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How to Stop Being Overwhelmed by Techniques as a BJJ White Belt

May 8, 2023/in Beginners, BJJ, Tips, Training /by Jack C

Often times people feel extremely overwhelmed when they train BJJ.

This is usually a result of the abundance of techniques in the martial art.

With that said, when you start training Brazilian Jiu-jitsu it’s sometimes difficult to understand exactly what you should be focused on. I mean, there’s such a wide variety of skills in the art.

In this video I give Daniella, a 1-stripe white belt who’s feeling overwhelmed with BJJ techniques, a few strategies I use to prevent those overwhelming feelings.

Thanks for watching!

-Chewy

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Unique Way to Use Rear Naked Chokes and Kimuras for More Finishes

May 5, 2023/in BJJ, Competition, Submissions, Training /by Jack C

Recently I was asked which TWO Submission were my favorite for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu…

You might be surprised at how simple my answers are.

These two subs are ones I have successfully used in Adult Black Belt Level Competition and for years training Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.

Sometimes, at least for me, SIMPLE is BETTER…

Hope these help…

What 2 Submissions do you prefer? and WHY?

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This Guy is a BJJ Black Belt in White Belts Clothing

April 28, 2023/in Beginners, BJJ, Tips, Training /by Jack C

Today’s video is a question from a guys who is technically a “White Belt” but has around 15 years of MMA and grappling experience.

His issue is he feels a certain level of discomfort rolling with guys who are the same rank as him but he has 15x more experience then. Also, when he rolls with many of the higher belts he feels uneasy beating them even though he’s the new guy in the gym.

So, in the video I share a story of situation that happened in my gym that was very similar. It was with a guy who is now a Brown Belt but who started training with us as a White Belt after he stopped fighting professional MMA.

Thanks for watching.

-Chewy

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How to Deal with a BJJ Training Funk & Create Your Own Motivation

April 3, 2023/in BJJ, Inspiration, Off the Mats /by Jack C

I get questions about losing motivation all the time. So in today’s Q&A video I wanted to share an idea that’s been useful to me with motivation. Also, I’ll explain why I probably look at motivation a bit differently than you do.

Most people associated this feeling of excitement to do something with motivation. I only see that as half true. In my eyes motivation is actually created by you. And this is important because when most people don’t have that excited feeling, they feel like something is wrong and that they lack motivation. In my mind they like something else and there is a way to create motivation that’s a bit different.

Again, this is how I see it and what’s been useful to me, my Brazilian Jiu-jitsu training. But it’s also been useful off the mats as well.

Hope the idea proves useful to you as well.

-Chewy

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Slow Style of Lifting Builds Muscle & Doesn’t Ruining Your BJJ Training

March 29, 2023/in Beginners, BJJ, Off the Mats, Recovery, Training /by Jack C

Today’s video is a quick lifting tip with my coach Eli.

Over the last 3 years he’s been programming my diet and lifting routines and so I wanted to share a simple adjustment to some of your exercises that you could try out.

This adjustment will hit the muscle but allow you to use less weight to do it. Which as a BJJ practitioner I like since it allows me to load my joints a little less and still get a good lift in.

You’ll also be able to develop a bit more isometric strength by changing some of your lifts in the manner. This is great for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu since we need to have the ability to hold a push or a pull for multiple seconds at times.

So watch the video to get the tip and if you’d like to get more details on the Swole & Roll lifting program Eli and I put together just use the link below. https://www.chewjitsutraining.com/Swole

Chat with you next time.

-Chewy

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Avoid This Mental Trap as a New Hobbyist in BJJ

March 28, 2023/in Beginners, BJJ, Lifestyle, Off the Mats, Tips /by Jack C

In today’s video I address a common problem that affects many new BJJ practitioners, especially hobbyists.

And today’s question comes from a fella named Luke who’s a White Belt just starting out in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and he wants to learn how to maximize his progress with his 3-day a week schedule. Now, he’s not trying to be a high-level competitor, he’s not worried about belts, he’s just doing this as a journey for himself.

So, in the video I talk about this idea and why you want to avoid this idea of maximizing anything, especially if you’re a hobbyist.

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Should This Purple Belt Change Gyms or Change His Training Habits?

March 21, 2023/in BJJ, Inspiration, Training /by Jack C

Today’s question comes from a Purple Belt who has an interesting question that many upper belts in BJJ might experience.

Basically, he’s realized that he’s in a gym where he’s 1 of the higher belts on the mat and the number of more experienced grapplers is getting smaller and smaller. He wants to continue improving with his Brazilian Jiu-jitsu skills, but he’s worried that without higher belts to push him it won’t happen.

So in the video I share some ideas and 2 strategies to improve even if you don’t have a ton of higher-level training partners. And if you use these strategies you might find that some of your most productive rolling rounds (as far as skill growth goes) aren’t even your hardest.

Now, if you’re at a lower experience level you can use these strategies just the same.

Thanks for watching.

-Chewy

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Knee on Belly Escape to Heel Hook & Rolling Class (Situational Rolling)

March 17, 2023/in BJJ, Defenses Escapes Counters, Submissions, Sweeps, Tips /by Jack C

In today’s class and rolling video you’ll get a chance to see me and my guys working on a Knee on Belly escape to backside 50/50 and then some rolling afterwards.

I got class started and then let one of our Black Belts in the gym (Evan) take over with some details on the leg locks since he’s a stronger leg locker than me.

Afterwards we had some situational rolling including some rounds of guard passing battles and dominant position. I even had a super nice Black Belt (tough roll too) from Idaho drop in for class followed by me working rounds with some of my tough young students.

Enjoy the video and thanks for watching.

-Chewy

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