When are you just training hard and when do you cross the line into the realm of a mat bully?

This is a question that came from our friend Tim who was recently accused of being a bully in his Brazilian Jiu-jitsu gym.

He also makes a reference to mat bullys in a recent video I did.

The video our friend Tim was asking about was here: https://youtu.be/diTEcRp1aOg

In this video I look at the situation where Tim who is a White Belt in BJJ was applying pressure to another White Belt. The aim was to get a response and open up a armbar submission.

The big idea I try to zero in on is that it’s not always what you do, but where does it come from.

Meaning are your actions on the mat coming from a place of desire and passion for Brazilian Jiujitsu, or are you actions fueled by neediness to win and insecurity.

I’ve personally been on both sides of the fence in relationship to this issue. I’ve been the needy guy who was overly aggressive and only cared about winning.

Now I train hard, but always with a focus of excitement for training and an attempt to better myself and my training partners.

If this is a situation you’ve found yourself in, I hope this video is helpful for you and your BJJ training.

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So I get asked a question very often and I simply cannot answer it.

It get’s worded something like, “What’s the best technique in BJJ?”

If you’re experienced in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu you’ll know right off the bat that there isn’t one. The idea of a “best” technique is ridiculous.

If there was a best technique or position or anything like that. We’d all be doing that and only that.

But the reality is that Brazilian Jiujitsu offers a wide range of techniques and positions that favor certain body types and styles of play.

You only have to look around your gym or a competition where you can see a variety of different styles of BJJ in use. And the best part is, they all work!

It’s not like a sport such as basketball where there is a somewhat uniform look to the players.

Instead BJJ offers a wide range of body types and they’re all doing well.

So if you do decide to ask a question. Please do not ask me what the “best” technique is because I cannot give you that answer.

The best for me may not, and probably won’t, be the best for you.

Instead if you give me a specific problem that I can help solve related to your BJJ training or competitions. Then I can focus on that problem and try to be of service to you.

This is simply because I want to be of use to you and be helpful. And if I answered a “best” question I’d not be completely honest.

Thanks for all the questions you do send and I look forward to growing with you!

-Chewy
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Strength training for BJJ is something I get lots of questions about.

I have a hunch this is because my meathead-ness is expressed often in BJJ.

One exercise that is excellent but at the same time can be a bit of a bugger for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu practitioner is the Squat.

The Squat is such a strong exercise for the whole body with endless variations.

One reason the Squat is so problematic for people who do BJJ is their hip tightness. This is caused by the constant flexion on the mat and the inconsistency with stretching to loosen and exercises to strengthen extension.

In this video I share a great piece of equipment the Belt Squat machine. This is the type of squat I like to do and it’s easy on the lower back.

There are a number of different ways details and benefits I share in the video. But if you’re a BJJ athlete or practitioner who wants to build stronger legs but avoids the traditional back squat because of pain in the lower back.

I’d simply invite you to try this exercise if you can. I’ve found with a number of our members in my gym that they’ve been able to use it with no issues whatsoever and have received an overall strength benefit.

This allows them to get stronger and still be ready for their BJJ training.

Hope this video was helpful!
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If you’re a Half Guard focused BJJ player or ever get into the Dogfight position then you know how troublesome a well placed overhook can be.

In this video we’re going to get into this position and look at a couple of options.

Today’s BJJ video request from Gui who is playing Half Guard in his gym but is getting mauled by the overhook / whizzer when he attempts to come up for the sweep.

In the video I give 2 different options that can be used to counter the Overhook.

The 1st is simple limp arm / lazy arm. I probably use this technique the most. It’s just such a strong attack to throw into the mix. And I’ve used it over and over again.

Both in BJJ training in the gym and competitions.

The 2nd option is a roll under sweep using the “regrip.”

If you’ve watch any of my Half Guard technique videos you’ll see me showing the re grip sweep over and over again.

And it’s a great counter to Wrestlers and those types who try to use overhooks to counter sweeps and movements.

This is because they are literally giving you the grip you need to make the sweep effective.

So if you’re struggling from the Dogfight position or getting smashed in this position with the overhook. I hope the techniques are helpful.

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What do you do if you want to train BJJ but there are no Brazilian Jiu-jitsu gyms in your area? Are you just out of luck?

I get questions regularly from people who live in remote locations or smaller cities and are unable to find a gym to start their Brazilian Jiujitsu training.

So if you find yourself in one of these situations where there is no gym but you want to train. . . what do you do?

In this video I go off of a recent 1 on 1 coaching session I did via Skype where I worked with someone who was in the same situation.

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He found the information helpful and so I share it in this video.

It basically involves a few parts.

1. Setup a dedicated space for your training. (I explain why this is so crucial)

2. Recruit some friends to train with.

3. Find a gym within a drivable distance to begin training session when you can make the trip to them. (Again I’ll explain why this is useful)

4. Lastly I touch on the idea of using video courses and instructional series that you can find.

If you’re in a situation where there is no BJJ gym near you. Then I hope this video is useful for you!

-Chewy
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Getting beaten in BJJ is an essential way

In this video our friend is curious about the way he learns BJJ techniques.

He says during his Brazilian Jiu-jitsu training he has trouble remembering techniques. But whenever someone uses something against him and then teaches him. He remembers the information instantly.

he’s wondering what this is happening.

In this video I talk about how humans are kind of reactionary and they love to problem solve.

I also share how as a White Belt I didn’t want to play from Full Guard as a former Wrestler. I explain how it wasn’t until after some stinging losses

If you’re in a similar situation regarding Brazilian Jiujitsu techniques and not remembering them. Then hope this video is useful to you.

-Chewy
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Are you wanting to get started with X Guard in BJJ? If so, this is one of the sweeps I encourage newbies with X Guard to use.

I’m going to assume you have a basic way of getting to X Guard already. If not, you need to focus on an entry to X Guard .

If you need some examples of entries. Check out this X Guard drilling video I did: https://youtu.be/4sEveMOIpqo

Once you’re in X Guard you can use the sweep I show in the video.

The big key, as is typical with any sweep in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, is to off balance the person. Once off balanced the sweep is easier to hit.

Also, you’ll see the technical standup used as the finish to the sweep which is a basic movement taught in BJJ classes which then gets repurposed for this sweeping technique.

I hope the sweep is useful to you in getting started with X Guard.

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Do you have trouble of balancing BJJ with weight training or maybe you’d like some information about lifting weights in relation to Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.

This is a little different than the normal technique or Chewy Ramble video.

But I think it can be really helpful to those of you who are new to Brazilian Jiujitsu and weight training.

The video came about because of a conversation Ethan and I had at the pool when we talked a bit about weight training.

And as someone who talks about lifting weights all the time. I get a lot of questions about it related to BJJ training.

And Ethan, who I jokingly call a meathead (I mean that in the most endearing way possible), has a lot of information about lifting weights, doing BJJ (he’s a brown belt) and being over the age of 40.

So enjoy the talk and I hope you get a few helpful nuggets of information from it!

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The sufboard pass is one of my favorite BJJ guard passes. It’s a really simple movement. Almost like a technical standup going forward.

The Surf board pass can be unexpected sometimes and it even looks cool. But again, it’s not a complicated move to use. Just requires some drilling to nail down the timing.

In this video I work with a friend I met down in Costa Rica.

I met him and his brother last year during our Pura Vida Brazilian Jiu-jitsu retreat. And they were able to train with us again this year.

During our roll I hit the surfboard pass on him and he asked to see some of the details.

And in the mood of sharing. I figured I’d share some of the details with you guys.

So if you’d like to work on the surfboard pass in Brazilian Jiujitsu. Then enjoy the video and hopefully, even though it’s short, you’ll get a couple of useful nuggets of information to make it more effective.

-Chewy
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What’s up everyone! Welcome back to the channel. I hope everyone’s having an amazing day. So I got asked this question on Facebook. He says “Chad we have a new guy that I’m really scared to roll with because he moves in weird ways and doesn’t really have the technique yet. Any tips?

Here is a few ways I roll with a spaz. First I tell them “hey man calm down a bit” if they don’t I smash them than tell them again. If they continue I smash them harder. If this still continues and you have talked to them twice I just won’t roll with that person anymore. It’s not being scared it’s being smart.

For the most part someone new may not even know they are going crazy. So it’s important to let them know before dragging their skull across the mat.

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Yesterday I received a question from our friend who says he lacks the motivation to train Brazilian Jiu-jitsu some nights.

He says that a lot of times after a long day of work he struggles to get the energy together to workout and he’s wondering what I do to keep myself motivated.

In the video I share that I’ve never really needed motivation to workout. Whether it’s Brazilian Jiujitsu or lifting. I’ve never required motivation to train.

And this is because it makes me feel so good, and I don’t need to be motivated to feel good.

We do all sorts of things in our life that make us feel good. Eat, sleep, take pills, etc. And it requires little motivation most of the time to do them.

With exercise it’s no different. It makes me feel amazing after I’m done.

Even if I have a terrible training session or feel weaker than normal. I always feel good after the training is over.

I also share some details about a cool book I’m reading right now that explains all the chemicals that release in the brain and the physiological responses associated with exercise.

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If you’re struggling with motivation. Discipline is helpful. But enjoying what you’re doing and knowing that it’s going to make you feel better is always helpful.

Talk to you next time.
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If you know me or have watched me roll. Then you know I LOVE Butterfly Guard. It’s one of my best positions.

Now I love Butterfly Guard for a lot of reasons.

I love that it’s great even if you can’t use a Full Guard super well. It’s great for sweeping. And it’s also a great place to transition to other forms of Guard in Brazilian Jiujitsu.

In this video I show how to use Butterfly Guard to transition into an X Guard or Single X Guard / Ashi Garami position.

In the video I touch on the basic idea that when we want to lift someone from a bottom position in Brazilian Jiujitsu. We need to get under their hips.

When you watch the technique shown in the video pay close attention to how I move under Chad.

Once in X Guard or Single X you can attack leg locks, sweeps or other submissions.

Give it a try!
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This is a vlog from my recent BJJ training vacation trip to Costa Rica.

Along with Brazilian Jiu-jitsu we did a lot of things on the vacation like surfing, zip lining, trying different restaurants and we also did a big sunset cruise on a boat.

I of course had to take a bit of time to do a little BJJ on a boat. I answered a question about a choke from Back Mount.

Along with this I show some clips from the trip and time we spent hanging out together at a block party in Tamarindo, Costa Rica.

And if you’re interested in joining us next year for our yearly Pura Vida retreat.
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I hope you enjoy watching the video.

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Every January we take a week long Bjj retreat to Costa Rica. You can check:

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And it’s always a blast. Along with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training we surf, enjoy the beach and try to take in as much of Costa Rica as possible.

This year we were in Tamarindo and had an absolute blast.
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This Vlog is a short grouping of clips from our first day in Tamarindo.

You’ll see a mixture of us hanging out in the city, by the pool , grabbing some smoothies and you’ll of course see some Bjj training.

During the Bjj training section you’ll get to see my coach Shawn Hammonds show a slick foot sweep.

Afterwards you’ll see me rolling with my friends.

It was a great trip and I hope you enjoy the video that came from it.

We’ll have another vlog this week when we did more Brazilian Jiujitsu and some fun on a boat cruise.

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