Rose Miller, aka @rosierollz, is everywhere on BJJ Instagram right now because she does something that sounds simple but is actually incredibly rare: she gives simple but helpful advice.In this episode of the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show, Rose and I talk about how to actually learn Jiu Jitsu faster, why so many people waste years training without a real plan, and how a black belt thinks about improvement differently than a beginner.We get into her start in Jiu Jitsu, losing a lot early, competing, getting injured, learning...
Rose Miller, aka @rosierollz, is everywhere on BJJ Instagram right now because she does something that sounds simple but is actually incredibly rare: she gives simple but helpful advice.In this episode of the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show, Rose and I talk about how to actually learn Jiu Jitsu faster, why so many people waste years training without a real plan, and how a black belt thinks about improvement differently than a beginner.We get into her start in Jiu Jitsu, losing a lot early, competing, getting injured, learning how to learn, teaching white belts and blue belts, creating BJJ content, CLA/ecological training, drilling, women leading in Jiu Jitsu, and why starting every round from your knees is probably making your Jiu Jitsu worse.This is not just a “do these 3 moves” episode. This is a conversation about how to train smarter, how to think better, and how to keep getting better at Jiu Jitsu without making your entire life miserable.Follow Rose on Instagram: @rosierollzGet my free ebook The Competitor’s Journey:simplifyingjiujitsu.comGet a free copy of jiu jitsu for imbeciles: bjjmentalmodels.com/isuckSponsored by Datsusara:Use code ISUCK at dsgear.com
00:00 Intro
00:46 How Rose Miller got into Jiu Jitsu
03:31 Why Jiu Jitsu gave Rose structure and direction
05:28 Starting at Gracie South Bay with elite women
08:45 Rose’s first Jiu Jitsu competition
11:18 Losing a lot and learning how to learn
13:02 Why Rose refused to quit Jiu Jitsu
15:09 The original goal of becoming a black belt
16:30 What changes when you finally get your black belt
18:19 Injuries, COVID, concussions, and loving the process
22:01 Becoming a “try-hard hobbyist”
25:17 Why Rose makes beginner-friendly BJJ content
29:13 Rose’s intention behind creating content
34:10 Women leading in Jiu Jitsu
40:42 Training in San Diego vs smaller Jiu Jitsu scenes
43:56 Cross-training, loyalty, and gym culture
47:23 Would Rose be different if she started at a hobbyist gym?
49:57 Using competition as a learning tool
53:06 Why Rose’s Jiu Jitsu content works
57:31 Drilling, CLA, and live training
1:04:33 Why CLA people can be so annoying
1:07:10 Advice for beginners learning Jiu Jitsu today
1:10:27 Stop starting rounds from the knees
1:12:34 Why Jiu Jitsu standup is still evolving
1:16:37 Is Jiu Jitsu Brazilian or American?
1:17:50 Final thoughts
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