The open guard is an essential position in BJJ, but it can also be very confusing for beginners. In this video I show you the two most common errors people make when they start incorporating this position into their game.

Here’s a checklist of the most common forms of open guard: https://www.grapplearts.com/a-glossary-of-guards-part-2-the-open-guard/

And here’s a breakdown of the Tripod Sweep technique I mentioned in the video above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p-2qBPL9tM

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Professor Gustavo Gasperin teaches one of the most devastating submissions in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a Neck Crank from the Crucifix position.

One of the most common questions newcomers to Brazilian Jiu-jitsu have is, “How long should I train before I compete?”

And the honest answer to this is that there simple isn’t a magical 1 size fits all number.

There’s not an exact time that works perfect for everyone. It often varies depending on the person who starts BJJ training.

Often, what I tell me BJJ White Belts and beginners to do is formulate a simple BJJ game plan. Identifying at least 1 technique or series from each of the major basic Brazilian Jiujitsu positions.

These have to be good “go-to” moves that you can rely on when things get rough.

After this basic Bjj game plan is in place. Then you can start to consider a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu tournament or competition.

I personally competed in my 1st BJJ tournament after 2 weeks of training. But I’m not a great example since I was involved in Wrestling first.

When I wrestled I was forced to get comfortable with competition.

If you’re a beginner or BJJ White Belt and you’re trying to figure out “When will I be ready for my 1st BJJ tournament” or “how long before I compete” . . .

I hope this video is helpful!
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Are you a White Belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu who feels better when they roll with a Higher Belt?

This is the question I received from Brianda who asked,
” I’ve been training for four months and I know I’m improving a lot (everybody tells me), but when I roll with white belts. Why do I feel like I can’t do anything? When I roll with higher belts everything goes better and I can practice all the movements and submissions I’ve learned, is it normal?

In this Chewy ramble video I discuss this common situation in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. When it boils down to it this is caused by a couple things.

A higher belt (Blue Belt, Purple Belt, Brown Belt, Black Belt) is in much better control of the roll and is much more relaxed. And oftentimes higher belts will play down a little bit during BJJ training to allow the newer students to move around and attempt their techniques a bit.

This relaxed state is usually fueled by the fact that the higher belt can finish the roll and gain the upper hand at any point.

In contrast you might roll worse against a White Belt. This is because a white belt does not have the security of being more advanced technically. So, instead they are fighting life and death when pitted against another beginner during a Brazilian Jiujitsu class.

The roll then takes on a much more aggressive nature and makes it more difficult to execute techniques.

I go into more detail in the video and share a few stories. But in short, yes this is a normal situation.

If you’re running into this as a BJJ White Belt. I hope the video is helpful!

Thanks!
-Chewy

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Professor Gustavo gasperin shows how to properly defend the Kimura fom Half-Guard and also how to counter it with a Kimura of your own.

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– Two situations guard recoveries from the side control.

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Volume I — Guard
Armlock 1 & 2
Triangle Choke 1 & 2
Omoplata
Kimura
Sweep 1, 2 & 3
Guillotine
Armlock Sweep
Passing Guard 1, 2, 3 & 4
Defending the Stack

Volume II- Side Control
Side Control Intro (Postitioning)
Mounting 1, 2 & 3
Setup for Kimura
Kimura
Armlock
Neck Crank
Taking the Back
Escapes from SC
Takedown
Destroying the Base

Volume III — Mount
Maintain the Mount
Armlock 1 & 2
Americana
RNC
Gift Wrap
Shoulderlock w/ transition to Armlock
Escaping the mount
Bridge and Roll
Trap and Roll
Elbow Escape 1, 2 & 3

Volume IV — Back Mount
Taking the Back 1, 2 & 3
Armlock
Triangle 1 & 2
Belly Up Escape
Belly Down Escape
Don’t Lock your Legs
Escape from Turtle
Duck Under