately is floating and surfing from the top instead of forcing pressure. Rather than trying to glue myself to one position, I’m staying light, mobile, and reactive—letting movement create openings instead of muscling them. What I’m noticing: • Fewer scrambles I don’t want • Less energy wasted • Better timing on transitions • More control without feeling heavy I’m still far from perfect. There are moments I mistime it, lose balance, or get caught trying to be too loose. But that’s the process. Jiu-jitsu has layers, and this one has been huge for me—learning when to float, when to surf, and when to drop pressure. Curious—do you prefer heavy pressure on top, or a lighter, more mobile style? 🥋👇

Hey team — I came across a post on Reddit recently that sparked a really good conversation, and I wanted to bring it here to get your perspective. I already shared how I would personally handle it, but I’m genuinely curious how everyone in this group would approach the situation. Scenario: A training partner outweighs you by around 40 pounds and has previously injured you during rolls. You’re trying to train consistently, stay healthy, and keep improving — but you’re unsure how to decline rolling with this person without it becoming awkward, disrespectful, or escalating egos. How would you handle this? • What would you say (if anything)? • Do you set boundaries directly or keep it simple and move on? • Where’s the line between being a good training partner and protecting your body? There’s no right or wrong answer here — just interested in hearing different perspectives and learning from each other. Let’s talk 👇

What’s the most OVERRATED technique everyone teaches… that you almost NEVER hit in live rolling? Not saying it doesn’t work. Not saying it’s useless. Just being real — in your game, under real pressure, against fully resisting humans… it just doesn’t show up. Now here’s the important part 👇 👉 What do you do instead? What’s the adjustment you actually rely on when things get messy? What technique has been way more reliable for your body type, pace, and style? This isn’t about trashing techniques. It’s about honesty, problem-solving, and building games that actually work outside of instructionals. Drop your answer below ⬇️ Beginner or black belt — your experience helps someone else skip years of frustration

Alright, let’s talk positions we HATE being in… and how we get the hell out. I’ll start 👇 My least favorite spot? Side control. Not because it’s impossible—but because if you get lazy for ONE second, it turns into a bad day real quick. My go-to escape when I can get it? 👉 That scoop-out / ghost escape. When I can stay loose, move early, and slide out before they settle their weight… chef’s kiss 🤌 BUT… and this is a BIG but… If you hesitate, mistime it, or get greedy— Next thing you know you’re stuck under Phil, flattened out, staring at the ceiling, wondering how your life choices led you to north-south hell 😭 That’s why timing, frames, and movement matter. You don’t “muscle” out of bad positions—you escape before they become bad. 👇 YOUR TURN 👇 • What’s your least favorite position to be stuck in? • What’s your favorite escape from it? • Any details, setups, or “oh crap” lessons you’ve learned the hard way? Drop it below 👇 Let’s steal each other’s ideas and get harder to hold down 😤

You’re deep into a round, cardio is fading, grips are shot, and your A-game isn’t there today… What do you fall back on when things start going wrong — a position, a submission, or a mindset? And why? Drop your answer below 👇 Let’s talk habits under pressure, not highlight-reel moves 💭💪