I was having a conversation with one of my training partners. He is a blue belt in BJJ and getting tough, but he was telling that he hasn’t been able to get to the gym as often and feels he isn’t making much improvement.

So I asked him a simple question…what are you doing besides training to improve your BJJ?

As we got into the conversation, I started to share some ideas that I have implemented throughout my years of training that could help improve his grappling without being directly on the mats training.

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The technical standup is one of the most important techniques in BJJ. Think of it as the Turkish Getup but with a resisting opponent on your shoulders! Download my free guide and checklist for learning BJJ here: https://www.grapplearts.com/book

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Recently I got an email from a guy who says that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training has a higher dropout rate than buds, aka the first phase of Navy Seal training.

He says the reason is because of the poor technical training that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms often provide.

I thought this comment was pretty interesting and thought we could chew on these ideas for BJJ together.

In this video I talk about the times when I first started training BJJ, during its mainstream boost, and the times before then too and how different the training structure was compared to now, and how much higher the attrition rate was back then compared to how it is now.

I also answer a few common questions: is Jiu-Jitsu for everyone? Why do some people stick around while others don’t? and what other things should we consider before comparing the training of BUDS and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.

Hopefully you find the ideas in this video useful for you.

– Chewy
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Training jiu-jitsu with the opposite sex can sometimes be stressful for some people. We discuss some of the common problems that arise in the bjj training room and how to handle them. Mandy discusses it from a female’s perspective and I give my perspective from an instructor’s point of view as well as from a male perspective.

We would love to hear your thoughts on what situations or concerns need to be addressed in jiu-jitsu academies regarding these issues.

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Coronavirus has most of the BJJ world locked down and it sucks. I get it: you desperately want to get back on the mats and train. Here are 5 strategies to keep your head in the game and prevent you from backsliding too much before that happy, happy day comes!

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BJJ world champion Fabio Gurgel talks about how your training changes as you get older. The full interview is here: https://www.grapplearts.com/fabio-gurgel-on-fighting-vale-tudo-in-brazil-training-bjj-world-champions-and-more/

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In this video I answer some of the questions left on the YouTube community page.

As always, with a random question video. We will be giving away some free patches.

Whoever makes a funny or memorable comment will be entered to win a patch. I’ll give away 3-4 of them.

Here is a list of the topics we touch on in this random question video.

– How to deal with training Brazilian Jiu-jitsu as a 40 year old guy.
– Has my diet ever cost me a match or a roll?
– Good lifting program for BJJ
– Training BJJ with significant other
– What’s more important in Jiujitsu, speed or strength?
– Best submission inside Full Guard.
– My favorite submission.
– Should I make concessions in my life to train Brazilian Jiujitsu.
– Am I a Dragonball Fan
– Dieting to lose 5lbs
– Most obnoxious submission
– Do I meditate meditate?
– Pre BJJ competitions rituals

Big thanks to everyone who left a question on the community tab! I hope you enjoyed the video!

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An advanced pass using the Kimura grip to immobilize your opponent, followed by a classic finish.

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