Something I’ve been thinking about lately is the role of mindset during training, especially when it comes to getting stuck in certain positions.
I’ve noticed that when I repeatedly struggle with the same problem, such as failing to pass a certain guard, it’s easy to fall into the habit of avoiding that position altogether during rolling and perhaps just falling back on a leg.
Recently, I’ve been trying to do the opposite: intentionally putting myself in the positions where I struggle the most so I’m forced to solve the problem.
It’s uncomfortable in the short term, but it seems like it leads to much faster improvement.
Question: How do you approach mental blocks in training, especially when there’s a position you consistently struggle with?