Juan Pablo Garcia

STOP COMPARING YOUR JIU-JITSU JOURNEY

“I’ve been training for 5 years. Why is this guy who started 2 years ago already so good?”

Because years don’t tell the whole story. Mat hours do.

Someone training 2x per week and someone training 6x per week are living completely different Jiu-Jitsu journeys.

One student may have a full-time job, kids, responsibilities, or injuries.

Another may be young, competing every month, and training twice a day.

Don’t compare timelines. Compare consistency.

Instead, ask yourself:

Are you better than you were 6 months ago?

Is your defense improving?

Are you understanding positions better?

Are you becoming harder to control and submit?

Are you showing up consistently for the life you have?

If the answer is yes, you’re progressing, AND THAT'S AWESOME!

Your Jiu-Jitsu journey belongs to you.

Train consistently. Have a purpose. Stay patient. Keep showing up.

Don’t count the years. Make the mat hours count.

A SPECIAL DAY FOR THE EDJ FAMILY! 🥋

We invite all EDJ students, coaches, friends, and teammates to join us as we celebrate Professor Fabian 2nd Degree Black Belt Promotion!

Saturday, August 29 at 11:00 AM

An EDJ Black belt represent much more than time on the mats. They represent years of dedication, leadership, teaching, loyalty, and commitment to Jiu-Jitsu and the team.

Professor Fabian has been an important part of the EDJ family, and we want to have a packed mat to celebrate this moment with him.

SUPER ROLLING RIGHT AFTER!

🔴⚫ ALL STUDENTS ARE INVITED!

Congratulations, Professor Fabian! 👏🥋

Want to get better at Jiu-Jitsu faster?

Stop trying to win every roll. Start trying to develop a skill.

If you always roll to win, you'll naturally go back to the techniques you're already good at.

Instead, pick something that needs work.

- Play your weaker guard.
- Work the pass you've been learning.
- Start in a bad position.
- Hunt for one specific technique.

You might get passed.
You might get submitted.
That's okay.

Training is where you're supposed to make mistakes.

Don't measure every round by whether you won.

The question is:
“What did I get better at today?”

www.edjacademy.com

🚨 3 DAYS LEFT TO SAVE $300 🚨
Get $300 OFF any upcoming Hero BJJ Retreat with code:
🔥 LAUNCH300 🔥
Train hard, recover by the ocean, and explore Costa Rica with people who share your mindset!
Train with me in Paradise!
https://herobjj.com/retreats/jp/

If you've ever imagined what it would be like to spend a week training jiu jitsu in Costa Rica, I’m excited to invite you to something very special.
April 1–5, 2027, I’ll be hosting a Jiu-Jitsu Retreat in Tamarindo, Costa Rica with Hero BJJ Retreats.
The retreats we host in bring together incredible training, a welcoming group of students, beautiful accommodations, and now the relaxed atmosphere that Costa Rica is known for.
It’s one of the most rewarding things we get to be part of!
Early Bird Pricing ends August 15, so if you're interested, now is a great time to reserve your spot.
Book by August 15 and use code:
LAUNCH300
Expires August 15, 2026
I hope some of you can join me. Five days of Jiu-Jitsu, sun, community, and Costa Rica sounds like a pretty good way to start April 2027!
CLick the link below to learn more
https://herobjj.com/retreats/jp/

JIU-JITSU IS A PRACTICE OF SELF-MASTERY

Jiu-Jitsu teaches you very quickly that you can't improve something you don't understand.

Why do you panic when you're mounted?

Why do you rush submissions?

Why do you avoid certain training partners?

Why do you get frustrated when a technique doesn't work?

The first step is just noticing it.

The more you understand your own patterns, the more control you gain over them.

That's true on the mats.

And it's true everywhere else.

Awareness comes before improvement.

Join my next camp in Costa Rica!
https://herobjj.com/retreats/jp/

Join me tomorrow at EDJ Rancho Cucamonga for a special Guard Passing Skill Drills class!
All levels are welcome. See you on the mats! 🥋💪

The best thing you'll earn in Jiu-Jitsu it's the friendships.

The best martial artists never stop learning.

Whether it's wrestling, judo, jiu-jitsu, boxing, or another martial art, every style offers lessons that can improve your game.

A white belt mindset isn't about rank.
It's about staying curious.

Stay humble. Keep learning. Keep growing.

WWW.EDJACADEMY.COM

You can’t control the outcome. You can control your effort.
Give your best every time you step on the mat.