{"id":6373,"date":"2025-12-08T07:58:59","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T07:58:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/?p=6373"},"modified":"2025-12-08T08:00:55","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T08:00:55","slug":"bjj-plateau-buster-positional-sparring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/th\/bjj-plateau-buster-positional-sparring\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Plateau Buster&#8221;: 3 Positional Sparring Drills to Fix Common White Belt Mistakes | BJJ Bangkok"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6373\" class=\"elementor elementor-6373\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9096bfc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9096bfc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df632d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"df632d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Positional-Sparring-Drills-BJJ-Bangkok.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6375\" alt=\"3-Positional-Sparring-Drills-BJJ-Bangkok\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Positional-Sparring-Drills-BJJ-Bangkok.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Positional-Sparring-Drills-BJJ-Bangkok-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Positional-Sparring-Drills-BJJ-Bangkok-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Positional-Sparring-Drills-BJJ-Bangkok-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a8deb9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2a8deb9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb01940 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb01940\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 data-path-to-node=\"7\">&#8220;Plateau Buster&#8221;: 3 Ways to Use &#8216;Positional Sparring&#8217; to Fix Weaknesses 90% of White Belts Have<\/h1>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">You\u2019ve been training <b>Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu<\/b> for six months&#8230; maybe a year. You are past the initial &#8220;newbie&#8221; excitement, but suddenly, you feel&#8230; stuck.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">You get your guard passed the exact same way every session. You spend 5 minutes crushed under Side Control, unable to escape. You feel like you aren&#8217;t improving.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">This is what we call <b>&#8220;The White Belt Plateau.&#8221;<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b>The Problem:<\/b> You show up and &#8220;roll&#8221; (free spar) every day, so why aren&#8217;t you getting better? The answer\u2014based on our extensive experience at <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/th\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwj_2fGAtq2RAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQngI\">BJJ Bangkok<\/a>\u2014is simple: <b>Free rolling does not fix your specific weaknesses.<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">Human nature makes you avoid positions where you are weak. If your guard retention is bad, you instinctively hold on to Closed Guard for dear life. As a result, your open guard never gets tested, and the weakness remains.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\"><b>The Solution:<\/b> This article is your &#8220;Plateau Buster.&#8221; We will introduce <b>Positional Sparring<\/b>\u2014the single most powerful training method used by world-class coaches and the core of the <b><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/marcelosilvamartialarts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwj_2fGAtq2RAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQnwI\">Marcelo Silva Martial Art<\/a><\/b> philosophy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9caebb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b9caebb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-247c3c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"247c3c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Part 1: What is \"Positional Sparring\" and Why is it Better Than Just \"Rolling\"?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a906b33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a906b33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">To understand why you are stuck, we must define the three modes of training.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"17\">1. Drilling vs. Free Rolling vs. Positional Sparring<\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"18\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"><b>Drilling:<\/b> Repetition with zero resistance (e.g., performing an Armbar 20 times). This is great for muscle memory but lacks realism.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"><b>Free Rolling:<\/b> Full-contact sparring with no set starting position or goal. This is great for testing your overall game, but bad for fixing specific problems.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\"><b>Positional Sparring:<\/b> The &#8220;bridge&#8221; between the two. It is full-contact sparring (100% resistance), but it starts from a <b>specific position<\/b> with a <b>clear, defined goal<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"19\">The Psychology of the Plateau<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20\">According to the psychological concept of the <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Learning_curve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwj_2fGAtq2RAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQoAI\">Learning Curve (Wikipedia)<\/a>, progress is rapid at first and then flattens out.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"21\">Why does Free Rolling cause this plateau? Because of <b>avoidance<\/b>. If you are terrible at escaping Side Control, you will fight desperately to avoid ending up there. While this is good for survival, it means you never actually spend time <i>practicing<\/i> the escape against resistance.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"22\">The Power of &#8220;Deliberate Practice&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"23\">Positional sparring is the BJJ equivalent of <b>Deliberate Practice<\/b>, a concept popularized by psychologist <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Anders_Ericsson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwj_2fGAtq2RAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQoQI\">K. Anders Ericsson (Wikipedia)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"24\">It forces you to spend 100% of your training time on the exact 10% of your game that is broken. Instead of rolling for 5 minutes and getting your guard passed in minute 4 (giving you only 1 minute of survival practice), you start <i>in<\/i> the bad position. You spend the entire 5 minutes fixing the problem.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"25\">This systematic approach is why elite coaches advocate so strongly for this type of focused training.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-309c675 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"309c675\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1eb4c72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1eb4c72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Part 2: The \"Plateau Buster\" Blueprint<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8e5c72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b8e5c72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-path-to-node=\"28\">Fixing the 3 Weaknesses 90% of White Belts Share<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"29\">We have identified three major &#8220;leaks&#8221; in the average white belt&#8217;s game. Here is how to use Positional Sparring to plug them.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"30\">Drill 1: &#8220;The Gauntlet&#8221; (Fixing The Porous Guard)<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"31\"><b>The Weakness:<\/b> You pull guard, but your opponent slices through your legs in seconds. You lack <b>Guard Retention<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"32\"><b>The Setup:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"33\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"33,0,0\"><b>Partner A (You):<\/b> Start in a vulnerable guard (e.g., Seated Guard or Open Guard).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"33,1,0\"><b>Partner B (Attacker):<\/b> Start in a passing stance (standing or kneeling).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"34\"><b>The Goal:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"35\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"35,0,0\"><b>You:<\/b> Do not get passed! Retain your guard, sweep, or submit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"35,1,0\"><b>Attacker:<\/b> Pass the guard and stabilize for 3 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"36\"><b>The Rules:<\/b> Go 100%. If they pass, or you sweep\/submit, <b>reset immediately<\/b> to the start.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"37\"><b>Why it Works:<\/b> This drill forces you to use your hips, frames, and leg pummeling instinctively. At <b>BJJ Bangkok<\/b>, we use this to teach students that the guard is not a static position, but a dynamic battle of distance management.<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"38\" \/>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"39\">Drill 2: &#8220;The Escape Artist&#8221; (Fixing The Pinned Survivor)<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"40\"><b>The Weakness:<\/b> Once you are passed and stuck in Side Control or Mount, you freeze. You hold your breath and wait for the round to end.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"41\"><b>The Setup:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"42\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"42,0,0\"><b>Partner A (Attacker):<\/b> Starts in a fully dominant position (e.g., deep Side Control).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"42,1,0\"><b>Partner B (You):<\/b> Starts on the bottom, pinned.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"43\"><b>The Goal:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"44\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"44,0,0\"><b>Attacker:<\/b> Maintain the pin or submit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"44,1,0\"><b>You:<\/b> Escape back to a neutral position (Guard) or reversal.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"45\"><b>The Rules:<\/b> Go 100%. If you escape or get tapped, <b>reset immediately<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"46\"><b>Why it Works:<\/b> This is arguably the most important drill for white belts. It forces you to confront &#8220;claustrophobia.&#8221; It teaches you to stay calm, breathe, and use technical escapes (like the Bridge and Shrimp) rather than panic strength. This survival-first mindset is a pillar of the <b>Marcelo Silva Martial Art<\/b> philosophy.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"48\">Drill 3: &#8220;The Finisher&#8217;s Focus&#8221; (Fixing The Failed Finisher)<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"49\"><b>The Weakness:<\/b> You finally get to a good position (like the Back), but you can&#8217;t finish the choke. You lose the position because you can&#8217;t break their defensive grips.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"50\"><b>The Setup:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"51\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"51,0,0\"><b>Partner A (You):<\/b> Start in a prime attacking position (e.g., Back Control with a seatbelt grip).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"51,1,0\"><b>Partner B (Defender):<\/b> Starts fully defensive (protecting the neck).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"52\"><b>The Goal:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"53\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"53,0,0\"><b>You:<\/b> Finish the submission.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"53,1,0\"><b>Defender:<\/b> Escape the position.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"54\"><b>The Rules:<\/b> Reset on escape or submission.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"55\"><b>Why it Works:<\/b> It teaches you to solve the &#8220;last 10%&#8221; of the puzzle. Finishing a resisting opponent requires distinct skills: hand-fighting, trapping arms, and maintaining control pressure simultaneously.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aafccad e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"aafccad\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9c6ded elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b9c6ded\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Part 3: Implementation at BJJ Bangkok<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66507ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66507ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-path-to-node=\"58\">How Often Should You Do This?<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"59\">You shouldn&#8217;t replace all free rolling. However, to break a plateau, we recommend spending <b>10-15 minutes after class<\/b> grabbing a partner to run these specific drills.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"60\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"60,0,0\"><b>Monday:<\/b> &#8220;The Gauntlet&#8221; (Guard Retention)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"60,1,0\"><b>Wednesday:<\/b> &#8220;The Escape Artist&#8221; (Side Control Escapes)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"60,2,0\"><b>Friday:<\/b> &#8220;The Finisher&#8217;s Focus&#8221; (Submissions)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"61\">The Marcelo Silva Methodology<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"62\">The <b><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/marcelosilvamartialarts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwj_2fGAtq2RAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQogI\">Marcelo Silva Martial Art<\/a><\/b> philosophy is not about random training; it is about <b>systematic development<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"63\">At our academy, we use Positional Sparring as the standard &#8220;bridge&#8221; between learning a technique and using it. We don&#8217;t just show you a move and say &#8220;good luck.&#8221; We put you in the position to fail, adjust, and eventually succeed.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"64\">This structured environment is what makes our community at <b>BJJ Bangkok<\/b> so effective at producing skilled grapplers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be667c7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"be667c7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cd9f84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9cd9f84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion: Break the Plateau, Don't Wait for It<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8eb19d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c8eb19d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"67\">Hitting a plateau is normal. Staying stuck there is a choice.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"68\">Free rolling alone is not the most efficient tool for fixing specific problems. The <b>&#8220;Plateau Buster&#8221;<\/b> plan using Positional Sparring is the key. By focusing your intensity on your three biggest weaknesses\u2014Guard Retention, Escapes, and Finishing\u2014you will transform your game faster than you thought possible.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"69\"><b>Call to Action:<\/b> Stop hoping you&#8217;ll get better. Start training to get better. If you want to experience a systematic learning environment that uses these exact methods to unlock your potential, visit us at <b><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/th\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwj_2fGAtq2RAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQowI\">BJJ Bangkok<\/a><\/b>. Our mats are open, and our system is ready for you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1dcaab e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a1dcaab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff1a72d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ff1a72d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9714f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d9714f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"72\"><b>Q1: What is the difference between Positional Sparring and Rolling?<\/b> <b>A:<\/b> Rolling is a full match with no set start. Positional Sparring is full-resistance fighting that starts from a <i>specific situation<\/i> (like having your back taken) to practice a specific skill.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"73\"><b>Q2: I&#8217;m a white belt and my guard always gets passed. Which drill is best?<\/b> <b>A:<\/b> Focus on &#8220;The Gauntlet&#8221; drill mentioned above. Have a higher belt try to pass your guard for 5-minute rounds. It will fast-track your retention skills.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"74\"><b>Q3: Does the Marcelo Silva Martial Art philosophy use this method?<\/b> <b>A:<\/b> Yes, extensively. We believe in systematic learning. Positional sparring ensures you aren&#8217;t just memorizing moves, but learning how to apply them against resistance.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"75\"><b>Q4: Where can I learn this type of training in Bangkok?<\/b> <b>A:<\/b> You can join us at <b>BJJ Bangkok (BJJBKK)<\/b>. 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