Comments on: BJJ Poll: Does Your Jiu-Jitsu School Use a Set Curriculum?

By: Hugo

Hugo — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:02:13 +0000

My school doesn’t have a curriculum at all and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I really like the free form methodology that my instructor uses and actually work harder to show that I’m learning the techniques, using them correctly and improving every time I hit the matt.

By: Jay

Jay — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:08:39 +0000

My School is about as far away from a set curriculum as one can get. In the begining I used to think that there was some rhyme or reason to what we were being taught and when, but then I asked our instructor and found out the truth.

Having come from a traditional Asian martial arts background it was a hard transition. However I think that the more free form, organic way of teaching has its advantages. As long as you continue to learn and improve in that environment all is good; if not start asking questions.

By: Rex Carney

Rex Carney — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:30:01 +0000

My club doesn’t have a set curriculum. I kinda wish we did because i like structure. But there is no way i would change schools. I’ve been there for 4months now and i feel at home. My instructors teaching style works. I can feel my game getting better.

Rex
AdvanceMartialArts SunshineCoast – Australia

By: Armando Basulto

Armando Basulto — Sun, 31 May 2009 12:57:58 +0000

At my club, I have a pretty set curriculum for white belt, 1st through 4th stripes, and then more rough set of Goals/Standards for Blue belt. I do not have “testing” per se but do have a guideline for white belt stripes of anywhere from 3 to 6 months to do an assessment, either in a private lesson or an impromtu check-up in class.

By: Darren Mullen

Darren Mullen — Sun, 31 May 2009 12:16:24 +0000

At my school we have a set monthly curriculum. This allows us to develop our complete game throughout the year. If you are training at a school that still teaches off the cuff…go elsewhere.

Darren

Team Purebred/Lloyd Irvin – Guam.