Hosts Scott and Mike discuss how students can get the most from a jiu‑jitsu curriculum, especially when joining classes with mixed skill levels. They cover expectation management for white belts, practical survival goals (e.g., keeping hands out from between hips and armpits), and how to transition from defense to offense.The episode also explores coach and academy responsibilities: onboarding new students, building consistent terminology, class design, retention strategies, and simple customer‑service protocols that improve student experience. Scott and Mike share coach tips for pairing new students, handling missed curriculum segments, and using surveys and staff routines to measure program success.Listeners will walk away with concrete advice for students (ask questions, set micro‑goals, be patient) and for coaches/owners (structured intro classes, staff protocols, handoffs, and small touches that increase retention). The episode closes with listener combat confessions about eye contact while rolling and light banter throughout.Check us out and submit Combat Confessions at: www.fdcpodcast.com Please remember to follow, rate and review!or Support the show on our PatreonWant more from Fighters Drinking Coffee:Follow us on instagram: @fightersdrinkingcoffee   Join our discord: https://discord.gg/UPmxwuwXks