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Garry Tonon Explains Why You Should Stop Memorizing Random Moves In Jiu-Jitsu

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November 7, 2026

Garry Tonon says Jiu-Jitsu students get far more from their training when they understand the principles behind techniques, than when they memorize isolated movements. On the BJJ Fanatics podcast, he said over-reliance on individual techniques leaves practitioners with a narrow understanding and little ability to adapt when a situation changes. Knowing every step of a […]

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