{"id":6470,"date":"2026-04-11T08:49:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T08:49:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marcelosilvamartialarts.com\/?p=6470"},"modified":"2026-04-11T08:49:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T08:49:56","slug":"concepts-vs-techniques-master-bjj-faster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marcelosilvamartialarts.com\/th\/blog\/concepts-vs-techniques-master-bjj-faster\/","title":{"rendered":"Concepts over Techniques: Why Mastering Principles Will Skyrocket Your BJJ Skills | BJJ Bangkok"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6470\" class=\"elementor elementor-6470\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6109372 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6109372\" 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-a0b74ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a0b74ef\" 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:\/\/marcelosilvamartialarts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Technique-vs.-Concept-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6475\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marcelosilvamartialarts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Technique-vs.-Concept-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/marcelosilvamartialarts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Technique-vs.-Concept-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marcelosilvamartialarts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Technique-vs.-Concept-1-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marcelosilvamartialarts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Technique-vs.-Concept-1-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4db50a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4db50a0\" 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\">Concepts vs. Techniques: Master Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Faster | Marcelo Silva Martial Art<\/h1><h2 data-path-to-node=\"6\">Introduction: The White Belt Brain Fog<\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"7\">Have you ever been in the middle of a live roll, only to realize your mind has gone completely blank? You spent all week drilling a specific 10-step sweep, but the moment your opponent moved their hip an inch to the left, your &#8220;map&#8221; became useless.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"8\">This is the &#8220;Technique Trap.&#8221; Many practitioners fall into the habit of collecting moves like trading cards. But at <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/marcelosilvamartialarts.com\/th\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwi4wPysq-WTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQeQ\">Marcelo Silva Martial Art<\/a>, we teach a different way. We believe that true mastery isn&#8217;t about how many techniques you know; it\u2019s about how well you understand the <b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"279\">concepts<\/b> that make them work.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"9\">When you train at <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwi4wPysq-WTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQeg\">BJJ Bangkok<\/a>, we help you build a &#8220;Compass,&#8221; not just a &#8220;Map.&#8221;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f853473 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f853473\" 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>Photo: <a id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1748267866794_2432\" class=\"owner-name truncate no-outline\" title=\"Go to Richard Presley\u2019s photostream\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/184367221@N07\/\" rel=\"author noopener\" data-track=\"attributionNameClick\">Richard Presley<\/a><\/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-125b881 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"125b881\" 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-bb1e32a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bb1e32a\" 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\">Technique vs. Concept: The Map vs. The Compass<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c72e6e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c72e6e9\" 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=\"12\">To understand why you should prioritize principles, let\u2019s look at the definitions:<\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"13\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Technique:<\/b> A specific set of movements designed to solve a specific problem (e.g., &#8220;The Scissor Sweep&#8221;). It\u2019s a <b data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"112\">Map<\/b>. If the terrain changes slightly, you\u2019re lost.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Concept:<\/b> A fundamental principle of physics or <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Biomechanics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwi4wPysq-WTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQew\">Biomechanics<\/a> that applies to all situations (e.g., &#8220;The Power of Levers&#8221;). It\u2019s a <b data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"129\">Compass<\/b>. No matter where you are, it tells you which way to go.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><blockquote data-path-to-node=\"14\"><p data-path-to-node=\"14,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The MSMA Philosophy:<\/b> A student who knows 1,000 techniques but 0 concepts is a library. A student who knows 10 concepts and 10 techniques is a scientist.<\/p><\/blockquote>\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-f1b3185 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f1b3185\" 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-2e9ab80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2e9ab80\" 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\">The Core Pillars of Conceptual Grappling<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bf09b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5bf09b0\" 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>At <a href=\"https:\/\/marcelosilvamartialarts.com\/th\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwi4wPysq-WTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQfA\">Marcelo Silva Martial Art<\/a>, we focus on three major concepts to help you navigate the chaos of a fight.<\/p><h3 data-path-to-node=\"18\">A. The Mechanical Advantage (The Lever)<\/h3><p data-path-to-node=\"19\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Brazilian_jiu-jitsu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwi4wPysq-WTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQfQ\">Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu<\/a> is essentially applied physics. To control a larger opponent, you must maximize your leverage. In physics, torque is defined as:<\/p><div data-path-to-node=\"20\"><ul><li>T = F x d sin (\u03b8)<\/li><\/ul><\/div><p data-path-to-node=\"21\">Where:<\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"22\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\"><span data-math=\"\\tau\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">T<\/span> is the torque (your power to turn or break).<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\"><span data-math=\"F\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">F<\/span> is the force applied.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0\">d is the distance from the fulcrum (the joint).<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-path-to-node=\"23\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Concept:<\/b> Instead of grabbing the elbow, you grab the wrist. By increasing the distance (<span data-math=\"d\" data-index-in-node=\"92\">d<\/span>) from the shoulder or elbow (the fulcrum), you exponentially increase your power without using more muscle.<\/p><h3 data-path-to-node=\"24\">B. Structural Integrity (Frames)<\/h3><p data-path-to-node=\"25\">Why do some practitioners at <a href=\"https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwi4wPysq-WTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQfg\">BJJ Bangkok<\/a> feel impossible to pin? It\u2019s not because they are stronger; it\u2019s because they use <b data-path-to-node=\"25\" data-index-in-node=\"123\">Frames<\/b>.<\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"26\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"26,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"26,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Technique approach:<\/b> Pushing with your triceps to create space (you will gas out).<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"26,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"26,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Conceptual approach:<\/b> Using your skeletal structure (bone-to-bone alignment) to bear the weight.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-path-to-node=\"27\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lever\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwi4wPysq-WTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQfw\">Lever<\/a> or a frame allows you to hold back a 100kg opponent using almost zero muscular energy.<\/p><h3 data-path-to-node=\"28\">C. Space Management: Connection and Vacuum<\/h3><p data-path-to-node=\"29\">Jiu-Jitsu is a game of space.<\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"30\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"30,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"30,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">On Offense:<\/b> You want to be a &#8220;vacuum.&#8221; You remove all space between your chest and their back.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"30,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"30,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">On Defense:<\/b> You are a &#8220;space-maker.&#8221; You use your frames to create a gap large enough for your hips to escape.<\/p><\/li><\/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-09f48ea e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"09f48ea\" 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-dd1c79f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dd1c79f\" 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\">Why This Makes You Get Better, Faster<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6547376 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6547376\" 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<table data-path-to-node=\"3\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Technique-Based Learning<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Concept-Based Learning (MSMA)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Memory<\/b><\/span><\/td><td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,1,0\">Requires rote memorization of steps.<\/span><\/td><td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,2,0\">Requires understanding of &#8220;Why.&#8221;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Adaptability<\/b><\/span><\/td><td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1,0\">Fails if the opponent reacts &#8220;wrong.&#8221;<\/span><\/td><td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,2,0\">Works regardless of the opponent&#8217;s move.<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Learning Curve<\/b><\/span><\/td><td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,1,0\">Slow and frustrating.<\/span><\/td><td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,2,0\">Fast and intuitive.<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Longevity<\/b><\/span><\/td><td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,1,0\">Relies on athleticism and speed.<\/span><\/td><td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,2,0\">Relies on Physics and efficiency.<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\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-dd8123e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dd8123e\" 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-8a98f3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8a98f3c\" 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\">The Marcelo Silva Martial Art Difference<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bb476b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0bb476b\" 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=\"36\">Why choose us for your <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwi4wPysq-WTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQgQE\">BJJ Bangkok<\/a> journey? Because our pedagogy is designed for <b data-path-to-node=\"36\" data-index-in-node=\"81\">intelligence and longevity<\/b>.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"37\">Professor Marcelo Silva emphasizes a &#8220;Top-Down&#8221; approach. By teaching the principle first, the techniques become obvious. You won&#8217;t just learn &#8220;how&#8221; to do an Armbar; you will learn the mechanics of joint isolation. This allows you to &#8220;invent&#8221; techniques in real-time, even in positions you\u2019ve never seen before.<\/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-ef8a8df e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ef8a8df\" 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-4b8b148 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4b8b148\" 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\">Practical Tips for Your Next Session<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59c8dbf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59c8dbf\" 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><li><p data-path-to-node=\"40,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"40,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Stop &#8220;Winning&#8221; the Roll:<\/b> During sparring, focus on maintaining a frame or finding a lever rather than just hunting for the tap.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"40,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"40,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Ask &#8220;Why&#8221; During Class:<\/b> If the instructor shows a move, try to identify the lever, the fulcrum, and the space being managed.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"40,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"40,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Slow Down:<\/b> Concept-based rolling requires you to feel the weight and the pressure. You can&#8217;t feel physics at 100mph.<\/p><\/li><\/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-f42daec e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f42daec\" 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-747642d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"747642d\" 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: Master the Game, Not Just the Move<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39e6737 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39e6737\" 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=\"42\">If you want to excel at <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwi4wPysq-WTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQggE\">Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu<\/a>, stop being a collector of moves and start being a master of principles. When you understand the &#8220;Why,&#8221; the &#8220;How&#8221; becomes easy.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"43\">Ready to transform your game? Join us at <b data-path-to-node=\"43\" data-index-in-node=\"41\">Marcelo Silva Martial Art<\/b> in the heart of the city. Whether you&#8217;re a beginner or an advanced practitioner, we will help you see the &#8220;Invisible Jiu-Jitsu&#8221; that others miss.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"44\"><b data-path-to-node=\"44\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwi4wPysq-WTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQgwE\">Book Your Trial Class at BJJ Bangkok Today!<\/a><\/b><\/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-b6d8281 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b6d8281\" 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-74e2bdf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"74e2bdf\" 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\">FAQ: Conceptual BJJ<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afcc7e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"afcc7e0\" 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=\"47\"><b data-path-to-node=\"47\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Q: Is conceptual learning too difficult for beginners?<\/b> <b data-path-to-node=\"47\" data-index-in-node=\"55\">A:<\/b> Quite the opposite! 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