This Technique Might Be Killing Your Half Guard (Here’s 2 Counters)

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Every position in BJJ has weaknesses and strengths. Also, some techniques work very well against certain positions. The back step for instance is a great technique versus a half guard. And this is the focus of today’s BJJ technique video.

The question comes from one of the viewers who’s half guard is getting destroyed by people back stepping on him. So, in the video I’ll show you 2 options you can use in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu to counter the backstep.

Both are simple and have either been used by me. . . or against me. . . in competition.

The first one is probably the simplest of the 2. But with each one, it requires a certain timing to be effective. This is why I bring focus to the physical queue you should look for when executing the technique.

Hope the video helps if you’re a half guard player.

-Chewy

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A Powerful Mindset to Avoid Giving Up On Your Goals w/ Andy Stumpf

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Today’s video is a short conversation with Andy Stumpf. This video was originally filmed back in 2020. I’m just now posting it (nearly 1.5 years later). Got lost in a hard drive somewhere.

Anyways, there is an idea that Andy has shared on his podcast and others he’s done about how to deal with overwhelming situations. It’s something I’ve naturally done in my life but the way he articulates it is useful in my opinion. So with that I wanted him to share it on the channel with you.

So enjoy the conversation with Andy and I. And if you like it, check out some of the links. Either to his podcast channel, website or even the podcast I did with him back in 2020.

My podcast episode with Andy on Cleared Hot: https://youtu.be/TVIa_4Y57zc

Cleared Hot Podcast Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC10Q…

https://www.clearedhotpodcast.com/

Thanks for watching.

-Chewy

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How To Use Lockdown to Escape a Tight Half Guard Smasher in BJJ

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If you’ve played Half Guard long enough then I’m sure you’ve experienced the situation where you get smashed by the person on top squeezing you. It happens to all of us.

Well, in today’s BJJ technique video I’m going to show you how to escape a tight half guard position and get unstuck by using the Lockdown position (most commonly known from 10th Planet) to get the person off balance.

I’m also sharing this position in part because I know a lot of beginners in BJJ (White and Blue Belts) find themselves in this position naturally and don’t know how to use it.

Hopefully the off-balancing technique is useful to you and helps you be more effective from Half Guard with your Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.

Thanks for watching the video.

-Chewy

P.S if you’re into lockdown or 10th Planet stuff check out my buddy BMac’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/brandonmcninja

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The Next Time Your Train BJJ, Try This Breathing Technique

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In today’s video I share a simple breathing exercise to try the next time you’re rolling in your BJJ gym. It’s a simple idea that can help you slow down your pace, not be so spazzy (if you’re a white belt) and even help you out last someone else.

I started doing this type of breathing back in 2018 after reading a couple of books that got recommended to be from a friend. And initially it was a struggle to breathe in the way I talk about in the video. But now after doing it for several years it’s much more natural and I’ve noticed it’s given me a clear advantage of my opponents in competitions and some of my training partners in the gym.

Hope the video is helpful to you. And good luck with trying the exercise the next time you roll.

-Chewy

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Stop Trying to Perfectly Balance BJJ & Life (I’ll Explain Why)

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In today’s video I answer a question from a new BJJ White Belt who’s struggling to find the balance with Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and all of the other activities he does.

He says that he’s already a physically active person who does lots of other activities. And this combined with BJJ is leading to a lot of soreness, fatigue and some injuries.

In the video I’ll share some ideas on abandoning the idea of balance for periods of time in your life. I’ll share how I’ve done it in the past with various physical activities and projects.

-Chewy

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7 BJJ Half Guard Sweep Drills & Techniques

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Today’s video is a Half Guard sweeps drilling video. This is some of the things I’m working on with my classes and I figured I’d share them with you as well.

In the video you’ll see 7 different Half Guard sweeps or techniques used. And the way we do it is after the sweep or technique is used the other person will regain their half guard and then the sequence restarts. This keeps the action moving and keeps it more engaging for both people.

If you’re a Half Guard player or trying to get better at the position, I hope the sweeping drills help.

-Chewy

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Triangle Choke for MMA or Fight Situation from Full Guard

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Today’s BJJ technique is focused on MMA and fighting although it’s perfectly useable in a regular grappling situation. In the video I’ll show a sequence from Full Guard that we could use to setup triangle chokes or submissions in MMA or a situation where strikes can be thrown.

The key is first establishing control of the distance. And in the case of this setup we’re making sure there is no distance for the person to create power for their strikes.

Next we make our angle and start to setup the triangle choke.

You’ll see variations of this all the time in grappling. But a great example came from Chael Sonnen vs Forrest Griffin in an older IFC fight.

Thanks for watching the video and hope the technique helps.

-Chewy

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Blue Belt Hobbyist Feels Worthless at Competition-Focused Gym

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Recently I received an email from a viewer, Chris, who titled the message “Is my BJJ Gym Cobra Kai?” This of course caught my attention, so I wanted to see what his situation was. He says that the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu training inside the gym is great but unfortunately the main coach he trains with is a bit of a jerk.

Recently the coach said that he’s focused on his competitors and any hobbyists need to ask other coaches for help because he doesn’t have time for them.

His primary coach saying this rubbed Chris the wrong way and created a situation where he’s curious as to whether he should leave his gym (even though he doesn’t want to) or stick it out.

In the video I’ll share some ideas that will hopefully be useful to Chris and anyone else in a similar situation.

Thanks for watching!

-Chewy

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Harness Your Aggressive Side in BJJ Like a Spartan King

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In today’s BJJ Q&A video I answer a question from Matt who says he fails to turn up the intensity in BJJ training and gets beat by people who aren’t as large, athletic or technical experienced as him.

He wants to be nice to his training partners in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and has trouble tapping into the tougher side of himself. He also feels bad applying knee on belly or heavy pressure to people. ​​

He’s a BJJ Blue Belt now and becoming more aggressive has been one of his main focuses since White Belt.

So I share some ideas to hopefully help him with his aggression dilemma. If you’re in a similar situation then I hope it helps you too.

-Chewy

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Brutally Tight Bread Cutter Choke Finishing Detail in BJJ

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In today’s video I’m going to show you a nasty adjustment on the bread cutter / paper cutter choke. If you watched me Shotgun Armbar series located here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5…

In that playlist I show a great sequence of armlocks and use the bread cutter / paper cutter choke to add a choking submission threat to the mix of armbar and armlock submissions.

In today’s video I’ll give you 1 finishing detail that makes the paper cutter even nastier.

Hope the detail helps!

-Chewy

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