Why BJJ White Belts Should Focus on Fundamentals 1st

[@scottauger10]

chewy, I wish you would have told me this before I bought my house a few years back.... great floors but the basement leaks ... bjj even helps you buy a house better lol

[@Chewjitsu]

Haha! It transcends everything. ;)

[@scottauger10]

@@Chewjitsu indeed it does, it also helps me stay calm which helped a bunch when I first saw the puddle of water haha

[@danielquagliaro8853]

😂

[@dereksather5921]

This is why I'm glad the Jiu-Jitsu school I attend offers intro classes. I did them for 4 months and they helped tremendously.

[@lucchomein]

How are you doing now

[@dereksather5921]

@@lucchomein not too bad. Got a blue belt back in November.

[@lucchomein]

@@dereksather5921 nice bro! Got my 4 stripes on my white recently hope to get my blue this year !

[@dereksather5921]

Keep at brother!

[@lucchomein]

@@dereksather5921 thank you bro! You too! I’m sure you can’t wait for that purple 😎 🔥

[@KA-bd7mc]

This is the truth. Don’t get ahead of yourself. The basics make all the difference.

[@funkyparchment4501]

As a black belt trying to convince white belts the basics are generally the best is more frustrating than it should be. I rarely if ever try to get fancy knowing how it can end

[@oreocarlton3343]

Do you agree that fancy stuff is harder to do on stronger opps unlike Roger style BJJ?

[@ninjaword61]

Funky parchment4 we just tryna have fun yo

[@selectjed1]

What does fancy mean tho, I feel like everything is basic if you execute it, other then defense technique what do you think is basic offensively

[@tomiibarrientos9440]

I would like to see a video about what fundamentals and basics are. If you read me chewy,just wanna say that your videos are helping me a lot. Thank you for that !!

[@dadirtydawg7789]

I second this

[@briananders323]

If it wasn't for your videos I would have quit 8 months ago and I wouldn't have lost 75lbs and found the love of my life...BJJ! Thanks!

[@ToddsDiscGolf]

Hard to focus on fundamentals when the bjj gym I went to just throws all levels and belts together and teaches them all whatever move they’re working on that day. Would have really appreciated a class that taught step by step the most important things to know and laid a foundation to build on.

[@brdagr]

thats how my gym is right now. i've been going for about 2 weeks and think I'm going to take some time off to practice my funamentals. john danaher has a free video series of 160 minutes worth of instructionals on solo drills to practice fundamentals and I think I will work on my cardio during this time as well. in a couple months I'll re-approach taking another in person class but right now there's a lot of basic ground work I have to do to get myself at the physical state I should be at. since your comment is a year old I hope you've progressed far in your bjj journey!

[@joshandpaulie]

My gym is almost all white belts so it's pretty much fundamentals all day every day. I'm lucky I guess.

[@Harma224]

Yes the great majority are like that. Your right and it’s frustrating. So what I do is pay for a private class once a week to learn the fundamentals, and it’s helped tremendously

[@GameBred007]

This is currently my issue as well. I keep asking when we are going to learn fundamentals and they just keep telling me to “show up” it’s my first week and I’m learning single leg X.

[@murderyogafin]

You are just a puss. Keep training - quit crying

[@blockmasterscott]

I’m a stand up fighter. When teaching I normally teach white belts 90% straight basics and maybe 10% something advanced as a sort of carrot on a stick to keep them interested. Like a spinning back fist for example on pads. I then explain that the basics are essential in doing that spinning backlist correctly.

[@domedome15]

Amen, I’ve had 3 private lessons on the same move and have learned something new about it every single time. This is in addition to my regular group training.

[@maddenptofficial]

Shrimping, breaking grips, framing, pin escapes...what are some other good fundamentals to focus on in year 1?

[@joshandpaulie]

Base. Eternally base. I've been rocking a lot of base/sweep positional drilling, basically rolling where the only objective is to pass guard and maintain mount, while the bottom guy tries to sweep the entire time.

[@wikiwikiwee1]

I LOVE GRIP BREAKING

[@grimaldus1967]

3 months in to my BJJ journey & I love your thought train... subbed!!

[@Th3wobbler]

Roger gracie is the perfect example. The fundamentals masterd

[@impulsive1252]

Greatness comes from mastery of the fundamentals.

[@hussler1984]

Hey Chewy - Have bought a couple of your instructional series and I absolutely love them! Could you put together a list of the 'basics' white belts should know? It would be great to get your insight.

[@cearbhaillblain]

This is soooo true!! Everytime we go over the techniques there us always something i never saw as important before. They are not called fundamentals for no reason!!!

[@michachalikesyou]

Even your basics are basics for a reason. You’ll never get to that fancy inverted flying arm bar in a real roll if you have all these missing pieces

[@andrewkarl5174]

As a solid blue belt, spent recent training sessions, on shrimping, and break falls. Basics never go out of style.

[@Melanie-ke4nu]

I have the same question as @Mr Wizzykin! At class we learn what I'm assuming are fundamental moves and I try to retain them as much as possible, but it would be nice to have a list of fundamentals to study and practice outside of class as well (I expect this would also help me retain more from class even if they aren't the sames moves, since it would make my brain more accustom to the terms and concepts). The most effective way that I've found works for me, when practicing ANYTHING, has been to learn the principles and to learn how to do "simple" really well.

[@fuloran1]

I would also say that if you are trying to learn the tricks of the trade, without learning the trade first, you slow your progress.

[@UAANC]

Chewy what are the actual fundamentals?

[@travisanderson8458]

The clues are sprinkled throughout the video there isn't a definitive set of basic moves.. some of it is concept some is actual technique.

[@branthudson2116]

@@travisanderson8458 EXACTLY that's what's beautiful about going to other BJJ coaches, it can be the same fundamentals or different but either way they all work together!

[@impulsive1252]

Fundamentals are the very basic and minor details that are easy to overlook. They stay relevant regardless of the ruleset or the current meta game. Fundamentals inherently create consistency in one's performance. Here are some of the fundamentals I can think of: Base Balance Posture Framing Guard retention Managing over/underhooks Grip fighting Submission prevention Hip movement

[@zach6367]

I like focusing like 80% on basics and 20% on some fun silly shit. My style is very wild and scrambled as it is. And yeah focusing 100% on basics would probably make me improve quicker. But giving that 20% for fun silly shit keeps my interest.

[@jdt1221a]

Going to a new BJJ gym next Friday. Have a little experience over 12 years ago. As a contractor this advice is excellent and I will be emptying my cup and focusing on building my foundation. Thank you 😎👊🙏

[@TC2642]

A good strategy for any matrial arts, this is the sort of advice that keeps me coming back to this channel.

[@marcsubia8442]

Not going to lie, I walk into homes and look at the foundation because my job is supplying the forms for the foundations haha.

[@Morpheus_of_the_07]

love this guy! ive 100% only learned from you and i can hold my own in the basics better than anything when i go to an open roll

[@Morpheus_of_the_07]

i’ve never tried belting, do you belt online 😂😂

[@chrismayclin6397]

Excellent advice, and it goes if not only any martial art, but any skill in general.

[@threethrushes]

This is the same for all sports. Typically, people like to focus on the cool moves, the show-stoppers - but... you have to always practice the fundamentals, no matter how good you think you are.

[@lizzparlow5639]

I’m on month 4 of bjj and I have to say thank you for the great info 🙏🏼

[@oreocarlton3343]

Foundation BJJ works against larger opps, while fancy stuff easily gets shut down against stronger people and can get you injured more easily, but let people try out the fancy stuff, most of them will learn the superiority of Roger/Marcelo ways.

[@brandonmcninja]

YOU are a rock solid foundation.

[@Carlitosmalo]

You're badass dude! Once I get at least my brown belt I'll have to visit your gym, maybe purple.

[@dannywilson6908]

Thanks Chewy! What would be your most important basics?

[@Mr.Nogijiujitsu]

Fundamentals build champions, creativity makes you unique. Good video boss

[@nerigiron7704]

I'm still learning the fundamentals even after 8 years of training I'm still a white belt but sometimes the higher belts underestimate me cause of my rank but most of the time time I catch them or end up getting good position during the roll still learning everyday

[@pekestyxx6674]

8 year white belt? More like sand bagger. Jk

[@richielavey1565]

I was lucky enough to start Jiu Jitsu at a club at college geared towards people new to Jiu Jitsu

[@-zekozakarneh489]

as soon as you said rubber guard i stopped the video and went looking im sorry but im flexible too and that guard sounds interesting and im not familiar with that guard EDIT: WHEN I WENT TO SEE THE GUARD THE NEXT VIDEO WAS YOURS WITH THE TITLE (STOP FOCUSING ON WHAT YOU DONT KNOW AS A WHITE BELT, OKAY IM BACK)

[@johnecker]

10th planet starts rubber guard as a basic

[@EvandroDudeCrazy]

Great tips, bro! You really helped me a lot and not just for BJJ. Thank you, your videos are great.

[@jonathancaverly6477]

I've heard this advice from others and also "build a strong base before trying new techniques.", but what are the fundamentals?

[@jonathancaverly6477]

Is there a book you'd suggest?

[@iijyanaika]

have had some years of martial arts, but less than a month into bjj. Have really enjoyed your frank and easy to watch videos. Your vids feel/sound more natural than others. Thanks for all the great content. Query for you: Coach keeps throwing me with heavier guys, but doesnt want me to use explosive/quick movements, how should i compensate for the weight difference(10-20kg+)? I can do well with the heavier guys if im on top/side, but when theyre on top the weight difference is significant.

[@Titanium516]

Great video, Chewie, Thanks !!!

[@barrywiseman559]

new to BJJ been at it about a week, what you are saying is to stay focused on basics, white drills and a solid foundation? Is it bad that a school teaches advanced belt techniques instead of having new white belts focus on the basics. Thanks, and your advice is really on point.

[@michaeldawson1563]

thanks chewy for another great video, amazing insight you and my coach have really similar ideas!!!

[@BM-of6dg]

Great advice- thanks brother

[@uipize]

really hard to find those fundamentals. i know.. escapes.. but what escape, what movement, what transition, .. i dont know..

[@joe12524]

I'm a one stripe white belt and I've have been training for 4 months in the fundamentals class in my gym. I intended to stay in the fundamentals class for another 3 + months in order to build a solid foundation, is this a good way to start my bjj journey? Many thanks.👍🏻

[@joshallen675]

GREAT analogy

[@timothybui6397]

As much as I would want that Danaher instructional set, this is a requirement lol. I mean sure I rubberguard and invert for shits and giggles when I see the opportunites, but there's no point of me getting that instructional set if I can't even get to those positions lol

[@srdjanradulovic9506]

Great metafore with house 😁😁😁amazing... Greetings from Serbia.

[@robbiejsemperfi1033]

I’m dying to get back into it but the only gym in town only has classes while I’m at work. :(

[@fullblastjkd09]

Great advice!

[@Gez734]

Amazing.... Thank you

[@phantiasmic]

You’re so damn good at explaining things wow 🤘🏻😁

[@globalevents0]

I used to build foundations for homes and if its fucked up at all you get armbarred by the homeowners. Foundations are key to bjj

[@warthero852]

what ARE the basics?? lol

[@OnagaPaul]

Mostly escapes

[@PaulHearn]

You are the Elliott Hulse of jiu jitsu. Thanks so much for your awesome videos!

[@martinmorris6271]

How long should you take Fundamentals class before Rolling in more advanced class or even competing ?

[@Culvey]

I guess I'm just an oddball... buying my first house about 5 years ago I walked into a home and I would keep seeing things that were wrong with the foundation. I vividly remember walking into this home and noticing a very minor crack running along the length of the ceiling and what appeared like a slight slant in the floor (neither my realtor or my wife noticed it until I pointed them out and they really looked at it). We then went back outside and looked at the home, saw a crack in the foundation and told the owners... they had it inspected and unfortunately for them they were not allowed to sell the home without fixing the foundation.

[@Chewjitsu]

Culvey I do the same thing when I look at homes. Because I’ve been educated on the issues with foundations from a mentor of mine.

[@rey6933]

idk im still amazed at amazing frames and escapes, especially at high level @_@

[@MonacoRocha]

Hi Chewjitsu.. What are the FUNDAMENTALS ??? Please Explain....??? Thank You ..

[@MonacoRocha]

You Did not Reply ..? What Are FUNDAMENTALS ... Where can I get some Vids On All The Basics ????

[@fusilism]

I am an architect and I can relate

[@lamassu8479]

i know everybody always talks about the basics but what really defines basic?? is it the type of guard you're playing and/or type of sweep you're utilizing? considering i love the lasso and spider guard as a white belt since I'm able to maneuver my hip unlike the full guard. there isn't really any set in stone type of guidelines that'll tell you these are the basics. So what are the basics? lol

[@yowza9638]

We could go about building a good definition of "basic" for this context by starting with the general definition. According to Merriam Webster, that which is "basic" is "of, relating to, or forming the base or essence." We can cross-apply this to Jiu-Jitsu. We know that there are certain positions that arise more often than others, like mount and side control. We also know that there are certain positions from which a plethora of other positions can be reached, like the "basic" full guard leads into the "intermediate" or "advanced" lasso and spider guard that you mentioned. These are thus "basic" because they serve as a starting point or point of transition for just about every other Jiu-Jitsu position or technique. Thus, in Jiu-Jitsu, "basic" positions are those that most often become relevant while grappling.

[@kaikkimoi]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIqrYXhnfatpqaM @4:50 here you go!

[@yowza9638]

@@kaikkimoi Agreed. Saulo's term of "universal language" sums it up far more concisely than I did.

[@justinstreeter1595]

I want to try BJJ, but I have a head injury! I can not run but i can walk! I take Tai Chi Chuan.

[@ninjak79]

Great stuff

[@hucklebk]

My professor dills this so hard.

[@rfrancoi]

Makes sense.

[@bryaninmiami]

Few things are more frustrating than watching a high rank who can berimbolo but can't escape from side control

[@mrsteezyoctopus3767]

What do you need to have to be able to say you have a strong foundation?

[@andrewaldrich3602]

I’m about 7 months into jiu jitsu. Right now my schedule only really allows me to go to my gyms all levels class. We do a lot of basic takedowns which I appreciate, but on the ground we do more advanced stuff. How would you suggest I focus on fundamentals when I don’t get the chance to do many fundamentals classes?

[@rodgersb1248]

Andrew Aldrich find someone that wants to practice those fundamentals with you

[@AureliusRuiz]

Mr. Chewy I don't know if is the camera that you use today or is the light. But in this video you eyes look tired and off. Sometimes in the mat can happen accidents that could affect your vision. So if you start to seeing flashes of light run to your ophthalmologist. Take care.

[@Chewjitsu]

Gilberto Ruiz well one of my eyes was black and healing up from a match. It’s probably that.

[@twinsunpredator7998]

where are the basics tho? cause me i dont know ...

[@dosomethingaboutit3218]

Going to start BJJ very soon I was wondering when I'm rolling with a blue belt and up how much should I try fight a submission if I kind of see it coming obviously they're going to get it regardless but how far do I go defending it ?

[@oreocarlton3343]

Tap early and often dont be that spastic white belt in a black ninja gi

[@oscardelgado4130]

Don't let anything get hyperextend obviously but defend safely until the very end.If you get caught over and over in the same position use that to find little intricacies of spacing,shrimping out,just trying out different things in a defensive mindset.If someones controlling you in a certain position for a certain amount of time,take that advantage to start getting crafty,not letting them get what they want so easily.

[@Oldhandlewasabitcringe]

If you're brand new just tap to locks as soon as they get something locked in. E.g they are in armbar position or isolated an arm with a kimura. Chokes you can try and fight for a second or two if they arn't tight. Like standing out of a triangle Otherwise you're gonna feel it and tap anyway. If they are cranking your neck just tap and go again. Spending a minute struggling in a bad arm triangle will just cause you harm and your going to tap anyway

[@LightlessDimension]

During my white belt days, I used rubber guard and it can coexist with the fundamentals

[@SAMURAI_JACK3DD]

It's not about the farmers

[@TheTazman63]

Bro, it’s not about the farmers 👩‍🌾 😂

[@papersamurai]

Is there anything else?

[@thomashanham723]

Anybody know where we send Chewie questions? Just in the comments, email?

[@ennis8335]

Pretty sure it's just the comments

[@mr.goodday3586]

All Martial arts are the same..... thank god I did ITF Taekwondo before I went into bjj...... Learn the Fundamentals

[@whoanellynelnel3874]

Nah, let them get ahead of themselves. Then they will get out techniqued by people more attentive to basics.

[@blackfootgunner8872]

#BJJ 1st.

[@uzygaming1007]

Oof. The new background

[@jesusthroughmary]

Gracie Combatives wins again

[@vulcanpilot-go7dj]

2 people here don't believe in a strong foundation.

[@DancePartyAttack]

This guy HGTVs

[@TheBurebo]

Why u screamin in the thumbnail bro

[@chetfreeland1920]

Rubber guards poo poo

[@Chewjitsu]

Don Juan Bob Jovi you’re poo poo

[@TheSigmaWolves]

Uhh...Chewie, please film all videos in your usual spot in the school. Let's not reinvent the wheel here. We are used to seeing what we normally see. The mats in the background or the occasional train track when you go for a walk. Stop this right now

[@JD2jr.]

I agree. Change is bad. raaaaaar. And while I'm being facetious, I do agree.

[@hiltonsmith]

when you're in the bathroom and need to film a youtube

[@Chewjitsu]

I had to do a few videos in one of our back rooms. Gyms been really busy and we've been doing renovations.

[@TheSigmaWolves]

@@Chewjitsu I'm just giving you shit Chewie! One day I'm going to come train with you guys. Wish I could attend your school man. Hello from Memphis.