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February 15, 2021December 15, 2019 by Thomas Bowman Jr

BJJ Demo: Arnold Sports Festival 2019, Melbourne, Australia

While I was teaching some Jiu Jitsu seminars at the Arnold Sports Festival 2019 in Melbourne, Australia, I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to showcase some Jiu Jitsu in in the form of a short Jiu Jitsu demonstration front of the great Arnold Scwarzenegger. A huge thank you to Graham Slater from Martial Arts Australia for all the work that you do in promoting Martial Arts in Australia and for giving me and one of my students, Marcus Flanagan this great opportunity. Such a great event...

The BJJ Coach: No Gi Mounted Triangle Attack

In this video I demonstrate how to attack a defensive opponent with a surprise mounted triangle. This attack works particularly well when your opponent initiated a correct defensive reaction!

The BJJ Coach: Invest In Yourself

In this video, I talk about the importance of investing in yourself. Continuous learning and development from white to black belt and beyond!

The BJJ Coach: "Simplify, Understand, Apply"

My name is Felipe Grez and I am "The BJJ Coach". My goal is to help you improve your learning experience by simplifying the way that Jiu Jitsu is taught so that you understand it and more importantly can apply it! Let me help you learn faster, avoid injuries and common pitfalls and have abetter overall learning experience! If there is anything that you would like me to create a video about, please comment below! Thank you for watching and I look forward to being of service to the Jiu Jitsu...

The BJJ Coach: Situational Awareness, The Fence & Self Protection

This footage is taken from a "Self Defence", or as I prefer "Self Protection" based BJJ seminar that I taught at Black Knight Jiu Jitsu in late October 2018. I hope that you find it useful, that it raises your understanding around awareness and improves your ability to stay safe!

The BJJ Coach: How to Escape a Tight Side Control

The BJJ Coach: Dexterity in Jiu Jitsu - How to get good, fast!

In this video, I talk about the importance of Dexterity in Jiu Jitsu. It is a learned skill and by dedicating some time to its development you will see a remarkable improvement in your BJJ game, fast!

The BJJ Coach: “Lazy Man” Jiu Jitsu

In this video, I talk about a concept that I half jokingly refer to as “Lazy Man” Jiu Jitsu. The idea being about using the minimum amount of strength and effort while making you partner work much harder than you! If effect, being efficient with your Jiu Jitsu

The BJJ Coach: Never Contest Strength

In this video, I discuss one of the underlying principles of Gracie/Brazilian Jiu Jitsu which is "Never Contest Strength". Please feel free to like, comment and share if you find this video helpful! I am happy to answer any questions on the subject too so please feel free to ask in the comments section! Finally please subscribe to my channel for more videos that I will start uploading every Tuesday! Thanks Felipe Grez AKA The BJJ Coach

Chris Haueter: Head Inside Low Single Leg Takedown

This is a small snippet from a No Gi seminar that Chris Haueter taught at Jiu Jitsu Kingdom in Sydney Australia last Saturday 10th March, 2018. Chris covered a bunch of great No Gi material, focusing in particular on the ability to take your opponent down without relying on the Gi and that work whether you are practising the Art, The Sport or for the Street! In this particular video, Chris covers the low head inside Single from wrestling which is predominantly a sports technique. Enjoy!

John Will: Crucifix Arm Control Details

John Will: Attacking the Turtle to Crucifix 2

John Will: Attacking the Turtle to Crucifix

Some footage of Australian BJJ pioneer John Will teaching a basic entry into the Crucifix from the Turtle position at a seminar last year at Jiu Jitsu Kingdom in Sydney!

More Jiu Jitsu Wisdom from Chris Haueter

Here is another video of Chris Haueter dropping some knowledge at a seminar for Jiu Jitsu Kingdom in Sydney, Australia last year!

Chris Haueter Choking Series

This video is a part of a Gi choke series taught by the legendary Chris Haueter during a seminar for Jiu Jitsu Kingdom in Sydney, Australia in 2016.

Chris Haueter: Always Be Choking!

Chris Haueter teaching the ABC (Always be choking) principle for a Jiu Jitsu Kingdom seminar in Sydney, Australia last year in early 2016.

Jiu Jitsu Wisdom from Chris Haueter

I hope you enjoy and learn from the tremendous Jiu Jitsu wisdom that Chris Haueter taught during a seminar in Sydney, Australia in 2016 for Jiu Jitsu Kingdom. Sorry about the way it was filmed but there is more to come and better filming! 🙂 http://www.jiujitsukingdom.com

BJJ Seat Belt Details (Gi) - by Felipe Grez

In this follow up video, I address some Gi related details to help you control and finish from the back. Again, inspired by Marcelo Garcia hence the focus primarily on the seat belt in this video even with the Gi. If you live in Sydney, Australia and want to take your game to the next level please feel free to stop by and train with me at Jiu Jitsu Kingdom. Felipe Grez http://jiujitsukingdom.com/

BJJ Seat Belt Details (No Gi) by Felipe Grez

In this video, I address some of the details necessary to dramatically improve your ability to finish from the back. This is inspired by Marcelo Garcia hence the focus primarily on the seat belt in this video. If you live in Sydney, Australia and want to take your game to the next level please feel free to stop by and train with me at Jiu Jitsu Kingdom. Felipe Grez http://jiujitsukingdom.com/

Jiu-Jitsu Kingdom Testimonial - Steve Maxwell

Here is a testimonial from our good friend and super coach, Steve Maxwell on why you should train Jiu Jitsu with us at Jiu Jitsu Kingdom! This was filmed in early 2014. http://jiujitsukingdom.com/

Gracie Jiu Jitsu: Vale Tudo Guard Transitions/Attacks - Steve Maxwell

Steve Maxwell demonstrates some basic transitions and attacks from the classic from the Vale Tudo guard to a class at Jiu Jitsu Kingdom in Sydney, Australia. Steve Maxwell is a World Class Strength & Conditioning coach and long time Gracie Jiu Jitsu black belt. For more cool videos and information about when Steve Maxwellis next in Sydney, please check out our website below. Felipe Grez Jiu Jitsu Kingdom Sydney, Australia www.jiujitsukingdom.com

Gracie Jiu Jitsu: Vale Tudo Guard - Steve Maxwell

Gracie Jiu Jitsu black belt Steve Maxwell demonstrates how to properly use the Guard to protect yourself against punches, head butts and other street or mma attacks! This is one of the ways that the guard was meant to be used in a Vale Tudo fight. Steve Maxwell is teaching a series of Gracie Jiu Jitsu classes at Jiu Jitsu Kingdom in Sydney, Australia. Felipe Grez Jiu Jitsu Kingdom Sydney, Australia www.jiujitsukingdom.com

FFS: Unarmed vs Knife - Dive & Drive - Single Leg Finish - Ray Floro

In tho follow up video to the "Dive & Drive" entry, Ray Floro continues the defence with some strikes ad a Single Leg takedown finish! Obviously a very good technique for all Gracie Jiu Jitsu and Grappling arts practitioners! Needless today the Jiu Jitsu Kingdom team were all wry impressed with Ray's simple yet effective entries against such a dangerous attack!

FFS: Unarmed vs Knife - Dive & Drive Entry - Ray Floro

Ray Floro demonstrates a "Dive & Drive" entry used to close the distance safely against a knife wielding attacker during a seminar at Jiu Jitsu Kingdom in Sydney, Australia! This video deals primarily with safely attaining the clinch so that you can put your Gracie Jiu Jitsu skills to good use an subdue your attacker.

FFS: Unarmed vs Knife - Safe Entry Off Block - Ray Floro

In this video Ray Floro demonstrates an example of a safe entry against a knife when you are unarmed an use a universal shield variation. It's always a pleasure to host Ray for seminars at Jiu Jitsu Kingdom!

Jiu Jitsu Street Fighting Tips

February 15, 2021December 15, 2019 by Thomas Bowman Jr

How I Used BJJ in a Street Fight and Why I like the Belt Gauntlet

Comment and possibly win a Free Chewjitsu T Shirt. Also, if you're interested in getting a Grey Chewjitsu BJJ Gi when I have them made. Sign up to my email list. I'll also give you a Free BJJ Ebook and Video. GO here to sign up to get notified of the Gis: http://www.chewjitsu.net/focused-jiu-jitsu-13-page-ebook/ The 2 main questions I answered in this video are: Have I ever been in a Steet Fight? / Have I ever used my BJJ in a Street Fight? What's my opinion on the Belt Gauntlet in BJJ?...

I Learned How to Fight Effectively ( Without Learning How to Fight)

How do I balance training people for Self-Defense and for Sport Brazilian Jiu-jitsu? This is the question that I received one of my students who is a newer White Belt. He's been training in our BJJ classes at our gym in Louisville, KY. And he's wondering about the way we approach balancing the training. In this video I talk about how Brazilian Jiujitsu, Wrestling, Judo and the other combat sports teach people how to fight without always explicitly doing so. I share a story from my own e...

2 Basic BJJ Chokes that Are Effective in Competition or a Fight

What submissions can you use in a BJJ competition or a street fight or self defense situation? This is the question for today's video. The question comes from our buddy Bart who is curious about what kind of submissions cross over from the competition realm in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu to a street fight. In this video I start by sharing that if I am going to use a submission on the street. I'm going to focus on chokes instead of joint locks. This is a two fold function. 1 most people don't kn...

The BJJ Gi is Too Unrealistic , But What About a T Shirt ?

I recently went to do some BJJ training with Eli Knight. During our training session we shared techniques and stories. 1 story that I thought was really interesting in regards to Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in a street fight situation involved a man using a t shirt to choke someone out. The choke is the basic X choke. Something you maybe learned in one of your 1st beginner BJJ classes. In this video Eli and I talk about the realism of the Brazilian Jiujitsu gi and BJJ training itself. And Eli...

How to Use Takedowns and Half Guard in a Fight with Strikes

Sign Up for my Free Ebook and "Almost Daily" Emails: http://www.chewjitsu.net/focused-jiu-jitsu-13-page-ebook/ How do you adjust Takedowns and Half Guard when strikes are involved? This is the question I received from my buddy Fisk. And this is a question a lot of people have. How does Brazilian Jiu-jitsu translate into a fight situation. Whether a street fight or self defense situation or an MMA fight. In this video I go over the basics of how to use a take down from Wrestling or Brazil...

I Feel Weak for NOT Punching this Guy (Combat Sports Discipline)

BJJ, Boxing, Judo, Sambo, Wrestling and all of the Combat Sports commonly used in MMA are incredible for creating inner discipline. But not in a direct way. Rather, it's often in an indirect way. During the stress of hard training you're often faced with the darker sides of your personality. The sides of your personality that often don't show up in a day to day basis. For instance if you get angry. You will learn in hard training session that you cannot train with anger. And so when the...

Friend Said BJJ Is Useless for a Street Fight (Boxing is Realistic)

Is Boxing better than Brazilian Jiu-jitsu for self-defense or fighting situations? Is BJJ unrealistic compared to the sweet science of stand up martial arts? This is the question for todays video which comes from our friend who says his friend has told him that Brazilian Jiujitsu is not an effective martial art and is useless for a street fight. I obviously disagree with this viewpoint as someone who has used BJJ in fighting situations and has taught students who have as well. I do not bel...

Avoiding Street Fights Is A Powerful Part of BJJ Training

Today's BJJ related question comes from a viewer who got into Brazilian Jiu-jitsu training because he backed down in a street fight situation because of fear. Well recently he had a situation where someone was verbally aggressive with him. This leads into his question of whether or not all the BJJ training he is doing is a waste. Because while no fight happened, he's wondering if he should have been more physical or verbally aggressive back at this other man. In the video I describe the sit...

3 BJJ Mount Positions For Self Defense / Fight (Advantage of High Mounts)

I recently got a question about using the BJJ Mount position in a street fight situation. So in this video I cover 3 different Mount position variations and some useful tips for being in position. I chose 3 different Mount positions that are common to run into during an average BJJ training session. And then I show how they could work for a fight situation against an untrained person. I base the ideas in this video from my experience of MMA, out of the gym fights and self-defense Jiu-jits...

Eye-Rollingly Dumb Thing People Say About Sport Jiu-Jitsu & BJJ

Recently one of my newer White Belts competed in a BJJ competition. And while he was competing he made a few blunders with his guard pulling. Par for the course when it comes to a newer competitor trying to hit a technique in the intensity of sport Jiu-Jitsu. What was funny though is as he won the match the people on the other team criticized his techniques because "it wouldn't work on the streets." And this my friend is one of the most annoying things I hear people in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu s...

Why Even Train Sport BJJ if Jiu-jitsu is for Self-Defense?

Recently I got a question regarding Sport BJJ and Self-Defense. The question was from someone who doesn't train Brazilian Jiu-jitsu yet. And they said that they didn't understand why you practice a sport BJJ style technique for an art that prides itself on self-defense. In this video I share some ideas on why people in Jiu-jitsu practice sport style techniques even though it may not be the best option for self-defense. I also share why in a lot of cases what keeps people training is not t...

How My BJJ Student Used Jiu-Jitsu Against Multiple Attackers

Today's video is a reply in regards to a comment I get all the time on my channel whenever I mention BJJ and self defense in the same breath. That comment being, "Jiu-jitsu is useless in a street fight situation because it doesn't work against multiple opponents." But in this video I'll share how 1 of my police officers used Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in a situation where he was attacked by multiple people and in fact did use BJJ to get himself out of harms way. That said, I'll tell you why what ...

Jiu Jitsu Takedown Techniques

February 15, 2021December 15, 2019 by Thomas Bowman Jr

Single Leg Takedown For BJJ W/ Gi (Don't Double Butt Scoot)

My first experience in grappling was wrestling. In this video I show a wrestling based Single Leg Takedown For BJJ. Along with the basic grip fighting to set it up. A single leg takedown works incredibly well in BJJ as long as you understand how to deal with the grips and have a proper setup. Also, on a side note. Whether you prefer Judo style or Wrestling style takedowns. Learn takedowns! Even if you're not the best guy with takedowns, learn how to pull someone down to the ground and be o...

Grip For Single Leg Takedown In Gi Or No Gi

www.Chewjitsu.net You don't want to be dependent on the gi in BJJ. It's fine to use it. But I believe it's important to have a game that translates well from gi to no gi and vice versa. If you have a game that cannot move from one realm go to the other then your Brazilian jiu-jitsu is incomplete and not as effective as possible. This is why I like rehashing some of my wrestling techniques to BJJ. There are a lot of crossovers to BJJ from wrestling if you know where to look and how to ada...

White Belt Takedown From The Knees

A white belt sent me a email asking about a takedown that someone could do from the knees. Again I don't believe you should put much focus on wrestling from the knees. But if you have to, the tips in this video will be helpful. In the video I show a simple overhook and underhook adjustment to get a simple takedown from the knees that you can use for rolling. I hope the video helps! -Chewy http://www.Chewjitsu.net http://www.Facebook.com/Chewjitsu http://www.instagram.com/Chewjitsu ...

Standing Guillotine Choke Defense With 2 Takedowns

Not having a good standing guillotine choke defense in BJJ can be a nightmare if you like to go for takedowns. If you're guillotine choke defense lacks, you'll often find that you're more prone to being gun with your takedowns in fear of the choke. You can see the first part of this video here : https://youtu.be/xdNLElSqFhw In this video I demonstrate a couple of options you can use to defend against a standing guillotine choke using takedowns. I show a setup for a single leg takedown and ...

Simple Single Leg Setup Against Frankenstein Opponent

www.Chewjitsu.net Single legs are by far my favorite type of takedowns. They're incredibly versatile. You can do them against smaller or larger opponents. They're easy to setup from high or low positions. And most importantly for BJJ. I find them easy to setup in gi or no gi. In this particular video I show how to do a simple single leg takedown setup when you have someone walking into you with their arms stretched out like Frankenstein. In the gi this happens often. Two people walk in...

Blast Through The Guillotine Choke With A Double Leg Takedown

The Standing Guillotine Choke can be a nasty submission that makes people get gun shy with their takedowns. Typically I've seen two common mistakes people make when they are coming in for a single leg or double leg takedown and get caught in a Guillotine Choke. First is that they freeze. Instead of adjusting and making angles. They have a oh shit, deer in the headlights, moment and freeze up. Then they're submitted. The other mistake I see really often when stuck in a standing guillotin...

Simple Guard Pull Counters And Adjustments

Our buddy Ricardo from Chile recently sent in a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu related message asking about Guard Pull counters. He said that when people pull Guard on him, it creates a lot of trouble with his BJJ game. I know that from personal experience as a Guard passer and a person who likes to move when I train or compete in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. I don't like being in someone's Full Guard. Full Guard is not a good position for the top person in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Esspecially if you're dealing ...

BJJ Single Leg vs Grips You Can’t Break

The single leg takedown is my personal favorite when it comes to takedowns using the legs. I can cut angles so I'm not directly against the person's power and it's incredibly effective. I've favored it as far back as high school. Doing the single leg in BJJ can be difficult though. Especially when it comes to the gi. People can latch onto grips with the gi and fighting through the grips can be incredibly difficult. Often times good wrestlers who get into BJJ with no grip fighting ability ar...

Disable Grips for Double Leg Takedown in BJJ

Last week I showed a single leg takedown for BJJ vs strong established grips in the basic straight forward collar and sleeve position that many people end up in. In this video I demonstrate a simple off balancing technique to weaken the grips momentarily to hit the double leg takedown in BJJ. The double leg from wrestling is a great takedown if you time it correctly. Even if you’re up against a strong opponent in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. If you can time the movement right and react correctly ag...

Wresting for No Gi BJJ - Collar Tie Counter to Single Leg

Being able to grip fight effectively is important for gi and no gi. The actual techniques used changes, but the idea remains the same. Control the grips and you control the position. I always put it this way. In Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. If you control the grips and are able to get the grips you need for your techniques. Then you can execute the techniques you been taught. However, if you are unable to dominate grips and positioning. You'll always be hard pressed to secure the techniques you p...

How I Setup Takedowns in BJJ

When you're going for takedowns in BJJ. What are you looking for? How do you decide which BJJ takedown to use? Do you have a systematic approach to takedowns? Do you focus on looking for certain grips or adjustments from your opponent, or do you just lock up and cross your fingers that something will happen? In this video I give a little insight into what I'm looking for personally on my feet when going for takedowns. Mainly I talk about how I determine the BJJ takedown I plan to use. Yo...

BJJ Wrestling Class Rolling at Derby City MMA

Wednesdays have recently become a Wrestling for BJJ class. During the class we go over several techniques from Wrestling or take down related movements that can be used in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Because it's No Gi BJJ, there are so many Wrestling style techniques that translate over so well for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. This video is primarily a highlight of the rolling portion of that BJJ takedown class at my gym Derby City MMA in Louisville, Ky. I'm a huge proponent for takedowns. There's abso...

Angles to Counter the Guillotine Choke in BJJ

The double leg takedown can be an effective takedown in BJJ. But it does run the risk of putting you in a Guillotine Choke if you aren't careful. So having a good Guillotine Choke counter is really important if you plan to use takedowns in BJJ. In this video I give some basic details on how a simple Guillotine works and how to counter it if you're shooting a Double Leg takedown. Discussing the Guillotine Choke counters. I show the importance of understanding how the angles work. How cutti...

Ankle Pick Takedown for No Gi BJJ

I received several requests for a Ankle Pick for BJJ. So I wanted to cover it. I've used the Ankle Pick for years. Starting back in High School wrestling as a teenager. While I prefer the Ankle Pick in No Gi BJJ. I do use the Ankle Pick in Gi Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. I just change the grips a bit since the kimono can get in the way. It's worth noting that I've been able to use this takedown in BJJ competitions and tournaments as well as regular everyday rolling. In this BJJ technique vide...

How to Setup a BJJ Takedown with the Gi (Focus on this 1st)

Finding takedowns from Wrestling for BJJ in the gi can tough. A lot of times the grips get in the way and stifle shots and traditional Wrestling style takedowns. Recently, after a BJJ seminar I did in West Virginia at Lewisburg Jiu-jitsu. Myself and Alex, one of the coaches there went over some details on finding Wrestling style shots and entries in order to hit a BJJ takedown (like single legs and double legs) while wearing the gi. Btw, If you live in or near Lewisburg or are ever in the...

Detailed Setup and Takedown for BJJ (Even with Guillotine Chokes)

The right control and setup can make all the difference with Takedowns. In this video I show a takedown I've used since High School Wrestling and still use as a Black Belt in BJJ. This particular take down is going to me more focused on No Gi. And the grip and positioning will reflect that. In Wrestling a basic name you could use for this would be a High Crotch to Double Leg. I included a video from one of our no gi sessions of me using the setup. Not the exact same takedown, but the se...

How to Use Takedowns and Half Guard in a Fight with Strikes

Dominate Grips & Get the Takedown in BJJ with Ankle Pick

In this video I show a simple way to use the Ankle Pick in BJJ to counter stiff arm grips with the gi. If you've ever been in the middle of a good match then you know the grips can get really frustrating to deal with. In this video I answer a question from our friend who says that when he rolls from the feet his opponent's are just using a straight stiff arm to keep away. It makes his ability to do takedowns difficult. His question goes on to ask about how to do an ankle pick using the ...

Double Leg Counter in BJJ if You Can’t Sprawl (Butterfly Guard Sweep)

In this video I show one of my favorite Double Leg takedown counters for BJJ using Butterfly Guard. I also include a clip of me rolling and using this defensive technique during a Brazilian Jiujitsu practice. When someone shoots in for a solid double leg takedown. The sprawl is definitely an option. But sometimes it's going to require a lot of energy to do, or perhaps I'm just too slow. That's where this double leg takedown defense comes in handy. As I'll show you in the video. When you f...

Effective Adjustment To Finish a Failed Takedown in BJJ

Going for a takedown in BJJ can be tough for newer grapplers that are limited with takedowns. I know that many of my students struggle with this and I've received tons of questions from people who want to go for takedowns but are afraid to attempt it and get smashed. In this video I share a really simple tip to finish a single leg when you're sprawled on. If you watch my body position you'll notice that I'm not in direct danger of kimuras or guillotines which is important for those of us t...

Effective Setup for Peruvian Necktie (And 2 Submission If It Fails)

In today's technique video my Black Belt buddy James Clingerman shows a sneaky Peruvian Necktie setup and finish from the front headlock position when defending a takedown. I'm not much of a peruvian necktie person, but James has a lot of success with them so I wanted to snag a video with him showing one. In the video he'll show the set up if you're defending a basic shot and then going from the sprawl into the submission. If you'd like more techniques and submissions centered around the ...

Low Single Leg Takedown For BJJ (The Setup & Options For Grappling)

Today's video is with a Black Belt I met down in Florida Will Abreau. In the video he shows a nice ankle pick technique you can use for BJJ training or competition. Will wrestled in college and has also competed in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu competitions a ton. In fact, if you look around at some of his tournament videos you'll see this exact move being used. It's a great technique to bring some wrestling into your BJJ. In the takedown tutorial he'll show some basics on how to set it up and what h...

How To Use a Butterfly Guard Sweep as a Takedown in BJJ

Today's video features a way to use a Butterfly Guard sweep as a takedown. I also show how to transition to Single Leg X Guard if it fails. This particular takedown is one of my go-to techniques from the feet in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu rolling and competition. I like it because if you go for it and it fails it lands you in a strong Butterfly Guard position to work for a sweep or submission. This allows you to really go for it 100%. Whereas if you go for traditional wrestling style takedowns or ...

3X Wrestling Champ Shows 1 of his Best Takedowns That Works in BJJ Too

Today's video is wrestling style takedown taught by one of my new students and 3X NAIA college wrestling champion Brandon Reed. You may have seen him in some of my rolling videos before. He just finished up his last year of college winning his 3rd heavyweight wrestling title and has started BJJ training with us. Scary right? In the video he shares one of his favorite techniques in wrestling. The ankle pick. It's a super basic, fundamental, takedown in wrestling that is plenty useable in Braz...

This Effective Takedown Addresses A Big Problem In BJJ When Standing

Today's BJJ technique is one of my absolute favorite takedowns for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. I demonstrate the technique in both gi and no gi. One of the big reasons I love it so much is because many BJJ practitioners have a very passive and defensive stance with takedowns. Usually this is where their butt is waaaay back. This makes it hard for shots and takedowns. So in today's video I'll show you how to do an arm drag to inside trip that I've been able to hit at just about every BJJ competit...

Jiu Jitsu Chokes

February 15, 2021December 15, 2019 by Thomas Bowman Jr

Simple Bjj Mount Choke for Submission Setups or Risky Guard Break

The Thrust Choke is super simple BJJ mount choke or submission setup but can be deceptively effectively if used correctly. Because of it's simplicity it's one of those BJJ techniques that can be easy to defend. But it can also be one of those techniques where people don't respect it because of how "simple" it is. And if someone really works on fine tuning it, it can be a brutally effective option. I showed this Brazilian Jiu-jitsu technique primarily because I received a question regardin...

Coaching through 2 BJJ Clock Choke Variations

During one of our takedown BJJ classes. We covered the Clock Choke from the Turtle position. I showed this technique during a takedown class as it can often be used together with a snap down from the feet. After class one of my BJJ students had a few questions regarding the Clock Choke and the 2 variations we did. In the video you'll see some subtle changes from his original choke and the 2nd he did. In his case, he wasn't placing proper hip pressure on me. But most importantly. His fir...

Effective Rear Naked Choke Finish (Hide The Kill Grip)

Here are at least 3 effective tips to help you finish your Rear Naked Choke once you've achieved Back Mount in BJJ. I did this move in the No Gi, but it works fine in Gi as well. The biggest problem for me when it comes to finishing the Rear Naked Choke in BJJ is the fact that once you've got the Back Mount. People become ultra defensive and will immediately grab the arm that you're going to use to choke them. Over the years I've struggle with this. Then there was one day when I was rolli...

Back Mount Just Got Worse . . . For Your Opponent

One of my favorite positions in BJJ is the Belly Down Back Mount. To me, I think it's easily one of the worst if not THE WORST position in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. From a fight that involves punches, it's incredibly nasty as the person on bottom has no reasonable way to defend themselves. For Brazilian Jiujitsu it can be equally soul crushing as the person on top can drive their full weight into the back and easily snag the rear naked choke. In this video I show how to get to the Belly Dow...

Do People Escape Your Back Mount ? Use this BJJ Choke Setup

Here is a great Gi based Choke setup for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu when you have Back Mount but are losing the position, or are letting the person escape in a calculated way. The video for today was inspired by a recent match sent to me by one of the viewers. He's a White Belt, and almost had the Bow and Arrow choke which is very popular in BJJ. But he lost it as he was unable to get his second leg free. For this video I show a Bow and Arrow choke setup I like using as a bigger guy. This will...

How to Finish North South Choke (And Common Mistakes to Avoid)

Jeffrey requested some tips on making his North South Choke in BJJ work. Primarily he wanted to figure out to do the North South Choke in the Gi. In the video, I explain how I prefer this type of choke in No Gi. It's similar to a Guillotine Choke. It works in Gi Jiu-jitsu but it's a bit more effective I believe in No Gi BJJ. In the video I show my favorite setup that I use in Gi and No Gi. I've also used this choke in my last MMA fight back in 2012. I hope the video helps you with your N...

Become a Back Taking Machine ( BJJ Guard Pass to Back Take )

The Double Under Pass in BJJ (sometimes called a Double Stack Pass) is an awesome option that has a ton of variations. 1 common counter to the Double Under Pass, as well as many others in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, is going to the Turtle position. By moving to the Turtle position the person is able to avoid points in a points based Brazilian Jiujitsu match. And in a overall dominance situation. Being on top in Turtle is far less dominant than Top of Side Control or Mount. In this video I answ...

How to Catch the Rear Naked Choke in BJJ Before You Get Position

Do you ever have trouble finishing your Rear Naked Chokes in BJJ? I think we've all been there at some point. And it's tough to deal with because the choke is a solid submission from the back. This is the question for today's video which comes from 2 people who are both having trouble finishing the Rear Naked Choke. They say they are able to get to Back Mount during the rolling in their gym. But whenever it comes time to actually finish the submission. They are unable to. In this video ...

Use Less Strength and Make Your BJJ Collar Chokes Tighter

Whether you're using collar chokes, lapel chokes or any sort of choke that uses the gi in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. The focus is the same. Create pressure on the carotids using the fabric either directly against the neck or to support the hands. In this BJJ technique video you'll see Adam and I sharing a drink of bourbon. But beyond that we dive into a few tips when using a Baseball Choke. You can watch a more in depth Baseball Choke video here: https://youtu.be/zoVcUtK-uh4 This question co...

Sneaky No Gi Ezekiel & Darce Choke for BJJ from a Wrestling Cradle

We got a question about an ole wrestling move called the cradle today in this one. Our friend who goes by the name "Left Leg Trump" gets the cradle during his BJJ training sessions. But doesn't know what to do with it. For those of you who are in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and have never wrestled before. Let me lay down the basics on the Cradle. It's primarily a grip between leg and head and is used as an off balancing technique and a pin. In this video I touch on how I get to the Cradle in B...

Unexpected Training Problem for this Spooked BJJ White Belt

Sign Up for my Free Ebook and "Almost Daily" Emails: http://www.chewjitsu.net/focused-jiu-jitsu-13-page-ebook/ Have you ever had a situation in your BJJ gym that freaked you out to the point where you were scared to train? I can't say that I have, but I have had certain situations during my Brazilian Jiu-jitsu training that made it hard to do certain techniques. Like the time I broke my nose when I went in for a takedown on the legs. My nose was broken in 3 places. Afterwards anytime I ...

2 Bjj Arm Chokes They Won’t See Coming (When Losing Back Mount)

Do you ever struggle with losing the Back Mount in BJJ? If so then you know the frustration associated with it. You push yourself hard to get to the Back. Then once there, the person slips away from you. It happens to everyone at some point. And I received a message from Andre who recently said he is losing Back Mount to both the under arm and the over arm of his harness grip during his BJJ training. There are a lot of options that will help you maintain good positional control. But for...

Bulldog Choke Setup from Ben Askren vs Robbie Lawler and Another Old UFC Fight

In this video I break down the Bulldog Choke that's used in MMA, BJJ and Grappling. This video is based off a number of questions I received regarding the Robbie Lawler vs Ben Askren fight. In this video I try to give some useful details about how the Bulldog Choke was used in that MMA fight, as well as the Carlos Newton vs Pat Miletich fight from back in an older UFC. Here's a short clip of the finish from the Carlos Newton fight: https://streamable.com/4ntv8 Later I show a setup that...

Sneaky Armlock Counter to Common Arm Triangle Choke Defense in BJJ

In this video I show 3 options if your opponent defends the Arm Triangle Choke from Mount with the "Answer the Phone" defense. This video request comes from our buddy Nate who saw one of my other BJJ technique videos where I showed how to setup and finish the Arm Triangle Choke submission. But he says that when he goes to finish the choke people do the defense where they position their arm as if they are trying to answer a phone. In this video I show 3 different options you could use in...

Simple Shoulder Adjustment to Tighten Up BJJ Arm Triangle Chokes

In this video I answer a question about the BJJ Arm Triangle Choke. The question was mainly about how to make the choke tighter rather than squeezing on someones jaw. In the video I give some of my favorite adjustments to making the Arm Triangle tighter and a much cleaner submission rather than just driving into someones face. In Brazilian Jiu-jitsu we always need to remember what our goal is with the choke submissions. Most often it's to apply pressure to the carotids. So when you're dr...

Loop Chokes Please! (Basics on How the BJJ Loop Choke Works)

The Loop Choke in BJJ is an incredibly versatile and sneaky submission. It can be used as a choke, setup to a sweep and is available from many different positions. In this video our buddy Doug requested a Loop Choke. I'll probably do another video on the loop choke in the future. But in this video I'll show you a basic loop choke setup and how it works. So this video isn't really the best on setting it up but it will show you the basic mechanics of how it works so you can use it if you li...

How To Finish Triangle Chokes (Whether You’re Tall or Stocky)

Want a few tips on finishing the Triangle Choke in BJJ whether you're a tall lanky person or a stocky thick legged person? Then this video should be helpful to you! Recently my good friend, training partner and "little brother" Chad Hardy was in town teaching a seminar at my gym. And while he was here I wanted to do a video with him. And if you know anything about Chad, he's got a killer triangle choke. And he's got a ton of tricks on finishing it. In this video we use our buddy Chris as ...

2 Match-Ending BJJ Chokes From Turtle (Even If The Chin is Tucked)

Would you like a couple of extra submissions from the Turtle position? Cool, well that's what I break down in this BJJ technique video. In the video I show 2 chokes that can be done from the Turtle position in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. This question comes from our friend Pauline who trains BJJ up in Canada and is wanting to get a couple of extra attacks from the position. In this video I show two of my favorite "go to" chokes from Turtle. The 1st is a basic rear naked choke style submission. ...

Increase Finishing Power with Bjj Clock Chokes (Focus On 1st Grip)

I got a question about different types of submissions that can be used from the Turtle position in BJJ. So in today's video I show the tried and true Clock Choke. But as you'll see in the video. I place a huge amount of importance on the 1st grip you acquire. In this video I also clip in a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu match I had back in 2017 where I used this principle. I got the finishing grip very quickly and while my body was moving all over the place I was still able to finish the choke at the ...

Tips To Finish Triangle Chokes Better If You're a Big Person in BJJ

Today's BJJ question is about using the triangle choke as a bigger person. Comes from our friend who says he's a big guy and needs help finishing the triangle choke during rolling. So in this video I share some useful ideas on finishing the submission in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. The 1st one is that you DON'T have to have a full deep lock behind the knee with the triangle position. In fact, if you use your hamstring to finish the submission like I show in the video you'll be able to finish it wi...

Guillotine Choke from Full Guard (Every White Belt Should Know This One)

Today's BJJ technique video is a request for a Guillotine Choke from Full Guard. This is one of the earliest submissions I learned in Brazilian Jiujitsu. As I show in the video, this particular technique set up works off of the basic Kimura Sweep / Hip Bump Sweep position. If the sweep fails you come right back into the submission. Which is a valuable lesson in itself for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Learning to chain techniques together so that even if 1 thing fails, you can always move on to anoth...

My BJJ Collar Chokes Sucked Until I Learned These 3 Adjustments

Today's video is all about Cross Collar chokes in the gi and the small details that make them work in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. This technique video is partly an attempted to help my newer White Belt and Blue Belt BJJ practitioners. But also an attempt to share some useful details on making collar chokes (like the X choke) work from Guard. You see for a long time with my Jiu-jitsu training I just didn't have much success with collar chokes. I just figured they "weren't my thing" or however you...

What’s The Difference Between Anaconda, Darce & Brabo Chokes ?

In today's BJJ technique video I show some basic details about the Anaconda Choke, Darce Choke and Brabo Choke. Mainly the differences of what they are, what they look like, how they work and some ideas on how to set them up in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu rolling or competing. The question comes from one of our viewers who's curious about all 3 of them and the differences to them. So hopefully if you're newer to BJJ this will help you understand which chokes are which. Again, keep in mind this ...

5 Different Collar Chokes from Back Mount Using The Same Grip

In today's BJJ technique video I share 5 different collar chokes you can use in BJJ using the same grip on the lapel. I'm showing this series so that if you ever get to back mount and you have trouble finishing a collar choke you'll have some other options to throw into the mix. Now of course, this is not all of the chokes you could use, but it's a handful to mix into your training and rolling. I also give some useful tips on how to have a stronger grip for collar chokes in Brazilian Jiu-...

Unusual Submission Finish If Your Guillotine Choke Fails in BJJ

Inside the gym recently I've been using the Guillotine Choke. Well, as you can imagine my partners have gotten better at defending it which then has forced me to figure out more options. This is the natural evolution of most of our moves in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. So in today's BJJ technique video I show a sneaky submission you can use if the Guillotine Choke fails and the person rolls out of the choke. This is a common counter to the move so if you use the Guillotine Choke already you're proba...

Jiu Jitsu Leg Locks

February 15, 2021December 15, 2019 by Thomas Bowman Jr

5 Ways to Connect Your Leg Locks with Non Leg-Lock Positions

Today's Brazilian Jiu-jitsu video is about Leg Locks. This video comes to help our friend who says he's been really successful with leg locks. But now people know what he's trying to do. His question is, "Should I continue to try and leg lock or should I move onto a different position." In this video I share 5 different ideas on how to combine your leg locks with other techniques, positions to throw your opponent off the trail. The big idea is that you can combine the leg locks with Braz...

Should BJJ White Belts Learn Leg locks ?

Should BJJ White Belts learn Leg Locks in BJJ? This is a question I received from one of the viewers recently. And it's a great question because it's one that comes up a lot. Oftentimes there is a myth in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu that practicing leg locks will lead to lots of injuries. I even thought this way myself for a long time. I remember back when I was a BJJ White Belt myself. It was 2003-2004 and the general idea of leg locks in Brazilian Jiujitsu was one of cheating. Sometimes kneeb...

Straight Ankle Lock And Counter Against Common Escape

www.Chewjitsu.net The straight ankle is a must have for every grappler. It is a fundamental technique that can set the stage for other more advanced leg locks later on. In this video I show a super basic straight ankle lock and then I show a counter that can be use against a common escape. I personally teach leg locks every week as part of our training regime. It's made a huge difference. I have more students using the leg locks in class and in competition. I also have fewer injuries re...

4 Leg Locks from Half Guard

www.Chewjitsu.net In this video I demonstrate how to do 4 different leg locks from Half Guard. This is one of my favorite leg series. 1 because I love the back step and 2 because it is a relatively safe position for my feet while being able to attack my opponent. You can use it from Half Guard either as a counter to the person's under hook, or you could even use it offensively by baiting the person by letting them get the under hook. Thanks for watching! Chewy

Should I Leave My Gym for Leg Locks

Should you be able to practice Leg Locks in BJJ? I believe most of us will answer this question with Yes. Leg Locks have become such an integral part of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Especially in No Gi competitions and rolling. With that said, many coaches in BJJ seem to still hold resistant beliefs towards using leg locks in Brazilian Jiujitsu. One of the viewers recently sent me a message saying their coach doesn't allow them to do Leg Locks. This is a problem for him because he says he wants ...

Leg Locks & Monoplata (No Gi BJJ Training Clip at Derby City MMA)

Here is a short clip of one of our No Gi BJJ classes. This class was during one of our Friday Footlocker class which is generally a big hit with the students. In the video you'll see me rolling with the guys. You'll see a couple of leg locks hit and a Mono Plata sometimes called a Marceloplata and I call it the Ugly Armbar. I hope you enjoy the short No Gi BJJ training session here at my Brazilian Jiu-jitsu gym in Louisville, KY. If you ever want to come train with us, check out the info...

BJJ X Guard Sweep to Simple Straight Ankle Lock Setup

The X Guard position in BJJ is well known for it's sweeping ability and transitional quality. Meaning that it can link up to several other positions quickly. A while ago I posted a video where I showed a Oma Plata from the X Guard. In the comments of that video I saw someone say that they were unaware of the fact that you could use X Guard for submissions. Again, he said that he always thought of the position as a sweeping guard instead of the ability to submit. In this video I show ano...

10th Planet Black Belt shows The Truck with a Painful Calf Slicer

In this video we do some 10th Planet style BJJ with my buddy Brandon Mccaghren. I know some people in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu are weird and close minded. Where they scoff at 10th Planet techniques or teachings. I'm no such person. I like to learn from anyone with some good details in Brazilian Jiujitsu. He came up to do a leg lock seminar, we rolled and then afterwards we did some videos together. It was awesome! And the details Brandon has are amazing so I wanted to share them with you gu...

High Percentage Honey Hole Entry in BJJ from Top Half Guard

Today's technique question comes from Jesse who wants a high percentage Honeyhole Entry for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. In this video I show an entry from Half Guard. Now Honeyhole goes by other names like sankaku, saddle, etc. It's a great position for setting up heel hooks, kneebars, straight ankles, slicers and all sorts of leg locks. Even before I started playing much with leg locks in BJJ I liked the position. It has a ton of submission options from it and does a good job of protecting your l...

No Gi BJJ Rolling (Bulldog Chokes and Playful Leg Locks)

This video is from 2 separate no gi BJJ rolling session at the gym. These sessions were on our "foot locker fridays" class. During the rolls you'll see the usual "Chewy Favorites" of looking for back takes, chokes and takedowns. In particular I was chasing Bulldog Chokes. But you'll also see me playing leg locks albeit in the relaxed way. A lot of times when I play with leg locks during practice. I do just that. . . play. I don't go crazy hard for the submission. Instead I try to move from...

BJJ Blue Belt Consumed With Terrifying Fear of Heel Hooks & Leg Locks

Recently I did an AMA over on Reddit and I got this question about being scared of leg locks in BJJ. The question comes from someone who has been doing Brazilian Jiu-jitsu for about 3 years, I believe he is a Blue Belt, and recently he's developed a terrible fear of twisting leg locks like heel hooks. Now he's competed in tournaments before and has plans to do more in the future but he's scared that as he get's more experienced and higher level in Brazilian Jiujitsu competitions he will be ...

Don’t Fear the Reaper in BJJ (Protect Your Knee & Avoid DQ in IBJJF)

I've had a lot of request regarding the reap situation in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu competitions. Whether it's to avoid being called for reaping if you use Single Leg X or if you want to defend against someone reaping your leg. In this video I show some basics on keeping your knee safe, defending the reap and avoiding allowing your position to get you in trouble in an IBJJF BJJ tournament. I also touch on how the reap wasn't always a thing with a quick "Back in the day" story from Old Man Chew....

This Is The Reason I Let Go Of Leg Locks During A Rolling Session

Adding focus to your BJJ training is one of the more important lessons I could teach you for rolling. Just as you focus on a technique during drilling and technique repetition you then need to focus on it if you want to drive the movement home in regards to learning it. In this video I reply to two comments I received on the channel regarding a couple of rolling sessions I had that were posted. 1 of the comments asked about why I let go of leg locks and the other asked if I knew my techniqu...

Hunting for Arm Locks and Leg Locks (No Gi BJJ Rolling)

Recently I got asked why I let go of leg lock entries a lot in my BJJ rolling. Well the answer is I don't always. It's more of a focus on training at the time. In this video I'm actually far more aggressive with capturing the leg entries and working for the finish. So you'll see 50/50, heel hooks, honey hole transitions, etc. Now a thing to notice is that once I get the legs I am very slow to apply pressure to my partners joint. This is how all submissions should be practiced on a regular b...

Sneaky Ankle Lock Finish When They Grab Your Gi to Defend

Finishing a Straight Ankle Lock in the Gi can be tricky. The handles created by the lapels and grips can make it very hard to fully extend and finish the leg lock once you have a snag on the ankle itself. This is the BJJ technique question I got from our buddy Brian G. I originally learned this Brazilian Jiujitsu technique with one of my students Jeff who hit me with it in training. In a similar situation I was preventing his extension with collar grips. Then once he switched his forearm do...

How To Make Your Guard Passing More Effective with Leg Locks (BJJ Strategy)

In today's video I'm going to show you a BJJ strategy or concept of using Guard Passing and Leg Locks today. This video was recorded several months ago after a conversation with one of my Brazilian Jiu-jitsu students. During the chat I told him that most of my best leg lock submission setups come from Guard Passing situations. That's right, my best setups for things like heel hooks, toe holds, ankle locks, etc. All come from Guard Pass situations. Here's why. . . In the video I explain h...

Nasty Straight Ankle Lock From K Guard (It Gets Tight Quick!)

In today's video Josh McKinney shows a nasty straight ankle lock from K guard. If you watch our rolling that we did in the Vlog of the seminar at his gym you'll see him use the technique he's using in this video. Even if you're not the biggest leg lock person. The details for control and off-balancing the person with open guard is super useful. Also, he shows some great details on finishing the straight ankle lock in some different ways. Some of the adjustments he showed made the ankle lock...

Kneebar from Half Guard Top with 2 Finishing Grips (And How to Defend It)

Today's BJJ technique video is a clip from one of my morning classes. In the video you'll see a basic breakdown of a kneebar from Half Guard top and then a defense to it. Along with the basic kneebar I'll give you 2 ideas to chew on for the finish. The corkscrew on the traditional finish really helps tighten the lock up. And if the person is hyperflexible then you can use the 2nd finish where you stuff the arm behind your back. The counter is a basic one where we figure 4 the legs and com...

Jiu Jitsu Half Guard Techniques

February 15, 2021December 15, 2019 by Thomas Bowman Jr

Half Guard Sweep And Back Take (Chewjitsu Open Mat)

www.chewjitsu.net Here are some bits from a class I did recently where I went over the half guard. In the video series I show an entry into the particular type of half guard we are using. From there I show a counter to the over hook, which I commonly call a regrip sweep, and then show a reverse kimura grip to take the back. This is one of my favorite types of half guards to use and it's served me well in competition. It can also be used effectively together with a deep half guard, butter...

4 Leg Locks from Half Guard

Half Guard Pass

www.chewjitsu.net Here is a Half Guard pass that I use against someone who is trying to get their body underneath me for one of the various types of Half Guard positions. In my eyes it's better to stop it before it starts. Keep them away and frustrate them by denying them the position they want. The pass is sometimes a little slow so take your time. Oh and you'll have to excuse Adam and I. We were in a silly mood that night. If you live in the Louisville, KY area come see us at Derby Cit...

Pulling Half Guard to Sweep

www.Chewjitsu.net Here is a way to pull a form of Half Guard in order to achieve a sweep. If you currently use Half Guard then the pull will probably feel natural to you. You could also use this pull to transition into a deep half guard as well. I personally find this an effective way to pull Half in BJJ and have done it in many tournaments. Also I find this type of position to be effective when dealing with bigger and stronger opponents. http://www.instagram.com/chewjitsu http://www.twit...

Half Guard sweep in the gi (Offensive re-grip)

In a recent video I showed how to do the "re-grip" sweep from half guard against an opponent using an overhook to smash us. That sweep was a counter. The sweep in this video follows the same mechanics but is a sweep that we can use offensively by using a grip on the sleeve. Everything else is essentially the same as the previous technique. I hope you enjoy the technique and that you hit it in a tournament or surprise one of your training partners. 🙂 Check out my blog @ www.chewjitsu.net Vid...

Half Guard Sweep (Regrip counter to overhook)

WWW.MATWIND.COM WWW.CHEWJITSU.NET This is a half guard sweep that I've used and watched my students use both in the gym and in competition. Its a great option when you have an underhook but the opponent has a tight overhook and is forcing you into the mat. I see this a lot with wrestlers who will instinctively overhook in this position.

Back Step To Shoulder Lock (Ugly Armbar)

www.Chewjitsu.net I love the back step in BJJ. It’s a way to start a deliberate scramble and it can open up lots of submission options. One such option is this “Ugly Armbar.” That’s just what we call it in our gym. I’m sure it has other names. What I mean by starting a deliberate scramble is that in most cases a scramble comes as a consequence of someone losing the position or grips on their technique and both grapplers are attempting to jockey for position. With the back step we can cre...

Stop Getting Stuck In Half Guard (Standing Guard Pass)

I recently received a question from one of the viewers who wants to stop getting stuck in Half Guard when he is passing the guard during his BJJ training. His question came from a video I did about simple tips when doing standing guard passes. You can watch the 3 tips for effective standing guard passing here ( https://youtu.be/kauFzWg6v_A ) In this video I share one of my favorite standing guard passes I use to avoid the half guard all together. It's worked really well for me over the yea...

I Can't Free My Ankle in Quarter Guard In BJJ

Recently I got a question from Andrew Barrett who says that when he's rolling. He can't get his foot free from the Quarter Mount position in BJJ. In this video I show a simple way to pass the Quarter Mount in BJJ using pressure to make the person let the ankle go. In Brazilian Jiu-jitsu the Quarter Mount position can be a great transition to a Guard pass from Half Guard. Simply push your knee through to the position and then you can work the ankle free. Getting the ankle free is the h...

Counter a Tight Top Half Guard ( Sweep / Off-Balance Technique )

In Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Being stuck on the bottom of a tight half guard position can be one of the worst spots. You're opponent's pressure is coming down and it's almost as tight as a Side Control position. Even worse is the fact that you know they haven't passed yet and you still have options. Which seems like a good thing. But if the person on top has nasty top control. It can be a carrot dangling in front of you, just out of reach. I know that I struggled with this a lot as a Blue Belt...

Counter a Darce Choke from Half Guard with a Sweep

Darce chokes hurt and they choke at the same time. And it's one of the submissions I used to get caught with often because I play so much Half Guard. A lot of times in BJJ when I'm fighting for underhook control from Half Guard. If my opponent has a good Darce Choke. They will counter with that submission. Over the years, and countless times being taped by it. I got much better and defending and countering the submission. In this video I show a technique you can use with your own Brazil...

Frustrate Tight Compact BJJ Guard Passers with Knee Shield

Being an tall lanky Brazilian Jiu-jitsu practitioner can be a blessing. But it can also seem somewhat of a curse when you go against a more compact BJJ guard passer / wrestler type who knows how to tuck their body into a tight little ball that leaves no openings. My body type falls sort of in the middle. I'm 6'0 210-215lbs give or take a few. So I'm kind of average. Although in most cases when I compete in my division (super heavy) I am the short of the BJJ competitors. So more often than...

Annoying Grip to Frustrate Knee Shield / Half Guard Players

The Half Guard in BJJ can present a formidable platform to launch a Guard pass from. However, over the years with all the innovations in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. The same position that also allows these Guard passes also provides a seasoned Half Guard player the option for sweeps and submissions. As is the case in Brazilian Jiujitsu. Control of the grips and position are often what determine who's in the drivers seat. From the Half Guard one of the most important grips is the arm on the side ...

Chewy Vs Big College Wrestler (Outweighed 75+ lbs)

In this video I face off against a very strong Wrestler at a recent Extreme Grappling Open tournament. The wrestler and I have competed against one another at a Brazilian Jiujitsu tournament 6 years previously. And he's a super nice guy. And so there was a lot of mutual respect for one another. Which is the way BJJ tournaments should be. Go after each other during the match and be respectful and cool after. During the match I pulled Half Guard and worked my Brazilian Jiu-jitsu abilities ...

2 BJJ Half Guard Drills and Entries (Underhook Focus)

This video will be the beginning of an ongoing series of a Half Guard and Butterfly Guard series I plan to do. I wanted to go over some aspects of the Half Guard and Butterfly because many of you have asked me questions about it and you wanted to know more about my actual game. So this is a break from the traditional Q&A videos and it's me showing some cool Brazilian Jiu-jitsu techniques that will hopefully help you guys with your BJJ Half Guard and Butterfly Guard. For me, this position ...

BJJ Half Guard Sweep Against Wrestlers (Overhook Counter)

This sweep has been a mainstay for my BJJ Half Guard game when pitted against people using the overhook to fight against my underhook when I'm in Half Guard. Often people who wrestled or have done MMA will use the over hook to counter a low Half Guard position In this video I show a super easy, but super effective, Brazilian Jiujitsu Half Guard sweep that works great at combating the overhook. In the video I show what I call a "Re Grip" which essentially means I'm gripping off of my opp...

Toe Tuck BJJ Half Guard Sweep (Gi or No Gi)

The Toe Tuck Sweep / Position is one of the 1st Half Guard sweeps I started using successfully from this low Half Guard position I've shown in this series. I say Half Guard Sweep / Position because I have numerous attacks from the Toe Tuck. So even if these sweep options stop. I have lots of other techniques I can use for my Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. In this video I also share why I use this style of Half Guard for Brazilian Jiujitsu. One reason is that I'm able to fight against the Knee Cut...

Bait the Guard Pass for this Half Guard Sweep

This is another BJJ Half Guard sweep that I use against the overhook. We are using the Regrip again against the overhook to protect against the Darce choke and to secure the arm for the sweep. In a previous video I showed a Half Guard sweep against a person (possibly a Wrestler) doing an Overhook. You can see that sweep here: https://youtu.be/AFnUUPjSCNs When I'm able to get this low Half Guard position with the outside hook in Brazilian Jiujitsu. The Overhook is one of the most commonly u...

Toe Tuck Half Guard Sweep Variation (Counter Strong Top Position)

Adding to our BJJ Half Guard Series is the Push Out Toe Tuck Variation. I use this Half Guard Sweep when I run into Wrestlers with a good base in BJJ. Because the Toe Tuck can be hard to come up against a good base. Even if I can't use it as a stand alone sweep. The act of knocking them off balance allows me to keep them unstable on top. If you've noticed a trend during this series. I often relate a lot of my sweeps to stories about Wrestlers. And the reason for this is that I play Half G...

Cut Through Pass is Killing my Half Guard (2 Counters / Defenses)

Do you have trouble with the Cut Through pass when you play Half Guard in BJJ? The Cut Through, Knee Slide, whatever name you like to call it, is one of the nastiest passes for a Half Guard player to run into. In this video I add onto my Brazilian Jiujitsu Half Guard series which has focused mainly on the outside hook / old school position. One of our buddies, Jesse, said that when he is in his Brazilian Jiu-jitsu gym rolling. He experiences a lot of trouble with the Cut Through pass. ...

How to Sweep from Butterfly Guard when Half Guard Isn't Working

Sometimes in BJJ the Half Guard just isn't going to work and you're going to need a different position to switch to. This is the case especially if you have a good Half Guard. You'll get known for having a good Half Guard and Half Guard Sweeps. And your opponent will begin to defend against it during rolling or a BJJ competition. When this happens you have to find a different way. In Brazilian Jiu-jitsu training or competition. When someone is able to stop my sweeps or attacks from Half...

Back Take Counter to a Frustrating Half Guard Position in BJJ

The Reverse Half Guard position can be a terrible position for the bottom Half Guard player. When used correctly, the reverse Half Guard position provides the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu practitioner on top with the ability to put some massive pressure down as well as open up options for submissions as well as guard passes. And like many escaping scenarios in BJJ. If you're slow to react. The bad position goes from bad to worse. So in this video, at the request of one of my Brazilian Jiujitsu s...

This BJJ Half Guard Sweep is So Effortless You Might Giggle

This Half Guard technique is by far one of my favorites. And honestly, I think it's an absolutely beautiful technique for understanding how the Hip Shovel works in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. The Hip Shovel is a movement which in involves getting your hips under someone else's. This is required to efficiently execute many Half Guard sweeps and transition to positions like X Guard, Deep Half Guard, etc. In this video you'll see Steve as my partner. Steve joined us on the Pura Vida BJJ and Surfing...

This Powerful Grip Creates Crazy Pressure from Half Guard Bottom

The Half Guard in BJJ is by far one of my favorite positions in Gi or No Gi. There's so many options, grips and adjustments to mix it up with. In this video I show a really STRONG grip to use in the Gi. I put an emphasis on strong because it really locks the person down and creates crazy pressure from the bottom of Half Guard. I've found from years of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu that once someone knows that I'm a Half Guard player. They tend to try and get away from me. This Back Strap grip...

How to Make Half Guard work against Wrestlers in BJJ

Wrestlers who get into BJJ can often be the worst nightmare of a Guard focused player if that bottom player doesn't know how to work their game against the wrestler. In this video I answer a BJJ related question that comes from a viewer on Instgram. His question is about dealing with Wrestlers in a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu competition that is coming up. In this video I demonstrate my strategy to beating a Wrestler with Half Guard in Brazilian Jiujitsu. As I show in the video, playing Half ...

Jiu Jitsu Triangle Chokes

February 15, 2021December 15, 2019 by Thomas Bowman Jr

Best 1st Submission for a Lanky BJJ White Belt

I got a question from a Lanky BJJ White Belt who is looking to implement his 1st submission option into his Brazilian Jiu-jitsu game. He says he's 6'3 175lbs and is able to survive on the mat and now wants to start working towards being able to submit people. In this video I share my idea on the fact that your anatomy is going to play a huge role in your BJJ game. You see in Brazilian Jiujitsu. Our body will often dictate some of the techniques we tend to favor early on. For me as a W...

Scissor Sweep White Belt Triangle Choke Setup

www.Chewjitsu.net A easy, but effective, triangle choke setup to add into your game. It uses the scissor sweep motion, which is one of the most commonly taught sweeps. If you live in the Louisville, KY area and are looking for BJJ training. Check out www.DerbyCityMMA.com

No Gi Triangle Choke From Closed Guard

WWW.CHEWJITSU.NET In this video I show a triangle choke from guard. This is a great setup for either gi or no gi Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. I also go into a couple of details about finishing the triangle. Give it a try. Also, for more instructional videos, recipes and all sorts of helpful BJJ related information. Check out my blog www.chewjitsu.net.

Triangle Choke For Shorter Legs Or Larger Opponent

www.chewjitsu.net In this video one of my students, Nate, shows a triangle setup and finish. Right after I show a little tip on finishing the triangle if you have issues reaching the full shin to back of the knee depth. This happens either if you have shorter legs or your opponent is a little larger, or in the case of the video. Both! Check it out. Hope the triangle helps!

Triangle Choke Defense and Escape

www.chewjitsu.net www.matwind.com Here are a few defensive techniques and escapes that I personally use to deal with triangles. I did this video to accompany a blog post I did which you can check out at: http://chewjitsu.net/2013/11/27/10-years-in-bjj-and-10-lessons-ive-learned-part-6/

Don't Get Slammed When Finishing a Triangle Choke

Hooking the leg to avoid getting slammed in a Triangle Choke from guard. I figure this technique was common knowledge. But I received several questions from new BJJ White Belts who were either slammed in their gym or in competition and unsure about what to do about the situation. So, I received the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu question so I'll try and give a decent answer. In this video I give a couple of tips on how to avoid getting slammed when finishing a triangle choke from guard. I also talk ...

The Triangle in BJJ isn’t just a Choke

The Triangle with the legs is often wrongly categorized only as submission. While the Triangle Choke is a highly effective Choke in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. The actual Triangle with legs is a viable platform for a myriad of attacks ranging from Oma Platas and Armbars to Wrist Locks and sneaky Lapel Chokes. In this video I answer a question from Jeff who has short legs and is 5'7. He wants to get better at the Triangle Choke in BJJ. During the video I discuss how I've always struggled with b...

Inverted Triangle Choke Setup against The Over Under Guard Pass

We got a request for an Inverted Triangle Choke you can use in BJJ. So in this video I go through a quick example of an Inverted Triangle to use from a Heavy Leg Guard / Over Under Guard Pass position. The first time I saw this submission in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu was during the 2009 ADCC finals match between Andre Galvao and Braulio Estima. It was a huge submission because Andre is a beast. And so when Braulio caught him my jaw dropped. If you've watch the channel for any length of time...

How To Finish Triangle Chokes (Whether You’re Tall or Stocky)

Why I Quit Finishing My Best Techniques During Rolling as a BJJ Purple Belt

Today's questions is a unique situation where our Blue Belt friend Marc is able to effectively hit the Triangle Choke on most people he rolls with inside his gym. His worry with this is that because he is always using the Triangle Choke submission his BJJ game is going to become 1 dimensional. So in this video I talk about sharpening up is Triangle attack while keeping his Brazilian Jiu-jitsu techniques diverse. When I was a Purple Belt I went through a specialization phase with my Half Gua...

How to Escape Triangle Chokes Early and Keep Passing The Guard

Triangle Chokes are one of the most effective submissions from the bottom positions and can be a huge problem for any top player or guard passer. In today's video we have a question regarding just that situation. Our friend Nick who is a wrestler type who is coming into BJJ is getting caught in triangle chokes left and right and he's wondering if I have any tips on dealing with the situation. In this video I share tips on both a triangle choke defense and how to defend it. I used to struggl...

Tips To Finish Triangle Chokes Better If You're a Big Person in BJJ

Triangle Choke for MMA or Fight Situation from Full Guard

Today's BJJ technique is focused on MMA and fighting although it's perfectly useable in a regular grappling situation. In the video I'll show a sequence from Full Guard that we could use to setup triangle chokes or submissions in MMA or a situation where strikes can be thrown. The key is first establishing control of the distance. And in the case of this setup we're making sure there is no distance for the person to create power for their strikes. Next we make our angle and start to setup...

Guillotine to Triangle Choke Combo from Full Guard

Today's BJJ technique idea is a simple Kimura / Kimura Sweep to Guillotine to Triangle Choke from a full guard position. I like to use the kimura or bump sweep in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu to setup techniques because it's a powerful tool to knock people off balance for a moment. And while they're off balance you have essentially put yourself a step ahead of them. This makes it easier to setup the submissions you're after. So, if you like closed guard, guillotine chokes and triangle chokes then I...

Jiu Jitsu Passing The Guard

February 15, 2021December 15, 2019 by Thomas Bowman Jr

This Guard Pass to Back Looks Fancy (But it’s really simple)

The Double Under Guard Pass in BJJ was one of the first Guard Passes I ever learned in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. And over the years I've learned or figured out a ton of different variations of the pass. In this video I share two different Double Under Stack Pass variations, when the person pushes their knees out. Pushing the knees away from one another is a common defense for the person paying from a Full Guard position to defend against the Double Stack Pass. It prevents the person on top...

Annoying Grip to Frustrate Knee Shield / Half Guard Players

This is Not a good position in BJJ (Breaking Guard Effectively)

One of the more frustrating positions for me at times has been breaking the Full Guard. You could make it case to call it Escaping the Full Guard. Either way, it's a position that I find more frustrating than most and always have. The person on the bottom of Guard is in the dominant position and has such a strong ability to control movement. And I like to move a lot so this bothers me. Recently I got a question from John who was asking about tips on breaking and passing the Full Guard dur...

Getting Caught in Kimura when Passing Guard - BJJ Match Review

In this video I show some basic kimura defense from a BJJ match that one of the Blue Belt viewers shared with me. During the match I try to share some concepts as well as show some specific defense. But if you watch the video. At least take away that you need to play compact when in a top position trying to pass. Especially inside the Guard. When you do Brazilian Jiu-jitsu being on top in the guard position is not a good position. Technically speaking, you are in the defensive, not offens...

5 BJJ Low Guard Passing Position Drills (Flow Drills)

Being strong from the low guard passing position is important. The lower style guard passes allow you to put the pressure on your opponent and allows you to pin down their legs. Just like anything else in your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu though. You have to be able to chain together and flow from one technique to the other. Being able to do this in BJJ, especially with your low guard passing. Allows you to attack from multiple angles and adjust to your opponent's defense. One of the common mistak...

Stop Getting Stuck In Half Guard (Standing Guard Pass)

3 Tips For Effective Standing Guard Passing In BJJ

Standing guard passing is one of my favorite areas of BJJ. Recently we've been working on standing guard passing in the gym and I did this video to share some of the tips I stress with my students about developing a more effective standing guard passing game in BJJ. Most people have plenty of techniques to work on and drill. But sometimes an idea or concept is even better. Having a few ideas to guide the techniques in BJJ can be really helpful. In this video I give 3 techniques that have ...

2 Tips For Guard Players Who Can't Hold Top Position When Rolling

Being on top during a roll and being unable to maintain the position is frustrating. It's something that many people who naturally favor the guard position experience. I recently received a question from one of the viewers who asked about tips relating to guard passing and being on top. While I'm sure he intended to receive a technical demonstration. I figured it would be more helpful to talk more about mindset and a concept. I say this because a mindset and conceptual idea that can trans...

Bjj Drills To Improve Cardio And Speed For Guard Passing

Want to have more speed and cardio on the mat? The bjj drills in this video can be a great way to build speed and cardio for guard passing when rolling. Guard passing is one of the more exhausting aspects of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Especially if you are a guard passer who uses a lot of movement. These BJJ drills, when done as prescribed below, can help provide a big boost to the gas tank when it's time to roll. I'm a bigger guy. Around 210lbs. But I always get the compliment that I move lik...

10 BJJ Guard Passing Drills (Starting High And Working Low)

www.Chewjitsu.net In this weeks BJJ drill series. I'm showing 10 BJJ guard passing drills. At the beginning of the drills I'm starting with standing passes. From there I'm having my opponent adjust to these passes and I'm working towards a more lower pressure passing game. The whole point of this series is to develop the ability to mix your standing and low passes interchangeably. If you can attack your opponent from high to low, side to side. You're going to be very tough to stop. Ever...

Spider Guard Pass

WWW.CHEWJITSU.NET A fun spider guard pass.

Double Under Guard Pass

www.chewjitsu.net www.derbycitymma.com A small grip change on the old but still very useful, double under pass..

This Guard Pass Got Me Into Trouble Early On, Now I Love It

The Over Under Pass has been one of my favorite Guard Passes to use in Bjj since I was a late White Belt, early Blue Belt. I originally watch competitors like Pablo Popovitch use it successfully and I wanted to try and incorporate the Guard Pass into my top game arsenal. Initially, I found a lot of issues with the pass. And often this guard pass got me submitted early on. I would get caught in Kimuras, Triangle chokes and often the pass just didn't seem to work. Overtime, and lots of mi...

What's The Best Way to Pass Butterfly Guard in BJJ ?

What's the best way to pass butterfly guard in BJJ? This is the question I received recently from Callum. In BJJ I refrain from ever saying that a move is the BEST way to pass. For the simple fact that, what's the best for me, may not be the best for you. Body types, athleticism, styles. All these things play a role in dictating the type of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu techniques we are going to favor over others. But in this video I share 2 really SIMPLE Butterfly Guard passes you can use for ...

This Killed my Over Under Guard Pass as a BJJ Blue Belt

The Over Under Pass in BJJ has been one of my favorite options for Guard Passing since I was a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. But the BJJ Over Under Pass definitely has some serious counters available for the person on the bottom if they know how to use them. 2 of the common counters to the Over Under Pass can be a "Bro Roll" and the Kimura. You may have a different name for the roll but that's what we call it. In this video I explain how I've encountered both of the problems in my Br...

Become a Back Taking Machine ( BJJ Guard Pass to Back Take )

3 Counters to the Spider Guard in BJJ (# 3 is Slick)

Have you ever attempted to pass someones Guard, only to get bogged down in the grips of Spider Guard? This is the problem one of the viewers is running into during his Brazilian Jiu-jitsu training. So in this video I go over some of the easiest grip breaks for spider guard. The 1st two grip breaks are stupid simple and the last Spider Guard counter is a fun version. It's one of my favorites to hit. The video is not focused on a particular counter or guard pass. But rather on the grips ...

Don’t Get Too Comfortable from the Guard in BJJ

Today's question is about having a garbage top game in BJJ. In the question he says he is decent at guard passing but is unable to maintain top position. So in this video I share a couple of tips on developing better top pressure and positioning from top. The 1st tip is about changing your mindset with the BJJ techniques that you're trying to execute. In Brazilian Jiu-jitsu if you're comfortable with a particular position like Guard or fighting from the back. You may find that you wil...

A BJJ Butterfly Guard Pass So Smooth But Surprisingly Simple

This is one of my favorite Guard Passes in BJJ. And I've called in the Surfboard pass since I learned it. What's great about this pass is the functionality of it mixed with the appearance of being "fancy" or advanced. When in fact, there's not advanced or fancy about it. . . It's literally a technical standup / stand up and base mixed with a forward push to clear the legs. This move came about because recently I posted a video of me and my students rolling. And at some point in the v...

Hips Back Guard Passing Strategy against Single X and Leg Locks

How do you stop from getting caught in Single X and Leg Lock positions in BJJ? Definitely not the easiest task that's for sure. But from my experience a simple strategic change is the focus on keeping the hips back and creating a kind of buffer zone between my hips and their body. When you think of Single X, X Guard and a lot of the Ashi Garami or Leg Lock positions in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Many of them share the need to get under the hips. So knowing that our rolling partner or opponen...

Your BJJ Game Takes 2 Steps Forward and 1 Step Back (It’s Normal)

How do you balance your Bottom and Top game in BJJ? How do you make one facet of your Brazilian Jiu-jitsu tool kit better without getting worse in the other? This is the question I got recently from Armando who was originally a Open Guard focused BJJ practitioner. But he's recent began to put in a lot of work towards his top game. And he feels better because of it. The issue is that now he feels like other areas of his Jiu-jitsu game are going backward. In this video I talk about the ide...

Pass Deep Half Guard and Quarter Mount with 1 Technique

Quarter Mount and Deep Half Guard can be tough positions to deal with in BJJ. In this video I share 1 simple Leg Over technique to pass them. In Quarter Mount, sometimes call Quarter Guard. Often times the only thing stoping you is their grip on your ankle. And in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu it can be tough to pry that foot out due to the strength of people's thighs. So the 1st option with this technique is against this. In the second use for this technique. I show how to get to it from Deep Ha...

Smooth Guard Pass to Truck Roll in BJJ (Back Take Combo)

Recently I posted a video of myself and some tough BJJ Black Belts rolling and training before the No Gi Pans. There were several techniques used in the video that many of you had questions about. So I'll go through and answer the technique related questions you have about the roll. In this video I cover one of the Guard passing back take combinations I used during the training. It starts with a Double Under Pass variation and then moves into a rolling back take from the, often called...

Specific Head Placement to Crush Butterfly Guard in BJJ

The Butterfly Guard can be a tough position to deal with if you're a Guard Passer. In a recent video where I was training with several tough Black Belts. I passed the Butterfly Guard. In response to this video where I was passing. A lot of you were curious about how to stop the position. In this video I show how to stop the sweeps and dismantle the Butterfly Guard position by a few specific adjustments. The 1st being that I need to go to the opposite side that they are attacking. This...

Effective Strategy for Passing a Long Legged Open Guard

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 hea...

Jiu Jitsu White Belt Tips

February 15, 2021December 15, 2019 by Thomas Bowman Jr

Purple Belt is Training Harder Than Ever but Not Improving

Today's question is about not improving in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu even when you're training harder than ever. This is the basic situation going on for John who's hit a plateau in his BJJ progress. Now he says he's training even harder than he used to in order to break out of the plateau, but he's still stuck. So, in the video I'll share why I ditch rolling harder or training harder when I'm trying to break out of a BJJ plateau. Now, keep in mind I'm still training hard. I love training hard. B...

Guillotine to Triangle Choke Combo from Full Guard

Should You Wear a Cup for BJJ Training ? (Here's Why I Don't)

Today's question is a simple one. Should you wear a cup for BJJ practice? So, in this video I'll give my quick thoughts on wearing a cup for BJJ training and rolling. I also share a slightly silly, slightly gross story about an MMA fight where I shared a cup with one of my fellow teammates. In the video I mention a cup I personally used. The link for that is below. Here's a link to the diamond MMA cup I mentioned earlier in the video: https://amzn.to/3KECXFb If you're getting into BJJ an...

Out of Shape White Belt Wants to Improve Cardio for BJJ Rolling

Today's Q&A video is from a brand-new White Belt who gasses out too fast during BJJ training and wants to improve his cardio. Now his request is for options other than just the obvious, roll more solution. So in this video I share 2 ideas that will help improve your cardio or "gas tank" for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. I've kept the tips as simple as possible. Doesn't mean they're easy, but if you act on the 2 suggestions I give in the video I guarantee you'll be able to roll longer and have more e...

These BJJ players are B*tching Out

In today's BJJ Q&A video I answer a question about a Blue Belt who is smashing people in side control. The question comes from a guy who is a higher belt in his Brazilian Jiu-jitsu gym and has recently seen a Blue Belt smashing people in side control. And once he gets there he doesn't move, he just sits and squeezes. And the higher belt is curious as to whether or not he should say something because a lot of people don't want to roll with the Blue Belt because it's boring to them. In the...

Medal-Winning White Belt Obsessed with Belt Promotions in BJJ

In today's video I answer a question from a young BJJ Blue Belt who's been winning a bunch of competitions and is obsessed with the goal of getting his BJJ White Belt in 1 year. Currently he's been training about 10 months. Now he wants to know ideas t impress his coach which I'm not going to do since I guarantee his coach is probably impressed by his performance in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Instead I try to share some ideas on finding meaning in between the goals he's chasing. I do this becau...

How To Make Your Armbars Safer & More Effective as a White Belt

Today's video will show you some simple techniques to make your armbars safer and more effective as a BJJ White Belt. The video comes from a question I got from a White Belt who's afraid of falling off too fast with armbars from top position becuase he doesn't want to injure his training partners or lose the submission. So in this video I'll show you how to use the arm you're not attacking (when using an armbar from top) to anchor yourself to their body and slow the armbar down. This will...

How To Handle Anxiety Before BJJ Matches & MMA Fights

Do you get nervous before competitions? Do you feel like the nervousness negatively affects your performance? If so, then hopefully this video will help you. I answer a question from a young guy who says he lost his match because of his nerves and wants a way to overcome them. In the video I share some ideas on the subject and give some useful ideas of how to convert the anxiety before matches into something useful we can use to make us better when we compete. Hope you enjoy the video, ...

How Martial Arts Helps You Build Confidence with ACTION, not thinking

Martial arts are excellent for building confidence. Obviously most of my followers are Brazilian Jiu-jitsu practitioners. But I know I have others that aren't. But either way, most martial arts involve certain things that builds confidence in a person. In this video I answer a question from a guy who's trained Krav Maga for a number of years and is now shifting into BJJ training. His question to me is about my ideas on competing and how I say you need confidence, but at the same time you ...

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

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 oth...

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

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 m...

How To Use Lockdown to Escape a Tight Half Guard Smasher in BJJ

If you've played Half Guard long enough then I'm sure you've experienced the situation where you get smashed by the person on top squeezing you. It happens to all of us. Well, in today's BJJ technique video I'm going to show you how to escape a tight half guard position and get unstuck by using the Lockdown position (most commonly known from 10th Planet) to get the person off balance. I'm also sharing this position in part because I know a lot of beginners in BJJ (White and Blue Belts) fi...

The Next Time Your Train BJJ, Try This Breathing Technique

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 pazzy (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 i...

Stop Trying to Perfectly Balance BJJ & Life (I'll Explain Why)

In today's video I answer a question from a new BJJ White Belt who's struggling to find the balance with Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and all of the other activities he does. He says that he's already a physically active person who does lots of other activities. And this combined with BJJ is leading to a lot of soreness, fatigue and some injuries. In the video I'll share some ideas on abandoning the idea of balance for periods of time in your life. I'll share how I've done it in the past with vari...

Harness Your Aggressive Side in BJJ Like a Spartan King

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 W...

Improve Your BJJ Techniques Faster by Rolling like Rickson Gracie

Recently on the Chewjitsu Podcast we had Rickson Gracie Black Belt Henry Akins on. You can listen to the podcast in full using the link below. https://youtu.be/zfi7TxlyAVs During the podcast there were several amazing nuggets of information about training practices and techniques. 1 of which is something I do all the time, force my students to do and is something Henry said Rickson would do all the time. This particular style of rolling is a great way to boost creativity with technique a...

Getting Stuck in Half Guard in BJJ? Try This Armlock Passing Strategy

If you struggle passing Half Guard then today's video is for you. In today's BJJ technique video I'm going to give you a simple strategy to chew on. It's simple, but effective. I've been using this strategy ever since I was a BJJ White Belt and have used it effectively even as a Black Belt. The key to making this work (as I'll show you in the video) is to set up multiple threats starting with the armlock. This could be a keylock, kimura, straight armlock, whatever you're best with. What h...

This White Belt is Getting Turned Down for Rolls at his BJJ Gym

If you're a newer BJJ White Belt you may have experienced a situation where maybe someone refused to roll with you. And especially in the gym it can feel awkward and seem like a negative thing. This is the situation one of our friends has run into when he's trained in different martial arts. He says he's gone to several different martial arts and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu gyms, and he feels like there are cliques that develop and he gets left out. These gyms talk about being a family but it doesn...

Common BJJ White Belt Mistake when Rolling with Coaches

In today's video I answer a question from Asa (a BJJ White Belt) who's struggling to roll with his Black Belt coach. In the video I'll explain the mistake he's making when he's rolling with his coach. It's a mistake I believe we've all made at some point or another. And this mistake is trying to impress our coaches by rolling really well or trying to impress them. I'll explain why this is a mistake in the video. And if you're a White Belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu I hope this video makes sen...

Private Lessons VS Group Classes in BJJ (Which is Better for Skill Growth?)

Are private lessons or group classes better for BJJ training? This is the basic question I'll chat with you about in today's video. The question comes from Marc who asked me if I was faced with a scenario where I could only choose 1, either group classes or only private lessons, which one would I choose. And in the video, I'll explain my choice and what I think of group classes vs private lessons in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Thanks for watching. -Chewy ----------------- Free Ebook: http://...

If You Struggle Breaking Closed Guard as White Belt, Then Watch This Video

A really difficult technique for many new White Belts in BJJ is breaking the closed guard. Many times when they try they get knocked off balance, have their grips disrupted or get swept in the process. Now I honestly prefer a standing guard break to open the legs in full guard. But for a lot of people early on the lower guard breaks will be easier to use. Kind of like standing guard passes. I tend to find lower, tight, guard passes are easier for newcomers whereas standing guard passes take...

Unlock More Discipline for BJJ with this Simple but Powerful Mindset

Today's video comes from a newer BJJ White Belt who discovered Brazilian Jiu-jitsu like many people (at least in my gym). He started listening to Joe Rogan, then Jocko and then somewhere along the line found me. His main question to me is about discipline. He says he wants to develop more of it but he's never really been a disciplined person. And so, he's wondering if I have any tips on discipline. So, in this video I talk about what I really consider discipline. Because I think it can me...

This Destructive Mindset Will Hold You Back in BJJ & Pretty Much Everything

In today's video I answer a question I get from a lot of wrestlers in BJJ. And in the video I'll share an idea that I think will help any former wrestler getting in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. But I also think it's an important idea for ANYONE getting into BJJ that's been good in another sport before. The idea comes from the works of Joseph Campbell who's work I absolutely love. Check out his work if you haven't before. Hope you enjoyed the video. -Chewy ----------------- Free Ebook: http://www...

Is BJJ Worth All Injuries ?

Today's video comes from a newer BJJ White Belt who's wondering if BJJ is worth all the injuries. He says he's curious because he sees all the "old timers" in his gym and realizes they've all had an injury or two. And as a young guy who's just getting into Brazilian Jiu-jitsu he's wondering, is it worth it? Now while this question is super subjective. I try to give the young guy something to think about regarding the ideas as to whether or not BJJ is worth the toll it can potentially take...

Skinny BJJ Beanpole Struggling to Hold Top Position on Bigger Guys

Today's video is in response to a question I got from a small guy who's struggling with big guys during his BJJ training. He's a self-described bean pole who's struggling to hold top position against his training partners. He says he tries to hold mount a lot. And he also says that since he's a good guard player he often feel comfortable to just sit back and allow his opponent's to come up on top. In today's BJJ strategy video I'll give you a few ideas to chew on regarding this situation ...

Jiu Jitsu White Belt Techniques (beginner)

February 15, 2021December 15, 2019 by Thomas Bowman Jr

Roll Longer As A BJJ White Belt With These Simple Tips

www.Chewjitsu.net How to roll longer as a BJJ White Belt is something that I get asked all the time. Both from my students and from my Chewjitsu group online. I remember this being an issue for me. Even though I was a young wrestler, I still struggled with being able to roll for a long period of time. I found that I just gassed out so quickly and it was frustrating. One of the reason I has such a problem when I tried to roll longer as a BJJ White Belt was that I didn't breathe correctly....

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

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 ...

What to Focus On as a New BJJ White Belt with No Submissions

When you first start BJJ training, it can be overwhelming. There is so much going on and it's confusing about where to start. I experienced this issue when I began training. And it is a question one of my new White Belts named Taylor had a question about. His question was essentially asking what to focus on as a new BJJ White Belt. So in this video, I share several tips about how I personally went about Brazilian Jiu-jitsu as a brand new White Belt with little to no submissions in my use...

A Handful of Techniques Made me Effective as a BJJ White Belt

Everyone who's trained BJJ has probably at some point experienced technique overload. You know what the is right? It's where you have so many techniques that you don't even know where to start focusing. I think this is an especially big issue with White Belts in Brazilian Jiujitsu. Our friend Sean ran into this overload issue while looking up BJJ techniques. He said he was looking up De La Riva techniques and there was just so many different techniques and positions that he was just los...

Best 1st Submission for a Lanky BJJ White Belt

Scissor Sweep White Belt Triangle Choke Setup

White Belt Takedown

www.chewjitsu.net I got a question on my blog recently asking about a solid takedown for a white belt with no prior wrestling or judo experience. In the video I share an effective takedown that I show to many of my new students. I've seen this technique work numerous times for my students and even myself in competition. It's simple, effective and even if you haven't wrestled a ton, is pretty easy to implement into the game. And of course if you live in the Louisville, KY area. Check out my...

Stop Focusing on What You Don't Know as White Belt in BJJ

In this video I answer a question I received from Derek, a BJJ White Belt, who wanted to know how to use the BJJ Open Mats available at his gym after his beginner classes. He says that currently he's unsure of what to do. He sees everyone rolling but he feels unprepared for the rolling and training that takes place in a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu gym. As I explain in the video. As a White Belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu. Every technique you learn and every door that opens seems to remind you of how l...

Stop Getting Smashed in Side Control as a BJJ White Belt (Try This)

Getting flattened out in Side Control and being stuck underneath someone can be one of the toughest things to deal with as a White Belt in BJJ. In the video a 6 Week White Belt is having this exact problem. He's getting flattened out and crushed underneath larger Blue and Purple Belts. Now as I express in the video. If you're a BJJ White Belt and you're against a Blue or Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. There's probably nothing you can do to deal with it. Their experience in Brazil...

Why BJJ White Belts Should Focus on Fundamentals 1st

In BJJ, if you're really flexible, should you focus on the basics of BJJ or should you move towards the more advanced position and techniques? This is a question I received recently. And I'll say this. I think it's always worth exploring different positions and techniques in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Regardless of whether or not you think you can use them yet or not. But in the beginning I think it is wise to focus on the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiujitsu. I compare it to a home. When you...

I Didn’t Receive a Stripe in BJJ Until I was a Purple Belt

How do you judge your progress in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu when your gym doesn't give stripes? This is the question I received from one of the viewers. His BJJ gyms doesn't give stripes out and he's wondering how do you judge progress when stripes aren't a part of the equation. In this video I first share that the belts and stripes in Brazilian Jiujitsu are simply symbols. Like the word "Tree" which is a symbol to represent what we call a tree. Now a tree is a collection of cells. It's an o...

7 Years of BJJ and I Got Smashed by a Wrestler on his 1st Week

Have you ever been on the mats for BJJ training and had the new man or woman give you more of a go than you expected? Maybe they were super athletic or had a grappling background outside of BJJ. Has this ever happened to you? If not, give it time! I've had this happen to me in BJJ numerous times and it's the focus of today's Brazilian Jiu-jitsu question. Basically our friend Colin has been training BJJ for 7 years. Off and on a bit, but for the most part 7 years. And recently this Wrest...

Simple Fix to a Big Problem when Breaking Guard in BJJ

Do you have trouble maintaining good posture when breaking full guard? This is a big problem for a lot of people. . . not just White Belts. In today's video I'm addressing this issue as our friend is getting broken down constantly in his BJJ training when he tries to break the full guard so he can pass. In the video I explain a little maxim or rule I have for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. I picked it up from a friend and I've used it ever since. That is. . . the "Belly Button" rule. Basically ...

Basic De La Riva Sweep for White Belts with Position Details

Today's question is from Andrew who requested a De La Riva Sweep. In this video I first talk about some basic ideas of the De La Riva position (commonly written as DLR). These are techniques and ideas I show to my White Belts in class. Again, with any attack we plan to use in Brazilian Jiujitsu. We start with control of the position. I also show a very easy entry into the position that I show to my BJJ White Belts in my gym. After the basics of DLR I show an incredibly basic sweep oft...

Belt Lineage in BJJ Doesn't Matter

Does your BJJ belt lineage really matter if you plan to teach? Of course this is my opinion, but assuming that your belt lineage is legitimate. I really don't think it matters as many people think. As a young coach who was a brown belt. I had an obscure Brazilian Jiu-jitsu lineage for most. But I was still able to be successful in competitions and as a coach. I've grown a gym that's nearly 10000 sq ft and has hundreds of people training. I accomplished this not with my really cool belt...

Powerful Armbar Escape for White Belts with Mahamed Aly

Follow Mahamed Aly with the links below! One Way BJJ (English BJJ Channel): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmsPEyL17gGhgsY4d1-co3g Mahamed Aly (Portuguese Channel): https://www.youtube.com/user/Mahamedaly18 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alybjj/ Recently I had 2018 IBJJF World Champ Mahamed Aly out to our gym to train and do some videos. In this video Mahamed focused his attention to White Belts defending armbars. So in this video we show an armbar escape. He said when he was ...

Smashed at a Different BJJ Gym (Don’t Want my Blue Belt Promotion)

Recently our friend went to another BJJ gym for training recently and he's been bummed ever since. During the training session at this other gym he felt like he didn't know anything. And he knows that he will be up for promotion soon at his gym. But he says he doesn't want it now. Basically he says he is a BJJ White Belt who feels like he isn't worthy of the Blue Belt. In this video I share my thoughts on his struggle with his upcoming belt promotion and how he feels with his BJJ traini...

Why Getting Beaten is Essential to Remembering BJJ Techniques

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...

The BJJ Question I Can’t Answer (Ask This Instead)

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 certai...

BJJ White Belt Accused of Being a Mat Bully

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 ...

Don’t Become The White Belt "Coach" in Your BJJ Gym

Have you ever had a White Belt teacher in your BJJ gym? Someone who was fairly new and insisted on showing you how to do a technique even if it was wrong? This is the situation our buddy Rich is in currently where he says he says he's teaching classes but some of the White Belts go off on their own to do things differently. As a newer Purple Belt coach he was curious what I would recommend for this situation in his Brazilian Jiu-jitsu gym. In this video I sort of lay out my policy regard...

Got Mat Burn on Your Toes from BJJ? (Try This Instead of Tape)

Mat burns on your toes is a real problem you will deal with early on in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Similar to the way a callous develops after years of lifting weights. Mat burns initial start but eventually are covered up by hardened skin that is resistant to the burns. In today's video I answer a question from Max who is having trouble with mat burns on his toes. He says his BJJ training is going great and he doesn't plan to stop. But he wants to know if I have any tips for dealing with mat b...

Idea To Easily Add More Pressure to BJJ Positions and Submissions

Would you like to add more pressure with your BJJ game. Maybe Side Control or Mount positions? Perhaps you'd like the ability to make your submissions a little stronger? In this video I share some simple tips I give to my White Belts that you can incorporate with your Brazilian Jiu-jitsu training to add more strength and power to these positions. In the video I talk about how often, at least early on, people become focused on one part of their body in absence of the other. So if someone ...

Negative Effect of Higher Belts Not Smashing New BJJ White Belts

Getting smashed in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is important! As a White Belt part of your beginning in BJJ is learning just how vulnerable you are. And when you get smashed and submitted by a higher level belt during rolling it makes you aware of the reality of the martial art. In this video we have a newer BJJ White Belt who says he has submitted a Black Belt. He feels as though the Black Belt is actually using the full extent of their skill and that he is getting a legitimate tap on him. His qu...

Teenage White Belt is Brutally Shy in His Adult BJJ Class

Todays question is about a young teenage White Belt who feels awkward around his older Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training partners. A lot of BJJ gyms have classes that combine a big group of ages. Everything from mid to late teenagers to adults well into their later life. It's one of the things I find so unique about it. But it's also something that could potentially cause issues for different reasons. In this video our friend who is a 15 year old BJJ White Belt, who has also wrestled, feels aw...

Jiu Jitsu By Ken Primo

February 15, 2021December 15, 2019 by Thomas Bowman Jr

Rolando Romero vs Gervonta Davis Prediction

Rolando "Rollie/Rolly" Romero will face Gervonta "Tank" Davis on December 5th at the Staples Center. I think this fight is a wild card.

Body Feeling Older In Jiu Jitsu

What you can you do if you start to feeling your body declining (getting older) in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. check out this free ebook Jiu Jitsu after 40 Survival Guide: https://bjjvibes.com/jiu-jitsu-after-40/

Tapping to Lower Belts in Brazilian Jiu JItsu

In this video I talk about Jiu Jitsu and the ego. Why tapping to a lower belt is irrelevant in the grand scheme of things. Comment below your thoughts. Also, check out a free ebook called Russian Arm Ties. Mastering this position will dramatically improve your Gi and No Gi game both standing and on the mat. Grab your copy here: https://bjjvibes.com/russiantieup/

10,000 Hour Rule In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

This video discusses ways to improve your acumen in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The 10,000 hour rule or 10,000 reps rule may apply if it is done correctly. BJJ Shortcut to faster progress on the mat... Starting out in Jiu Jitsu is rough. There’s no easy way to dip your toe in… You’re on the mat or you’re not. You’ve got the hyper-aggressive, 300-pound white belts trying to crush with top pressure… The 130-pound girl who seems to be all over you like a spider while you’re stuck in a web… And ...

Tyson vs Jones Post Fight Thoughts

This video looks at the Mike Tyson Roy Jones Exhibition Fight and what I thought of it. If you would like further information with regard to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu feel free to grab this free ebook below entitled: The FREE Jiu Jitsu After 40 Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/3qmYzNE Ebook for purchase: If you would like to learn techniques from the BJJ Encyclopedia feel free to check out this resource: https://bit.ly/36kM8Kb

Jiu Jitsu: 3 Tips After 40 Years of Age

This video looks at 3 different strategies to roll longer as we get older. This is useful for grapplers of any age. If you would like further information feel free to grab this free ebook below entitled: The FREE Jiu Jitsu After 40 Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/3qmYzNE Ebook for purchase: If you would like to learn techniques from the BJJ Encyclopedia feel free to check out this resource: https://bit.ly/36kM8Kb

225 lb Squat Clean

This is an update on my Olympic Lifting Progress. Let me know what you think in the comments below

What Made Khabib Nurmagomedov a Special Fighter

In this video I discuss 3 attributes that made Khabib Nurmagomedov a special fighter. He was a multiple time UFC champion and is regarded by some as the greatest lightweight of all time. Let us know what you think in the comments below.

Longevity in Jiu Jitsu

This video talks about how you can train longer in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Check out our free ebook on Jiu Jitsu chokes below. Simply click and download immediately. Grab it here : https://bjjvibes.com/gichokeslanding/

Cleaning Up Your Kettlebell Clean (Common Mistakes)

Ken Primola takes us through the common kettlebell clean errors with corrections. Check out the free 3 day kettlebell challenge ebook below: https://bit.ly/2TCmda5 Add Ken on Facebook Here: https://facebook.com/kenprimo Add Ken on Instagram Here: https://instagram.com/kenprimo

5 Common Mistakes of The Kettlebell Turkish Get Up

This video done by Kettlebell Instructor Ken Primola Shows 5 Common Mistakes from The Turkish get up, a common Core Kettlebell movement. Check out the 3 day Kettlebell Challenge here: https://bit.ly/2TCmda5

2 Jiu Jitsu Specific Kettlebell Movements

Here are 2 Fun Jiu Jitsu related exercises with a kettlebell. Grab the 3 Day Kettlebell Challenge Ebook Here: https://bit.ly/2TCmda5 And The 3 Day BJJ Solo Movement Challenge Here: https://bit.ly/2XfF3Vl Ossssssss

Beginner Kettlebell Clean

Here is a beginner kettlebell clean. If you wish to try a KB challenge please go here for our complimentary 3 Day Kettlebell Challenge ebook : https://forms.aweber.com/form/40/1281467340.htm

Kettlebell Turkish Get Up for beginners 2020 edition

This is a helpful tutor for the Russian kettlebell Turkish get up. Take the 3 day Russian kettlebell challenge ebook for free by clicking here : https://forms.aweber.com/form/40/1281467340.htm It includes valuable information on kettlebell exercises with a 3 day challenge schedule to get you motivated. This ebook is beginner friendly.

Re opening Jiu Jitsu Gyms Covid-19

Reopening Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gyms is an important topic for the Jiu Jitsu community during the Covid-19 pandemic. What do you think is the best way to go about this? If you would like to get a BJj face cover go here below and within a week we will send you an email as they arrive. https://forms.aweber.com/form/80/2025210380.htm

Workout Challenge: 4 Minute Solo Mixed Takedown Shadow Drilling For Grappling or Wrestling

Up For A Small Warm Up Challenge? Here is a 4-Minute Shadow Takedown Drill Workout. See how you like it. Do it today (within 24 hours of seeing this) and post a comment afterwards. If you wish to post a post or during workout selfie that is fine also. Rules: 1. Set the clock for 4 minutes. Follow along each series (if you have variations go ahead and do them) 2. Take a 3-minute rest and then repeat a second set. 3. If you are advanced then take only 2 minutes rest and repeat and then do a...

Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor Post Fight Analysis

This is my take on Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor. Let me know your comments below. Thank you

Paulie Malignaggi Conor McGregor Sparring Backlash

This video goes on to talk about Conor McGregor and Paulie Malignaggi and their sparring dispute and dramaturgy. Check out my best selling Jiu Jitsu book BJJ Intelligence here: http://amzn.to/2sxVZJ6

Was Conor McGregor recently knocked out in sparring?

No. Not that we are aware of prior to the Floyd Mayweather fight. Conor McGregor was not knocked out in sparring like Jesse Vargas said. Brandon Rios said he never met Conor McGregor

Boxing: Errol Spence Jr. vs Kell Brook post fight

Here are my post fight thoughts on Errol Spence Jr. vs Kell Brook. Errol is highly touted by Floyd Mayweather and Kell is one of the UK's elite fighters. What do you think and where should they go from here? Should Errol fight Thurman and Kahn fight Brook. Personally I think Brook should take some time off or find a new trainer. Please comment below.

Being calm in bjj (tournaments and what not)

This is about being calm as a bjj athlete. Check out our bjj app here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grappapp/id1212220948

If I had to begin BJJ all over again what would I do differently.

Here is a video of what I would change if I had to start Brazilian Jiu Jitsu again. Grab your BJJ app here https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grappapp/id1212220948

20 Pull Ups (not strict)

This may seem easy for some of you but for me this was a great improvement. I try and do many daily pull ups.

BJJ (Grappling) Strength & Conditioning Chat

Strength and conditioning can play an important role within your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu game. Here is one look into this topic. Most ADDICTIVE BJJ App press below: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grappapp/id1212220948

Should You Open a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu School?

I talk about opening up a brazilian jiu jitsu academy and if I think it is a good idea. Leave your thoughts below. Add me on fb at http://www.facebook.com/kenprimo

Jiu Jitsu By Knight

February 15, 2021December 15, 2019 by Thomas Bowman Jr

Full Seminar - Guard Passing, Back Take & Leg Lock Connections

I usually don't put up whole seminars, but felt like it this time. If you want to see more full-length seminars & classes, go to my Patreon. In this recent seminar at Griffonrawl Combat Sports in Mentor, Ohio, I was asked to show some guard passing, back takes & leg locks within one seminar. I figured the best way to make efficient use of the time was to combine those elements into connected sequences that included all elements. I had a great time at this seminar. Possibly one of my favorit...

Step Through Pass to Back

Here is a snap, step through pass/back take from my recent seminar. This can be straight to the back take or you can take the detour to the truck for more submission options. Lots of fun.

Takedown Combo - Big Inside Trip to Small Outside Trip

I like this takedown sequence a lot from the underhook side major inside trip attempt. If the opponent back steps on that attempt, the transition to the minor outside trip is there on the other side.

Straight Foot Lock Counter to Back Take

An ambitious counter off a straight footlock escape that winds you up on the back. Fun experimenting with flows and chains like this one.

Two Ways To Tie Your Belt

Two ways to tie your belt. I prefer the second, but which do you prefer?

Strategy for Grappling Larger Opponents | Knee Shield Details

The questions I get more than any other are nearly always regarding how to deal with bigger, stronger opponents…and it’s kind of a weird question, because I always try to use things that work on everyone. The main answer is you have to be more precise with your technique when dealing with bigger people because there’s less room for mistakes and more severe punishment for flawed technique. However, if I had to address the technical aspect of dealing with bigger opponents, I would say that un...

Over-Arm Wrap Trap from Rear Mount

Not what I was planning to teach at my recent seminar, but when people have questions, you gotta answer them. The over-arm wrap trap, is a tricky and cool option the back to get the triangle or crossover arm bar. Thanks to @griffonrawl_combat_sports for having me out, and thanks to @xmartialofficial for the amazing gear.

Pass Prevention Options from Kung Fu Move

Kung Fu finishes are my favorite: Carni, Straight Jacket & Gogo Clinch. These are life savers against pressure passers for sure. Longer video on pass prevention coming soon to my YouTube & Patreon.

Arm Drag from Nelson Guard

This weird shoulder wrap I refer to as Nelson Guard (since I learned it from Greg Nelson) has some great options, and I think my favorite is this arm drag. As seen here, it can lead to a back take or possible swim move style arm bar. Longer video on this is on my YouTube channel.

Really Stupid Submissions That Might Work | Jiu-Jitsu

To start with, it's typically a bad idea to attack submissions from bad positions, and that especially goes for when someone is on your back. But that's exactly what this video is showing: submissions you can catch on the person on your back. And while this is a bad idea, and primarily for just entertainment, these can actually work and really upset the person in back mount. Check it out, and don't forget to like, subscribe and share. Thank you for your continued support through watching an...

Scarf reversal to triangle choke

Scarf reversal to triangle. This one is sneaky and really catches the top person off guard…I guess that’s kind of redundant, but I’m going to stick with it. Thanks to @XMARTIAL for the amazing gear.

Two Front Headlock Options Off A Sprawl

A couple options off the front headlock as a result of a weak or semi-failed sprawl. If they are pulling that leg in, the headlock sweep to mounted guillotine or 100% back take is a great option. For even deeper on the leg, I like this reversal, which ends in a nice reverse triangle if I can get the grip between the legs secured. This full class is available on my Patreon, so check it out.

Front Headlock to Mounted Guillotine

Front headlock to sweep to mounted guillotine. Part of another sequence from my recent instructional with @jiu_jitsu_x available now and on sale. Check out Good (K)night - no gi chokes from everywhere.

Armbar from Calf Slicer

Countering the calf slicer with an armbar. Definitely a late defense, but a bold one that has a big reward if you pull it off. This and a lot of other submissions from submission counters up on my YT channel now. Update: classes & private lessons running in full-effect out at Fit to Fight here in Charlotte. Come on by and train with me!

Countering Submissions with Submissions | Jiu-Jitsu Escapes & Extras

This video focuses on, not only defending and escaping submissions, but countering them with submissions in response. These are great when the opportunities present themselves, even if they are a little risky. I suggest watching from start to finish for all the details, but if you want to jump around, here is an appx index: 1:00 - Von Flue Choke vs Guillotine 2:55 - Kimura Counter to Kimura 4:35 - Straight Arm Lock Counter to Kimura 5:44 - Americana Counter to Americana 8:02 - Heel Hook Co...

X-Guard Back Take

One of my favorite x-guard back takes. The stacked arm configuration helps a ton on this one. Rashguards featured in this one: @supernaturalsurvivalgear @xmartialofficial

Half Berimbolo to Twister Back Take

Half berimbolo to twister back take fun after class at Fit to Fight ™️ here in Charlotte. Good times 🖤

100% from Defended Guillotine

One of the best counters to someone defending the guillotine from guard is the 100% transitioning either to mount or back. This and much more on my Good (K)night instructional from @jiu_jitsu_x

Unconventional Crucifix Submissions | Jiu-Jitsu Submissions

This clip from a recent seminar I taught in Maryland, features a submission sequence from crucifix. Huge thanks to Krav Oz in Germantown for bringing me out. Come train with me now at Fit to Fight in Charlotte, NC. Also, many seminars coming up so stay tuned. This and many other "choke chains" are on my new instructional from Jiu-Jitsu X so check it out here: jiujitsux.com/courses/good-knight-no-gi-chokes-from-everywhere/ Thank you for your continued support through watching and subscribing....

The Rear Naked Choke - Best Finishing Details

Getting to the back is challenging enough, but finishing the rear naked choke can be a whole other set of problems. In this video, I take you through some of the most helpful and useful finishing details to enhance your submission potential from the back, insofar as it concerns the rear naked choke. I hope you like it, and be sure to check out some of my other videos on how to get to this position, as well as hoe to escape it. Also, My Newest Instructional is now out from Jiu-Jitsu X so che...

Details for Finishing the RNC

Details on finishing the rear naked choke on the overhook side. Much much more on the video coming in a longer version to my YouTube channel. If you have trouble sealing the deal with the RNC, this video will definitely help a lot. Thank you to @xmartialofficial for the amazing rashguard and shorts.

Clover Leaf for St Paddy’s Day ☘️

Happy St Paddy’s Day 🍀 Here is a cloverleaf entry from x-guard in honor of the day. Hoping everyone has a great one. #stpatricksday #cloverleaf #saddleentry #xguard #leglocks #fightystuff #jiujitsu #bjj #submissiongrappling #knightjiujitsu

Failed Darce to Mounted Triangle

Failed Darce to Mounted Triangle. Another of the choke chains featured in my Jiu-Jitsu X instructional out now. Tons of sequences for going from choke to choke from nearly everywhere. Gear: @dafirmabjj @xmartialofficial @northsouthunderwear

Imanari Entry to Heel Hook

One of the simplest places to enter to the Imanari roll is off of a shin to shin position when the opponent steps back to defend.

Powerful Guard Options Using The Shoulder Wrap

This shoulder wrap type of clinch from guard is interesting and fun. I can not only lead to some great sweeps, transitions and submission setups, it can act as a counter-measure against some passes and offensive movements your opponent may throw at you. As I mention in this video, I learned this from Greg Nelson some time ago, and I have been playing with it, trying to get a deeper understanding and make it my own. Here are some of the best, highest-percentage uses I have gained from it. Hope...

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