A piece of Bruce Lee's famous quote which puts perfectly into words the constant learning curve of Jiu Jitsu and the need to change with your surroundings and not to limit yourself to certain patterns.
Being like water.....What does that really mean when it comes to Jiu Jitsu or any Martial Art?
Water is fluid, it has constant movement and adapts to it's surroundings without hesitation. He also mentions that it can crash and be solid when it needs to be.
In relation to Jiu Jitsu - Crashing and being solid can relate to sticking to a set game plan and playing your guard or passing game for the first few steps ahead. But realising that your opponent will not just fall into your game plan and that you will have to adapt to their own movements is essential and that is where the fluidity comes in.
Intuition, instincts and muscle memory can come into play as many practitioners drill set patterns although they can never determine what their opponent will do as a separate entity as the options would be infinite.
Jiu Jitsu is the constant shift of Action and Reaction between opponents and the aim is 'flowing' of techniques.
'Flowing' - A term used widely in Jiu Jitsu means the constant movement of techniques with a partner. Once a certain level has been reached and the higher you progress in your skill level there should be no stalling, no position that trumps you completely, theoretically you should be able to continue the movement infinite.
Every thing leads to something else!
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