Don't get Frustrated or Overwhelmed

I just wanted to touch base with everyone on my style of training. We do alot of techniques some days and others review and sometimes one or two techniques. We have alot of new faces in class, not all have joined and some are visitors. We hope all will join and be part of our BDJJ family.
I get bored teaching basics and it's boring to learn just basics. We do basics to build a solid foundations and when I teach basics I try to put it in a real situation that will lead to other techniques. Even when I teach striking and punching I try to place it in a real situation, it makes learning more fun and becomes an adventure. Don't get overwhelmed or frustrated if your new. Ask some of the students who have been with me a few months, I hear them say, "Don't worry it will come to you." There is a method to the madness, stay with it and you will see your development improve with every class.
That is another thing I want to touch on. Some people have natural abilities in things, athletics, computers, anything. I have seen alot of good athletes lose interest. In order to advance in any Martial Arts, or sport you have to be putting in the time, that is where you lose people in any physical endeavor. I require a minimum of two times per week that is three hours per week to develop and advance. If you are coming once a week or missing classes, your deveopment slows and so will your advancement. Time in class and on the mat are the only ways to get better and make the techniques second nature.
I realize people have a life outside the Dojo (sad, but true). I know some of you only have time for one class per week, or have things come up. I am not calling out anyone, I just want to say that your development depends on you. I remember my Military recruiter telling me before I enlisted, "In life, you will get out of it what you put into it". That my friend is a life leason on everything we do, from relationships, friendships, school, work, sports, anything.
Peace and let's keep rolling...........:)