Why You Need to Compete in BJJ if You're Unconfident

[@troym33]

I was the king of the white belts at my gym. I went to a NAGA tournament with the mentality that none of these other white belts can touch me. I had 3 matches that day and lost all of them! I was devastated! It humbled me and I started training harder and more often. The next tournament I did was a submission only, no weight class, in house tournament. I was the smallest guy competing out of 13 or 14 people. I beat the first two guys even though they outweighed me by 20 plus lbs. then I lost my next two matches but I was very happy with my performance. Just stick with it guys, jump in there and compete when you get the chance and it will teach you to just relax under pressure. Great vid.

[@autumnknight9946]

before jiu jitsu, I never did anything competitive in my life. now I'm a beast on the mat. also 50lbs lighter, healthier, stronger, and overall just living a better quality life. competition will change your life. everyone should compete. test yourself.

[@nassibaliouane4654]

Origami JiuJitsu Nice!!!!

[@240Subhunter]

Scarrrrrrrrreeeddddd!!!!!

[@millsstrongfightstrengthco662]

Does it pay the bills to compete.

[@humblecornellious4251]

Awsome 😍😍😍

[@CamerOneiric]

I love your line about Wrestling- "Whatever I was missing, it's here" My thoughts exactly after joining jiu jitsu. I only wish I had joined ten years ago. Thanks for the great content.

[@stevenrhodes9639]

Buddy i hear ya i wrestled from 9 years old till i graduated high school then stopped grappling till about 3 months ago i walked into a bjj gym.. saying to myself what took you so long to find this

[@rickbradford4356]

don't know you personally Chewi, but shit you 've given your own time to help others in so many videos. It really impresses me to see mentors like you out there with the passion for BJJ and personal psychology towards it. Thanks, it's really inspiring

[@LionFighterX]

You have giving me more confidence in the last 2 months then everyone in my life for 30 years. ♥️♥️♥️ don't ever stop bud

[@jc.eh.123]

It's like Elliott Hulse but BJJ version....

[@Daluris]

This is just the thing I needed to push me and encourage me as I face my very first competition at NAGA Phoenix on Feb 11th! Thank you so much for this advice Chewy!

[@RealLivingLikeLogan]

Good luck!

[@Daluris]

LivingLikeLogan Thanks so much, that means alot! Going to do my best, win or lose and learn from the experience. Oss!

[@rsaadkamal]

Daluris good luck. Stay loose and have fun.

[@Daluris]

I appreciate the support immensely. Going in there with my best intentions, staying composed and going to have fun taking in the event as a whole. Much respect!

[@dorito7480]

@@Daluris any chance youre still at it after 5 years?

[@cazio2020]

Man, I don't know how you do it; but you managed to pull a very deep lesson out of a seemingly unrelated bjj question. Great video!

[@khaleesidove1218]

cazio2020 right!?! It was that way for me also! Lol Like, GEEEEEEZ this translates into my current situation! Lol Needed to hear it! Such is the beauty of BJJ! ✊🏾

[@Slayerx99]

Chewy, you rock bro!! love the videos.

[@Chewjitsu]

Thanks Alex!

[@chugginmyestus5024]

I just wanted to know, do you take any inspiration from Elliott Hulse in your presentation? I see a striking resemblance between you two.

[@asauka]

Holy shit I was thinking the same thing!

[@johnrobertlopez]

"life will throw you plenty of balls, but you got to step up to the plate" well said!

[@peterragnar8811]

Beautiful presentation, sound advice, inspiring information from a skillful coach! Applause!

[@Motoexplorer300L]

Wow great video! and great timing too, I'm competing tomorrow and not feeling the most confident but this is a good reminder to just "put yourself out there" as you say... Thank you!

[@jacksonw8365]

Good luck man!

[@Motoexplorer300L]

Thank you sir!

[@JD2jr.]

get somebody to record your matches- just watching yourself from 3rd person can teach you a lot, and when you win... Bragging rights! =)

[@beefburito]

I very much agree with this, it may feel like that takedown was on point until you watch the video and realize it was probably the sloppiest thing you've ever seen. In the same way that pictures don't lie but the mirror might, you can easily fool yourself into thinking your technique is better than it is until you watch yourself on video.

[@jordandeclerico4416]

Chewy this was amazing, thanks for sharing those experiences you went through. I feel like every video relates directly to me in some way. As long as you keep making them I'll keep watching them!

[@johnnygimms4523]

Outstanding life advice. I wish more people understood this concept. Thanks!

[@letsgobrandon5334]

I'm 40 and just started my Jiu jitsu journey. I have less than 20 classes under my belt and I've already been asked by teammates in my gym about competition, but not my instructor. Anyways, those were my thoughts as well about my game. I dont think I'm ready and my game sucks. This video's advice hit home. Thanks Chewy!

[@Ahcoolman]

I'm 28 with about 8 months of training. I'm competing in March to find these things out about myself. Shout out from Owensboro for a fellow Kentuckian!

[@kajalgharib1222]

I’m going to compete this January. I never been in any sports before and never compete. Not only I’m doing it for myself, but also I want my 2 little boys to be proud about their mommy. I want them to gain confidence. If one day I want to push them in something that they have fear about it then I can use myself as an example :)

[@cearbhaillblain]

Yes, sir, great video! Very open and honest. My first day a BJJ i didn't even get to the end of the class, it took 3 months to finish a class on my feet. And you said it there, for me BJJ fills that void i have always had. Competing this guy had me in a choke and thats when i realised, this is what i need to do. I actually laughed at that moment and so did the other guy and the ref smiled a little too, bit wierd i know, but i got out of the choke and won. Keep this up, these videos help!!!

[@tataboots5900]

Great videos bro started my bjj journey 2 weeks ago at 32 💪👍🏻

[@Chewjitsu]

Congrats! Have a blast with it.

[@willkeno]

Awesome dude. Im 31 and got just about 7 months training in the last 9 months but my journey started about 2 years ago. Starting grappling now is probably the most difficult thing i have ever put my self through physical and mental...but hey im in the best shape i have ever been in and my mental state is better than its ever been. Good luck on your journey!

[@Fireballs00]

Me too man, 22 😀

[@YuriMABispo]

Very helpful Chewy, what you said here people take several years to understand and interiorize. Well done! Cheers from Brazil!

[@alvinwong3775]

Thank you for this video. It's so relevant for me right now and you have confirmed my thoughts. Keep up the great words of wisdom. Thanks!

[@johnlabrada973]

Thanks for the video! I love your content. I'm getting ready to compete for the first time next month!

[@TRISTOM307]

I'm a white belt with one stripe that wrestled for 11 years. I have some habits to break but it has helped me out a lot. I love your videos because they take what my coach has taught me and explains them in my familiar terms. Thank you

[@dquake4646]

TRISTOM_307 Wrestling is an incredible advantage dude, especially in nogi! to the habits: Please dont expose your back hahaha

[@TRISTOM307]

dQuake yeah I learned that last week lol. I have noticed how awesome my base is compared to other on the team. it defenently have advantages

[@khaleesidove1218]

Wow. This is actually VERY helpful because it not only translates into BJJ and tournaments but in life as well. Story Time: I'm currently going through some life struggles that are CHAL-EN-GING!!!! Makes me want to give up but at the same time, I literally CAN'T because it's life. Lol This video is helpful in reminding me to trust myself and what I am capable of. I've survived so much and I can AND WILL survive (and thrive) this challenge. Man! Where was that side of me? Lol Thank you for making this video! It reminded me that I can get through this life challenge. ^_^

[@nixworld767]

Great video Chewy. I just found your channel. What you said about your wrestling experience really resonated. Years ago, I was the smallest wrestler on my high school team (101 pounder, sophomore, didn't have to undress to make weight even). Just a couple years experience when most of my peers already had several years. I "counted the lights" many times in those days. By my senior year, I was stronger, better, and was beating consistently guys that had defeated me earlier. Felt great. This was in Oklahoma, a big wrestling state. Let's say that I never exactly set the wrestling world on fire. But... Fast forward 5 years after high school. I found myself in Air Force pilot training. It was the most challenging year of my life. Frequently, under the pressures of the program, some really intense instructors, I would watch my classmates wash out of the program. Smart guys. 33 % would ultimately wash out. I struggled so much with the mental pressures, but one thought kept coming back to me: "I've been here before". "Being here before" was those years on the wrestling mat. When i realized that, it all somehow seemed more familiar. I remembered what it felt like to be in something really hard, to not even be the best at it, and still not quit. I successfully completed the program, and now, 34 years later, I still fly airplanes professionally. Wrestling did that. Specifically, all the lessons you mentioned from a program like wrestling (or BJJ). You are spot-on in what you just said in that video, and all young people who have big dreams should watch it.

[@Chewjitsu]

That's awesome brother! I'm glad it worked out for you. I envy you flying. As a kid I grew up and was a complete geek about military planes. What did you fly in the Air Force? I'm glad the video resonated with you.

[@justinmarcellus9288]

Thanks so much for the talk coach. Loved it!

[@christiancuadra7836]

Your videos are so good Chewie. Keep them coming man.

[@ValleysOfSaturn]

Woooow!! One of the best bjj related videos I've ever watched. I'll watch it again and again for sure, when times get rough. Thanks bro for giving us this so valuable inspiration!

[@billbaugh4404]

Good sage advice. Good luck, Kyle! Get after it!

[@thebizness5596]

You have to compete at least once. I had my first competition after 7 months of training. I won Bronze in the Gi and Gold in No Gi. Beat the dude who beat me in the Gi in the No Gi competition. Physically it was demanding but at the end I was ecstatic. It’s a great feeling, you’re battling with not just the opponent but also yourself.

[@croatianwarmaster7872]

hey man could you do a video on tips helping guys transitioning from straight grappling to mma? thanks for your wisdom!

[@P12ooF]

Croatian Warmaster I would maybe take some boxing and thai. get some Fendi mental from both then go into mma. because you need to use them plus some cage work. being against the cage and playing with controlling the body against the cage is crazy enough going to singles and sweeps

[@TheMadboxer09]

thanks for the video Chewy! the information was really helpful! please keep up the great work!

[@markbaumann]

Another great video, Chewy. Thanks for keeping it real.

[@sistematico17]

Competing sometimes will be the closest to a real fight. That time when you gotta go 200%, and against somebody full resistance. It will be caothic so it will expose your game's holes.

[@marcusaurelius2773]

Great message. Thanks for your videos: they are fantastic.

[@voin3186]

"I sense challenge, but I know confidence" I read that on the gym wall everyday.

[@chugginmyestus5024]

I just wanted to know, do you take any inspiration from Elliott Hulse in your presentation? I see a striking resemblance between you two.

[@hannibalcannibal3140]

ive thought that too

[@Dbunkr55]

Great info -- thank you. Appreciate the knowledge and experience you share in all these vids. Oss.

[@lmjr0419]

great video! keep up the great work! respect

[@ohadvik]

Great story same happened to me 2 guys just hit me with no reason, marshal arts bring the power back to me . Thank you

[@quelove8556]

Eloquently put! Beautiful!

[@topramenraymond7005]

(Why you 'CHEW' helped me decide to chose this art as one of my next big steps in life) So I had social anxiety growing up learned modern day pick up (i say modern because the community back then has a bad rep and people still adhere to that to this day) in the last few years and fortunatly enough grew up in vegas where there are practilly infinite girls that come from all over the world. Getting laid was cool and all but what i really loved about it was the anxiety rush i got before doing it , it felt like i was gonna die lol so i threw myself in the water i would go to night clubs or venues in the day BY MYSELF to approach girls getting rejected most of the time haha (i have a girl now) but man i felt amazing afterwards whether i got rejected or got a number, instant date ect. BECAUSE i was overcoming my FEARS. The times i felt like SHIT were the times i went out and did NOT try at all i felt like a fucking pussy. Getting rejected and learning from that ,learning more about women from REAL 1st hand experience not behind my computer screen. Ive grown from my experiences (not just girls others things also obviously) and have learned that anxiety is something ill almost always have and cherish because that is my compass pointing me where to go which is to where im most scared of so pushing myself to be in uncomfortable situations to GROW to ADAPT to EXPAND and help OTHERS better themselfs because i know thatll help me too and CHEW i swear the universe keeps leading me to your videos and legit am going to join jj because of you (not overall because of you but because YOURE that last little push i needed to take the next big step to putting myself in those harsh places and uncomfortable situations to grow)which is funny because i wanted to get back to boxing super bad but lately ive been watching so many of your videos its drawing me towards JJ YOU helped me realized HOW MUCH JJ really resonates with my self principles and philosophy its a beautiful art with an AWESOME community. SIR iam SOLD THANK YOU BROTHER

[@daveclifford7895]

Fantastic video ! Superb advice 👍😀

[@pedrovillelabjj3163]

I love your vids mate, if you ever come down to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil let me know. I'll hook you up with the craziest, meanest and coolest guy of BJJ

[@silentc1015]

I love your videos, man. Thanks.

[@josiahbholahillaire3574]

If I were to compete in BJJ, I would do it for me. I personally wouldn’t compete because the competitions are expensive, injuries are high and because a competition just doesn’t interest me. I don’t care for belts or titles or awards. I want to just apply myself to BJJ when I start my BJJ.

[@johnnybombz8262]

Powerful, Chewy!

[@Edouardos100]

Great video man,wasnt even about me and it helped me

[@3DOMSPEECHUNITY]

Competing boxing on Saturday needed this ..😅

[@mostrinomostrino1763]

Hey bro, gr8 work with your channel amazing infos! I was wondering if u could give some tips for white belts of what amateur drills to do on home maybe for better and faster performance!

[@mertles02]

You're a good dude

[@markvickery5]

Hey Chewy, I've been training around 4 months now and have taken to it really well,. I've moved up to a single stripe and am super hooked. I've reached the point where I consistently beat all other white belts and frequently beat most blue belts in my gym even being a small 145lb guy. I know belt progression is based on time spent on the mat as well as being able to apply techniques whilst rolling but am hungry for progression, the problem is our Black belts only come into the gym once a month. Should I travel further to attend there main gym, possibly do some 1 on 1 sessions to showcase myself more or just wait it out? Love you're work - Abo

[@SparkyTakedown]

I feel like competing is just an ego stroke. A "winner" vs a "loser". Things that dont fefine a person. However, as fickle as i may be. Competing for an acceptable amount of money is a different story. Win or lose, getting paid pays all types of bills you incur competing. I dont see peopoe winning money past local tournaments. Unless it is a natural step up to getting paid. But wtf, winning a comp should come with a pay day i believe. We accept the sign up fees, travel expenses, why not reimbursed for charrges we incur. I train for self defense and spirituality. Looking for different challenging opinions on this.

[@curiousgee5513]

Your a terrific coach and a real cool guy.

[@determinedlyunmotivated4300]

I am 40 a white belt. I grew up in a Bad area.. So I fought a lot. I put ppl to sleep in the street. I don’t have that in me anymore. I am being pressured to compete but I don’t need to test myself. How do I say this without coming off macho? Thanks

[@charlesherbe2589]

Should or can a 58 yr old like me compete in BJJ? I go to a great gym and can joke around all the time saying I am the old man in the gym. In one of the classes one of the coaches said I should compete. I was like are you out of your mind! Now you guys are seriously trying to kill the old man! Fortunately, I am in very good shape and can roll with any age group and all ok but that sounds totally crazy to me..........is it? Man, the nutty situations I can in to!

[@thesamuraiway6908]

great video !!

[@mememaster8183]

I'm a white belt 2 stripes and there is an in house tournament soon, would you suggest I go for it and sign up?

[@josealejandromeneses8994]

Meme Master yes

[@josealejandromeneses8994]

Meme Master just go for it u will do great👍🏼

[@beefburito]

Yes, it's the perfect way to introduce yourself to competition, it's in a familiar location with familiar faces, it's basically randori that's kicked up a notch. You get to experience the first time jitters, you get to realize that you're way too stiff and your grips will blow out too quickly that way without having to pay anything, and you get to play with points and other rules for the first time. I did my first in-house as a one stripe within 2 or 3 months of starting because I knew I'd compete eventually. Just do it, don't overthink it, you'll never feel ready enough for your first competition so you might as well just get it out of the way.

[@Chewjitsu]

Yes!

[@DJ_Osiris]

How long do you need to train before you're ready to compete? I should probably ask my coach but I'm nervous since I've only been rolling for like a month.

[@julianas.1492]

Loved this one

[@Rilasis]

Chewy, love your shit. I'm from Louisville as well and your videos kind of almost make me regret going to a BJJ gym across town

[@Chewjitsu]

No reason to regret it! I'm glad you're training. We have open mats sometimes so if you ever want to jump in one just let me know.

[@dimecanal]

always a god advice man , thanks for that

[@ivanivancic8849]

Could you answer this I wanna know if I should go for takedowns and try them in tournament if I am not sure enough in them

[@humblecornellious4251]

Omg how did u read my mind . Inspiring

[@chriswatkins4025]

Great words ..

[@naylavazquez1540]

@chewjitsu I am 30 yrs old just started bjj a year ago, I love it but I also feel I dont have what it takes to compete but I want to do it, what are some things I should know or be able to do to compete? Thank you so much.

[@JDGage]

I get the comp pride and all that but I don't see myself at 33 doing it (yes I know there's an itchy one upper here with age). At competitions it seems no one tells you your chances od getting hurt goes way up. Your opponent, most likely 110% to beat you so expect a hard, fast scramble. Expect to get thrown, taken down, a fast joint attempt submission and hard chokes that may choke you unconscious unless you tap. But the guy may be going so hard with adrenaline they may not feel you tap so your life is in the hands of the ref. So with that in mind, I will stay away from comps and let the kids who are still under their parents insurance or who does BJJ for a living do all of that.

[@JEFFMAN90]

Just admit you're a p***y instead of writing paragraphs of excuses. A couple of my classmates who are in their 40s compete so stop with the excuses you coward

[@laurapulita6824]

Thanks 🙏🥋

[@millsstrongfightstrengthco662]

what happen if you get a injury? and no one give a crap about u and paying your bills, you still need to compete.

[@SanMiguelBulls]

Great advice

[@AbdulHakim-rk7df]

thanks chewie ✌

[@rsaadkamal]

How do we send questions. And you're awesome, keep up the amazing work.

[@Chewjitsu]

To send a question. Go to my website at www.chewjitsu.net and I have a contact form there. Or send it through Instagram or Facebook.

[@user-uc9fx4ru7p]

Thank you.

[@Chrisyalbir]

Great video as usual. Do I see a bit of a shiner on your left eye? :)

[@Chewjitsu]

You do. I have a knack for getting myself hit in the eye. :P

[@mgojich]

Good timing. I have my first tournament tomorrow. lol

[@RealLivingLikeLogan]

Good luck man!

[@mgojich]

Thanks. I ended up getting 3rd.

[@robertsullivan9232]

Bro THIS WAS 3 YEARS AGO .. Jeeeezzzzzzzzz

[@Chewjitsu]

robert sullivan it’s been a while 😂

[@humblecornellious4251]

Im going to watch this before a comp😘ty

[@perplexplays7903]

can i buy your shirt bro, and dude your such a good informant, i really love your videos

[@JD2jr.]

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[@perplexplays7903]

+James Dreger thanks

[@BrikBeans]

I NEED MORE WRESTLING!

[@TheKgpatriot]

thanks!

[@Omidou]

dat Elliot Hulse sway...

[@hiwhat2172]

Lol I got that stutter problem right now actually.

[@johnmorgan4124]

Thing is.... Ju jitsu hates me.

[@bc2578]

You were the victim of a hate crime, you don't need to be polite with the "bad neighborhood, just how it goes," nonsense. Happened to me every day and nobody stuck up for me, either. I was called a "racist" for noticing what was going on.

[@JEFFMAN90]

You don't just randomly get attacked like that. You're probably racist in real life but on KZbin try to lie saying that you were attacked by racists

[@ThaisUndThais]

What psychopaths would hit a random 11 year old wtf

[@belatorius3442]

Is it ok to wait to compete till blue belt?

[@josediaz-ortega6405]

Bjj Competition is a joke . Compete in mma and get paid. Don’t pay to compete lol

[@MrPoffersher]

me_irl

[@daveclifford7895]

Fantastic video ! Superb advice 👍😀