Slow Down Young Athletic Opponents with This Guard Passing Position

In today's video I show a simple half guard top position I've been working on to slow things down with guard passing in BJJ, especially No Gi.
If you've watched any of my stuff in the last year or so you've probably heard me complain about being older. I'm not old by normal standards but by athletic standards I am. I also have some super tough young Purple, Brown and Black Belts that give me all I can handle.
So, to slow down the speed with the passing on top I've been focused on a specific position a lot. It's very similar to a position I've used in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu for years and shown on the channel. But in the video, I show some specific adjustments I've been working in to stay tighter, add more pressure and slow my opponents down.
-Chewy
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[@pyrodaddy2854]

I'm 31 going on 65 thanks for the tips.

[@badxradxandy]

Relatable

[@MidCenturyModernHomeTours]

This speaks to me on a primal level

[@justinjex1]

Don’t say that, I’m 53 going on 3-. Please join me 😊

[@josephvargas198]

37 going on 72. Same.

[@ricksanchezrosallini3482]

43 going on 78 😂🤷🏻‍♂️

[@KarmaFlight]

55 year old Blue Belt checking in!

[@FreeHat_]

Keep it up! I’m a 35 yr old white belt 2 years in

[@JoshPiland]

If Chewy and Adam are old guys-then I’m ancient. Thanks for the upgrade!

[@ward25038124]

Yes!Yes!Yes! Give us more "old man" techniques some of us really need them even at 40+! Asking for a friend.....

[@wwar1423]

Thanks!! As a feisty, younger white belt it’s very helpful to know what kind of tricks the old breed have up their sleeves 😁

[@Chewjitsu]

And you can use it if you run into someone faster than you. 😉

[@MichaelJerkson]

Lmao 🤣

[@james.randorff]

Thank you for slowing down that speedy youngster Adam 😂 Also, sincerely thank you for constantly showing us details to improve our game!

[@mouwerruiz2486]

Im a 50 yr old whose been training for a few years now. I've always called that half guard squeeze as 'Drowning the Cat' as folks tend to try to explode from the bottom and burn their energy. Love that spot. Than you for the tip on using the kimura attack to get there. Appreciate you man. I'll even forgive you for calling yourself old whippersnapper!

[@WhyJesusSaid]

Excellent - as a 52 year old no gi grappler … going to work more on this more. Thanks for the reminder too “dig them spurs in!”

[@golden_bjj]

Thank you Chewy for allowing Adam to show another gem from his vast repertoire! 🙏🙏🙏 oooooOOSss!

[@conpgmr]

“My lovely assistant Swole Adam” 💪🏼

[@Hankola]

41. I started four months ago, and these young cats have endless energy.

[@kwesty1]

I'm 50 and just starting to train again after a long hiatus! This is great because the young guys have the speed and the wind I once had. Now it's a struggle just to get my breathing under control. Great video. Thanks.

[@kimsamson2545]

I'm 35 when started BJJ casually and the blue belt guy that teaches us always praises me for getting better everytime we roll. Thanks for this great tips Chewy. You're the man.

[@DBag1980]

Lol, I naturally started doing this as soon as I turned 40 without anyone ever showing me this technique! I guess I just adapted to rolling with younger faster guys while I just got older and more disabled. It's my favorite way to pass and submit while still being able to conserve energy.

[@YetMoreCupsOfTea]

Super useful, thank you. I'm 40 and autoimmune arthritis is starting to slow me down quite a bit. Positions like these are what keep me on the mats.

[@DonavanBarraza]

same. im 19 and have psoriatic arthritis

[@YetMoreCupsOfTea]

@@DonavanBarraza PsA for me too. Terrible thing, it is.

[@ablabla880]

Hold your heads up high Comrads. Most people that are healthy don't even appreciate it and you guys perform one of the most taxing Sports in the world. Keep pushing it Brothers!

[@jrtien]

Adam's bubbly excitement is always so infectious! SPIRIT FINGERS!

[@danielsneider]

I started at 37 with plenty of previous body problems (knees, back and such) When I first started I tried to keep up with the younger guys. Gradually learning to staple guys down inch by inch. I never imagined something I did to survive as a “spry” no stripe white belt would be on KZbin, or by the Immortal Chewjitsu! That is so freaking awesome man!

[@redbet7six]

Some very helpful fundamental details in this one, thanks Chewy!

[@mikeg8543]

Been working this position and have been hitting some issues. Those little details completely ironed them out! Thanks Chewy!

[@Chewjitsu]

Happy to help!

[@sueetennant4038]

Adam is getting biceps!

[@drewnakayama8372]

Appreciate you for this. Just getting back into the game after being away during Covid. Going to try this to slow things down a bit.

[@sashiko896]

My kids (daughter 10 y old and son 8 y old) train jiu jitsu. Outside the classes we watch your videos, trying to be better. You explain so well and simple. Bro keep going. Thank you very much. Wish my kids would train with you one day.

[@77stephani77]

I appreciate this, thank you…. I started a little over a year ago & I’ll be 46 in a week. Sometimes my old body won’t do things my brain tells it to & I look for work arounds or better understanding of positions, thx for all your advise knowledge & time. 👍🤓& Hi Adam 🖐🏻🤚🏻🤘🏻🔥💕you guys are awesome.

[@tiagobrignol7448]

Regards from Brazil, I'm watching your videos to improve my English hearing comprehension and also my BJJ game as a blue belt ... Working great so far, thx for the content bro...

[@jonmoris9354]

your entire half guard moves have been what ive done for years i see it more as pressure passing rather than old man passing lol

[@FreakzDontSleep]

great breakdown chewy

[@Tom-nj9vi]

Adam looking JACKED

[@dula4552]

Lol, awesome! Old man BJJ is my favorite BJJ! I've been utilising those passes for some time and they're super powerful when it comes to absolute control and slowing right down. I've been working further on those points you highlighted with the chest to chest and keeping your head right down towards the ground....aka focusing on the pressure game.

[@coneryj]

that's a really nice vid. Lotta good details

[@Jamijitsu]

I’m putting this one in my pocket, nothing like a good slow pressure pass. Thank you!

[@grimmcrag8715]

Always here for old man techniques at the ripe old age of 37. Good stuff!

[@koojo138]

Nice details!

[@PaulHearn]

Adam has slowed down his BJJ training to concentrate on his biceps. Watch out this spring....suns out, guns out!!!

[@g8eo3]

This is so wild. It's like you're describing my game. Great details to take away from here though. The back muscles one is really interesting. For tougher guards to pass, I try to just make it to half guard and go from there.

[@yevgenderkach4495]

Just in time for the class. I was just thinking about this exact scenario the other day

[@pawncakesNrofls]

I started bjj at 32, I have been doing this pass but you showed me 2 crucial details i've done out of order and go rolled on.

[@ljwithnok2615]

Nice guns Adam

[@scottwolfe6603]

Thanks really enjoyed the video!

[@ricksanchezrosallini3482]

43 thanks we old dudes need it! Ossssa 🤙🏽

[@gibiore]

Definitely my favorite passing position

[@charlesrobertson6485]

BRILLIANT!!!

[@animanaut]

i've been tilting my head like a curious dog the whole time :D cinematography jokes aside, nice video. i am more of a left leaner myself while photographing, so it comes from a good place

[@metalbass62]

Good stuff!

[@dr1052]

Yes Big Chew 😀👍

[@bmlsb]

Thank you I need these old man moves being a 54 year old.

[@MultiTictock]

i do this all the time but without THESE details, so great

[@darth_rickard]

Here's me 22 and lean still watching because these wrestlers are so ruthless😂

[@garybrooks541]

I've been trying to pull this pass off for a while and kept getting swept. I 'figure 4' my feet which stopped the hooks taking me over for a sweep but still struggled when my weight went forward. I think the head adjustment might be what I was missing. Thanks for sharing.

[@inmylifetime6080]

Awesome

[@FR-ty5vn]

Nice 👍🏼

[@JPEGMars]

I’m in my 20’s but I feel like I’m in my 50’s this is gonna work wonders against the OAPs 😈

[@vector4100]

Hey Chew, great content man. Just wanted to know, how do you deal with hip switching when you go for your kimuras? It looks like your colleague can just bridge you and sweep from half guard, while he has the underhook.

[@Chewjitsu]

Good question for a video!

[@ChrisSlowens]

As an aging guy who's high school nickname was "Slowens," I appreciate this video lol

[@iamdeerskinn]

🔥🔥🔥

[@LangFamilyFarmsLA]

Adam on that Donald Cerrone diet plan!

[@Awkwardly_Funny]

And I am putting this in my old man tool bag.

[@Chewjitsu]

Good luck.

[@thefreedomproject4777]

I love how positions that I naturally use as a 32 y.o. I then find out they are called "older guy jiujitsu stuff" 🤣

[@performxl]

“AARP Cards” 😂

[@Sevisija]

What would be your plan vs the Lockdown? Do you try to avoid it alltogether by positioning your legs?

[@Chewjitsu]

Saving for a video

[@Sevisija]

@@Chewjitsu Nice, looking forward.

[@PaulJohn283]

Adam seems to be a very complex, deep individual.

[@smasher1234]

Old man this is my bread and butter in my 20s

[@jinbaii]

As Eddie Bravo once noted: "Chest to chest half guard is where good black belts go to die"

[@chadlawrence2240]

genius

[@FreeHat_]

Is a relatively fit 35 yr old considered old? I’m def starting to feel it

[@Chewjitsu]

I’m athletics, yes. You’re getting there.

[@meerkatairforce8182]

Adam is my favorite Pokemon

[@Achievement_Unlocked_]

How old are you?

[@Melie1111]

is adam on the juice?

[@Mushroom_cloud_layin_mf.mf.]

How can I search Lockdown

[@fishbelly789]

Sometimes I think ,if I only 20 years younger🤔?? Then I laugh 😂🤣. I’d still be 20 to 25 years older than most the guys. Still they a good bunch.

[@mammothair132]

You're not old I'm 59 and rolling I'm old you're still young

[@danielsneider]

You’re not old, I rolled with a 62 year old black belt. In fairness, one of his knees was half his age lol

[@Mushroom_cloud_layin_mf.mf.]

Isn't the giggler the same as a John Wayne sweep

[@Chewjitsu]

Probably. I just call the giggler since my coach taught it to me that way.

[@Mushroom_cloud_layin_mf.mf.]

Thanks for the reply brotha 👍

[@Rich32262]

No offense here but I just started BJJ 3 years ago and I'm 60. So I guess the old guy thing is subjective.

[@iFlowWithTheGo]

You look younger. Must be BJJ.

[@Felix-nk1hq]

4:28

[@claycoppinger2983]

sooooo olddddd!!!!!!!!!

[@Chewjitsu]

Practically in a nursing home. . . I can still wrist block though. 😂

[@claycoppinger2983]

​@@Chewjitsu Im going to take your cain away

[@Bluis5445]

If Sambo was easy it would be called jujitsu