🥋 Built Not Born Podcast #153- Episode Notes: Mastering BJJ Through Project-Based Learning with Josh Vogel

🎯 Episode Highlights:

Josh Vogel, BJJ black belt and co-owner of The Jiu-Jitsu Company in Philadelphia, shares deep insights on developing an effective BJJ game plan and training methodology.

📝 Key Topics Covered:

• Project-based learning approach to BJJ
• Creating an organized game plan
• Choosing the right training partners
• Balancing positional sparring vs. free rolling
• Using instructionals effectively
• The "Bank Robber" analogy for skill development

• Focus on mastering your own style of jiu-jitsu rather than trying to learn everything
• Start with one reliable technique from each major position
• Maintain a 70/30 split between maintenance training and new project work
• Choose training partners based on your injury prevention needs and learning goals
• Use instructionals strategically by testing small portions during live training

• Begin with the end in mind and work backwards
• Balance between natural reactions and trained responses
• Use positional sparring to develop specific skills
• Study competition footage to understand real-world application
• Focus on solving one problem at a time

• 20+ years of BJJ experience
• Co-owner of The Jiu-Jitsu Company in Old City, Philadelphia
• Creator of "90 Day Project Based Jiu-Jitsu" instructional on BJJ Fanatics
• Known for systematic, organized approach to teaching BJJ

• Website: JiuJitsuPhilly.com
• Instagram: @TheJiuJitsuCompany
• BJJ Fanatics: Josh Vogel's Instructional
• Built Not Born Podcast #44: Josh Vogel