BJJ Coaches Aren't There To Spoon Feed You

[@farididdinrahimov1050]

I am planning to start practicing BJJ, and I had a lot of questions. Finding this channel was like finding the gem. I watched at least 20 of your videos in a row, where you answer different questions. Thank you for your content.

[@MannyMuskets]

Good luck starting your journey. Its a ton of fun.

[@Chewjitsu]

You’re welcome!

[@vitaly6312]

Did you start???

[@jamesbishop4183]

yea, hes awesome. i had the same tooth chipped, but worse, for over 30 years. so there was a deeper connection...lol

[@MarksTournaments]

Update, did you get some stripes

[@tomaszuspienski4833]

Coach is there to teach you a move, but YOU have to learn it. All of it, balance, pressure, your opponent reactions. Great video as always 👍

[@shawndesjardins4909]

Love the way you break things down into analogies and metaphors!

[@Chewjitsu]

Hopefully they help!

[@remnage6406]

My first bjj class is tomorrow I hope the coaches and people there are great I can’t wait!

[@linusbrinkenstrahle8433]

How did it go? Did you enjoy it?

[@erasylnash6697]

@@linusbrinkenstrahle8433 I guess he quit after first class

[@vitaly6312]

How’d it go?!

[@r7killer]

Still looking/ searching for my bright spot. Been doing BJJ since March 44 yrs old .

[@Chewjitsu]

Give it time! It’s not a quick process. Took me a long time in grappling before I found mine.

[@Drejitsu316]

Andrew Schultz? 👀

[@YmakAname]

Right?!

[@Chewjitsu]

Andrew Schultz? What do you mean?

[@Chewjitsu]

Nevermind. 😂 there’s more than 1 you know.

[@Kyler_951]

Lol he really does look like Andrew

[@Guntherbabies]

@@Chewjitsu thank you for the answer lmao

[@nathanmunoz5857]

Andrew Schultz the comedian ?

[@rolandos8758]

I don’t think so because he doesn’t look lik that guy, idk who they’re talking about

[@xxcombatjojoxx7453]

The comedians name is not SHULTZ His last name is ANDREW SHULZ

[@FigNasty208]

@OnePunch Line the guy that sent in the questions name was Andrew.

[@amnfox]

I feel like it starts happening automatically. Your frame, your mind, your individual personality start to shape your BJJ game. There where plenty of moves I realized were not for me. Some were too flashy or felt very situational. I enjoy the very fundamental sweeps, positions and subs.

[@elioliver9656]

Completely unrelated but I just got choked out for the first time, never thought it would be so damn funny 😂

[@ashleighpiccinino1849]

Of course, this is not jujitsu related. However, I can use my own educational experiences. Whenever I was in St. Louis, my braille instruction sucked. However, it got a lot better whenever I moved down to table rock Lake and Lampe Missouri. that’s one reason why I am now sitting for my masters degree in special education, to help other people who are visually impaired or blind be better educated than I had been. in this case, I really do think the blind can lead the blind and do a really good job at it.

[@magus1017]

Love our little talks, thank you Chewy.

[@RonALampman]

Yup! A buddy of mine and I are always watching videos on techniques and when class is over and it's roll time, we do an exchange and practice stuff we've seen on videos. Recently we've been working on hitting the rolling back take from LOTs of positions even hitting it from positions we create on setups.

[@bpb210]

This seems like it would be easier at the white belt level for someone with prior wrestling experience, rather than someone who has no concept of grappling arts. I do agree with it regardless.

[@danielskrivan6921]

I had the unfortunate experience of seeing it all come together...for my opponent...in the middle of a tournament.

[@jacobgomez2682]

😭😂😂😂I see this with 75% of who I roll with😂

[@johnd6258]

Right?!? I’m finding myself giving people an arm in and an arm out when I roll. I’m working. The crap out of triangle defense. It’s great. My rolling partners now understand why I’m smiling when they bite and throw the triangle. I love the rabbit hole learning.

[@Twiizzin]

Wow I’m early, didn’t even realize this was just posted, gotta turn notifications on!

[@carlhewitt5958]

I think this is why I lag behind some of the better white belts that started about same time as me. Besides training, I think they practice more deliberately and are looking stuff up. I did that too but had too much other stuff going on.

[@kdavid123186]

I was little too focused on that. Always watching other white belts and seeing who is better then who. Every time I ask my prof. He always asked how am I better then myself week, month ago. Took me a while but I just think about my own growth, and I feel better then ever

[@timdavis1699]

Check out Bloom’s Taxonomy. It’s basically what you’re talking about. Comprehension, Application, Analysis, and so on. Great stuff- drawing lots on connections between BJJ and my Education degrees.

[@chtopteam]

Keep up the great work Chewie. Enjoy listening to your stuff, best way to get away from all the chaos in today's world.

[@MrFlanagan100]

Chewy! Can you make a vid breaking down your favorite trips? Would love to see it 😍

[@maxanderson3733]

I think this might be the biggest reason why I suck. I’ve been to four different gyms since my family moves a lot. And every single one of them I was always the slowest learner. No matter what combat sport it was. So I began to internalize the idea that I need constant guidance in order to improve it all. Instead of trying to experiment on all on my own. Pretty pathetic in hindsight now that I think about it . . .

[@craigchkw]

I’m fairly new, 5 weeks in but I probably went too mental with watching so many different things. Now I just choose one thing a week, so this week is triangles and I’ll spend my entire rolls trying to get them. I got my first one today, sloppy but I’ll keep going at it till I feel it’s dialled in.

[@dab200008888]

You have amazing content you have answered so many of my questions during my bJJ journey ..thanks!!!!

[@krushinghead246]

This is great advice!! I enjoy watching videos on either the technique we did in class or even just undiscovered techniques.

[@sarahkirk7885]

Damn! I love this channel! He is such a good teacher!

[@arrowmactavish1673]

I aspire to reach your level of coolness

[@Chewjitsu]

Am I cool?

[@arrowmactavish1673]

@@Chewjitsu coolest cat under the sun , you're awesome man, the way you teach, your stories , you're always fun and humble, so yeah , I'd say you're cool

[@binaryglitch64]

Agreed... Chewy, your as cool as the flip side of a pillow on a warm summer night.

[@yaugernet]

Hey chewie!

[@Chewjitsu]

Howdy Rick!

[@sambin3221]

Hey, Chewie! What's your opinion on instructionals by high level competitors, and how to apply them when you're gym doesn't teach what's on them(such as foot locks)

[@VinylUnboxings]

My unsolicited take is that you should be conscious not to apply low body subs to people who have never seen them before, lest they not understand the danger they're in and hurt themselves

[@jaye2491]

@@VinylUnboxings agreed. There is way too much talk about how 'dangerous' lower body locks are, as they are just as dangerous as upper body locks. But as you said, the issue is doing them to people who haven't experienced them before, and the potential for them twisting the wrong way and causing damage.

[@VinylUnboxings]

@@jaye2491 Yea I agree, it's all context specific. I did a school BJJ club that just banned them outright unless you verbally mentioned it beforehand because there were too many first-timers who wouldn't tap because of pride and wouldn't know what was happening. In situations like that I don't think it's worth the risk, but in legit schools I wouldn't expect the same

[@pvlapa]

Coming from an MMA guy who has frequented different grappling arts, Jiujitsu is effective but the way they teach it is ineffective and inefficient. They teach you a mish mash of techniques and hope you tie it together and worse, teach you based on their belt system which is a horrendous cycle. Unstructured teaching, slow promotion, little progress. The exact reason why Danaher is a superior teacher: system and structure. So imo, if you want to get better. Buy all of the Danaher further faster, and enter the system series. Drill every single minute of technique with friends. You'll improve more in 6 months than you would in 6 years in an ordinary gym so it's cheaper overall. especially cheaper if you split it.

[@VinylUnboxings]

@@pvlapa How many schools have you been to that you think have curriculums like you're describing, out of curiosity? I think a lot of people would attest that their gym isn't like that. Danaher isn't the first one to try to emphasize the principles and teach in a structured way

[@alirama3031]

Learning is not universal thing, it depends first who is learning and who is teaching. Some stuff u learn just by watching some by hard repeating and rolling. It depends from more things just do your best and u will learn, faster or slower but u will learn

[@martyblack13]

Thx Chewie! You have a lot of wisdom! I felt like God brought me to you! I learn so much via your videos!

[@epicrollbjj]

Thanks brother!!!

[@holdren1000]

Different set ups for stapling the near side arm with your shin from side control? Please !!! I’m a big guy love the armbar and kimura and bow and arrow choke starting from north south kimura position and I like getting there from the shin staple, but most of the time I’m forcing the arm down or they just give it to me. Would like some different ways to set up the shin staple without forcing it. Thank you ! Happy holidays!

[@Chewjitsu]

Happy holidays to you too!

[@Tylerthegrappler]

This is the difference between memorization and comprehension.

[@13earj3w]

Question from a white belt (4 months in): I want to compete in a few months. Should I put extra time into the gym or into technique? I go to class 3-4 times a week. I feel like id benefit from hitting the gym 2-3 times a week. How should I balance my time?

[@ljguy300]

He has a video on this. Grappling requires strength and you become strong from grappling but the stronger you are the better you do in grappling.

[@tagg1080]

At our school we consistently ask students to find crazy moves that involves a lot of thinking and problem solving. A good one for you to try: Going from sit out arm bar with your partners hands locked, how would you lace your legs and your arms and roll to an omoplata without your partner opening their hands? Good luck!

[@abreujiujitsu]

Definitely agree with you.

[@danielmontgomery8304]

Can you do a video on specific jobs for guys doing jujitsu or mma training? I feel like alot of information has not been put out on this subject for guys who have really great talent and information but can't keep their training consistent. That's always been my problem. I'm talented but my career path has me really struggling to get settled at a gym to get consistent at anything truely. I love martial arts and I really appreciate your help.

[@Chewjitsu]

Well what's your goal?

[@danielmontgomery8304]

@@Chewjitsu My goal is to be a successful combat athlete by any means necessary and I want to find a way to teach others at some point in my life so they can improve their lives. I grew up very poor and in an abusive home where my mom was beat almost to her death bed. I don't anyone to ever go threw what I've been threw. I got bullied alot and picked on for being different and fat. Martial arts changed me completely and I knew deep in my soul that it was my ticket out of the trash hole I lived in. I wanted to be able to protect my mom and myself. Once my pastor got me work to pay for mma and wrestling at 14, I was hooked and my mom hasn't had a man beating on her since and that was over 11 years ago. Idk why I love it so much but I can tell you this, it makes me feel like I'm alive and that I have the opportunity to change others lives for the better. Kids and teenagers go threw some of the worst situations in life and can't get out of them Somtimes. I can tell you this, martial arts saved me when people would break into our house or some bully wanted to hurt my brothers or sisters growing up. I went to college and got a degree. Money has been good but it doesn't allow for me to train a lot and at a high level. If your gonna be a beast you've gotta be consistent and I'm struggling to make good money and hit financial goals for myself as well as being able to improve at jujitsu and mma. I do a lot of computer work when I get hit Somtimes after practice I get sleepy and the next day I'm a little slagish at my career path. It seems like I can only do 1 of the 2 here in Tennessee but I still feel I have the ability one day to get to a major fighting organization. Love your videos about BJJ! 💯

[@danielmontgomery8304]

@@Chewjitsu sorry it's alot but I'm needing professional advise!

[@Chewjitsu]

@@danielmontgomery8304 how old are you?

[@danielmontgomery8304]

@@Chewjitsu I am 25!

[@pugnatumterram7452]

Knowledge through experience

[@jj-1022]

Love your videos. Unfortunately, the closest gym is an hour and a half drive for me, so I usually only can make it once or twice a week. Are there techniques I can work on without a partner that you would recommend? Or even better what is the best way to prepare for days on the mat? I.e. no one to role with.

[@Sunyayana]

There are so many resources. Study, study, study. I kid you not - I got better after 3 months of recovery from injury, with zero mat time - by watching an absurd amount of John Danaher instructionals that I purchased and discussing, analyzing, and in general just doing a deep dive with some friends who were also interested in studying.

[@zacretzer]

My eyebrows shot into my hairline when I heard Andrew Schultz

[@rubysanmiguel6694]

I didn't come here to get attacked today🤣.. On a serious note though thanks for the video. They really have been helpful.🤙🏼

[@alexandreplent3589]

Very good vid as usual...

[@damnson6556]

i got long flexible legs so i got really into rubber guard and triangle chokes

[@JessBess]

My jiu jitsu gym is closed atm so I’m just watching Danaher dvds and doing solo drills/shadow grappling 😅 can’t wait to try it on people when I get back to training

[@micaylapresley]

This is why some gyms are superior to others, because they get "spoon fed" and can apply those concepts immediately, rather than struggle for months. I have to disagree with you on this, Chewie.

[@Chewjitsu]

Feel free to. Coaches can teach you all you want. You still have to be active in the process. If you sit back passively waiting with no input your game will reflect it.

[@micaylapresley]

I see what you're saying. That makes sense. :)

[@makekotor3722]

@@micaylapresley Drilling repetitiously is the key to making the movements and techniques work efficiently after learning them from the coach. Chewy has said that students who took private lessons with him made it to a much higher level in rolling after drilling techniques 700-1000 reps and beyond. Relson Gracie has also said that white and blue belts who drill techniques 1000+ times can apply them like a black belt and even better in a shorter period of time.

[@jero1918]

Yeah VHS!!! Memories...

[@Chewjitsu]

We’re old 😂

[@RonSavage01]

My question...I'm 42. Gonna be 43 in May. Its tough as I'm at the higher end of average age at my gym. I'm a 1 stripe blue belt, but constantly get smashed by 2 stripe white belts who are 10 years younger, much faster, and much stronger. Its tough to feel like I'm improving. My professor said I've gotten a lot better, but it certainly tough for me to feel like I am. Any tips Chewy? Or advice?

[@IVIastodon]

Does this apply to children (10 yrs old) as well?

[@threethrushes]

BJJ is a skill; therefore, knowing a technique in theory does not help in practice. . . . . . (I don't do BJJ, nor any MMA)

[@micaylapresley]

It's true. That's why we roll every single class.

[@deadbugUK]

Information is only useful after true application

[@Chewjitsu]

Yup

[@jorgevelasquez7764]

But I’m paying you though.....

[@mikebarnea4789]

that's why you're welcome in the class with everyone else. You want to be spoon fed pay for privates.

[@Chewjitsu]

Sure and your coaches guide you. But YOU still have to be active in the process.

[@jorgevelasquez7764]

@@Chewjitsu true i guess the definition of spoon fed is. To me it’s breakdown the technique in to manageable details.

[@Chewjitsu]

@@jorgevelasquez7764 oh well I think coaches should do that. I think of coaches giving students digestible chunks of information that they can then grab and digest. A meeting in the middle. We probably think the same thing but explain it differently.

[@smashleyscott8272]

If coaches don't take responsibility for teaching effectively,why are we paying them??

[@nickgiannone6381]

Ever been to Vancouver, BC?

[@jvcastillo7646]

I don’t think it’s not good either if they just beat you up non stop, I had that experience on my past gym. The teachers that teach me are the high blues, purple and a little brown. Cause most blacks in my gym are too Brazilian and only teach Brazilians.

[@ts0088]

Andrew Schultz? THE Andrew Schultz? The comedian?

[@Slumpthemenace]

Hey. Im 17 and dont haave any mma exp except a few street fights 😂. Its cool if i watch your videos right? Maybe ill enlist in some bjj in the future. Or is it too late?

[@Slumpthemenace]

Im like 5 9 120 lbs a f*ckg toothpick i dont think i would do good in bjj or mma

[@happenstancecreative]

@@Slumpthemenace you’d be surprised! Never too late. Bjj will change your life.

[@vitaly6312]

Too late? People are starting in their 50s.

[@shanemeely5959]

Question from who?

[@bobsaul4568]

Adam?

[@JacobL25]

Adam.

[@jasencarbajal4716]

Adam!

[@zaneschilling9285]

Atom?

[@haikdadras647]

Andrew Shultz lmfao

[@josephandrus2295]

Car anaolgy was good

[@juicegrape1494]

Andrew Shultz?? The comedian???

[@TheMitchyevans]

Hold up... Did he say this question was sent in by Andrew Schulz?

[@freshstart3555]

3:33

[@danskyadventures]

How can someone send a question to chewy?

[@Chewjitsu]

IG or on my website at www.Chewjitsu.net

[@Jordan-kx5ev]

The comedian ??

[@que7761]

The entire school/education system 😬

[@coltonlopez5265]

A question from WHO? 😂

[@justinkongglang7080]

Frank mir big nog kimura