Stop Younger FASTER BJJ Training Partners as an Old Guy ( Put The Brakes On )

[@crankinozzer]

47? So young! I started at 53.... My best skill so far is tapping, I tap really well! :)

[@davidecapps65]

JeepTrip you still training bro?

[@govtom4]

Tap early, tap often.

[@blackblog]

Hope you are still doing it!

[@Skaxarrat]

Never ever stop doing videos like this. It makes us newbies feel less stupid...sometimes.

[@Chewjitsu]

Appreciate the positive vibes David. I'll keep on rambling. ;)

[@Skaxarrat]

Chewjitsu Well, my first tap was after watching one video of yours...and the video wasn't about a technique but a book. I read 'Talent is overrated', and that set me in the proper mindset. The next week, I tapped 2 different guys so... yeah, positive vibes :)

[@jesse799]

BJJ is so much more than just a martial art its a way of thinking about life and situations differently which is the best thing about it by far! Of course the self defence and its a sick art also!

[@russoprimera]

35 y/o that has started on the path recently. These vids are instant gold for me. Thanks heaps man!

[@egnyc1727]

Same here ..

[@LoudPackMuzikChannel]

Same boat. 37

[@axwack]

You guys are baby's. I'm 52 and just started. Athletic but I've got wear and tear

[@jiujitsu94]

As a 41 year old i tap early and often. When I get side control on a young guy, I try to put tons of pressure on his chest so he gets tired out from breathing. In short, I try to buy as much time as possible lol

[@Doberman144]

Am 61 yoa, am a purple belt in jits and brown in judo .. What you are saying makes sense .. The grip strength I am developing in judo is definitely frustrating for the young faster guys .. They call it old man's strength .. Will take your advice and continue to develop my grip strength long with my weight training .. Great video .. Thnx ..

[@Chewjitsu]

Old man strength! Yes I've used that before. Good luck with your future training.

[@christyson4093]

I'm a 49 yr old blue belt getting clobbered constantly by younger faster people... thanks for the tips 💪🥋🇨🇦

[@JaredManninen]

Great topic (again!) :) I'm 42 and started bjj last year. Fortunately my training partners are in there 30s and have mellowed out a bit. However, I also assistant coach on a local high school wrestling team and those teenagers give me a run for my money with their frenetic energy. Like you said though, putting the breaks on speedsters and locking them down seems to be the most effective way to handle that kind of energy. And as an older guy, I focus more on using leverage vs strength, timing vs speed, and quality vs quantity (i.e. try to do it right the first time instead of multiple sloppy attempts). Thanks again for another great video. I really appreciate all the white belt oriented commentaries.

[@Chewjitsu]

Thanks for the comment Jared!

[@bonecrusherjiujitsujunkie6769]

Δ I am 43 years old I'm the oldest in my Jiu Jitsu academy everybody way younger than me in their prime . My coach and I we're the oldest... these younger lads are very motivating to roll with ... the more roll with these youngsters my Jiu Jitsu game gets better and better. especially these youngsters are bigger and more skill to me it is very very motivating in tournaments if I roll with the seniors division it would be nothing my stamina is better you never know it is very unpredictable that's what makes jiu Jitsu really fun. (NOW GO TRAIN!) Δ

[@sfcxxv8319]

Chewy,Fantastic insight. Day in, day out in class you remind us to grip fight and kill space as needed. As a 47 year old myself I fully appreciate these exact scenarios. In my mind, while I retain some speed I know it will not last. Grip fighting and space management always will.Thanks again coach!V/rjohn

[@Chewjitsu]

Thanks John! I always appreciate the kind words coming from a person I respect like yourself.

[@Rgrb1921]

I had this same question in 2022 and thought to myself “I bet chewie covered this before” I was not disappointed

[@MinorityMans]

This is great content. There’s tons out there on how to deal with heavier guys but way too little on how to deal with faster guys.

[@darnellcaballes]

great vid. the biggest advantage that older slower guys have (with less endurance than in shape youngsters), is that we can't rely on speed, strength and endurance :P i mean, how we problem solve, revolves around technical counters first (vs. countering via our physical attributes). kinda like women and rock climbing... they become good technical climbers sooner (on avg) than guys because they often don't have the physical attributes to rely on that guys do.

[@Raumance]

I'm gonna guess it's phrases like "Slow down there sonny", "Pump the brakes kiddo." andor "Young gun you gonna get stun."

[@fusion772]

A couple times in my gym I have been in the position on top while a guy beneath me had me in his guard. It is really fun just trying to KEEP HIM UNDER ME. Hold down his biceps, elbows, wrists or hands, and even bear hug him to keep him below me. I even lower my head onto him to keep more weight on him. I feel funny doing this because Guard is considered generally as a "Neutral" position, so I am not really TAPPING HIM OUT however I am preventing him from doing much. I am just a beginner so I am sort of just messing around here. However, preventing the other guy from tapping me out is a small victory for me, even though I am not really tapping him out. Plus I passed a guy's guard once or twice which is pretty cool since I am so new!

[@TheMilford]

It’s been a while since you posted this. I would like to see this concept expanded and focused on… maybe a series that tackles this specifically? I’m 45, short and stout, and just got my purple belt, and feel I need help in this department more and more as I age…

[@MotoBeemer]

I'm 45 and *should* pick up brown in a few months, today I rolled with another guy who should also pick up brown soon but he is 28, competition guy, a Fing stud who played college sports. I'm no slouch but I felt my age and it was nogi. I couldn't match his speed, I couldn't really funnel him because we are the same level but what I was able to attempt was stall / frustrate him and his game. In the end I never really accomplished much but to survive, which is a win in itself I suppose. He will no doubt go on to be a ridiculous black belt, I'm content to leave the mat with my limbs in tact. I thought about starting an old dude jits channel, not to offer techniques like my man Chewy but to rather speak about all the topics that us older dudes who start later in life deal with. Good luck

[@gregstokes7117]

I learn so much from your videos brother, keep em coming. Makes total sense once again ! Oss !

[@chrismayclin6397]

I find that absorbing essential concepts and principles makes it much easier to master individual techniques, whether it be BJJ or any other martial art.

[@danikyl]

I'm watching your videos from Brazil bro. Keep going with the good job, always bringing up intresting topics.

[@AYA-Art17]

Good tips, I’m 50 and had same challenges tnx!

[@trxscreed]

Grips are key. In No-Gi, under hooks and arm traps.

[@Nurzhigit]

I think everyone among us who train BJJ feel the same as I'm. What I'm trying to say that sometimes you do very good at your BJJ lessons, you beat your opponent, your couch says you are good, that moments gets you really motivated and you try to push hard yourself to keep moving forward. BUT sometimes you get beaten by stronger guys and it's really really frustrating because you feel yourself weak, small, and so on. You think that all is what you are doing not working out. You get kinda depressed. It would be great if you tell us some good advises how to deal with such emotions! Thanks beforehand. Oss

[@bebbcorpharpery7331]

Don't get depressed. Being submitted isn't the worst thing in the world. All the great bjj practitioners have been beaten many times on their road to greatness. They will also be submitted many more time in the future. also view being submitted as an opportunity. You may learn far more from a loss, than from a win. Keep your head up. Jits is a game and every game has a winner and loser.

[@4Timesdafunky]

I wish my couch was that supportive. My couch usually just says "sit your ass down and watch TV."

[@tariktyler]

Great advice because it's one of the tactics I employ regularly.

[@bryanjohnson8162]

Need to do an update on this on if there's any differences now that you have six years more experience and age on you

[@IronboundBB]

Your content kicks ass dude, keep up the good work man!

[@tim0te030]

I like the slow fade out of the music at the beginning ngl

[@Markus451]

Chewy, thank you for writing an outline. Upvoted! BTW, I'm the older one who's still very light, flexible and fast but way, way outclassed in strength, weight and skill (I just started). So what I learned from this video is KEEP SPACE. And you know what? 10 days into BJJ and I had already instinctively figured that out! The young guys who outweighed me by 60 lbs were literally crushing me so I went for butterfly guard instinctively. Now you explained why it works! As soon as I learned spider guard, even better. Any more tips for us weak, skinny people?

[@therichardnogginproject9012]

This is what I'm having a really hard time with. I started with Troy Turner at 29 yrs old and continued to roll with those guys as well as Louisville MMA for 3-4 yrs. I'm 45 and just getting back at it with Adrian Jenkins at Louisville Combat. I also roll with Aaron Harper some. My problem is my old game doesn't work so well. Some things I can't remember and other things just don't work like they used because I realize I'm slower. My body doesn't feel as strong as it used to. So I am trying to close space and stop these young strong guys from moving so fast. Thanks Chewy for this video. It helps me realize that I am trying to do the right thing but I am really having a hard time adjusting and coming up with a whole new game. I just need to find it

[@Chewjitsu]

Glad the video was helpful Jeffery!

[@FormidableOne]

Such a sick channel for BJJ.

[@SRVGH34]

I've just watch this excellent video today. Thank you first, it is very helpful. The two tips you give are exactly what my professor told me several times about the problem of younger, stronger opponents. But there is an aspect of the problem that is not adressed this is the very higher risk of injuries when you try to fight more often with this kind of people if you are in your forties or higher. For example i tried some time ago to fight for my grips with a very strong and explosive partner in my gym but he had so much strengh and explosiveness that he manage to hurt badly one of my fingers, and eventually hurt my shoulder too in a kimura so quick i had not the time to tap at the right time. Therefore i'm not sure anymore that fighting this kind of opponents on a regular basis is a very good thing for my longevity in the art and more for my overall learning. I would love to have your thougts on the subject. Thanks again for your advice.

[@mikeharvey1597]

This is the perfect topic, thank you!

[@Chewjitsu]

You're welcome Mike!

[@AamirTime]

Awesome video. Thank you.

[@jonathanrider1926]

Sweet. Good stuff. Thanks so much!

[@Chewjitsu]

You're welcome brother!

[@leesin2992]

This is a nice vid! I'm 18 yrs old and my partner is 30 yrs old but he fast yo lol

[@5stargrim]

Lee Sin hikuuuu

[@MonsterMike816]

Great advice, thanks!

[@qstogg7955]

I got a much lighter faster super flexible great cardio training buddy at my gym that is a pain I’m a big overweight guy that’s has above average strength. The training buddy bitches about my strength when I tap him but hell what about all his attributes I feel like I’m the one at the disadvantage but I don’t bitch about it

[@kaylacopass96]

I’m a slower roller, and I’ve gotten faster, but these other girls in my gym are just lightning fast… sometimes I don’t get time to react.

[@ericfavre2301]

great advices !

[@AbdulHakim-rk7df]

great advice

[@Bopojooojuyggggtt]

I'm the youngest in my class but like to take things slower. My training partner is the stereotypical crazy white belt so I'm trying to find out how to slow him doen

[@dimecanal]

very nice videos man , realy helpful as always

[@thereformedrant9592]

Strength and size can offset speed and vigor.

[@rgtjj2883]

Hang on to one gi pant leg or ankle, takes away spinning and slows them down. Learn north/ south as well, good control position for control and lots of submissions. I'm 56 and need to slow everyone down, holding pant legs does it.

[@strangelove6757]

This is a great point, anything you can do to take them off how they want to play their game is good. Snagging ankles and locking up wrists is frustrating to the younger faster guys, and I admit there is a small evil pleasure with just frustrating the hell out of them. As a white belt, Im good with just surviving. I rarely/never get a tap, but consider frustrating their game as good as one.

[@nickaa121212]

Love a little chewy in the morning.

[@laelek8324]

Thank you

[@qstogg7955]

Close space hold grips

[@thetornprince138]

Donny is a beast!

[@batjackjohnson252]

thank you brotha

[@Chewjitsu]

You're welcome.

[@Freduccine978]

speaking of speed... I'm a big guy 6'2" 230lbs trying to develop some speed. any tips?

[@JD2jr.]

Pretty sure he's done a video specifically about that recently

[@HELee-iq2nl]

Drill some side steps, long steps, any footwork exercises. Always keep in mind that you need a good base

[@FNDG1]

High Intensity Interval Training might develop your explosiveness and speed on the mat. This helps me a lot and doesn't kill my body/joints on the long term.

[@blackblog]

Chewy, why don’t you take these older vids, have an editor remix them with the same audio but some illustrations too. They are still getting watched 4 years later, so a rerelease would probably give you a nice boost. This won’t hurt you in the algo because you don’t make a new vid every day anyway.

[@troyt6864]

any advice for a 40 year old going to bjj class on the first day?

[@lp2496]

Bring a bucket, I puked my first lesson. I've been hooked ever since...

[@boatsfa2015]

dont focus on anything, just watch and listen and go as much as you can.

[@FNDG1]

First class will more than probably make you feel bad, but just show up whatever happens, you'll improve step by step and enjoy the process. Don't be afraid to tap, forget your ego as much as possible, and you'll improve quickly.

[@tonypratt3399]

You're going to get dominated when you start rolling - so remember to relax and breathe! very important! otherwise you'll end up tapping due to being generally exhausted. That being said - remember to enjoy it........ but relax in the roll.

[@mikeharvey1597]

I'm 46, just started 3 months ago. Just hang in there, and don't worry about 'winning'. You 'win' by just going.

[@travisanderson8458]

Be patient when they are impatient.

[@theundead1600]

At 44, and a fairly new blue belt . Many young white belts run around, or are squirrely lol.

[@tknyte]

Iron sharpens iron.

[@getfitwithme8405]

Do you have CAULIFLOWER ear? How'd you prevent it

[@Chewjitsu]

I do! I don't want to prevent it! It took me 7 years to get mine!

[@getfitwithme8405]

Chewjitsu that's cool :) thanks for replying :D

[@FormidableOne]

Chewjitsu lmao

[@michaelbexarthomas652]

Or the backpack on him as I call it :)

[@leepowell85]

How tall are you Chewie?

[@TheErick1116]

whats the youngest age to start bjj

[@tknyte]

Depends on the gym and what they allow. Usually around 4 or 5.

[@ActiveDutyRealtor]

Hey delete this video. -faster, younger guy