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What is Progressive Resistance in BJJ?

Quick Definition

Drilling with gradually increasing resistance from a training partner.

Full Explanation

Progressive resistance is a drilling methodology where your training partner gradually increases their resistance as you improve. Starting with no resistance (pure repetition), then adding light resistance, moderate resistance, and eventually full resistance. This bridges the gap between static drilling and live sparring. Progressive resistance develops technical proficiency under realistic conditions while building at a pace that allows learning.

Examples in Context

"We drilled armbars with progressive resistance"

"Progressive resistance bridges the gap between drilling and sparring"

Related Terms

Drilling

Repetitive practice of specific techniques with a compliant partner to develop muscle memory.

Positional Sparring

Sparring that starts from a specific position, with specific goals for each partner.

Technique

A specific move or sequence of moves in BJJ.

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