In the first six months of training two to three times weekly, students typically go through three major projects.
The first is a breathing project. When people start, they typically hold their breath, causing them to fatigue quickly. Learning how to be calm under pressure and breathing through it not only help you be less tired but also allow you to think and use the techniques you’re learning.
The second is escaping from all five dominate positions in jiu-jitsu. When you start, you find yourself in poor positions regularly. Learning how to escape allows you to work on the other aspects of jiu-jitsu.
The third is learning at least one movement from all jiu-jitsu positions. This allows you to move entirely through efficient jiu-jitsu movements and replace your intuitive movements.