These BJJ players are B*tching Out

[@joejitsuway960]

"Have you ever seen someone hold top position for 2-4 minutes and do nothing at all?" Why yes... I have seen any IBJJF match that's ever taken place.

[@CaleCoast]

I got a stalling call at master worlds doing that. I was trying to proceed but he was great at timing me for a sweep so I tried the shoulder of justice and got 2 stalls.

[@joejitsuway960]

@@CaleCoast Gotta work on your Brazilian accent.

[@Walkerrangerstexaas]

IBJJF 💩

[@cameronforbes2649]

Maybe people at the top like Caoi Terra and Bruno Malfacine will do that (when they face each other), but dissing IBJJF is the same type of excuse making mentality. Many people do that, because their positional game sucks and they'd rather do Free Flowing Jiu Jitsu that has completely lost touch with actual self defense or fighting.

[@joejitsuway960]

@@cameronforbes2649 It's a boring ruleset that rewards a boring approach at every level, not just the top level. As far as the tired "self defense" argument... Who cares. Holding a Brabo grip and staring at the clock doesn't have anything to do with self defense either. All of BJJ pales in comparison to folkstyle wrestling in terms of self defense applicability anyway, so why even worry about it?

[@rasalghul9331]

I absolutely understand the raw feelings one gets when they are tapped out or their game is shut down by someone who might be less skilled but are stronger and more athletic. That meathead might even be a white or blue belt and you are a higher rank. I have to say, the day I really stopped caring about who tapped who is when I really started to enjoy training a lot more and look forward to training a lot more. Before that, I used to have anxiety before entering the class and nervously look around to see if tougher dudes were on the mat that day. I realized this is all a bunch of silly head games I am imposing on myself and detracting from the actual enjoyment of training and maturation. I should be grateful for having tough guys around that force me to develop a game that can deal with them as opposed to just want weaker peeps on the mat that I can overcome - and feel good about myself for easy victories.

[@wrxstock2820]

Your honesty could cause a glitch in the matrix

[@tomdavis8995]

Well said sir.

[@Fr4gg3r2]

What I don't like with the (low rank) strong/tough guys is that they use all the power they have and little technique. It's injury city.

[@rasalghul9331]

@@Fr4gg3r2 Right, and I do understand how it can be annoying when a spazzy white belt uses jerky movements to try and "win" a tap. BUT...I also think it is good for experienced bjj students to always be aware that real people like that exist in the world. If part of the benefits of bjj is effective self-defense, we have to realize people like this exist in the world and we do not get to choose who might attack us. It is a healthy reality check. I used to train in very traditional karate when I was younger. The culture of traditional karate can be rife with superiority complexes. I have seen experienced black belt karate students claim that the reason they did not block a punch was that the partner "did not strike properly". I would hate for the bjj community to become so haughty that they "over-technique" themselves into obvilion.

[@stefanocioni2587]

100%! Well said!

[@JamesKarren]

Every person you spar with is a live test dummy. It’s a blessing to find someone that is extremely good at something. If they can figure out how to get out of that dudes side control then everyone else will be easy.

[@LangFamilyFarmsLA]

Drill the buggy-choke for a week and someone will change how they feel real quick

[@reiniervanramshorst1031]

I like the way you think

[@RictorIAG]

I agree with what you're saying but I'll add another thing. Ryron Gracie developed the idea of "keep it playful" after realizing that the old way they did things - basically tapping out the new guy, playing tough to beat, etc. - meant that at the end of the day it was just Ryron and Rener sparring each other. They had beaten everybody else. And more than that, they weren't always nice about it and it rubbed people the wrong way. Once they made the move to doing jiu jitsu for a lifetime, there became a shift in focus to sustainability, learning, and enjoyment. Not to say that it's all kumbaya at GU but rather what did it matter if Ryron let somebody tap him? He can use that as a learning opportunity for the person he's sparring with. It wasn't necessary to go so hard all the time. Improvement is the goal, not being a hard video game level boss. So yeah, on the one hand, this is what jiu jitsu is, step up your game. On the other hand, we're going to be here forever so let's work on how to beat that specific approach and then keep going.

[@noobzoar]

Keep it playful is the 🐐

[@richfitz3821]

Yup. But at the same time, if you have someone smashing you, you must be able to “give it to them”. If they’re trying to smash and you simply try to “keep it playful” then they may never be humbled. Everyone in Jiu-jitsu needs to be humbled at some point to improve.

[@BjornHansen314]

Amen!

[@binaryglitch64]

Trust, I have absolutely no room to talk, but while I agree, I feel like you used too many words to say what your saying.

[@binaryglitch64]

@@richfitz3821 some come humble, knowing that it's about skill, and knowing they simply don't have it and that, that's okay.

[@ClipsFromMaine]

Amberlamps x2… Thanks for the great video Chewy. And for continuing to release more videos. You’ve been unknowingly along for my entire BJJ journey, from day one. And saying I appreciate you very much is true, but I really feel like you’re a 2nd coach to me. (Not a stalker, lol)

[@jeffpendergrass9481]

I am 53 and a purple belt. I roll with everyone and there are some young, strong, technical, big and strong guys in our gym, who just murder me, but I feel like it makes me better when they do. If people are not taking the time to roll with people like the guy mentioned, then they do not understand what the art is about. Great Q&A and I really enjoy your input and knowledge.

[@MegaUlysses1234]

One of the best comments I’ve heard: people get to a certain level and they loose the stomach with the level of discomfort when they began. Really caused me to reflect and realize that’s me. Thanks Chewie for the impetus for reflection and renewed commitment.

[@Sketchmedic]

I have seen this issue so much when I myself visit another BJJ gym, or just watching competitions. The minute someone finds out you’re a “Judo Guy” everyone now just starts “butt scooting”. BJJ was birthed from Judo, look at the Machado camp, they focus more on their defense and judo aspects. Which folks also get frustrated with the judo deep pinning as well. I’m older Sometimes I don’t wanna constantly move for 5 minutes straight 😅. For self defense purposes, especially as a first responder pinning honestly can be best practice.

[@sway71]

I was about to say pretty much the same thing: "Get everyone at your gym to train side control escapes". I hated getting stuck in side control by these big wrestlers too, so I spent my first 2-3 months with escapes as my main focus. If someone is spamming a certain technique, then you're already at a huge advantage since you know what they're going to do. Once you have a stronger more threatening defense, you'll immediately notice them shy away from their usual attacks.

[@jordanhoffman8418]

Two things stood out to me. First off I think it’s odd the blue belt lacks the skill to finish (being bigger & stronger). Second If I’m paying money to be taught the art and I can’t figure out the escape/counter….. I’d ask the person taking my money for the proper solution to my problem. Seems like a school that’s big on fighting hard and small on learning technique.

[@Crazyadict87]

100% continue getting smashed until you figure out how to counter the move that’s smashing you, I’m guilty of avoiding those “tougher rolls” because I’ve gotten injured…after looking at it I was the reason I got injured haha 😆

[@christ.7594]

I was that person when I first started BJJ, just getting in position and pinning people ... because I didn't know any better. I'm a judo brown belt, and in judo that's a legitimate way to win a match, so I did it. I think I annoyed my training partners for a while, until it occurred to someone to explain the different rules and objectives in BJJ, and everybody's training was better for it.

[@Bruhne]

Position position position! I feel many fail in acknowledging that aspect. My game was forever defensive. And after a couple of years of defensive training, I began to find myself finally emphasizing dominant positions and sweeps, which is where I currently am. I’m only 5’10” and 150lbs, so I didn’t have much option. Kudos to the Judo. I was fortunate to do a little Judo training and really enjoyed it.

[@mattpowell557]

Position before submission! There are lots of tasty arm locks from side control.

[@ChrisSlowens]

I feel attacked by the Bob story... Yes I'm a wrestler 😂

[@nicholaswhorley8343]

I was a wrestler in highschool, and despite not doing it for more than just a few years, I tend to use wrestling tactics as my basic approach when I'm just reacting without thinking about my next move. Sometimes, I get some folks who are a little reluctant to roll with me because they just tell me that I'm strong. I've been trying to ease up on how much 'strength' I use, and trying to utilize new techniques (albeit at a risk of losing positions many times, of course). It's a battle. I can just hold down most people I practice with if I really want to. But it doesn't allow me to really gain anything. So, instead, I try to apply our lessons, practice a specific task/goal (like not allowing my back to squarely touch the mat while practicing guard, hitting a specific submission, etc.) and it tends to allow the other person some opportunities during my mistakes. It's more fun than just arm triangling everyone because I'm stronger than them lol. Although, when I'm annoyed, the trusty arm triangle helps to vent. :D

[@joetalley192]

I'm the same way. I could escape a lot more using my wrestling and strength, but I think I learn more by not doing that. If I get a bad position, then I'm trying to figure out techniques to help escape it. There are times where you can't do it though. When you start giving up extreme weight/strength/skill advantages, then the best you can hope for is someone like yourself. Who, just because they can smash you, they choose not to to work their own technique.

[@kallepikku4991]

This comment is underrated.

[@cameronforbes2649]

I know a number of wrestlers who specifically enjoy this part of Jiu Jitsu culture over wrestling. There's a time for everything, but being regarded as a good training partner is underrated. Chewy makes a valid point about rising to the occasion, but inevitably everyone needs to learn to open up and play the game like your saying. Gordon Ryan can clearly beat up John Danaher, but doesn't leverage his strength against him 100% of the time while training. Maybe it's not a nice way of saying it, but your training partners are tools, meant to be used for specific purposes. If you smash everyone without any respect, why would an aging higher rank teach you anything?

[@jleano609]

As a 3rd Dan judo guy now taking up BJJ for the last 6 months I'm certainly guilty of this; passing guard, getting to a pin in the form of side, top control or mount and then stabilizing in position for 30 seconds or so before trying for a sub. But that's my grappling language, I'm not going to easily sacrifice a dominant Osae Komi position for a sub. But what I do do if I don't progress said sub after a minute or so is relieve pressure a bit and allow my partner more opportunity to escape. Also here's the thing, in that relief of pressure two things are happening. 1. guy on the bottom is super tired and more susceptible to a sub. 2. In the escaping scramble the guy on the bottom is more susceptible to a sub. Pinning is not smashing - it's just bloody uncomfortable and grinds the other guy down, nothing wrong with that, and it's actually a gift for other people to train with wrestling and judo pinners.

[@f18_]

There is a guy in our gym exactly.. It is frustrating, however when i roll with this guy i always ask him to start with me under his side control.. I still have not gotten out of his pin but im almost there. Actually he has helping me out. As its said everywhere on the internet, Embrace the suck, adapt and overcome., i guess.

[@coreyjohnson145]

the name for ladies is Shelia lol

[@MrNeCr01]

I'm a no stripe 250lb white belt, and the first gym I went to had 180lb purple belts that refused to roll with me. Not because they knew they couldn't tap me out, as often times that was simply inevitable; but because I made them look like whitebelts with my top pressure and my natural wrestling prowess in arm/shoulder locks. I was the first person in that gym to successfully execute an omoplata during live rolling, which the black belt gym owner thought was simply unbelievable. I think the problem is these "subscription" belts are typically a full belt category lower than "competition" belts.

[@reiniervanramshorst1031]

I agree chewie is right people need to toughen up and learn through problems it's still a combat sport 😁

[@jaycemoorebjj]

yo i dont own any chewjitsu merch yet and i really want a gi, but that shirt you are wearing is beyond sick man i need it

[@jaycemoorebjj]

update: the shirt is sick

[@tcrotunda9856]

I’m a pretty big person - 6’4” about 250. Been training on and off for 4ish years. I let a new white belt get side control and had to tap because I couldn’t breath. The guy was about 6’8” and pushing 300lbs. I was more mad at myself for not being able to do anything about it. Just means I need to train more.

[@mtxpert]

We're about the same size, getting onto one hip and getting an unde hook is key for sure. Also building the strength in your core to get used to the weight helps as well but takes awhile

[@funkychunky3570]

bro you're huge

[@metalrocks999]

Just bench press them off too easy

[@derrickrobinson7269]

Some big guys might not be use to going with someone even bigger than them so it's good you've got that experience and are trying to improve from it

[@tcrotunda9856]

@@mtxpert thanks for the advice. It was a while back, but I think I was able to drag one of his legs into half guard but got flattened out after.

[@dynamicsoulslayer]

Bob, its only side control. Ask your coach to teach you how to defend & counter. Enjoy the journey Bob.

[@TheCasualBrian]

I feel like Bob goes to my gym and Bob is talking about me =( although I always try to hit subs but you know, we are still learning.

[@fireknight88]

Me too 🥲

[@dixonbuttes]

When I left a BJJ gym and went to an MMA gym I had that attitude that “hey BJJ isn’t even happening” and I talked to my friend (who was a coach) about it. He said “figure it out man, I’m not teaching guys to risk a position if they’re trying to fight.” I’ve spent 20+ mins having my head turned to the side and my chin grinded. Eventually you’re forced to become creative & everything in your life gets better!

[@NoBody-ro3xj]

I feel like "I'm not teaching my guys to risk a position" is hindering them also, because as soon as they get in that bad position in a fight they might lose that fight.

[@Zton-yn4kc]

You don’t need to wait for the ambulances, they don’t overpower the audio. Just continue.

[@chcknpie04]

Answer: buggy choke

[@o.s.s.fitnessandgrappling1052]

Disagree with you regarding why they are upset. It’s not that they can’t beat side his control (per se), it’s that many of us work a primary job, our training time is limited and valuable. This guy laying and praying seems to be a waste of training time. My advice would be: 1) talk to the class (in general) encourage them to work. (2) talk to the class (in general) and encourage them to “tap” if a roll is stagnant, to restart, and try to deny the position that made it stagnate. I.e. turn it into a specific training round. IMHO

[@mathewseiller317]

Barb for the ladies… Bob and Barb

[@ColinMcRaeVIT]

Extreme Ownership. The solution to all problems when everyone at the club gets on the path.

[@abraham132100]

Good aproach

[@WakeUpUniverse66]

Instead of thinking it bullshit that he holds you down, maybe you should wonder why you can't escape...

[@mtxpert]

I do this, I'm old, fat and my hips aren't very mobile but I have wrestling experience and know how to hold people down. My goal is a bicep slicer or key lock although I did see a hip/leg submission recently from side control. My goal is 100% take you down, get into side control, make you wiggle until tired and then sub you. Sorry?

[@CaleCoast]

This is the way.

[@JBaquaticape]

It’s not your fault you’re good at your game. It’s incumbent on the opponent to get better at THEIR game to prevent you from playing yours.

[@brianrahuba6919]

Well that's too bad that's your only thing you can to do . So in theroy your not growing cause you don't have no more ability to do otherwise . And you suck as a mentor as well . If I know I can win , me personally I would do something where my understudy would have to think and hoping he would try to free himself . So now your a winner all around 1 hard to beat 2nd showing who your rolling with it he is on top of his game 3rd now you taught him something . You covered all or checked all the boxer so to say . But hey its your game so play it !

[@Salitrillo360]

As a huge fan of the buggy choke, I welcome you sir.

[@mtxpert]

@@Salitrillo360 as 6'3 250lb man with a 48" inch chest I welcome you to try and get your legs around me :)

[@overkill_716]

For real, just learn to beat it.

[@claycoppinger2983]

You said it man

[@77stephani77]

So here’s a question how can you condition your freaking rib cage, I’m 45 just started no gi jiu jitsu 4 mths ago & usually only female in gym, a lot of twister side and well a lot of stuff kill my ribs, (not to mention my boobs 😳) & apparently I bruise like a peach now just curious if anything more I can do, the guys are always nice about it ask if I’m ok, just tired of it slowing me down. Thx

[@badxradxandy]

Play half guard

[@Jamoni1]

I've got a jacked up rib cage. Six broken ribs that fused together. Lifting heavy helps, good cardio helps, but at the end of the day we all have physical limitations. Work with what you got.

[@fishingrealtor]

“Just giving a good smash” Chewie 😂🤣😂

[@IBleedBolts]

1. It's my responsibility to get out of positions I "can't get out of" even and ESPECIALLY against bigger, stronger opponents. This is akin to self-defense training imo. 2. If my partner just settles and does nothing, that's when I settle to catch my breath and determine the best move to mess with his base and get him off me.

[@MrSammy50]

Honestly if the dude is sitting in side control doing nothing then he/she is giving you waaaay to much time to figure out how to get out. If you know someone is just gonna pin you and you have 4/5 minutes to get out of it but you can’t then that shows what you need to work on.

[@b0ngburner420]

Just drill awesome side control escapes until everyone in the gym can deal with his only weapon. Then he'll have to adapt

[@jordanashby5155]

Absolutely how I am feeling today! Got arm locked the same way 5 times last night by a brown belt. I'm a white belt, super competitive. Trying to figure this out, getting pretty good, but once that "reel" is shattered it is definitely a humbling experience. It is definitely a learning experience and is making me realize I need to do other escapes to arm bars. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@St1cKnGoJuGgAlO]

As a judo player I'm guilty of holding a pin. But in judo if you hold a pin for 20 seconds you win. That being said. I know at least 1 or 2 ways to escape side control. Anyways love how you dealt with this one

[@youmang]

You can submit people with a tight kesa gatame

[@St1cKnGoJuGgAlO]

@@youmang I saw it happen in ufc! I usually go for the armbar in kesa, when they try to push you off just take the arm and put it between your knees.

[@youmang]

@@St1cKnGoJuGgAlO i really like the arm attacks from kesa, low risk high reward while smashing

[@pope2193]

I never understood stuff like this. I’m a brown belt. In my opinion Jiu-Jitsu is the act of physically manipulating and controlling another human with ending them by submission and to stop another human to do the same to yourself. If someone is putting you in cross side and smashing you. It’s your fault for letting them do so.

[@mdavissq3d]

I keep it playful and not go 100mph against lower belts and I always say yes with a smile to whoever asks me to roll with them cause I believe every roll is a chance to learn something. Whether it's learning to kick their ass or learning to not get your ass kicked that bad, you always step away learning something. There are guys though you need to pay attention to the sitch like Chewy pointed out. Are they WAY bigger than you? Are they kind of out of control? Etc. There is one guy who trains at my gym though who is the same high belt as me and same size but I don't like rolling with him cause he rolls kinda angry all the time and afterwards I always get a cut in my mouth from random elbows or jerk move shoulder pressure on my lips or crossfaces that are technically right hooks. But I still roll with him if he asks and I greet him with a smile but I know in my head I better put that hard hat on cause the next 7 minutes are about to be rough.

[@ThatKenpoGuy]

I have a running joke about this guy in my gym with a killer kesa gatame! He ALWAYS catches me in it and crushes the life out of me. I have said I fully intend to quit BJJ once I can escape his Kesa Gatame. I try to roll with him regularly and though I still haven't escaped him yet, I have a pretty solid defense against everybody else who tries one lol

[@gavipk]

One perspective: People often say BJJ is good because its all encompassing - catch wrestling, judo, folkstyle, etc. A big tent. Makes it better than those things individually. Yet when you come to BJJ and play for pins, as one would in judo and folkstyle, you're told that's wrong, not BJJ. Maybe we should let those people play BJJ their way. If you want to be someone who plays for subs from the guard, or pins, maybe that's just different people's styles. Of course, people will always have strengths and deficiencies in and out of their wheelhouse. We can encourage them to develop beyond their preferred style, and should. But at the end of the day, people are going to gravitate towards different things. Pins and immobilizations are important, regardless of what many BJJ folks say. I'll give you an example: All of the high profile deaths and killings of people that have been in the news in the last few years due to the use of strangulations when pins and immobilizations were warranted, and lethal force was not. BJJ and MMA people tend to loose sight of the fact that strangulation are lethal force, cranks are spine breaking and perhaps lethal, joint locks are maiming. Consider the importance of pins and immobilizations in the toolkit. Just a thought .

[@tylergoodwin304]

I’m a Heavy weight. 275. Very competitive ( in mentality, skill set is growing) our gym is very much about taking the smashing and using it for growth. As a big fella who is athletic this was my game plan. Take down, smash pass, and apply discomforting positions to hopefully get an arm or take their back. I would never hurt anyone intentionally and would tailor how much I laid it on someone based on a number of things. And like chewy said it worked for me like inverting and triangle chokes work for the lanky guys. No complaints from anyone, regardless of size. Two months ago an even bigger heavyweight started to train. I make sure to roll with him at least once a class. I have more advanced skill than him but I get squished when I end up on bottom. Got costo in my rib cage now. You know what tho? I am better at escapes than I ever have been, and have focused hard on my stand up to hopefully not end up in those positions. We have to enjoy the suffering as much as the winning, or I think your missing the point of the whole sport.

[@oe8036]

Absolutely love your response, I'm the squeezy wrestler guy and people hate rolling with me but I've helped alot of my teammates(well the one who agree to roll with me) get better and in turn their reactions have leveled me up. Jiu-jitsu is hard physically and mentally just like life.

[@bjjbrawler1]

Back in the day, we had a really nice guy in the dojo that we called "the tick". Same strategy... side control and tighten up and stick to u. Eventually he relaxed but it was funny yet annoying at the same time.

[@timgoodliffe]

as a new whitebelt i did that a couple of times because I was exausted lmao

[@33iknow]

My Coach told me to do this. He said I rush too much and I needed to slow down. People hate rolling with me. I like that...

[@psyience3213]

I feel that resistance to hard rolls as a purple belt. I make myself do them most of the time though. I hate going 100%. But I also remember being a motivated white belt that went 110%. Like anything, the more you do it the better you’ll get. Same goes for dealing with people who go super hard. I prefer goggins to jocko here. Like, just don’t be a bitch. 😂

[@mikeohair2239]

there's always a solution, that's the beauty of this game. because that answer isn't always easy is what makes it fun and challenging. if we could master bjj in a few years it would not be a life time of fun

[@jacttackle57]

Imagine your self as a white belt open to all teachers does it really matter the color of your belt tap snapp or nap that’s what matters belt promotions are a illusion the grand master era always who’re a white belt during class always learning 🙏

[@mrbigbulge635]

possible name for female bobs... babs ?? bonus random book recommendation as well: "man and his symbols" by carl jung. talks about the human psyche and the conscious and unconscious.. interesting read. sending good vibes from saint paul bjj academy! (student, not teacher.. [yet...])

[@lapurdy71]

This is more common in former judoka who win by pinning for a short time (30sec in 90s, think 20 or 25sec now). An advanced person who doesn't have a real problem escaping addressing the person with logic. Logic: When someone can't escape him, they both just lay relatively still for 4min. This approach yields very low returns for the time and discomfort invested. Yes, it is part of the learning process to escape, but when you aren't close to being able to escape, it tends to be very unproductive to just lay pinned. As people learn the escapes and actions/sequences to make them actually work, it is good to encounter the "holders", but on the way to being good enough to escape, this is a SLOW way to progress.

[@bryguy0903]

Been watching your videos for a while, you're an inspiration. Im the big guy 6'2 300 plus lbs. I try to move, i don't just stay in side control. I feel like no one really wants to practice or roll with me or I'm always the last one to partner up with someone. Should i just switch gyms maybe to a bigger name gym?

[@jasonbarfield5455]

I am an older, large experienced blue belt (6’3”/295lbs). If you want to roll and are respectful, then so am I. If you go crazy or want to grapple like a dick, I am going to work to side control or mount and then use pressure to slow you down or take the wind out of you. I will usually hold the pressure shortly the first time then move. If you go back to doing the same thing, then I will work back and will stay there applying pressure for the remainder of the roll. Sometimes you bring things on yourself.

[@Alex-ej4wm]

The most deadly Jiu-Jitsu technique of them all THE SQUEEZEY PIN 📌

[@barringtonfisher87]

It is frustrating. But sometimes you're going to get those lay & pray guys who are good at holding position. I used to grapple with a big guy who did that. He was about 120 kilos & once he locked down, he was near impossible to move. Sometimes I couldn't get out of side control, but sometimes I managed to capture half guard, then would have the same battle there. It happens. Get over it

[@alexlloyd9201]

how can i get out from under a very large sparring partner (30-40%+ bodyfat) that just lays on you? i don't want to B*tch out and not roll with him, but after weeks of getting pinned and having 250 lbs laying on me for 5 minutes, i want to learn what to do - but he's 2 years ahead of me on my BJJ journey, and does possess the techniques necessary to get past my defenses to end up laying on me. can you do a video on how to get out of that?

[@ashleighpiccinino1849]

There’s actually a grappling dummy in a gym near me, and my friends call it Bob. Pretty cool. I think he’s a third-degree black belt, and yes, of course, it is an actual dummy.

[@ethienosinsky5186]

I rolled often with this Afghan wrestler for 6 month, he was tough and it sucked rolling with him and quickly everyone but me stopped rolling with him. He had poor technique, he was just fast and strong, but holy shit I started smashing everybody at my rank and making upper belts sweat buckets of water after that experience.

[@scottbedding6643]

I am probably on top ,squeezy guy. I am the old judo guy in the club. I get from the higher grades that I need to develop ,my guard, which I am working on. But as a veteran judo player I play to my strengths,which is top game.

[@mikebavli]

Lmao. I’m a 230 lb purple belt with great side control and pretty average conditioning. If I get on you, I’m not even thinking about a sub until there is a minute left. I don’t want to reset! If it’s miserable for you, then just get recover guard lmao.

[@RAPEDBYBLACKS]

whats wrong with just asking the dudes 'lighten up'? im a boxer, we dont csre about ranks or shit like that. If you want a hard spar you ask for it, if you want to go lighter you say so. BJJ guys are full of ego about their stupid ranks and belts. This is a perfect example. 'higher' belts are upset because you cant get out of his hold... come on now lol if you want to be competitive, you go with him and take his pressure and learn to beat him. if you want to 'keep it light' and not compete then just say so, but dont call urself a higher belt or whatever.

[@FloridaHammer]

Lol I don’t think I’m getting my purple belt until I can do something about this genetic freak of a white belt. He’s a big challenge for everyone in the gym. We start from standing doing 10 minute rounds. After every roll with this guy I have to take a rest round, but ima find a game for this guy.

[@cameronforbes2649]

'giving you a good smash' . . . lol . . . they should appreciate the shoulder of justice and the free exfoliation!

[@Sir_Pants_Alot]

They should absolutely learn how to escape. But I still think the smasher should probably be encouraged to try new things. He isn't actually training. He's not improving anything. Any time a coach sees someone stagnate I would hope they would have suggestions to help them grow. He's only doing himself a disservice by sleeping on people.

[@robertnegron6804]

What I don't get about BJJ players is why do they always throw themselves down and slide around the canvas on their butts? What's up with that?! That's how I know I could never be a BJJ guy, that's just not my style.

[@dankim1047]

I like it🤠 no more excuse over STRENGTH and Wrestling or Judo Tech.

[@Chief_Chimp]

One thing to note about rolling with that type of player, it's just exhausting. I've stayed away from rolling with those big pressure guys because I want to keep my gas tank up to have more rolls during the randori and not take breaks cause I was getting asphyxiated for 5 minutes. Love rolling with them, but dont have the endurance for the rest of the night quite yet

[@SaulGude]

Ego. BJJ is a neverending puzzle. As long as they don’t injure me, im good. It’s fun to figure things out. Its like a difficult stage in a video game. You keep going at it until you pass the stage.

[@MyMW3Channel]

Habitual squeezers don't realize they are the ones being controlled by the bottom person. If the top guy is unable to threaten a submission or move then they bottom person isn't threatened. As the bottom player, if the escape isn't available yet, pull the top player's high shoulder into you and control it while also manipulating it to avoid pressure. Don't let the top guy move and it psychologically reinforces that they as a top player are the one being controlled by the bottom guy. They often try to move after that, especially if you whisper "I'm unchokable.".

[@رافضالرجس]

My school has no beginners class and everyone has enough skills to kill me without opening their eyes. I feel like I’m not even getting better and it’s been 2 months now and I’m on my 25th class and still don’t feel like I have enough knowledge to beat someone with no skills and just punches. Should I change my school ? There’s another one that has a beginners class but It’s more expensive

[@estogaza5827]

I think I agree like 98%. But if there’s a huge weight difference it’s pretty lame to sit their and squeeze. But I do agree, pin escapes are 100% needed.

[@TheSicilianoHandyman]

We have an ex-wrestler at our gym who is a blue belt but locks just about everyone up except the black belts, in side control. Even me at a current purple. I love rolling with him though. It shows my weakness and what I need to work on. He also weighs 40 lbs more than me but can control guys 40 lbs heavier than him. However, he doesn't rely on it. He now works from his back to get stronger there. Especially since wrestlers are pre-programmed to hate being on his back. So we both work on our weaknesses together. We have become good friends as well because we both leave our egos and belts at the preverbal door and help each other to get better.

[@k4milek82]

- Have you ever seen someone hold top position for 2-4 minutes and do nothing at all? - Well, of course I know him. He's me.

[@haroldlee4037]

Getting stuck somewhere with a partner while training is also a great place to ask for input from the instructor. "Professor, how do I escape from this- specific- side control?"

[@adamabbas1487]

I agree. But then again I stopped doing gi because I didn't want to have to adapt to the stalemates produced by stuff like worm guard.

[@danielmattos2813]

ayo am i the guy in the video? i used to wrestle so I just prefer being on top so 90% of the time I will pass to side control. But what I've noticed is happening, because most of the time I submit people using americanas the dudes I normally roll with have gotten a lot better at defending against them, so now I gotta learn some new moves...

[@Hekkler72]

Isn't that the fun of BJJ/grappling? Running into a wall and figuring a way around it is how you develop your game.

[@MrJSyer]

Jiu jitsu, for me, is about being out of the comfort zone. Most days, I feel like I don't wanna go trainning. I don't want to get out of my job, tired, and go to a gym where younger, stronger and more flexible people are going to smash me. But I have the discipline to do so. So every evening I step again at those mats. And I try not to chose who I'm gonna roll with. Or, if I have to, I chose to go with the hard ones. Because, at the end of the night, I probably will have been submitted and smashed, but I know that's the way to improve. When I can get a submission or even maintain a position, thats learning. And thats what teaches me that I can face challenges outside the mats. That I'm not as soft as I may think. That I can get beat down and just stand again to face another challenge on or outside the mats. So far, while still a purple belt, this is what made BJJ so important to me.

[@dapras]

you are talking about me..lol i feel you

[@denismcgee8760]

As long as the guy is not damaging people it is not really a problem. Getting pinned for 4 minutes is not fun, try different tactics, rate which have more success than the others and go with them until you find something that works. Tap out and re-set to get some variety and maybe close down their entry into the position. Look on it as a growth opportunity as you gain from dealing with that particular situation.

[@mikewosere]

Obviously, the name for questions from anonymous women must be from "Bobby" :)

[@jonathancaldwell7863]

Great encouragement. We have a guy who is so strong and smashes so hard. After rolling with him a number of times, smashes from others feel like nothing. Face the challenge and figure out the solution.

[@AN-jz3px]

Chewy is such a great Mentor. We really don’t deserve him.

[@nhooks]

I vote that the women are also Bob. We are all Bob. You know the old saying, "Bob for one, Bob for all!"

[@Slamminbassplayer]

Dude is afraid to lose. Someone needs to stress that rolling is not a competition and he will never grow without getting out of their comfort zones. Also needs to stress that if someone constantly has your number, it should be on YOU to figure that out.

[@85Funkadelic]

Im a large no stripe white belt with low fitness. If I get top position thats about as good as it gets for me. In fact at this point thats the focus of my game is improving my position. I get swept a lot so just getting and holding top is a thing Im working on. I'll try one of my subs if I get the chance but its not my focus.

[@TheJahool]

Do the guys getting smashed lift? If they don't... They should! Haha

[@philodox7599]

If you can’t get out of a blue belts side control for 4 minutes then take that opportunity to realize you need to get better. Use that guy for Pratice escaping side control.

[@stefanocioni2587]

Instead of letting the guy put you in side control, develop a good turtle defence, and use that instead. If he is a wrestler the guillotine is not obvious and he won’t take your back, you should be able to recover to half guard or any other guard

[@preston9135]

a jane question for woman bob n jane lol. imgaine u crying about a postion u cant get out of . If they can't get out it's their fault not the person holding u down

[@bobafatt2155]

Ha ha ha ha , sounds to me the guys aren’t good enough to roll with a stronger person . If they don’t like what he is doing then they should find a way to counter his move & quit crying

[@garrettpatterson4969]

There’s a Guy doing the same thing at my gym . Guy is going hard on armbars and practice. I am going to punish him 🦍😎

[@aus995]

This guy basically got butt hurt that someone's jiujitsu was "beating" his and came to Chewy so he can tattle lmao

[@juleslachney5137]

Ego rears it’s ugly head. If the guy is pinning you down in a dominant position and you can’t escape he’s doing something right.

[@tmt9002]

Clearly it's Bob and Bobbie right???

[@bman6065]

I big guy's nice way of submitting is slow asphyxiation

[@ericegle]

Bob here is almost certainly NOT a senior student in this scenario else he likely would already have known the answer

[@stefanocioni2587]

At my gym those guys never survive, not only lots of good guys to smash them, the coaches are all seasoned and more than happy to teach steroid heads a lesson. They normally get smashed once and never return

[@slavicvolk]

Nobody grapples wrong, you just need to figure them out