Welcome to the Golden Jiu Jitsu coaching team. This guide is designed to help you develop into an effective, compassionate, and technically sound coach—one who can facilitate meaningful learning, promote safety, and foster our gym culture.
Table of Contents
- Why Coaching BJJ Is So Hard
- Teaching vs Coaching
- Grappling Games > Positional Sparring
- Preparing for Class
- Running a Class
- Perception-Action Linkages
- Communicating Game Rules
- Feedback Language
- Student Assessment
- Gym Culture & Enforcement
- Coaching Kids Programs
- Final Thoughts
1. Why Coaching BJJ Is So Hard
In most sports, you're coaching a group with:
- Similar skill levels
- Consistent attendance