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If You Use Kimuras from Side Control, You Gotta Try This Choke

March 7, 2022/in BJJ, Submissions, Tips, Training /by Jack C

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Today’s Brazilian Jiu-jitsu submission technique video was filmed while I was down in Costa Rica. You’ll hear the faint hum of the fan in the background as it stays at a toasty temperature there year round.

In the video I show a punch choke from a side control position that connects directly together with the Kimura and Armlock sequences I was showing during the BJJ camp.

Anytime I have an arm attack I always like to find a way to connect it with a choke as well since the way you defend the two is usually very different. Enjoy the BJJ technique. I hope it helps.

-Chewy

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Training BJJ This Way Helps Me Avoid Injuries & Win More Competitions

March 6, 2022/in Beginners, BJJ, Tips, Training /by Jack C

In today’s BJJ Q&A video I answer a question from a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu practitioner who’s been called “Too Soft” by his coach. Now, Jacob, says that even though his coach says this he’s still won numerous tournaments and does well in the BJJ gym during training.

And so he was curious about my thoughts on the idea.

Now in the video I explain the style of rolling Jacob uses. And I also share why I think it’s a great idea! In fact, it’s very similar to my style of rolling at this point in my life which is I don’t like to get into gym wars every single day.

But I also share an idea bout what it would be like if Jacob was too soft during rolling.

Hopefully the video is useful to you if you’re experiencing something similar.

-Chewy

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Is a Brown Belt in Judo a Sandbagging BJJ White Belt ?

March 4, 2022/in BJJ, Tips /by Jack C

Today’s video comes from a 6 month BJJ White Belt who’s also a Judo Brown Belt. He’s loving his beginning in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and has plenty to work on with the ground game.

He recently had an experience where he was called a sandbagger by someone at another gym during an open mat. I’ll get into details about it in the video.

But his main question is about whether or not he should divulge details about his previous Judo experience to people in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu when he travels to other schools. He’s been reluctant to do this because he doesn’t want to come across as cocky or that he’s some Judo phenom.

In the video I’ll share 2 examples of students I’ve had who were White Belts in BJJ but had extensive background in Wrestling and Judo and how things went.

Thanks for watching the video.

-Chewy

P.S Here’s the video I mentioned earlier about the Black Belt dressed as a White Belt prank: https://youtu.be/NzQI_45quYg

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

March 3, 2022/in BJJ, Guard Passes, Tips /by Jack C

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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The Next Time Your Train BJJ, Try This Breathing Technique

February 24, 2022/in Beginners, BJJ, Off the Mats, Tips /by Jack C

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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Blue Belt Hobbyist Feels Worthless at Competition-Focused Gym

February 19, 2022/in Beginners, BJJ, Inspiration, Tips /by Jack C

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

February 15, 2022/in BJJ, Tips, Training /by Jack C

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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How To Transform Your Sloppy Choke into a Tight Strangle

February 7, 2022/in BJJ, Submissions, Tips, Training /by Jack C

When you watch a good grappler in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu or MMA. You’ll sometimes notice that they seem to let go of a submission or technique even though it looks like it’s there.

Like a choke for example. There are numerous BJJ matches and fights I’ve watched where the grappler seems like they had a choke / strangle technique sunk in but for some reason they let it go.

This is because they could feel that it wasn’t quite right. And this is why in BJJ, grappling and pretty much any fighting sport. You’re always searching for the right feeling of a technique or movement. Because in the heat of the moment you’re not going to be able to determine whether or not it’s correct by looking at all the little details. You just don’t have time.

Instead, you’ll know it’s on by having an intuitive feel of if it’s sunk in correctly or not.

In the video I’ll explain a situation where you can develop this feeling with chokes in BJJ. This will help you transform sloppy chokes that borderline on neck cranks into tight strangles.

Hope the video helps!

-Chewy

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