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The Ultimate BJJ Training Log Template
Most BJJ logs fail because they ask for too much. This template asks for the minimum that actually matters and nothing else. Copy it into a notebook, a notes app, or a spreadsheet, and use the same shape every session. Or just let MatFlow do it for you.
The template
| Field | Example |
|---|---|
| Date | April 8, 2026 |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Gym | Crafted BJJ |
| Class type | No gi |
| Techniques | Single leg to body lock, back take from turtle |
| Partners | Marcus (blue), Diego (purple), Sara (white) |
| Rolls | 3 rounds, 5 minutes each. Tapped Marcus with rear naked. Got swept by Diego twice. |
| Notes | Hand fighting on the back is sloppy. Need to keep elbows tight. |
| Takeaway | Drill seatbelt grip every session this week. |
What each field does
- Date and duration are the foundation. Without them you cannot count sessions or hours, and the long arc of your training disappears.
- Gym matters if you train at multiple academies or visit when traveling. Otherwise it stays the same.
- Class type tells you whether you are getting balanced training or only doing one thing. If your log is 90 percent gi, that is a useful thing to notice.
- Techniques is the lesson. One or two key positions or submissions covered in class. Do not try to write down everything.
- Partners is who you rolled with and their belt. Over time this becomes the most valuable column in the log because it shows you who is helping you grow.
- Rolls is the live training notes. How many rounds, how long, what happened. One sentence per round is plenty.
- Notes is the honest part. What was sloppy. What hurt. What confused you.
- Takeaway is one sentence to your future self. The thing you want to fix or remember next time.
How to use it
Fill it in the same day, ideally the same hour. Two minutes after class, in the parking lot, before the details fade. The faster you log, the better the data.
Review the log every Sunday. Look for patterns. Are you training enough? Are you only rolling with the same two people? Are your takeaways the same week after week, which means you are not actually working on them? The log is only useful if you read it.
Or skip the template and let MatFlow do it
MatFlow logs every session for you the moment you check in to class. Date, duration, gym, and class type fill in automatically. You add partners with a tap and write one line about what worked. The app tracks your streaks, hours per week, and partner history. It is the same template, but you do not have to type the labels every time.
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