Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners typically split their mat time between technical training(drilling) and free training(sparring/rolling). Though both are essential, they both serve distance purposes, and demand different mindsets.
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Technical BJJ Training vs. Free Training: Structure & Intent
Technical training is highly structured, and an instructor demonstrates specific techniques in each class. For example, one class might cover an armbar from a closed guard and go over each detail during the demonstration.