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My Love/Hate Relationship with the IBJJF

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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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Story of 2 White Belts, Same Training Schedule (1 Had Terrible Cardio)

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In today’s video I answer a question from a viewer who struggles with cardio in BJJ. He says that he’s training hard and doing all the stuff that you would normally do, but he can’t seem to improve his cardio on the mats.

In this video I share a story about 1 of my best friends who started Brazilian Jiu-jitsu with me back in 2003. For several years we basically ate, slept and trained together all the time. Our schedules were nearly identical. But for whatever reason his cardio never improved as fast as mine.

I share why this happened in the video. Now, disclaimer, this may not be the reason for someone else, but it’s worth checking out in case you’re having similar issues as the person asking the question in the video.

Thanks for watching. Chat with you next time.

Chewy

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Do Top BJJ Competitors Need to Trash Talk ?

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In today’s video I talk about the idea of trash talking and somewhat brash personalities in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. The question comes from one of the viewers.

In the video I’ll share some examples of this going on in other sports and why it’s important for athletes to create attention for themselves and income. I’ll also share how it’s not the only way to grab attention.

And whether you like trash talking or people putting on BIG personalities or not. The reality is people do this because its what fans want. They like being entertained. Even if they say they don’t like it, most of the time it gets people to watch.

As always, it’s just some ideas to chew on.

Thanks for watching the video.

-Chewy

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You Can Train the Sport of BJJ and Still Be Effective for a Fight

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Is it ok to use more painful and gritty techniques in BJJ? This is today’s question a young guy in the military who trains BJJ and wants to make sure his grappling is effective for a fighting situation due to the nature of his current career.

In this video, I discuss the idea of using rough and more painful techniques and also how to train the sport of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu but keep it useable for a fight situation.

Hope the video gives you some useful ideas to chew on.

Thanks for watching the video.

-Chewy

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A white belt and his micro adjustments

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Has anything taken the BJJ world by storm quite like. . .
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Micro Adjustments?

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Don’t worry, I’m not here to dogpile on the young White Belt.
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Although the memes did make me laugh and the young fella deserved a little ball bustin’. I mean if it was one of my guys I’d mess with him in a non-malicious way.
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Anyways, I’m just thankful that social media wasn’t really around when I was a young White Belt. God knows what I would have posted.

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I remember one time Jess and I found our old myspace page while having date night at our favorite sushi spot.
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We both cringed looking at the awful pictures and stupid posts in the ghost town that is Myspace.
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The sushi chef thought something was wrong with our fish, but I assured him it was my 22 year old self that caused the look of disgust. Not my california roll.

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That said, there are micro adjustments or micro transitions if you wish to call them that.

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Sometimes these simple grip changes, being mindful of a connection to a very specific part of someone’s body and other times it’s simply setting up a submission in transition.
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Either way, if you’d like to learn some effective tweaks and adjustments for your game that you can easily implement the next time you train. . .
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Then check out my Rules for BJJ Vol.1.

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The series is a collection of over 20 fundamental strategies, principles and ideas that you can throw into the mix in your next training session.

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Normally this is only available as an upsell. But after seeing the White Belt and his micro adjustments around the internet. I’m making it available until Sunday(2/14/21).
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So, if you’d like the stuff I was just talking about, don’t reluctantly press the link below. Make the small adjustment necessary and click it before the sale ends.
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​www.ChewjitsuTraining.com/Rules1​

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And to wrap this one up.

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To any of you who are new to BJJ. Remember don’t tap and talk. It’s bad form. If you’ve heard my walled garden analogy before. This kind of stuff destroys the “walls” around the space we test and expose ourselves.

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Because if you know someone is going to talk about submitting you. The roll changes into something completely different than just a fun day of training.
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And to anyone who tried to come down too hard on the guy. Cut him some slack. We all do some dumb stuff sometimes.
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Talk to you tomorrow.

-Chewy

Sneaky Ankle Lock

Sneaky Ankle Lock Finish When They Grab Your Gi to Defend

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Finishing a Straight Ankle Lock in the Gi can be tricky. The handles created by the lapels and grips can make it very hard to fully extend and finish the leg lock once you have a snag on the ankle itself. This is the BJJ technique question I got from our buddy Brian G.

I originally learned this Brazilian Jiujitsu technique with one of my students Jeff who hit me with it in training. In a similar situation I was preventing his extension with collar grips. Then once he switched his forearm down he was able to fully extend the foot down and finish the submission. And I’ve found the variation to be useful with my own Brazilian Jiu-jitsu training.

I assume if you’re watching the video you’ll understand the basics of how to get a straight ankle lock and how to get into a single leg X / ashi garami position.

So if you’re having trouble finishing the straight ankle in the gi because of the grips then I hope this video is useful to you!
-Chewy

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What to expect from the NEW Chewjitsu Vault

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So Today is the big day.

 

I’ll be releasing The NEW Chewjitsu Vault with you around 6pm EST.

 

You’ll have a chance to dig into the lessons content I’ve picked out for January which includes some escape lessons and ideas shared through video and a written newsletter, narrated rolling, a written blurb about the positive power of negative emotions and I even give you a clear look at a diet I’ve been following recently where I’m losing weight but gaining strength.

 

And once you’re inside the members area here’s some of what you can expect in the coming months. . .

  • A monthly digital newsletter written by me about training, life and anything that I think can serve you on your own path.
  • ​Narrated rolling breakdowns. (I show you full rolls of myself and others so that you can get a better conceptual ideas as to HOW and WHY BJJ techniques work together as they do)
  • Delicious, energy-enhancing food recipes straight from my kitchen. (Don’t expect your body to run like a Ferrari if you feed it junk fuel)
  • ​BJJ drills you can do with your partner designed to improve muscle memory and BJJ movement. (These are the same drills I use for my own training and with my students)
  • ​Solo drills you can do from home to boost your BJJ skills and mobility on the mats. (If you can’t make it to the gym or need a workout, these are perfect)
  • ​Sample strength training and cardio workouts from my own personal exercise routines. (I’m always testing out new methods and I’ll show you whats working for me)
  • ​An inside look at the books I’m reading and listening to. 
  • ​The best recovery methods I’m currently using. (If you don’t make time for recovery, prepare to make time for breakdown)
  • ​Effective stretches to help stay injury free by offsetting the muscular imbalances BJJ causes. (Targeting specific areas will help keep the body healthy and free from constant injury and pain)
  • ​Sample diets I’m using. (An inside look to what I’m eating to fuel my BJJ training and lifting)
  • ​Powerful meditation practices and idea that have been game-changing. (Various forms of meditation have been huge for helping with sleep, recovery and even the nerves associated with BJJ competitions, MMA fights and life in general)
  • ​Interviews and special exclusive podcast conversations with other grapplers and guests. (Learning from others who have “been there and done that” has always been a tool of mine, and through the podcast I’m able to share this with you.)
  • ​Special workouts designed by Joe and I that you can use. (We test them out on our members and then give them to you)
  • ​The most effective supplements I use and/or the ones I’m testing out. (I’ll share the ones I’ve gotten the most benefit from and the ones I think are complete junk)
  • ​Behind the scenes vlogs, videos and content I don’t post anywhere else. (An inside look at my training and living)
  • ​A private community area with live Q&A videos and special online seminars (A chance to connect with me directly if you can’t make it to my gym)
  • ​Discounts on future Chewjitsu products. (For being a part of the group you’ll have special access to products at a discounted rate)
  • ​Special gear and freebies ONLY for Vault members. (I get messages from companies all the time wanting me to give stuff away. I plan to hook up the Vault members)
  • ​All delivered in a easy to use format either at your computer or on your smartphone via the app.

 

So if all that sounds good then be on the lookout for my email today.

 

Hope to see you inside the vault.

-Chewy

 

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Chewy Competing In Nashville (Guard Passing Battles, 1 Rolling Kimura)

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Here is a short highlight video from the recent IBJJF Nashville Open where I won my Super Heavy Division and the Open Weight at Master 1 Black Belt. During these BJJ matches you’ll see me battling mostly grips, takedowns and with guard passing. I scored one takedown battle but the rest were fights in the passing positions after my opponents pulled guard. If you watch my videos or have purchased my grip fighting series you’ll notice a lot of the stuff I teach and preach being used in the competition.

During the tournament I was only able to snag 1 submission. The rest of the competitors stopped my attempts so I won on points. Each one of my opponents was tough in his own way and I’m happy I was able to come out on top and snag the wins for myself, my Derby City MMA team and the Team Shawn Hammonds Association. I want to end this message with this. Much respect to all of the other Black Belts I competed against as they’re gym owners or instructors at gyms. It takes a lot of guts to get out and compete when you have eyes on you like that. So I have mad respect for all of them.

Hope you guys enjoy the video! Thanks for watching.

-Chewy

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Cautionary Tale Of Talking During Rolling In BJJ

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In this video I share a cautionary tale about talking during rolling from when I was a BJJ White Belt. I
 

share the story from my Brazilian Jiujitsu training because I received a question about talking during rolling. I know this will not be the most groundbreaking question and answer video I’ve ever done, but I do have a fun story to share with it and I hope you enjoy the video.

 

 

When it comes to talking during Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, it’s going to happen. Part of the reason why so many of us stick to Jiu-jitsu is the bonding that happens on the mat. We are in a place where we train and exercises. But it’s also a place where we get to know each other in person, not digitally, and become friends. I know that one of the reason I’ve continued to train for so long is 100% the community of people inside the gym.
 

With that said, ever gym is different. In my gym we talk shit to each other constantly in a fun and laughing way. Some gyms don’t do this. So ultimately look to the leaders of your gym to figure out what is acceptable. But I hope you find the story entertaining and enjoy the video. And if you have a question about talking during BJJ training then I hope it’s useful to you!
 

Thanks for watching!

-Chewy

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Tip for Beginners Starting Videos, Writing Blogs and Content

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I’ve received a lot of questions. Not necessarily related to BJJ. But they come from people who follow me through Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. The question they ask is about producing content through videos, blogs, podcast, etc.

In this video I share a story from a recent email I sent out.

It was a story related to a guy who came and did a private lesson with me. You can receive my Monday – Friday email by going to this link: https://www.chewjitsu.net/focused-jiu-…

During our BJJ private lesson we rolled, broke down his game and then talked for a while after. While we were talking we discussed a situation he was in related to a potential business he was thinking about getting into. In regards to the business he says that content creation is a part of it and wanted some tips.

In this video I share a tip that I found useful in relation to my own content creation when it comes to writing blogs, making videos, podcast, etc. It’s nothing new or magical. But I think it’s helpful.

Because people seem to be focused on what they think people want to see rather than moving from a place of genuine enthusiasm. Not a BJJ question. But I hope it’s useful to you!

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