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What do you do if you don’t like the way your BJJ coach directs you at competitions or training?
This is our “Bob” question today from one of the viewers who is a Blue Belt in BJJ and dislike how their coach. . . coaches them.
They said that the coaching style is not preferable because it’s more of a barking demanding style.
Meaning when competing they yell and scream to tell them to do certain things. This disrupts “Bob” and causes them to perform worse.
This is demonstrated by the fact that when their coach isn’t there, Bob has done really well.
So in this video I talk about how to talk to your Brazilian Jiu-jitsu coach about difficult topics.
If you’re having a situation with your coach and need to bring up a difficult topic. I hope this helps.
-Chewy
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I received a question from a BJJ Dad who says his son is on the fence about quitting BJJ competitions.
Initially his son started doing the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu competitions but after 5 losses he’s lost his fire.
His dad is wondering if he should continue to push his son or simply let him quit Brazilian Jiujitsu all together.
In this video I share why I believe he should nudge his son forward with his competitions.
In BJJ, as with any hard to acquire skill, there are sticky points. And these sticky points are what separate people. There are those who quit when things get tough and those who continue to push on.
The good news is that you can develop the ability to push onward. It’s just like any muscle. You have to work on it and develop it.
I even share a story about one of the members of my Kids BJJ program who broke through this same barrier.
So listen to the stories in the video and hopefully this is useful for at least entertaining.
Oh and here is the Felipe Costa Documentary: https://youtu.be/1vfxspE5Fh8
-Chewy
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I love BJJ training but my family hates it! What should I do?
This is the question I got from our friend Liz who is a White Belt in today’s Chewy Ramble.
I related to Liz because when I started Wrestling, BJJ and MMA. My mother was very much against the idea.
Now she was super supportive. She always had my back. But she didn’t like the idea of me fighting.
I don’t think she was against Brazilian Jiu-jitsu or MMA because she hated it, but because she was concerned for me.
I remember when I won my 1st MMA fight. I showed my mom and after seeing the fight. My mom hit me and called me mean!
And she would always ask me, “Why are you doing this?”
Now even though she didn’t like it, she respected it. And she respected it because of the hard work I put into it and the dedication she saw.
In the video I share how I believe Liz’s family will slowly begin to respect her decision to get into Brazilian Jiujitsu and grappling.
It happens overtime because they realize that it’s REAL, it’s not going away.
So Liz, I hope this video was helpful. And if you’re into BJJ and having a similar issue, I hope it’s helpful to you.
-Chewy
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When I am passing the Guard of someone with long legs in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. I typically begin to force Half Guard.
By doing this I am able to get closer and make it harder to their leg length.
In this video I show my strategy against long legged BJJ practitioners.
I also touch on the idea of how to deal with Knee Shields and Spider Lasso grips by avoiding tension.
Along with the positional elements I use to force and pass Half Guard in Brazilian Jiujitsu. I also talk about strong head positioning.
As I’ve shared before. Head positioning is often overlooked in BJJ, which is unfortunate, because it’s incredibly powerful.
Locking someones head position makes it very difficult for them to defend your offensive weapons.
This video is more of a strategy or concept video rather than a hard technique video.
It’s just a few ideas for your to Chew On with your BJJ training or competitions.
Get it. . . Chew On?
Anyways, I hope you enjoyed the video!
-Chewy
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This past weekend following the ADCC North American Trials I saw a comment on Instagram that went something to the effect of “he beat that bjj Youtuber” or something like that.
And I honestly understand completely.
In a world of social media, there’s so much BS. As I talk about in the video there are so many situations and it often causes us to be apprehensive of people because we don’t want to be tricked.
And one of the things that is nice about me continuing to compete in BJJ competitions is that I can show you that I’m walking my walk.
I do the things that I say.
I may not be the best at every facet of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. But I walk my talk. I proceed with 100% integrity.
And I will continue to do so.
I hope you enjoy the video.
-Chewy
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In this video I sit down with my Brown Belt Justin to talk about out yearly Pura Vida BJ and Surfing retreat in Costa Rica. It’s an amazing BJJ and Surfing vacation.
This year it will be in Tamarindo. Which is a new location. We’re all looking forward to it.
Last year I had several people join us on the Costa Rica vacation and we had a blast. And so I wanted to open the invitation to you guys in case you were interested in joining us for a one of a kind Brazilian Jiujitsu vacation.
During the trip. We’ll do Brazilian Jiu-jitsu both gi and no gi. Surfing and adventure around the city together and have a good time.
If you have any questions. Check out the page:
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And if for some reason it doesn’t answer all your questions. Send Justin an email.
Thanks!
-Chewy
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Have your ever rolled with someone outside of a traditional Brazilian Jiu-jitsu background?
Maybe someone who has done MMA, Sambo, Wrestling, Judo, etc?
If so then you know that they grapple a little different
A different sort of cadence or style of rolling.
I found this out during my White-Purple Belt days where I began to be introduced to MMA training and would roll with people who only learned grappling through MMA.
In many cases I would get caught with submissions even through my knowledge of grappling and Brazilian Jiujitsu was superior.
Because their style and rhythm of grappling was different than mine, I had to adjust. Because where BJJ players typically fight more for position, they would just go crazy for submissions.
And I believe this is partly due to the fact that when you use grappling in and MMA situation. You have to have a sense of urgency with your techniques.
In today’s video I discuss this idea in response to our friends question who is struggling with a situation at an open mat where he feels a bit taken back by the people inside the gym.
If you’re ever grappling with someone outside of a traditional BJJ gym, then I hope this video is useful for you!
-Chewy
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In Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, there is typically a grip needed to finish a technique. Whether this is a Choke, Armlock or whatever.
Oftentimes I find that if I’m very focused on getting that finishing grip quickly, my success with the technique shoots up dramatically.
For instance if I’m doing a choke.
If I get what I call the “Kill grip” I’m usually able to finish the technique.
When I say “Kill Grip” I’m speaking about the the grip that’s essential to finishing the technique I’m looking for.
In this video I answer a question from Max who says he’s having people tuck their necks and defend his submission attempts with chokes during BJJ training.
So in this video I discuss the getting the best grip quickly for whatever technique you’re looking for during rolling or competitions.
The big focus with chokes is to get the deepest grips in the collar or around the neck possible. This way the person doesn’t have a chance to stop the submission.
I hope the video is helpful with your Brazilian Jiujitsu training or competitions.
-Chewy
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In 2007 I came to Derby City MMA. I left my previous BJJ gym and began training here.
When I started training here I met this young kid named Chad. I didn’t know it at the time but he would radically change my life.
Initially he was a young kid growing up in a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu gym. Training and competing constantly.
But he quickly grew into a young man that was possessed with gifts that many of us wish we had. Both as a competitor and practitioner and as a teacher.
During our time training together we sharpened each other’s abilities. And on top of that. I learned a lot about myself.
While doing my best to try and help Chad along his own path I learned so much about myself.
This isn’t goodbye as we will see him often enough. But it is definitely a new period. For myself as a coach and for Chad as a man carving his own path in the world.
I love my “little brother” that I promoted 2 years ago. But I’m happy he’s growing. On and off the mats.
He’s taking his own call to adventure. Finding his own path in his life.
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-Chewy
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