Fighters Drinking Coffee
Fighters Drinking Coffee
Scott and Mike
(Ep 29) Pedagogy on the Mat: Building Classes, Coaches, and Jiu-Jitsu Games
1 hour 17 minutes Posted Sep 16, 2025 at 8:00 am.
Introduction to Training Methodologies
Curriculum Building Foundations
Designing a BJJ Curriculum
Preparing Students for Promotion
The Importance of Consistent Training
Assessing Student Progress
Adapting Teaching Methods
Class Structure and Instruction
Class Themes and Variety
Evolution of Curriculum
Engaging with Student Questions
The Value of Discovery in Training
Balancing Fun and Fundamentals
Workshop Classes for Skill Development
Encouraging Student Engagement
The Role of Private Lessons
Understanding Skill Development
Navigating Mixed Skill Levels
Refinement Over Acquisition
The Role of Competition in Learning
Embracing the Scramble
The Challenge of Wrestling Practices
The Value of Hard Work
Conclusion and Community Engagement
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In this episode of Fighters Drinking Coffee we break down BJJ pedagogy and curriculum design — how coaches plan month-to-month themes, teach fundamentals for each belt, and align multiple instructors around a clear roadmap.

We cover class structure for mixed-level rooms, assessment and feedback cycles, workshop/private options, CLA/ECO-style problem-solving, and the role of wrestling, scrambles, and consistent practice in accelerating progress.

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