Understanding Jiu-Jitsu
  • Understanding Jiu-Jitsu
  • The Book
  • 8 Week Live Study Group
  • Substack Articles
  • Eddie Fyvie | Jiu Jitsu Instructor and Author
  • Where I Teach
  • Understanding Jiu-Jitsu
  • The Book
  • 8 Week Live Study Group
  • Substack Articles
  • Eddie Fyvie | Jiu Jitsu Instructor and Author
  • Where I Teach
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WHAT THIS IS

Jiu Jitsu doesn’t fail people.

Learning systems do.

This group is not about techniques, drills, or quick fixes.

It’s about understanding why progress stalls, why effort increases without results, and why some people grow while others quietly burn out.

Each week, we’ll take one core idea from the book and unpack it together — slowly, clearly, and honestly.
This is for people who want clarity, not noise.
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WHO THIS IS FOR

This group is for:

>> Students who feel like they’re working harder than they should <<
>> Coaches who sense something is off in the learning process <<
>> Hobbyists balancing training with real life <<
>> Practitioners questioning timelines, belts, identity, and comparison << 
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Anyone who loves Jiu Jitsu but feels stuck, confused, or frustrated <<
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If you’re looking for techniques, this isn’t it.
If you’re looking to understand the art — this is exactly it.

THE 8 WEEK ARC

Over eight weeks, we’ll explore:

1. Why effort increases when understanding drops
2. The mechanics of consistency and showing up
3. Why people quit even when they love Jiu Jitsu
4. Identity, comparison, and ego on the mat
5. Belts, time, and arbitrary timelines
6. Instruction, influence, and interference
7. Calm, perception, and control under pressure
8. Integration — how this carries off the mat and into life

This is not a curriculum to memorize.
It’s a lens to see through.

HOW IT WORKS

>> 🗓 Live sessions every Sunday night
>> ⏱ Approximately 60–75 minutes
>> 🎥 All sessions are recorded
>> 🔁 If you miss a week, you can catch up anytime
>> 💬 Discussion-based, not lecture-heavy

You do not need to speak to benefit.
​Listening is participation.

Reserve Your Spot – $149

About The Facilitator

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Eddie Fyvie

I’ve spent nearly three decades in Jiu Jitsu — as a competitor, instructor, and coach.

For the past several years, I’ve taught 40–50 classes per week while actively studying why learning works when it does — and fails when it doesn’t.
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This group is not about me teaching at you.
It’s about thinking with you.

COMMITMENT & REASSURANCE

This is an 8-week container.
No ongoing subscription.
No upsells.
No pressure.
Just a clear start, a clear end, and meaningful conversation in between.
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  • Understanding Jiu-Jitsu
  • The Book
  • 8 Week Live Study Group
  • Substack Articles
  • Eddie Fyvie | Jiu Jitsu Instructor and Author
  • Where I Teach