I love BJJ training but my family hates it! What should I do?

This is the question I got from our friend Liz who is a White Belt in today’s Chewy Ramble.

I related to Liz because when I started Wrestling, BJJ and MMA. My mother was very much against the idea.

Now she was super supportive. She always had my back. But she didn’t like the idea of me fighting.

I don’t think she was against Brazilian Jiu-jitsu or MMA because she hated it, but because she was concerned for me.

I remember when I won my 1st MMA fight. I showed my mom and after seeing the fight. My mom hit me and called me mean!

And she would always ask me, “Why are you doing this?”

Now even though she didn’t like it, she respected it. And she respected it because of the hard work I put into it and the dedication she saw.

In the video I share how I believe Liz’s family will slowly begin to respect her decision to get into Brazilian Jiujitsu and grappling.

It happens overtime because they realize that it’s REAL, it’s not going away.

So Liz, I hope this video was helpful. And if you’re into BJJ and having a similar issue, I hope it’s helpful to you.

-Chewy
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Today we are covering the flying triangle. An extremely dangerous submission if done incorrectly. You must take a leap of faith with no hesitation at all or crash and burn. But it is important to learn this submission because she people have made a career off this technique. It is extremely hard to show slow but here is what I am doing.

Im getting a collar grip overtop of my opponents grip. I’m depending on him to keep ahold of the gi and for me be fast enough to lock my legs before he lets go. I’m pulling the person into my triangle with the grip by just falling/ jumping back. By me hanging on to his collar it drags him into the triangle.

Im putting my hand towards the floor more for me to break fall rather than shoot myself up in the air.

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When I am passing the Guard of someone with long legs in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. I typically begin to force Half Guard.

By doing this I am able to get closer and make it harder to their leg length.

In this video I show my strategy against long legged BJJ practitioners.

I also touch on the idea of how to deal with Knee Shields and Spider Lasso grips by avoiding tension.

Along with the positional elements I use to force and pass Half Guard in Brazilian Jiujitsu. I also talk about strong head positioning.

As I’ve shared before. Head positioning is often overlooked in BJJ, which is unfortunate, because it’s incredibly powerful.

Locking someones head position makes it very difficult for them to defend your offensive weapons.

This video is more of a strategy or concept video rather than a hard technique video.

It’s just a few ideas for your to Chew On with your BJJ training or competitions.

Get it. . . Chew On?

Anyways, I hope you enjoyed the video!
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In this video Joe and I do a workout together and answer questions from Instagram.

We also tough on some ideas for weight training for BJJ during our own lifting.

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Here are some of the questions from video:

Which is better for BJJ crosstraining? Yoga or weight training?

Best way to lose weight and gain muscle?

Does jiu-jitsu give you muscle?

Is a hot dog a sandwich?

Discipline or Motivation ?

How to cut weight and lose minimal amounts of muscle?

Should I keep more muscle or slim down?

What supplements I take?

My workout that day was pretty light. I kept to some bench press, pendlay rows and some auxiliary work and Joe is working on some olympic lifting.

I hope you guys enjoyed the video and if you have any questions. Put them down below.

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This past weekend following the ADCC North American Trials I saw a comment on Instagram that went something to the effect of “he beat that bjj Youtuber” or something like that.

And I honestly understand completely.

In a world of social media, there’s so much BS. As I talk about in the video there are so many situations and it often causes us to be apprehensive of people because we don’t want to be tricked.

And one of the things that is nice about me continuing to compete in BJJ competitions is that I can show you that I’m walking my walk.

I do the things that I say.

I may not be the best at every facet of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. But I walk my talk. I proceed with 100% integrity.

And I will continue to do so.

I hope you enjoy the video.

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In this video I sit down with my Brown Belt Justin to talk about out yearly Pura Vida BJ and Surfing retreat in Costa Rica. It’s an amazing BJJ and Surfing vacation.

This year it will be in Tamarindo. Which is a new location. We’re all looking forward to it.

Last year I had several people join us on the Costa Rica vacation and we had a blast. And so I wanted to open the invitation to you guys in case you were interested in joining us for a one of a kind Brazilian Jiujitsu vacation.

During the trip. We’ll do Brazilian Jiu-jitsu both gi and no gi. Surfing and adventure around the city together and have a good time.

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And if for some reason it doesn’t answer all your questions. Send Justin an email.

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In this thrilling installment of Just the Tip we discuss the Leg Weave Pass, one of my absolute favourites as we can end up moving direct to mount without passing go!
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Have your ever rolled with someone outside of a traditional Brazilian Jiu-jitsu background?

Maybe someone who has done MMA, Sambo, Wrestling, Judo, etc?

If so then you know that they grapple a little different

A different sort of cadence or style of rolling.

I found this out during my White-Purple Belt days where I began to be introduced to MMA training and would roll with people who only learned grappling through MMA.

In many cases I would get caught with submissions even through my knowledge of grappling and Brazilian Jiujitsu was superior.

Because their style and rhythm of grappling was different than mine, I had to adjust. Because where BJJ players typically fight more for position, they would just go crazy for submissions.

And I believe this is partly due to the fact that when you use grappling in and MMA situation. You have to have a sense of urgency with your techniques.

In today’s video I discuss this idea in response to our friends question who is struggling with a situation at an open mat where he feels a bit taken back by the people inside the gym.

If you’re ever grappling with someone outside of a traditional BJJ gym, then I hope this video is useful for you!

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This video is based off of one of my recent Instagram posts which was inspired by my experiences in my own life. Both on the mat and off the mat.

I can’t tell you how many times in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Wrestling or in other aspects of my life where this message rang true.

I believe this is the way it is for most of us. We’re our own biggest enemy.

There’s so much brilliance inside of us but we can only realize it when we get out of our own way and make it happen.

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There’s a special moment of relief at the end of a training session or competition.

As your coach gathers everyone together for one last huddle to finish class, or the ref raises the hand of the victor.

You realize. . . the struggle is over. You did what you set out to do and the white flag of your enemy has been raised.

But the enemy is not your opponent at the competition or your training partners. . . It’s yourself.

A battle had been waged and won that day, an internal siege had been lifted. As the army of your own anxiety, harsh judgments and laziness was beaten back.

Defeated were the thoughts of skipping training, sitting out another round or avoiding the upcoming competition because deep down you were afraid you’re not good enough.

Regardless of the outcome of that days training or competition. What matters is you conquered yourself.

And tomorrow the forces of your own shadow will reappear. As they do everyday. Ready for another battle and looking for a weakness in you.

But where there is a shadow there is a light.

And that light comes from the strength, intelligence and intensity inside you.

Embrace the suck, take joy in these daily battles, whether on or off the mat.

Because everyday you choose to follow your heart and take action is a day the enemy inside you becomes a little weaker, your light a little bigger. . . your shadow a little smaller.

I hope you guys enjoy the video!
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In Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, there is typically a grip needed to finish a technique. Whether this is a Choke, Armlock or whatever.

Oftentimes I find that if I’m very focused on getting that finishing grip quickly, my success with the technique shoots up dramatically.

For instance if I’m doing a choke.

If I get what I call the “Kill grip” I’m usually able to finish the technique.

When I say “Kill Grip” I’m speaking about the the grip that’s essential to finishing the technique I’m looking for.

In this video I answer a question from Max who says he’s having people tuck their necks and defend his submission attempts with chokes during BJJ training.

So in this video I discuss the getting the best grip quickly for whatever technique you’re looking for during rolling or competitions.

The big focus with chokes is to get the deepest grips in the collar or around the neck possible. This way the person doesn’t have a chance to stop the submission.

I hope the video is helpful with your Brazilian Jiujitsu training or competitions.

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