You’ll Have This Moment As A BJJ White Belt ( If You Keep Training )

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How can you catch up to the people in front of you in BJJ as a white belt? How do you stick it out in training when you get frustrating because nothing is working?
These are the questions our friend Jeff asked concerning his BJJ training.
He's being doing Brazilian Jiu-jitsu for about 2 months and says everyone in his gym is either a 2 stripe white belt or above. No matter what he does, he just continues to get smashed.
Getting smashed into the mat as a white belt in Brazilian Jiu jitsu is one of the most frustrating things in BJJ.
It's fun at first but it becomes aggravating when you don't feel like you're not making progress. You just feel stuck.
In the video I share a story from my personal BJJ journey about how I got beat on for nearly 6 months of my BJJ training. Then eventually things started to "click" and I started to make noticeable progress.
This turned Brazilian Jiu-jitsu into something completely different.
If you're someone who is experienced a rough patch in BJJ. Even if you're not a white belt. Watch the video and see if you're able to take some of the advice and apply to your situation and avoid getting frustrated, or at least have a way to work through it.
Thanks for watching! I hope the video helps!
-Chewy
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@gettingbettereveryday350 5 лет назад

I've been showing up to my marriage every day for 23 years... but still lose every fight.

@escobarmunir 5 лет назад

Under rated comment

@Lorendrawn 5 лет назад

Have you tried tapping out?

@974abj 5 лет назад

Easy...roll with nerds😂

@adamzoubi96 5 лет назад

Damn!

@Lorendrawn 5 лет назад

Fuck that have you tried the rear naked choke LOL

@defibaughjd7 7 лет назад

Back when I was a white belt, a high brown belt once told me (after murdering me), "Don't compare yourself to me. Compare yourself to where you were six months ago."...best jiu jitsu advice I ever received. My entire outlook changed. Thanks Chewy, good to hear those same sentiments again.

@Chewjitsu 7 лет назад

Thanks for the comment brother. I'm glad the comments made sense and rang true for you.

@plokijuh5830 7 лет назад

That is the attitude you should have in life. Never compare yourself. Always compete versus yourself.

@davidsturgeon2849 7 лет назад

+Chewjitsu .

@EPantano 7 лет назад

This was the best advice I ever got (I'm just a three-stripe white belt) - it really helped me relax and enjoy class.

@TheDkritzer 7 лет назад

that's awesome

@chip104 7 лет назад

My opponent is my teacher. My ego is my enemy. The only person I need to be better than is the person I was yesterday.

@thewhitebelts3422 7 лет назад

Is this a quote, or yours? Wise words. I'd love to know the source.

@chip104 7 лет назад

Renzo Gracie, but the last sentence is a well known quote. It gets me through the blue belt blues.

@thewhitebelts3422 7 лет назад

Thanks man

@SindreEide93 7 лет назад

After I got my bluebelt my training has gone down to almost non existing and it sucks. A few weeks after I got the belt I moved to a new town to study and did not have time first semester. Then I got back to training around x-mas time and trained a good amount until 16. jan. That day I tore my knee during training and I have been out sins. I WANT BACK ON THE MATS SO BAD. I will not let the blue belt blues get me. Blue are the belt where most people quit.

@unknownentity8256 6 лет назад

+Sindre Eide pretty sure most people quit at white

@jesseloranger8573 6 лет назад

"Black Belts are just White Belts that didn't quit" My instructor mentioned this and it really puts things in perspective. 2 months in now!

@Brahvooo 5 лет назад

Jesse Loranger you still doing just jiu jitsu man?

@decimusscipio1552 5 лет назад

Come on we wanna know

@CFLanJ 5 лет назад

The people demand answers!

@kevinloughran4387 5 лет назад

Yeah Jesse, you still going?

@giovanni5819 5 лет назад

Jesse Loranger still alive ?

@tylerwarren1710 6 лет назад

jiu jitsu is like the alphabet, need to learn the fundamentals first (letters) to eventually put them together into words(blue belt), which will then let you make sentences(purple), which will let you move up to paragraphs(brown), and then finally write a story as a black belt :) The way I look improving.

@fuloran1 6 лет назад

Wow, fantastic analogy!

@LightlessDimension 6 лет назад

Coral belt lets you have conversations

@Crystals10000 5 лет назад

love it x3

@gnarctopus 5 лет назад

What a trite analogy. It doesn't even make sense. The point of the alphabet is not to write fiction.

@MEGAlozer100 5 лет назад

Red belt lets yo be an internettroll

@19ncphillips 7 лет назад

I have the opinion that the higher belts job is to NOT smash the white belts. Even as a 2 stripe white belt, when I roll with someone who's not as good as I am I relax, try new things, and most important of all, I actually let them beat me. I give them opportunities to submit, sweep, escape, pass, and I even let hen go if they are being too stubborn to tap. Sometimes, if they are struggling to see the opening, I will tell them what to do. As they get better I take it more seriously, but still I keep it light engaging. I think this method improves my jiujitsu as well. I get to slow down and be more aware of how my opponent can gain an advantage over me. I think it's a real win-win.

@powerwowow 6 лет назад

Nolan Phillips not all heroes wear capes.

@jonathanmendiola5342 5 лет назад

I do smash them at times. It's a learning moment. Example: Side control is a position in which students and even higher belts are more focused on base by having their knees close to their opponents body. For the most, part that is wrong. You should have your body as close to the mat as possible with only 1 knee near your opponents body, crushing the life out of his lungs. Sometimes I have to demonstrate how that feels. That's only one example. Obviously, at times, I let him run away and other times coach them to do so. The thing is, too a white belt, it will feel like he is getting crushed relentlessly.

@fleimlehner 5 лет назад

Im in a university club and this is the mentality the higher up belts have. They wont go for speed but for a good length roll even if it means giving up positions.

@JodyLeeSchroeder 5 лет назад

love this *thumbs up*

@dudeshamus1451 5 лет назад

Jonathan Mendiola I think a good balance is best. I’m a fresh white belt and the more experienced people at my gym are awesome and very helpful, but I also like to feel what it’s like to get smashed as well. It can be discouraging but it gives me a glimpse of how much there is to learn and it makes me want to be better.

@777Justin 7 лет назад

Preach. This is on-point. I'm @ ~15 months bjj. "One day, for no apparent reason, I just started hitting triangles left and right."

@Chewjitsu 7 лет назад

The "A-HA" moment!

@colormesarge 3 года назад

You got legs? I just stopped apologizing for pressure/strength (I don't squish people or overpower them but use whats I gots). That's my tip. Stop apologizing for your natural attributes.

@Nadd15 7 лет назад

I'm a 27 year old female and started Muay Thai at my local MMA gym.. After class was the BJJ foundations class and I would always stay after Muay Thai and stretch/watch the class.. I was intrigued, but super intimidated... doesn't help the class is usually all males, with the occasional one female. Everyone seemed really good and knew what they were doing. I asked about the class to the owner/trainer and he told me when the classes were and that I should come. I kept making lame excuses as to why I would try it "later". Finally last week after Muay Thai, I was once again stretching, watching the BJJ class warm up, and my trainer came up to me and ask me again..when I was going to try the class. I once again made up some excuse as to why I couldn't...I'm too tired after Muay Thai, too sweaty, didnt have a Gi and most importantly to me, no one seemed beginner enough for me and I would be the odd one out of the class. He told me to get up, got an extra Gi, and said "everyone has to start somewhere, they were all beginners too".. so I did my first class paired up with my trainer. It was AMAZING! I am hooked! such a confidence booster. Love the atmosphere that everyone is there to help out and help you improve.

@fakrulislam9333 6 лет назад

keetz15 nice. Keep at it. Enjoy, and God bless!

@ryanscottnix 6 лет назад

Love the story! Thank you for sharing your experience!

@BestCBDCenter 5 лет назад

awesome story....thanks

@XPrincess30 5 лет назад

keetz15 were there more women in Muay Thai than BJJ?

@fleimlehner 5 лет назад

Wish my pussy friends would take the plunge like you. they all have excuses and wont train after 5 months of trying to hook em.

@jimmynix5399 7 лет назад

I'm 39 and I've been doing Jiu Jitsu for 5 months. I've set a goal for myself to compete in a tournament by December 2017. I can't even tell you how much this video inspired me. I'm getting my face smashed in 5 days a week by blue and purple belts but they all tell me the same thing. Every week they tell me I'm improving and they encourage me to keep it up. I still haven't had my aha moment where everything clicks but I know just showing up is half the battle. Thanks for the encouragement.

@Chewjitsu 7 лет назад

You're welcome Jimmy. I'm glad the video is helpful brother!

@adm.60 7 лет назад

Keep it up. What's helped me get through my journey is "flow rolling". This is awesome because it allows you tweak and see things you may not have seen if you or the person you're rolling with, is smashing each other. This is especially useful when working with higher belts than yourself. Run it by your next rolling partners. Hope it helps

@warriorfire8103 7 лет назад

That's usually the funny thing. Other people notice your progress more then you do sometimes. It be little things too. "hmm that was lot harder to get off on him, oh he's moving better, hey he's not getting gassed out as quickly, he stays clam now, oh that was a little dangerous but he almost got me" For me personally meditation and doing my own home study 15 minutes every morning made the difference, just recalling the techniques, rolling and moving my body on the floor.

@warriorfire8103 7 лет назад

I started thinking about something like that the other day. Wow turns out it's an actual thing.

@jimmynix5399 7 лет назад

NappaTheProducer - My coach pulled me aside last week and said the exact same thing. He said we only focus on what we're doing wrong and we think everyone only sees what we see. He said that I was doing really good and he doesn't give empty compliments. He also said something that really put things into perspective for me. He said BJJ is unique in that it's one combat sport where experience and rank really matter. So he called me up in front of the class this week and gave me a stripe on my white belt. I know it's not much but it was a pretty awesome feeling. BJJ is awesome!!!

@mattcheney6727 5 лет назад

Man, I needed to hear this. At 56 I'm 6 months in, feeling exactly like the guy who wrote in. "At what point do you admit you don't have what it takes and walk away" is a question I've asked myself. It's hard being the old man in a younger man's sport, but this video is spot on. Just show up. Do it. Yeah, I know I'll be the nail for a while, not the hammer, but yes, it's worth the challenge. Personal growth mentally and physically. I suspect I'll be watching this video several times.

@Akalashnik1 2 года назад

What did you end up doing?

@mattcheney6727 2 года назад

@@Akalashnik1 still wrestling, still learning

@dermaltec7243 2 года назад

You always have what it takes to be better in some way

@joshuakehl5891 Год назад

You. Are. Incredible.

@leonardoh94 Год назад

Thank you for the words man

@DerekCurryII 7 лет назад

I'm 38 yrs old and started BJJ back in July & I find the content in this video very inspiring & encouraging! And I'ma get real fucking good at Jiu-Jitsu!!

@JayFe0 7 лет назад

I'm 31 and started just last week. I love it already.

@DerekCurryII 7 лет назад

Bro. Royce Muhammad Yes Sir my Brutha!! Good to know I'm not alone!! I get choked all the time, lol! Let's keep at it & Happy New Year!!

@DerekCurryII 7 лет назад

JayFe0 That's wussup Bro!!!

@suckmynose000 7 лет назад

How's your training going bro?

@DerekCurryII 7 лет назад

Wilson Blick It's good Bro! Almost to my 3rd stripe!

@victordos8749 7 лет назад

GUYS I GOT A REAR NAKED CHOKE TODAY!! TWICE!! I'm one month and a half doing Jiu Jitsu now :D

@robbmckenzie1035 7 лет назад

that's great kid!just don't get cocky! ...(sorry really bad star wars reference)

@andrewandrew5489 7 лет назад

Yeaahhh!

@andrewandrew5489 7 лет назад

I dominated in side control against a higher level opponent, top and bottom! I'm normally really bad. I was trying to even take his back, but squeezing the living life outside him was rewarding enough, then I experimented trying to trans to a north south position, never even really having used that position before, and he swept me, and I ended up on bottom...but I avoided getting pinned and regained my guard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@beakfish7319 7 лет назад

good job dude!

@andrewandrew5489 7 лет назад

Justin Figgins YEAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH, alright... lol jiu-jitsu!

@kevinrichards53 7 лет назад

As a white belt, I am reflecting on my best night of training ever. For the first time, I was able to roll. Truly roll. I was partnered up with a purple belt, and we just went at it at about 50%. Just flowing from one position to another. It was an experience that was so very exciting and impacting. I talked allot with the guy after class about the roll. He was very positive with me and said that I WAS hitting the sweeps and the submissions (not that I submitted him, he just moved out and we were on to the next progression of moves). I say this as someone that trained for 3 years (10 years ago ) and used to be very aggressive. Maybe it is my age now (43) vs being 33. Maybe it was having taken a week off, and having a clear head. Whatever it was, it was like a drug and I want more of it. The rest of the night was incredible. My last roll was with another white belt...back to the aggressive style of rolling. But I was able to stay relaxed and for the first time, hit an arm bar without THINKING about the arm bar. It was just there when he moved. It was truly effortless. Flowing. Crazy cool stuff. I really needed both those rolls. I have been training hard 5x a week in the smaller 11am class, with mostly upper belts, feeling like nothing has been sticking.

@yourstruly6093 3 года назад

Idk if you'll see this but if you do, where are you at now?

@Moztwanted87 7 лет назад

dont give up, everything will come naturally and you will be amazed.

@nils8584 7 лет назад

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@MrBumpy2013 Год назад

I am one of only two white belts. Been at it 4 months. Everyone else are all brown belts and one blue belt. I get smashed 3 x a week. I am also a retired marine who is missing a left foot. Every roll I learn something new. I'm just gonna keep at it until the muscle memory and experience builds up. I will never quit!!! Last week I had my first take down on a brown belt. The feeling it gave me was amazing. Little moments like that are reassuring.

@wviii2812 3 года назад

53 year old here with 2 1/2 months in getting face smashed all the time. This video is the best I've seen including all the how to's etc out there. Thank you for helping me remember why I joined my Jiu Jitsu academy and about all the positives "going on" around me. Was feeling discouraged and found your video which is basically my same story.

@Sawbucks23 7 лет назад

I needed this advice back in 2010. Two or two and a half months in I wanted to quit. I was lucky that a co-worker convinced me to stay. He told me to learn on my own and to think of my pride when rolling. After three months I finally tapped out my first training partner. That was the moment that gave me confidence to keep going and having fun.

@jnwoodard8764 5 лет назад

Starting at 37; I can’t wait to get my face smashed. Especially by people half my age.

@FrankSGuerra 5 лет назад

I started at 41! Absolutely loving it.

@TurboNFRStwoK 5 лет назад

I’m 36, looking to start and telling myself the same thing lol

@_OldWorldCharm_ 5 лет назад

30 just started a month ago. Second best decision I’ve ever made.

@jeremyericksen8433 5 лет назад

28 and I started a month ago. Can only manage 1 day a week. Always anxious and nervous before class. But when I'm there I forget about everything. Amazing sport.

@_OldWorldCharm_ 5 лет назад

I’m doing 3 days a week and aiming to up to 4 next month. I’m hoping to compete for the first time ever as soon as I get the green light to represent the gym with what I’ve learned

@markojovanovic2714 Год назад

Chewy you seriously have a heart of a teacher. Kudos to you man

@mr.maskmaker6609 7 лет назад

I like this guys attitude this is what bjj should be. I hate the whole oh lets fucking smash the new white belts and act like belts are the most important thing in the world bjj guys I don't have any stripes because i do mainly no gi as i couldn't afford a gi haha but now i have one I'm gonna start doing gi and I'm not bothered about belts I'm bothered about getting really fucking good and enjoying the learning experience

@Chewjitsu 7 лет назад

I'm an instructor. I'm in the business of building people up, not tearing them down. Smashing new white belts does nothing for me.

@Chewjitsu 7 лет назад

Mr.Mask Maker There's a point when you have to join the ranks and be put to the grinder like the rest of us. But it's not in the very beginning. You wouldn't take a new recruit with no training and send them to the front. Likewise, there's no reason to take a brand new guy and put them straight to the grind of full on rolling and training.

@mr.maskmaker6609 7 лет назад

Chewjitsu Yeah the point it with new people you want to hook them so you want to show some skill so they think "shit this guy is good i wanna learn what he knows" but not hurt them or make them think "shit I'm no good at this I'm gonna end up getting hurt before i can learn anything" So Important to getting and keeping students I taught wing chun for a bit but i stopped because the other instructor was trying the "classroom wing chun" i was teaching a no bullshit fighting version with loads of sparring and drilling and he was all forms and steps which in my opinion is bullshit for self defense so I stopped because i didn't wanna teach self defense with a guy that has never fought and don't know shit to teenagers because they would end up getting hurt

@jeffhanson6844 7 лет назад

I hear you. I've practiced 6 or 7 martial arts in my life all except for Jiu Jitsu for less than 2 years but never taken a belt test in anything for the reasons you are talking about. It's just not as important having a belt as it is to learn.

@jeremywhitfield4556 7 лет назад

Good stuff man

@justundodd7304 5 лет назад

Thank you, two months in, 46 years old, I needed this, Thank you.

@luke9571 5 лет назад

This is the most important jiu jitsu video I've watched. I watch this back every time I get pissed off after training. It's probably the sole reason I've not stopped going. Just keep turning up!! Thanks Chewy, really grateful man. Hope you get to see this. Peace and love all the way from Leeds, England.

@Chewjitsu 5 лет назад

Appreciate the love brother! Glad I could help.

@ryank6771 5 лет назад

Started BJJ a few months ago and have yet to come out on top in a roll, but I'm loving it anyway. But today I was outside working all afternoon and I'm tired and sore as hell and was thinking 'know what, I don't feel like getting slammed around tonight, I'll just take tonight off'. Then I watched this video. Now I'm getting ready to head to the gym.

@JD2jr. 7 лет назад

I also think focusing on small victories can help a lot. If someone is just flat out better than you, they *should* beat you while rolling. So accept that and give yourself a goal that isn't "beat this guy". Maybe work on an escape. Your partner might pass your guard and put you in side control, so escape. Who cares if he takes your back after or passes your guard again? you escaped. Next time you can add another small goal. eventually your small victories will add up and just be you rolling.

@Chewjitsu 7 лет назад

Appreciate the input James. Thanks for the comment brother.

@huxco 7 лет назад

That's exactly what I keep telling new guys. You got to appreciate small victories. I was truly happy the first time I kept the toughest blue belt of my gym from submit me. Last week I couldn't help smiling after sweeping a black belt friend, sure I got smashed afterwards, but I enjoyed.

@aucaps2843 7 лет назад

Agree with this. I'm just starting out and have also found that asking for something specific from my training partners also helps, especially as they are more experienced. Maybe before you start rolling express to your partner that you would like to try a certain escape or pass that you worked on in class. It lets them know to apply the "right amount of pressure" to make you work for your goal, but still experience enough success to apply it. Then as you get better at it, they can scale up the pressure instead of smashing you into a mat the whole time. Communicating this before you start can take some of the edge off of trying to impress others and turns it into a better training situation. It gives them an opportunity to teach, which turns them into your ally instead of your opponent. Then, when you do have success they have some pride in it also.

@andymayne 6 лет назад

Lol this is the same advice I got when trying to get better at tekken (a fighting video game)

@badbabybear1 5 лет назад

Great advice. I've learned this.

@ryanscottnix 6 лет назад

So much wisdom in this video, and in the comments section. I love it! This is one of the best communities you'll ever find.

@1928zxcv 7 лет назад

Yes! Awesome video. I remember I was driven to tears once when I was starting out. I showed up to class once and got smashed and tapped by everyone, including NEWER people. I had a "is this really for me?" moment. But what happened was eventually more newer people joined the gym. Now, that does not mean it was open season for me to smash them for an ego boost, not at all, BUT what it did was allow me to practice, for example, sweeps that I couldn't do with the higher belts. I found I was able to control "big/muscle" new guys (who tend to try and muscle everything) I was able to control them using jiujitsu then that a-ha moment. I WAS learning. Practice my defense with higher belts, practice offense with newer guys (even if it means tapped by them). ...That was 2 years ago and I'm now a Blue headed to my 9th tournament!

@joshuakehl5891 Год назад

Man, we could be the same person. Love your comment.

@bigreg47 7 лет назад

thanks so much brother, I'm going back to jiu-jitsu. that's what happened to me. much respect brother.

@johnwayne3219 4 года назад

Great message here man. I’m a 2 month BJJ student. 23 years in TKD 5th degree competed on the circuit for a 5 years but wanted a new challenge and this is kicking my ass and humbling. I needed to hear this. Thank you.

@joshuakehl5891 Год назад

It's awesome that you're doing this. You will be great, man.

@Daluris 7 лет назад

This is one of the first videos I have seen on your channel but as a White Belt who has been training consistently for the past 4-5 months after a hiatus, this was truly inspiring both in merit and honesty. I appreciate instructors and individuals like yourself immensely and aspire to be great one day. Much respect!

@misanthrope4life 7 лет назад

I sympathize mate, I'm 2 months in training under a bunch awesome guys. every roll I get smashed. sometimes I can delay, and sometimes I even manage a proper escape or counter. chewy, mate. I appreciate these Vids. they are a great help. keep them up. and pal, just keep training. just keep training, just keep training, training training. :)

@GunBreaux 2 года назад

I'm 6ft2in, 215lbs, and I've been paid to work out in several middle eastern countries for a few years. I've boxed and bit and played around in combatives with my buddies, so I figured I knew a little something. I walk into a BJJ gym, and I get tapped by a 15 year old kid. I was impressed and congratulated him, did my best to hide it, but damn I have to admit it slapped my ego pretty hard. I've been going for a few weeks now, it's humbling, occasionally painful, and progress is super slow. BUT, the community is super supportive, they love to give tips and form corrections. Thanks for the retrospectives you give on your BJJ experience!

@guycarrwuzright7189 2 года назад

I’m two months in right now and I get this feeling off and on. It was so good to hear you say you got your ass kicked for six months before you got better. I needed your message. Stay consistent. No matter what just show up. Don’t chase someone else’s journey. Study video and train extra (if possible.) And you will get better. Period. That lightbulb moment will come for you.

@JoeSmith-gp5dm 7 лет назад

I am going on 4 weeks of training, your videos have helped me a lot. Thank you!

@Chewjitsu 7 лет назад

I'm glad to hear it Joe! Thanks for the comment.

@jdmj0 7 лет назад

I'm about 8 months in to my journey in bjj. I only go to about 2-3 classes a week right now. In my minimal free time, I watch YT vids. It wasn't until the last few classes that I've finally felt like I'm able to defend against higher belts, as well as submit them. I've never been discouraged or ever thought of quitting but the point is, these AHA moments are real and boy does it remotivate you when you get them. To my fellow white belts out there, keep rolling!

@walkerrosewood 5 лет назад

Thanks Coach! Man, I needed to hear this today. Thanks for offering your story. Love your channel

@subsistence8120 5 лет назад

Couldn't have said it better myself. You hit the nail on the head with how accurate and sincere you were with your perspective on the subject.

@JessBess 6 лет назад

i love the struggle of learning BJJ! for me it's reflective of life. don't wanna wake up? don't wanna roll? well tough, it's life. nothing in life is easy and I love how challenging BJJ is! but at the same time if I train every day I actually can see tangible physical results, unlike other struggles in life where the results aren't as obvious (i.e when you try to start up a business, the daily uncertainties and the rewards are very long term) if you just show up in life/or class, that's a win already. i actually got into BJJ when i was feeling sad/depressed. going to class 2X a day was the only thing that got me out of bed during that rough time, otherwise I would've never gotten out of bed. and I wouldn't ever really tap because I really liked the feeling of getting choked haha it made me feel alive, also the sparring made me feel like I was fighting for my life too I actually think BJJ has changed my life haha it's so fun and challenging, so I'm going to focus on training BJJ around the world and film it on my channel :D

@richardstevens5961 5 лет назад

Great post..!!

@lizziek9517 5 лет назад

When I started jiujistu about 6 months ago I accepted I would never win without a higher belt letting me, for awhile. But I’ve been going 5-6 days a week and people that have been going for a year, I’m beating, the higher belts that took the time to help me, I’m now able to survive those matches with them. The reason I got better so much faster is I constantly asked questions during flow rolls with higher belts, I have one purple belt girl that loves drilling with me after class at least three days a week. You put the time and effort into it, you’ll reap the rewards of your body adapting. But also make friends. Don’t see the people at your gym as opponents, but as your team. They help you, you help them. I had a girl that couldn’t get out of my guard no matter what she would do, instead of letting her suffer, I showed her ways to avoid getting stuck in my guard. Now she’s feeling confident rolling with me again and we can continue to challenge each other as well as get better.

@AnonomusKity 3 года назад

I am 27 years old. I just started and showed up 5 out of the 6 days my dojo was open for my first week, and absolutely got my face pummeled, neck cranked, arm triangled, human pretzeled... Your videos are colossal in regards to emotional support. Thank you.

@SnipezInDaMix 7 лет назад

I actually needed this. The fact I am back in BJJ again, and realizing I have been away from it for 7 years and originally really starting out in No-Gi with a wrestling background, and then thrown in the Gi game (Literally. I started doing Gi during a tournament after winning one of the No-Gi tournaments back in 2009) and now that I am officially back in it again, and seeing my friends all being purple, Brown or even Black Belts, I've been feeling like i need to catch up and it has been my drive not to mention getting back in competitions again (which I do really look forward too). I have been getting frustrated with what I've lost and getting worked but I've been consistent. So keeping what was said in this video, i'm not going to chase my friends already ahead. I have my friends telling now to let it all start to click again. Thank you for this. I just found this page tonight randomly, and because of this, I am subscribing. Thank you.

@KillerInstinct2006 7 лет назад

Thank you so much for posting this video... I have fallin in love with jiu jitsu, but even I have those moments of doubt or those moments where I wonder if I'm lacking the ability to ever reach the upper echelon or the upper belts. This video means the world to me. I can't wait to go train tonight.

@Chewjitsu 7 лет назад

I'm glad it gave you some motivation to get in the gym. Excellent!

@GarlicMonoxide 7 лет назад

as a one stripe white belt..started June 6th this year..I take this advice wholeheartedly. thank you.

@Chewjitsu 7 лет назад

You're welcome!

@RyanManggala 7 лет назад

agree with u.. never stop learning.. every body gonna have that moment when u just not improving. but just be patient n keep going.. the moment will come when everything comes together an suddenly bjj is so much fun.. respect for this video

@randallcharles1061 Год назад

THANK YOU!!! long journey ahead 🙏🏽

@richarddangler7596 7 лет назад

That's the way it is. I've been training for about 6 months now, at the start getting smashed. I just learnt to hang on and not get submitted. Eventually I became hard to tap and I've been getting into really good positions although not really tapping much people. my defence is my main focus right now.

@52TeleGuy 7 лет назад

I have been training for 2 and a half months. Things are starting to come together a lot more smoothly, i can see it in my rolling. Im not getting smashed like before, my defense is better, and i catch a few submissions of my own. I think the more i got smashed, the more i wanted to find a way to stop it, so i just trained harder and trained more.

@Capitan_Chaos 5 лет назад

Still training?

@xuananhdo6320 7 лет назад

thanks for this amazing video! Very inspiring. Got me so motivated. I'll keep these advices up on my journey.

@DaveScout87 Год назад

As a frustrated white belt who’s feeling like regardless of how much effort I put forth can’t improve, I needed to see this today. Thank you, Chewy.

@duffy1298 7 лет назад

Your videos are so fulfilling man.

@Chewjitsu 7 лет назад

Thanks Duffy.

@FabianeMartinsBr 6 лет назад

thanks for those words ! it helped me not to give up !

@MarkJohnson-nz4os 7 лет назад

Thank you for posting this video. It is very much appreciated....

@nandamp9921 2 года назад

Men, thank you so much. You have such a way of describing our feelings. You calmed my anxiety in ways meds can’t do hahaha. Seriously, I’ve never found a channel that could describe my journey through jiu jitsu as realistic, profound, and psychological as you do. So, thanks again for sharing all this valuable knowledge that you’ve gained over so much time and work for free. You’re priceless 🙏🏼. Oss

@marcobeltran2872 7 лет назад

I am a brown belt, I don't know how I ended up here and I have never seen your videos, but really nice video. Good advice, and I think jeff is not going anywhere now, he will return to get his face smashed

@marcobeltran2872 7 лет назад

When I started training bjj it wasn't that bad but I got really fortunate. About 2 months into training my instructor who was a black belt and 30 years old back then, and he made me his training partner. Then one of my best friends joined and it was us 3. So I really got my face smashed for years, and I made everything I had to survive. After some years it would take him atleast 15 min to submit me, and That was when I was a blue belt. So my advice is really cherish the oportunities to train with higher belts and if you have the oportunity to be in a rolling group of graduated students then stick to them and be there every day on time and they will really apreciate your interest and will help you out. My buddy is a black belt know and Just won a NAGA championship and now I train with him.

@Chewjitsu 7 лет назад

John, I appreciate the kind words. Especially from a higher belt.

@danielcho3270 7 лет назад

Thanks for this vid man. I am a new blue belt and found this vid extremely helpful still. I am trying to expand my game (esp my open and closed guard games) and obviously getting passed a ton. I am fighting the temptation to just go back to what I know I am good at. I am fighting my ego but at least I am aware of this fact thanks to a lot of the posts you and others have graciously shared on this topic both directly and indirectly. You sir are doing a great service for BJJ. Thanks. Oss.

@Chewjitsu 7 лет назад

Daniel, thanks for the feedback man. I appreciate the kind words. I'm just trying to share my experiences to help you guys out. I'm happy the information is helping you with your training.

@FolkMagician352 5 лет назад

Bro you are so in tune with how to inspire and encourage people through your videos. It’s amazing to watch.

@olehyvva 9 месяцев назад

This is EXACTLY what I needed - thank you 🙏

@bobbastian760 6 лет назад

This is true for almost anything in life - Seth Godin calls it "The Dip". Just keep doing the work, keep at it and eventually you'll improve. Be humble - there are no shortcuts in life, you have to do the work, again and again. You have to suck it up. Training with people that are better than you is perfect - they will drag you up to their level.

@ianleemusic 2 года назад

I’ve been training for just a few months today and had a tough day on the mats. Big ego crush in the best way possible and this video is such a great reminder of all the good stuff. Thanks Chewy! If I ever have a question, where can I ask? I don’t have any social media so I can’t message you there. Thanks!

@nickjwong 2 года назад

Totally inspired. Just what I needed to watch. Thankful.

@davidcordova5386 7 лет назад

I've been training for about four months and this inspired me so much, thank you. Seriously. Best advice ever. God bless.

@iamtheai2759 7 лет назад

I'm 8 months in. Today, I got 3 Ezekiel chokes. Learned to be patient with it. Set it up, apply shoulder pressure, let him forgot you have your hand there, THEN slice in. I think this was my 'A-ha' moment. Maybe. :)

@unknownperson7298 5 лет назад

At this stage right now. Just getting smashed. Great advice!

@ElioVillegas 3 года назад

Recently found this channel but i love the raw talks like these. Super helpful and motivating.

@dvak2494 7 лет назад

Thanks for the positive information & motivation.

@deeppannu9539 7 лет назад

you talk alot like Elliot hulse its great man

@fakrulislam9333 7 лет назад

king of the ring brampton minus the obscenity and much more likeable. Seems like a good guy.

@ZahariaFlorinTv 5 лет назад

I was thinking the exact thing

@TaxEvasi0n 7 лет назад

I got smashed for the first 6 months too. And being 65kg/140ish pounds at 5'9", everyone else was bigger than me. I didn't actually start noticing my progress untill a year in. That's when I'd start tapping other white belts out consistently. 3 years on and I've made huge improvements. The first 6 months really is the hardest.

@juliantorres1200 7 лет назад

sregi22 what advice can you give me i am starting in a month im 5 '9 and fat lol hahaha btw how is it supposed to be your first month

@richardstevens5961 5 лет назад

Big Chungus So,did you stay on the BJJ journey.?

@HYTUBEH 7 лет назад

Great advice! This is so important to hear. Thanks!

@brookc7273 5 лет назад

almost cried watching this, thank you for your encouraging and motivating words.

@brucebruno842 Год назад

BJJ is a lot about getting comfortable in uncomfortable positions/situations, so stick out the uncomfortable period you're in until you become comfortable, and finally, you'll become more than comfortable. For some, there are moments where everything just clicks, and you make progress, and for some, it's steady incremental progress. Either way, you're going to make progress over "time".

@bigbobabc123 7 лет назад

any tips on how to structure training to reach that aha moment as fast as you can? i go to 4 classes a week (1.5 hours), 2 are beginner classes and 2 are mixed ability classes. the beginner one involves drilling a few specific techniques for 30-45 mins or so, then the rest is sparring where we try and secure a sweep/guard pass/submission. the mixed ability ones are pretty much just constant rolling for 1.5 hours. i find i learn a lot from getting smashed by blue belts.

@DanielTateNZ 7 лет назад

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@user-bp1pf4vf8v 9 месяцев назад

Right on Brotha! Thanks for the video! This should be a staple for new people to watch!

@shawngoins1129 7 лет назад

great advice chewy. thanks for the video.

@robertsullivan9232 5 лет назад

“This is a lifestyle”

@silismo 7 лет назад

Yo Elliot! Lol he reminds me so much of Elliot

@Chewjitsu 7 лет назад

Lol. I'm not sure if that's a comment, insult or just an observation. Text being tone deaf and all. I guess I do have the same question and answer format. But I'm just doing Chewy rambles that I do from time to time. I've been doing them for years, I just started recording them. Thanks for the comment. :)

@Spandexius1 6 лет назад

Chewjitsu Elliot is extremely inspirational so you should take it as a compliment.

@psyience3213 6 лет назад

silismo hes nothing like Elliot lol

@drewwilson145 6 лет назад

That is so positive. Extremely motivating and absolutely no BS. The truth. Wow.

@williamkuzma7444 7 лет назад

Your videos are great. Love these!!! Thank you for the encouragement.

@pmartialartsx 7 лет назад

Lol, "I want to get the blue belt, I want to get the stripe, whatever silly shit you're chasing...". Ok I will wait for blue belt but do I have to stop chasing silly shit, what if silly shit has my blue belt?

@JohnDoe-nk1dd 6 лет назад

LOL

@coconutsafari7049 7 лет назад

How old is he?

@Chewjitsu 7 лет назад

Me?

@coconutsafari7049 7 лет назад

Chewjitsu yes

@SevenRiderAirForce 7 лет назад

According to lore, Chewbacca is 200 years old in Episode IV.

@hectormedina4697 7 лет назад

Thanks men, really helpful. Keep it up, you made me feel really good. Never quitting jiujitsu.

@JeremyReardon1 7 лет назад

Thanks for the inspiration! I really needed to hear your message.

@theheroinundergroundandchi1622 6 лет назад

My first day of class I tapped a purple belt, I’m wanna those people you would call a liar.

@Chewjitsu 6 лет назад

kreekree if you’ve never trained grappling before. They let you or fell asleep.

@eesafredericks2122 6 лет назад

chew unless he had some wrestling or something id say hes lying

@danielmckinney7668 6 лет назад

I used to tap one of our black belts in tang soo do all the time but he didn't do jiu jitsu, he hated having to spar me. but i'd also had plenty of years of experience in multiple martial arts prior too.

@kyrstinthomas8591 5 лет назад

This video is super motivating. Thank you!

@sybaby 3 года назад

I definitely needed to hear this one! Thanks

@kanameitsuki8130 7 лет назад

Love your work Chewwy, I love these lessons and talks. It's just what I need, keep it up

@glennrudzik1007 5 лет назад

Dude, I can’t tell you thank you enough for your vids and encouragement on this amazing journey of Jiu Jitsu! Please keep up the great work. Hopefully you’ll come back to Belmar NJ again, and I can actually train with you! Again Nick thank you for the guidance! Respect

@qsam9380 Год назад

Hey man i can't tell you how much I needed to hear this today. Thanks for this video.

@Sammy.Lotties.adventures Год назад

Really needed that video. Thanks 🙏

@FerDensetsu 7 лет назад

I started as the newest white belt at my gym this week. Everybody choked the crap out of me, even other white belts, and I got submitted in so many ways I didnt even know it was possible. But I'm really happy, this is the coolest sport ever and I'll keep training even if I never get to tap anyone. I think thats the way to go, just enjoy Jiu-jitsu, leave your ego at the door and dont think of it as a race

@josephmoreau9615 Год назад

Thank you for making these videos! They are a great supplement to early training when off the mat.

@JDG.RealEstate 4 года назад

This was encouraging. Thanks Chewy!

@thomasb8733 5 лет назад

I just started jiu jitsu and am loving your advice. Respect

@peedinkus389 5 лет назад

Excellent advice and accurate observations. I have 5th dan in tang soo do and 5th dan in hapkido. I'm looking forward to beginning again as a white belt in Bjj in January.

@richardstevens5961 5 лет назад

Great accomplishments in your martial arts journey. I’m testing for 2nd Dan in Tae Kwon Do in May and plan to come start my white belt BJJ journey after that. Luckily I attend an MMA gym with some of the best instructors and teammates around. Good luck to you on your journey also.

@christophermeryhew7675 9 месяцев назад

Brother you are such an inspiration I’m just getting through my first month and this honestly motivated the hell out of me

@justinthomas4442 2 года назад

Really needed to hear this. Thanks bro.

@Oliverisloved 5 лет назад

Very good reminders! Thanks!

@celiad5719 2 года назад

Thank you. I needed to hear this today.

@tadhgmcmahon1808 Год назад

Big thanks for the encouragement, am on that road.

@SuroesteFilms 6 лет назад

very inspiring. thx for this video mate.

@katywalden5326 6 лет назад

Needed this! Just got wrecked and the movements feel so foreign that I started to think about how that guy got so good. Then you sit back and realize that I’m on my own journey. I appreciate the video.

@jaycenalden1860 4 года назад

Definitely needed this ,yesterday was the day I saw how tough mentally you have to be in this I’m a recovering alcoholic always wanted to do bjj finally doing it and coming up on three years sober and coming up on two months doing bjj, have wrestling background so I definitely had expectations I didn’t know of on myself- all I have to say is “don’t look on how far you have to go, look at how far you have come”