Roll Differently to be More Assertive for BJJ Competitions

[@aaronramsden1657]

I love that feeling of having no energy and still going, its basically proving to yourself you can do so much more than you thought, a real confidence booster

[@aikighost]

Jocko Willink that ex navy seal guy was saying in the seals that when you feel you have nothing left to give and you're about to fall over unconscious you STILL have 40% left to give.

[@michaelspoto8720]

im still learning to push thru that on the mats. im very new still.

[@aikighost]

@Sebastian neither is love but most people still live as if it exists :P

[@aikighost]

@Sebastian "nor did I ask you" you do realise you're on the internet right?

[@mioyakiyama5499]

@S the important part isnt the 40% dumbass

[@brycepappas4073]

Honestly chewy - I’ve never heard this- but it’s exactly what I needed to hear.

[@jacobwinkelman4704]

your wrestler came out in this video

[@0num4]

Chew: I would argue that gassing yourself early in training can also be considered taking a disciplined approach. It's not an energy-conservation type of discipline, but it is absolutely an effective tool for increasing your late-match performance (not just in BJJ, but in other fighting arts, interval training, etc.).

[@ricoloua2422]

I'm just now finding out you're in louisville. So am I and I've been wanting to do jiu jitsu. So I might show up at the dojo

[@dgager44]

KiloRico do it! You have nothing to lose but everything to gain

[@AlphaWhale]

Quit with the "might" attitude, go drop in you're clearly interested.

[@Chewjitsu]

Might? You might show up? ;) Just do it! Come out sometime to one of our classes. 11am or 6pm Monday - Friday. If you can't make either of those we have other times. But those would be a solid start. Hope to see you soon. When you stop in just let me know you're KiloRico from KZbin. :)

[@callumhardie2693]

He wants to know its you so he can knock the shit out of you for saying you "Might" turn up... good luck hahaha

[@0num4]

KiloRico - have you made it out there yet? Just go and get after it!

[@darklord220]

Fuck I remember hearing this idea explained by Marcelo. It really does work. Your sense of perceived exertion can change drastically almost in a few days even if there is not a major physiological change.

[@Jamesbradley001]

Awesome advice! One thing I've implemented recently in training is no matter how tired I am after a roll, I always stand up and walk around. Laying on the ground translates over and made me more passive in later rounds. Act tough and be tough!

[@TheWeekendGamerz]

Brendan Coronel it sucks when you stand up and feel nauseous and dizzy lol

[@micaylapresley]

TheWeekendGamerz, drink water, breath, and relax while you're walking around. Also, are you eating enough before classes and comps? A banana could make all the difference.

[@danielmacca7268]

48 yr. old white belt...just got home from class and did just what you talk about. Emptied the tank and pushed through the pain as long as I could. Felt like I was going to puke for about 40 mins. afterwards but I know I'm improving cardio. Thanks for the videos!

[@gtfreak32]

I just joined a gym at 33 years old, I hadn’t really been in rolling shape since I was like 25. Getting back to that rolling cardio almost feels like it’s never gonna happen but I’m trying to push. I can’t wait til it comes around

[@uumdi]

31 here, neck, spine, and elbow stuff are killing me the most. Stay strong, brother, it's been a blast so far.

[@dailydoseobb]

Chewy I can't begin to tell you how much I appreciate this video. Thank you so much!

[@chtopteam]

Thanks for your insight. I have been doing the same thing in class, saving every until the end. Now I'm going to try your approach. Thanks

[@shortfusedynamite5166]

Watched most of Chewy's videos and somehow missed this one before my competition, got swept 0-4 because of gas tank issues😅definitely gonna use this method in training from now on.

[@jakobschroeder6389]

Little late, but what a frickin power move, running around the guy

[@8095jleon]

I always do- which is why I have to sit out after first roll.

[@vulcanpilot-go7dj]

Me too

[@LottyhanzFamilyties]

Go 💯% 💯% of the time.. push yourself to build your cardio

[@pauljamesbekanich7565]

Competing again for the first time in about 10 years. This was really helpful. Oss

[@johncannon3593]

100%. Training is meant to be TRAINING. WHen in the dojo, that is the time to push yourself to improve your conditioning for competition (or life or fighting, whatever). Too many people look at their regular classes as mini competitions rather than TRAINing. Train your muscles, train your cadiovascular system, train your brain and reflexes. Ditch the pride that tells you you have to conserve enough energy to make sure your training partners don't tap you. As we say in the military, the more you sweat in peacetime, the less you bleed in war.

[@Timst3R]

Nice video 👍🏻 as a competitor in a different martial art, this is very true and universal to all martial arts. Well said and definitely a great guide for others.

[@mrorbit2u]

Great advice bro. Invaluable knowledge from a seasoned professional.

[@Randimal762]

This is great advice, and pretty much what I try to do while prepping for tournaments. Closer to the competition, I also play only my A-game moves and try to play much tighter, not giving up anything (as I would be doing in a tournament).

[@epballinboi]

I love it! I have a similar problem with my conditioning partially due to a nasal drip (constant gagging isn't fun). I love your videos and the positivity!

[@Chewjitsu]

Glad you like the videos. Appreciate the love! Can nasal drip be treated ?

[@epballinboi]

Chewjitsu the army tried to fix it and failed miserably. The drip is a result from a broken nose from muay thai. Oh well I earned the nickname snots in the gym lol

[@chickendaddy1613]

Thank you Chewie!!! Needed to hear this before my next comp!

[@cesaralvesdemoraes3187]

That's also great to become more technical. When you burn yourself out you start to find creative and energy efficient ways to survive. You can't force your way into things when you have no strength left.

[@beninho]

excellent points. much obliged.

[@joeschmoe9154]

Talking with my son's professor who is from Brazil, he said that when he was training their that their "warm ups" were about two hours.. more like conditioning. They would be tired as hell before they even started to train and roll. It forced them to really dig down and also made them focus on technique. Here in the US classes are generally structured to last an hour. So the warm ups rarely go over 10 minutes.

[@AlphaWhale]

Sounds like a great way to get hurt tbh.

[@chrisrogers8549]

I trained Muay Thai for 4 years before trying jujitsu this year. One thing I noticed when I roll is that my cardio is better than most people who only train jujitsu. You gotta hit the jump rope and run in supplement to your training

[@makhulu5013]

i did wrestling for 2 years and bjj was easy cardiowise

[@cherokeeoutlaw2.011]

BJJ is about pace. Control.

[@1462JWOOD]

Love this !!!! Literally needed this !!

[@bryantherocker]

Wrestler's Mentality ? just push thru ?

[@danpearce5192]

Great message here, I’ve always struggled with confidence in my gas tank, what you’ve said is the conclusion I came to myself awesome oooossss 🤙🏻👍🏻👊🏼

[@xpat73]

Best cardio I find it using a treadmill. For one, it locks you in to a speed. I get a base of 5 minute intervals....(make sure you warm up first over 15 minutes....) 5 mins at 7.5 mph, 8.0 mph, 8.5 mph, 9.0 mph in a ladder. My heart then gets used working at a high rate for extended periods.After an interval take 2 minutes jogging at a low speed....say 4.5 mph...when you start getting tired, give yourself 3 minutes off between intervals.

[@randallandrews6448]

Needed this today 🙌

[@kiandrahalstead6700]

The few videos I've watched so far are good, thanks for these! I'm not familiar with Brazilian Jiujutsu, I'm into a different martial art but these are great!

[@AlphaWhale]

You should drop in to a local gym if you have one, BJJ is probably the best martial art from women's self defense.

[@kiandrahalstead6700]

Jacob Holsinger someday, possibly eventually, I'll try and find one and check it\any out. Thanks!

[@TSfighter]

This was so awesome to hear im going to do this all the time

[@kirillfedtsov]

This is exactly what I needed to get off my plato.

[@anklelocker]

Excellent advice as usual Chewie! While I agree with this I am also curious as to how much is too much? I'm currently in a fight camp for my 2nd amateur mma bout and I recall using this method for my 1st fight and overtraining and sustaining injuries from overtraining (not from sparring). This second time around I am trying to get through camp without injury by pacing myself. Easier said than done😂

[@zg1451]

Thank you for this video!

[@Jasonweckard]

Great video.

[@kanzyiskandar]

hey can you please make a video on the von flue choke..?

[@brianbellomy3697]

If your not throwing up or red in the face and your not going hard , do some round Robins and you can do some 5m 5 rounds and when the timer hits rest for a minute you do cardio for a that 1 minute like push up set up or rope battle hit a tire and get back and fight after the timer start next round.

[@adameffray]

Another awesome vid!!

[@Raumance]

BJJ is the hardest sport to train cardio for. Usually you do cardio work in steady effort intervals or in case of longer efforts just a single steady workrate effort. In most sports it's easy to regulate the workrate but in BJJ you can so easily get stuck into a position so it has a lot do with your partner as well. You will improve you cardio much quicker but having a more steady work rate compared to dumping it all every go, but like I said it's very hard to modulate.

[@inigmaman1]

Love the vids Chewy! Great advice on this one. As a viewer, may I suggest something?.... as you're standing you rocking back-and-forth, kinda made me dizzy, haha. Keep up the good work!!! Thanks.

[@skylarodonahue6873]

Thank you so much for this video. I have a tournament tomorrow and im so scared

[@LucasKingPiano]

Good luck!!

[@mikkel1900]

"Train hard, fight easy." Going full throttle = conditioning conserving energy = strategy Train to be able to go as hard as possible --> better chances of not getting crushed in the first round. Be smart about your use of strength so you can go as long as possible --> better chances of not gassing out.

[@TheEckko1982]

EXACT.. same problem here !

[@ferretwraith]

Is there a level of proficiency a BJJ practitioner should have before attempting to roll this way? I suck at asserting myself at the start of a roll, but I generally feel like I get more out of classes when I pace myself for multiple rounds.

[@gxtmfa]

You should be able to keep your elbows in lol. I used to roll like this and I clipped a guy or two with my elbows in the gym. Not good moments.

[@steelybojangles]

If I trained like this every day I feel I'd be worn out and injured by the end of the week. How do you strike a balance between going after it and preserving my middle age body?

[@SteveWoodsGsy]

Thank you chewy 👍🏻

[@Chewjitsu]

You're welcome.

[@elmirg]

I just started, if I dump all my energy in the 1st roll, then I ll be literally dying in the next one, most likely throwing up after the training session (very unpleasant experience to have after the training)

[@gxtmfa]

Wish I knew this going into my last competition

[@daltonreid8949]

I need to work on this....

[@bonecrusherjiujitsujunkie6769]

you recommend Sledgehammer training?, like hitting the tires and all that helps your grip your shoulders and power course.

[@AlphaWhale]

Seems unnecessary, why would you swing a hammer for shoulders when you can overhead press/clean and jerk/push press etc... I guess it could be useful as a form of cardio if you enjoy doing it.

[@RxMTB]

Is it common to feel like you are going to puke after rolling and have your fingers ache like hell for weeks? Or is it just me?

[@clockworkninja09]

Don't grip so hard. Remember, if you're holding a grip for dear life, you're hand isn't free to do other things offensively.

[@micaylapresley]

Hydrate, breath, and try to relax. It's not a real fight and no one's really trying to hurt you. Maybe also try to stay cool, if you're getting too hot. Forgo the rash guard under the gi if you must, try a lighter weight gi, or even short sleeves and shorts (rather than long sleeves and spats for no-gi).

[@makhulu5013]

i did wrestling for 2 years and bjj was easy cardiowise

[@cogen651]

This is good advice if you're young but the older guys need to be careful.

[@HideAndRead]

"Y'all need to be Spinning them thangs in the front." - Bmac

[@benevivunt1256]

What would be some tips for conserving energy while just rolling in a 5 minute match? I get fatigued after about 2 minutes and I get very weak, which pretty much ends my roll when I'm going against a bigger guy. I start off really hot in the beginning and then just gas from there

[@ivansmith698]

To get faster you have to run fast. Same concept applies here. The only round that matters is the round you are in so push hard

[@spino155]

I just started and I'm constantly finding myself out of air, especially when my opponent gets the mount and manages to wind me. I'm finding myself tapping out because I cant breathe. Am I doing something wrong or is it just my awful cardio? (6ft, 280lbs)

[@santanaurias3002]

Xanwes Dodd we all go through it. overtime you learn to pace yourself and relax.

[@TheWeekendGamerz]

Yea a lot is about staying calm.

[@erichintz7397]

My first roll I usually try to get the guy/girl I'm most terrified of :)

[@SebastiaanFransen]

I often get nauseous when going really hard. What would you do? Guess nobody likes throwing up on the mat!

[@clockworkninja09]

Don't eat big before practice, make sure you're breathing properly and aren't overly tense.

[@Chewjitsu]

Just keep at it. I had a new guy throwing up after every practice. He just kept slowing down and relaxing a little bit more and a little bit more till he was staying active the whole time. I would also say if you're breathing is sporadic or if you feel anxious before training. Work on those things. You might be getting yourself so worked up that it's causing you to fatigue quicker.

[@derekdacus4437]

Interval runs

[@chumpvoodoo]

at the end of the class.. I loss all my cardio on the first roll and a half.. gotta use less strength i guess

[@johnnycage2746]

So I should try to kill brown belts as a white belt? :D

[@JDG.RealEstate]

How do you push through when you get the horrible impulse to throw up? 🤢🤮

[@twinsunpredator7998]

If you empty all your gas tank in one roll , this is very bad and first of all you need to get fitter It's not grand ma Backyard here , let's start with some Burpee , iron wolf style to make a routine.

[@paisano316]

Chewy is Hardcore. No Fucking Slack.

[@MatChronicles]

Hey chewy, I'm a big fan and watch your videos a lot and come here seeking answers to a lot of questions from you. I have some videos of me competing on my channel, I was hoping you could watch one if you have time and give me your opinion? Would be pretty great. Thank you!

[@Chewjitsu]

Which one would you like me to watch?

[@MatChronicles]

I thought this one was my best - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWbMhKufh614gKc - thank you!

[@steejansbigeagle1505]

you looked sooo stoned lol

[@colormesarge]

No he doesn't.

[@TheLike_Button]

Lol only 5 min? How about practice 10 min rounds (black belt comp rounds) on a daily basis.

[@potatowholifts3332]

Man. You are the Eliott Hulse of BJJ lol

[@TimSaidthat]

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