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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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This Depressed Guy Will Need BJJ “Therapy” Now, More Than Ever

May 24, 2023/in Inspiration, Off the Mats, Recovery, Training /by Jack C

Today’s question comes from Jose who is wondering if he should keep training BJJ while going through a divorce.

He worries that he may bring some baggage from his personal life into his Brazilian Jiu-jitsu gym, that could lead to some not-so-fun interactions in training and doesn’t want to ruin his relationships at the gym as a result.

In the video I give Jose, and you guys, a story about similar situation that I went through in hopes to start a conversation & to help Jose out, even if it’s just a little helpful.

This is clearly a hard time for Jose, and I hope that he finds what he needs, gets through this whole situation, and is able to get back to his normal life as soon as possible. And if you’re experiencing a similar issue then I hope the video helps.

-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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Defending Leg Locks with No Hands & Ice Baths in The Rain

May 12, 2023/in BJJ, Food and Cooking, Lifestyle, Off the Mats, Tips, Training /by Jack C

Today’s video is a kind of “fly-on-the-wall” vlog taking you through part of my morning. It starts with breakfast, BJJ training (which includes some leg lock situational rolling) and an ice bath.

Fridays are usually one of my slower days of the week and this is my usual Friday routine. The only thing missing is the reading I did prior to breakfast.

During the class we did a few different rolling drills. 1 was where we could not use our hands and our opponent’s could only submit with leg locks. Another was starting off in honeyhole and we had to either escape or submit. These drills are great for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu students trying to get more acclimated with the leg locks techniques and learning the controls of the position.

Hope you enjoyed the video and banter between me and the students in my gym.

-Chewy

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