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A Highly Effective Mount Position in a Street Fight or MMA

June 16, 2023/in BJJ, Defenses Escapes Counters, Off the Mats, Takedowns, Tips /by Jack C

Today’s video comes as an answer to a recent question from a follower, and fellow Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Practitioner, named Steve.

Steve’s question to me is whether or not I believe you should go to a low Mount or if you should get to a high Mount which is very common and very effective in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.

His question is focused on which mounted BJJ position, would be more effective in a Street fight situation, against an untrained person. So in the video I share some ideas on how to use mount in a Hand-to-hand fighting situation on DUH STREETZ. And I share why I really like low mount vs an untrained person.

– Chewy

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I Got My Delusional Co-Worker to Try BJJ. . . Big Mistake!

June 10, 2023/in Beginners, BJJ, Tips /by Jack C

Recently a subscriber of the channel, we will call him Bob, who has been training for over a year, messaged me to tell me about a crummy experience he had with a co-worker who he invited to the gym to start training BJJ.

Well, a few classes in, Bob’s coworker & Bob finally rolled.

In the Roll Bob takes it easy, even allowing his friend to submit him when they rolled. The issue began after the roll when Bob’s co-worker says “Hah, you couldn’t even get me.” This being said after their light roll (where Bob was just playing).

Well to make it worse, a few days later at their place of work, the co-worker also boasted about the roll against Bob & the Head Instructor; embarrassing Bob and leaving him frustrated about what to do next.

This obviously rubbed Bob the wrong way and he is wondering if he should: confront his co-worker directly about the issue, have a talk with the coach, let it go, or if I had any other ways to resolve the problem in mind…

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The BJJ Position Where White Belts Go to Die

June 9, 2023/in Beginners, BJJ, Defenses Escapes Counters, Training /by Jack C

One of the most common messages I get from you guys, specifically the newer grapplers, is about something in the realm of White Belts having trouble with Side Control escapes.

Regardless of your prior grappling experience, White Belts of all backgrounds tend to struggle pretty often escaping side control and just feel stuck.

The tip that I am going to share with you in this video works for side control, mount, or any defensive position, but can be really useful for side control specifically.

This technique/idea made escaping side control way easier for me, and hopefully for you newer white belts watching, or anyone else, it can also be a useful idea that’ll help your game too.

– Chewy

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How To Break Closed Guard Without Getting Swept

June 2, 2023/in Beginners, BJJ, Defenses Escapes Counters, Guard Passes, Sweeps, Tips, Training /by Jack C

In today’s video I answer a recent question about breaking the closed guard in BJJ (Gi or No-GI), WITHOUT getting swept in the process.

In Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, the Closed Guard is one of the most dangerous positions to be stuck in. It’s also a great position for your opponent to sweep or submit you if you’re not careful.

Therefore, it’s important to try and approach it with caution and technique when breaking it.

This Guard Break is both beginner friendly and extremely effective (in my experience) and hopefully a useful idea for you to practice next time you’re in training.

I hope this helps.

– Chewy

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BJJ Training Intensity VS Competition Intensity

May 31, 2023/in BJJ, Competition, Lifestyle, Tips, Training /by Jack C

Today’s BJJ question comes from Cody who is curious about if you can give 100% in training without going ultra-crazy and 100% intensity.

So in the video I share my ideas of why I can’t go 100% in training. Not that I don’t want to or that I choose not to, but why I simply can’t.

I also talk about different styles of training where 100% intensity isn’t needed and wouldn’t be helpful.

If you have a similar question, I hope this helps you out as well.

-Chewy

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If You Play Butterfly Guard, Use This Simple Trick for Underhooks

May 25, 2023/in BJJ, Defenses Escapes Counters, Tips, Training /by Jack C

Today’s video is a question from a viewer named Brandon who’s been playing Butterfly Guard in his BJJ classes.

He said he’s had a lot of success with it, but he says everyone is catching on and stopping his underhooks. So in the video I show a simple way to get the underhook even if the person is resisting. It’s something I’ve used a ton and has been very effective with my Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, so I hope it is for your BJJ as well.

Thanks for watching.

-Chewy

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My Love/Hate Relationship with the IBJJF

May 19, 2023/1 Comment/in BJJ, Competition, Uncategorized /by Jack C

Love or hate the IBJJF, there are definitely a few pros and cons.

Recently a very well-known female black belt, Elisabeth Clay, was victim to a pretty insane call at an IBJJF competition. She had won the match, only to be called back a few minutes later and told the refs made a mistake and gave her too many advantages and awarded a refs decision to her opponent.

This isn’t the first time an athlete has gotten the shaft in competitions. And deep down whether you do BJJ or play basketball you expect a few bad calls to come your way at some point. But some are definitely worse than others. And this one was a bad one.

So I wanted to share my thoughts on it and also ask you for your competition horror stories.

-Chewy

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Best Mouth Guard for BJJ Rolling & Hard Training

May 18, 2023/in BJJ, Training /by Jack C

A question that I’ve been asked numerous times is “Which is the best mouth guards to use in BJJ.”

I have used a ton of generic boil & bite mouth guards, but those aren’t really that great. They fall out easily and don’t stay stuck in during hard rolling sessions where I’m breathing heavy.

Back in 2022 I was contacted by a company called Trufit Customs which makes mouthguards and they wanted to see if I would try 1 out with my BJJ training. I used the mouthguard during my training for No Gi Worlds 2022 and have used it ever since. It’s a great mouthpiece for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu training.

These mouth guards are molded to your teeth to provide protection and comfort. The mouthguard also stays lodged in place at all times so even if you’re really getting after it, the mouthpiece will stay put..

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If you get a mouth guard from them, I hope you love it like I have mine.

-Chewy

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How To Use Reverse Half Guard for Subs and Guard Passing in BJJ

May 15, 2023/in BJJ, Tips, Training /by Jack C

Got a question about how to play Reverse Half Guard (top), so today’s video will show you how and why I use the position in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.

These ideas are fairly basic and fundamental BJJ. So, if you’re a white belt, no worries, this should be pretty easy to understand. That said, I’ve used these techniques against some super tough Black Belts in competition and training.

When showing the Reverse Half Guard position I’ll show the arm in & arm out variations since they’re similar but slightly different.

Also on a side note, this is a position that high school & college wrestlers coming into Brazilian Jiu-jitsu seem to adept to very quickly. So, if you wrestled, maybe this is good position for you to try.

I hope a couple of these ideas are useful ones that you can chew on!

-Chewy

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