Yesssss you guys totally should please please please do that. Joe isn't on my top 10 fav youtubers' list but Chew is and Joe is a really good interviewer.
My instructor says we should 3 training partners, one that smashes you, one of similar level to have good old tear ups with and someone you're better than to practice technique etc on Great vid as always!
I had a similar thing during a session (I'm so new my sessions have been very few because I'm a noob) where we were rolling and I got the upper hand but was struggling with getting a particular sub. So I simply asked my partner "What am I supposed to do in this position?" That seemed to relax my partner quite a bit and he explained how to do it, then we reset from an earlier point but kept going at a proper sparring pace. The difference was that my partner was more relaxed which in turn relaxed me more too. I think by volunteering that I don't know this particular sub I showed my partner that "hey, we're all in this together". Besides, I'm too old to get injured while doing something enjoyable, and too old to pretend like I don't know how to tap. I gotta get to work tomorrow, I'd prefer to do it without a cast!
Starting today, I am changing my jiu jitsu for the better. I'm sick of looking at a roll as a championship match. I am gonna try to master the basics instead of trying fancy shit. And I am gonna get rid of my ego. Thanks chew
Dude. I've only just started watching your posts recently and I have to say, as a 41 year old 4-stripe white belt, I find your insights really helpful. There's a very natural feel to your videos that I can relate to, which in an endless sea of technique videos is really cool. Thanks man. Keep doing what you're doing and I'll keep listening!
Fantastic advice, man. My first month or two of training was devastating to my ego and I was getting consumed with negativity when I'd tap to other white belts. It was at my first competition when my teammates and I were cheering each other on that I realized that it wasn't "me vs. them" while we rolled or drilled. It's a team and a reciprocal process of learning. I now always thank my partners after a roll and ask for pointers when I tap. It has changed my outlook on life as a whole and made my training much more enjoyable.
Chewjitsu If you ever want to learn how to do it I host a podcast myself as well as manage a podcast network with 6 different podcasts. You get the itch hit me up, getting started is the hardest part and I can share some tips and tricks.
Great vid, 100% can relate. In my experience, giving kudos to someone for a technique really lowers their guard and instantly level-sets a friendly, conversational, learning tone between us. I would also add, that for me at least, I had less ego in the first few months than now, almost a year in. It's probably a combination of new guys in the gym, along with internal psychological pressure about where I "should be," but this question and video response has reminded me to maintain humility, and remain aware of my ego. Again, great Q&A oss
I'm completely new at BJJ, but used to Judo a while back so I know the feeling of "where I should be compared to new students" but a thing I luckily picked up on is that you never know what background people have. I remember being handily tossed around by a whitebelt in a way that made me think "what in the he- *tossed again*. I just couldn't understand what was up. I later found out that the guy had been on a national wrestling team in either The Ukraine or a neighboring country but now wanted to do Judo because he thought it looked fun. I can only do my own thing, everybody else will take care of themselves too, I'm sure.
nobody in my gym has an ego when training together we all compliment each others good techniques and will point out things we see each other do that arent correct/missed but props are always given
I was the same way with fighting too hard..There is a very fine line to walk..I was able to adjust to a certain extent but that is a constant practice for me..Jiu-jitsu has helped me tremendously with current situations in my life today..I'm very grateful for that
Watched a few vids and honestly this is gold. Your advice - from what I've seen - are all things that deep down I already know but sometimes forget due to whatever reason (ego, emotions, bad day, bad focus, etc...). SUBBED!
Isn't that the way it almost always is though? Deep down, we know a lot of what we need to do. But hearing someone explain it in a particular way helps it make more sense or stick with us. I know it's like that for me sometimes. Thanks for the comment and the sub. I appreciate it.
Beautiful advice, much of bjj seems to be about dissolving the ego to the point where it will allow you to grow. Sore losers aren't fun to be around in any aspect of life but in bjj specifically they seem to be weeded out much quicker because your ego is put in check the second you start rolling with someone you know to be better.
What you claim in this video is very true. I have been very competitive in many things (Not BJJ) throughout my life, and i found out quickly that sharing my knowledge and improving those who were also interested in competing and training with me only made me better. If i train my competition to be at least as strong as me, then I have to figure out how to beat that. When they develop areas that I overlooked, I now know what to train on. Very important lesson here that I think many people do not understand.
Here's a way to frame this: Be GRATEFUL to have training partners who can beat you at least some of the time. If you didn't; you'd need to find a more advanced gym. Black belts have such a hard time finding different challenging training partners in their area. They'd be super grateful and excited to step into a gym where ten people are rolling who could tap them. you should be grateful too.
I agree. The problem I think is that it's human nature that people want to win MOST of the time. And when you're white belt and losing, many training partners aren't telling them what they're doing wrong (and they're not asking), so they don't even know what to correct. So getting beaten without progression sucks too.
Great video! I train with a brown belt, who was a former MMA Fighter , but also competed in BJJ tournaments and he kills the game using only basics. Without basics, the fancy stuff can't come about. Fundamentals over everything.
I felt like an a** one time when I got so worn out and frustrated I was put in an arm bar and being in panic mode I forgot to tap and when my prof said tap I slammed the mat and the guy I was rolling with look so confused and upset that I felt nothing but ashamed of myself for the rest of the night and the next day. the next class I made a point to apologize and let him know he was still my friend I just panicked the night before. we shook hands and moved on but I never forgot the lesson I learned that day it's ok to admit when you've been beaten and to just keep on training. it also didn't help he accidently kneed me in the balls, definitely builds aggression.
Thanks chewy! This is really helpful... probably the most helpful BJJ video (maybe even video in general) I've watched. I'll try that technique for changing this mindset.
Chewjitsu I really appreciate you taking the time to make the video! Also, I started listening to the sound providers because of your intro. sooo good.
chew i just wanted to say i'm grateful for all your tips and mindset on bjj. it has helped my game accelerate alot faster mentally. Thanks for all your awesome videos. I need to come and visit your gym sometime :)
I have been intimidated by sparring/randori, especially on lighter belt levels due to fear of losing and being smashed all the time. So I have even been avoiding some partners. What turned this around: realization that this is my opportunity to plan what I want to do, practice the techniques without regard of who us my partner, and whether I win or lose. Just concentating on technical execution allowed me yo take that fear out of my mind. Even if dark belt smashes me - that us my chance to practice real-life escapes.
I'm pretty good at keeping objective and friendly. But a couple of guys at my gym really frustrate me. One is a high grade blue belt; he just sits there and stares at you when you start the roll. So I have to do all the work of passing his guard; he waits till I make a mistake and counters. He never offers any insights, just treats lower ranks like punch bags. The other guy is the same rank as me, but he's enormously overweight. He doesn't actually use much technique, just throws himself at you and then lays on you. I started bjj for the clever and cerebral aspect of the sport. But these other guys just seem to want to smash through someone so that they can feel dominant.
I am pretty much where you suggest. I put myself in danger with with my partners rather than clamping a life or death half guard on them and I see a submission by my partner as something to be praised because I don't give them up easily and my partner has to do something good to get the tap. I always try to find something positive to comment on at the end of the roll, be it hanging tough under pressure or kicking my ass. Like you said, it's a cooperative effort and I want to help my team mates get better. It's just a great sport and because it's so tough on the ego, those who can't take it tend to drop out leaving a great bunch of people on the mat.
I've been falling into this mindset lately. Instead of being stoked at not getting submitted or getting a sub I'm annoyed I didn't get to attack or finish the sub. It's hard to stay in the student mindset. I wonder if it's just part of being a white belt or it's just me being immature. I dunno.
Same concept goes for any relationship in life. Massive Egos ruin relationships. Whether it be with Partners, Business, Family, or even Romantic relationships
I'm sure I was a s bad as you Chewy. I went to 3 different schools before I finally quit all together. After it was all said and done, I realized I was the problem. I started training BJJ, as a third degree BB in Judo. As you know, Judo doesn't have the ground game that BJJ does and vice versa with take-downs and throws. If I'm honest, when I started I was on level with the blue belts and a few purple belts, not in technique, but strength, stamina and will. With that alone and what ground game I did have, I could hang with them. My problem was my ego. In my mind I was like HEY!, I'm a black belt, and when I would roll with a blue belt or purple belt that submitted me I would get mad and fight back WAY harder than I should have. It got to the point that no one wanted to roll with me, and I mean no one. Even the higher belt didn't want to roll with me because I was just plain too aggressive, and they were there to train not fight. I wish I would have done it different but I didn't, and I blew it for myself. When you go train another style, you have to go in with the mindset that you are beginner wanting to learn. BTW, I love your videos and I wish I would have had an instructor that would have sat me down and said hey man what are you really here for? Maybe I'd still be there.
I have been training seance April first and I have never had this problem but I've noticed the people who do never last the motto of bjj should be leave your ego at the door and alway ask your partner who submitted you how could I have defended that and how did you do that submission that has helped me improve a LOT
I'm a new subscriber and a fan. Wanted to know your opinion on - What do you prefer Gi or No Gi? What would you recommend beginners or people contemplating taking up Jiu Jitsu? I've been training No Gi in India for about 4 months and my coach insists to take up Gi as well constantly. Could you talk about that and elaborate please.
Great video! So I've a question. I'm completely new to BJJ (started just over a month ago) and I'm 36 years old, which makes me older than some, and younger than others though I'm clearly on with the older crew in our dojo/gym/academy (what is it called in BJJ anyway?). Since I only started training in recent years while previously being a semi-couch potato, how do you manage your energy reserves during a training session as a newcomer? I often find that after warmups and techniques there's never really anything left for rolling! Sometimes, there's barely anything left for solid techniques, if I'm honest. So what should be my focus? Building my body up by giving my all from the beginning of each session until I'm gassed (which I've been doing) or should I manage my energy so that I exert myself the most during "pure" BJJ (techniques and rolling)? Because on the one hand - no energy means no technique, but on the other hand - Building a stronger machine means more energy in the long run! What to do!?
AmbientFire that is a very good set of questions. You're not alone. One reason could be the gym is more intensive on warm-ups (more like a cross training session instead of light warm-ups). You could speak to the coach or try a few private watered down set of warm-ups at home until your fitness level rises. One important thing, remember to breathe properly (into abdomen) and check you're not holding your breath!
Very true about the breathing! I try to breathe well during rolling, but I'm kind of lax on that part of things during warm ups! I'm gonna add that to the mix and see if it helps me a little! Thanks!
same situation here, bro. 37 years old and just started this beautiful path since a month ago. Luckily, I´ve been most of my lifetime keeping myself in shape, nontheless for BJJ you need to focus on certain part of your body, pluss the ones you are week. Control your breathing, don´t rush while you´re rolling and think about what you do. Strength your hips. have a great time. saludos desde Chile.
So true, love and positivity always pays off more in the long run. Letting out your anger and negativity hurts people or is inevitably seen as weakness. Plus you waste time going backwards making an ass of yourself when you could've been making yourself stronger by turning it around.
Any thoughts on strength training alongside BJJ? I want to keep up my time in the gym but cant spare too much cause of all the BJJ training... with the little time i have, should i go for strength? Or for endurance? (To help my BJJ)
Too many white belts fall into this category, they see another white belt and think "I have to prove I'm better than just being a white belt by beating another white belt" which results in your teammate going ape shit as if they were at ADCC. The best training partners are the ones who are rolling to learn with you, not trying to roll against you. This same practice is taught when sparring in striking. It's a learning experience, not a time to prove you're a gym champion.
Would love to see you on Joe Rogan experience. I think your personalities would really work together and develop fantastic conversation!
Haha. I'm sure that would be fun. But it would probably end up terribly after he pumped me full of coffee. I get hyper and start rambling on tangents.
Chewjitsu That would make it even better. He would probably be really high so the rambling wouldn't be out of place
Yesssss you guys totally should please please please do that. Joe isn't on my top 10 fav youtubers' list but Chew is and Joe is a really good interviewer.
@Chewjitsu this is such an honest take and it's so refreshing and appreciated!!! I appreciate you man!!!
My instructor says we should 3 training partners, one that smashes you, one of similar level to have good old tear ups with and someone you're better than to practice technique etc on
Great vid as always!
True
I had a similar thing during a session (I'm so new my sessions have been very few because I'm a noob) where we were rolling and I got the upper hand but was struggling with getting a particular sub. So I simply asked my partner "What am I supposed to do in this position?" That seemed to relax my partner quite a bit and he explained how to do it, then we reset from an earlier point but kept going at a proper sparring pace. The difference was that my partner was more relaxed which in turn relaxed me more too. I think by volunteering that I don't know this particular sub I showed my partner that "hey, we're all in this together".
Besides, I'm too old to get injured while doing something enjoyable, and too old to pretend like I don't know how to tap. I gotta get to work tomorrow, I'd prefer to do it without a cast!
For sure. I'm fortunate to have 3 white belts that each fit that roll
Starting today, I am changing my jiu jitsu for the better. I'm sick of looking at a roll as a championship match. I am gonna try to master the basics instead of trying fancy shit. And I am gonna get rid of my ego. Thanks chew
I think you're going to find that your jiu jitsu is going to sky rocket.
Why would u roll like it's a world championship fight anyway? Silly
Dude. I've only just started watching your posts recently and I have to say, as a 41 year old 4-stripe white belt, I find your insights really helpful. There's a very natural feel to your videos that I can relate to, which in an endless sea of technique videos is really cool. Thanks man. Keep doing what you're doing and I'll keep listening!
Pete, thanks for the comment brother. I'm happy the videos are helpful and I'm glad the thoughts and ideas shared resonate with you.
Your videos not only help me with my Jiu Jitsu, but my everyday life aswell... and for that, I thank you.
I'm glad to hear they're helpful!
Fantastic advice, man. My first month or two of training was devastating to my ego and I was getting consumed with negativity when I'd tap to other white belts. It was at my first competition when my teammates and I were cheering each other on that I realized that it wasn't "me vs. them" while we rolled or drilled. It's a team and a reciprocal process of learning. I now always thank my partners after a roll and ask for pointers when I tap. It has changed my outlook on life as a whole and made my training much more enjoyable.
Big ego guy: "wanna roll"
Me: tap tap tap, "there you go, theres your tap"
Exactlyyy bro
Same stuff. They wanna tap me fine by me, they don't learn nearly as much and one day imma get em back ;)
You should do a podcast and share all this wisdom bro.
I've heard that a few times. Maybe in the future? :)
Chewjitsu If you ever want to learn how to do it I host a podcast myself as well as manage a podcast network with 6 different podcasts. You get the itch hit me up, getting started is the hardest part and I can share some tips and tricks.
Chew, I'm really getting a lot out of these insights. Thanks for sharing!
Glad it was helpful!
Great vid, 100% can relate. In my experience, giving kudos to someone for a technique really lowers their guard and instantly level-sets a friendly, conversational, learning tone between us. I would also add, that for me at least, I had less ego in the first few months than now, almost a year in. It's probably a combination of new guys in the gym, along with internal psychological pressure about where I "should be," but this question and video response has reminded me to maintain humility, and remain aware of my ego. Again, great Q&A oss
I'm completely new at BJJ, but used to Judo a while back so I know the feeling of "where I should be compared to new students" but a thing I luckily picked up on is that you never know what background people have. I remember being handily tossed around by a whitebelt in a way that made me think "what in the he- *tossed again*. I just couldn't understand what was up. I later found out that the guy had been on a national wrestling team in either The Ukraine or a neighboring country but now wanted to do Judo because he thought it looked fun. I can only do my own thing, everybody else will take care of themselves too, I'm sure.
One of my training partners and friends loves arm bars. My arm bar defense has become way better lol.
nobody in my gym has an ego when training together we all compliment each others good techniques and will point out things we see each other do that arent correct/missed but props are always given
Like I said on Instagram, best jits channel on UA-cam. Great mix of insight and technique, always presented well.
I was the same way with fighting too hard..There is a very fine line to walk..I was able to adjust to a certain extent but that is a constant practice for me..Jiu-jitsu has helped me tremendously with current situations in my life today..I'm very grateful for that
Thanks man, your videos have been a huge help for me lately
Watched a few vids and honestly this is gold. Your advice - from what I've seen - are all things that deep down I already know but sometimes forget due to whatever reason (ego, emotions, bad day, bad focus, etc...). SUBBED!
Isn't that the way it almost always is though? Deep down, we know a lot of what we need to do. But hearing someone explain it in a particular way helps it make more sense or stick with us.
I know it's like that for me sometimes.
Thanks for the comment and the sub. I appreciate it.
Beautiful advice, much of bjj seems to be about dissolving the ego to the point where it will allow you to grow. Sore losers aren't fun to be around in any aspect of life but in bjj specifically they seem to be weeded out much quicker because your ego is put in check the second you start rolling with someone you know to be better.
This dude is like a real life Jedi - "...clouded by anger..."
What you claim in this video is very true. I have been very competitive in many things (Not BJJ) throughout my life, and i found out quickly that sharing my knowledge and improving those who were also interested in competing and training with me only made me better. If i train my competition to be at least as strong as me, then I have to figure out how to beat that. When they develop areas that I overlooked, I now know what to train on. Very important lesson here that I think many people do not understand.
you remind me alot of elliott hulse from strength camp, thanks for all of this great advice!
So good. Humble man what a amazing quality.
Here's a way to frame this:
Be GRATEFUL to have training partners who can beat you at least some of the time. If you didn't; you'd need to find a more advanced gym. Black belts have such a hard time finding different challenging training partners in their area. They'd be super grateful and excited to step into a gym where ten people are rolling who could tap them.
you should be grateful too.
I agree. The problem I think is that it's human nature that people want to win MOST of the time. And when you're white belt and losing, many training partners aren't telling them what they're doing wrong (and they're not asking), so they don't even know what to correct. So getting beaten without progression sucks too.
Great video! I train with a brown belt, who was a former MMA Fighter , but also competed in BJJ tournaments and he kills the game using only basics. Without basics, the fancy stuff can't come about. Fundamentals over everything.
I felt like an a** one time when I got so worn out and frustrated I was put in an arm bar and being in panic mode I forgot to tap and when my prof said tap I slammed the mat and the guy I was rolling with look so confused and upset that I felt nothing but ashamed of myself for the rest of the night and the next day. the next class I made a point to apologize and let him know he was still my friend I just panicked the night before. we shook hands and moved on but I never forgot the lesson I learned that day it's ok to admit when you've been beaten and to just keep on training. it also didn't help he accidently kneed me in the balls, definitely builds aggression.
thanks man this has been really helpful
Thanks chewy! This is really helpful... probably the most helpful BJJ video (maybe even video in general) I've watched. I'll try that technique for changing this mindset.
Excellent. This video was for you after all. :)
Chewjitsu I really appreciate you taking the time to make the video! Also, I started listening to the sound providers because of your intro. sooo good.
Love the honesty in this vid!
chew i just wanted to say i'm grateful for all your tips and mindset on bjj. it has helped my game accelerate alot faster mentally. Thanks for all your awesome videos. I need to come and visit your gym sometime :)
I have been intimidated by sparring/randori, especially on lighter belt levels due to fear of losing and being smashed all the time. So I have even been avoiding some partners. What turned this around: realization that this is my opportunity to plan what I want to do, practice the techniques without regard of who us my partner, and whether I win or lose. Just concentating on technical execution allowed me yo take that fear out of my mind. Even if dark belt smashes me - that us my chance to practice real-life escapes.
Nice video. I usually end up feeling stupid later after class when I'm like "man I knew to do this or that and I should have" 😂
Roll soft on purpose a few times. Get tapped. Realize that it's not such a big deal. Smile. Helped me a bit
I'm pretty good at keeping objective and friendly. But a couple of guys at my gym really frustrate me. One is a high grade blue belt; he just sits there and stares at you when you start the roll. So I have to do all the work of passing his guard; he waits till I make a mistake and counters. He never offers any insights, just treats lower ranks like punch bags. The other guy is the same rank as me, but he's enormously overweight. He doesn't actually use much technique, just throws himself at you and then lays on you.
I started bjj for the clever and cerebral aspect of the sport. But these other guys just seem to want to smash through someone so that they can feel dominant.
I am pretty much where you suggest. I put myself in danger with with my partners rather than clamping a life or death half guard on them and I see a submission by my partner as something to be praised because I don't give them up easily and my partner has to do something good to get the tap. I always try to find something positive to comment on at the end of the roll, be it hanging tough under pressure or kicking my ass. Like you said, it's a cooperative effort and I want to help my team mates get better. It's just a great sport and because it's so tough on the ego, those who can't take it tend to drop out leaving a great bunch of people on the mat.
I really needed this
You are really a good motivator, wish I could train under you.
Great insights. Thanks
I used to have this issue too. It’s a maturity thing.
Needed to hear this.
You are the man!
Appreciate it Felix. I'm not "the" man. Just "a" man. :)
great words....respect
Somebody's been watching Elliot Hulse... haha
I've been falling into this mindset lately. Instead of being stoked at not getting submitted or getting a sub I'm annoyed I didn't get to attack or finish the sub. It's hard to stay in the student mindset. I wonder if it's just part of being a white belt or it's just me being immature. I dunno.
Same concept goes for any relationship in life. Massive Egos ruin relationships. Whether it be with Partners, Business, Family, or even Romantic relationships
I'm sure I was a s bad as you Chewy. I went to 3 different schools before I finally quit all together. After it was all said and done, I realized I was the problem. I started training BJJ, as a third degree BB in Judo. As you know, Judo doesn't have the ground game that BJJ does and vice versa with take-downs and throws. If I'm honest, when I started I was on level with the blue belts and a few purple belts, not in technique, but strength, stamina and will. With that alone and what ground game I did have, I could hang with them. My problem was my ego. In my mind I was like HEY!, I'm a black belt, and when I would roll with a blue belt or purple belt that submitted me I would get mad and fight back WAY harder than I should have. It got to the point that no one wanted to roll with me, and I mean no one. Even the higher belt didn't want to roll with me because I was just plain too aggressive, and they were there to train not fight. I wish I would have done it different but I didn't, and I blew it for myself. When you go train another style, you have to go in with the mindset that you are beginner wanting to learn.
BTW, I love your videos and I wish I would have had an instructor that would have sat me down and said hey man what are you really here for? Maybe I'd still be there.
That beard is looking epic Chewy
Anybody else think chewy looks like a super chilled out Zen Jesus here?
Great vid as always Chewy! One question, where did that intro/outro beat come from? I dig it! Has an old Jurassic 5 vibe to it:)
Have a goal on what you want to practice when you roll
Whether my partner submits me or I submit him we always laugh and have a good time .
Perfect.
nice thank you
I have been training seance April first and I have never had this problem but I've noticed the people who do never last the motto of bjj should be leave your ego at the door and alway ask your partner who submitted you how could I have defended that and how did you do that submission that has helped me improve a LOT
we are huge community!
I'm a new subscriber and a fan. Wanted to know your opinion on - What do you prefer Gi or No Gi? What would you recommend beginners or people contemplating taking up Jiu Jitsu? I've been training No Gi in India for about 4 months and my coach insists to take up Gi as well constantly. Could you talk about that and elaborate please.
Great video! So I've a question. I'm completely new to BJJ (started just over a month ago) and I'm 36 years old, which makes me older than some, and younger than others though I'm clearly on with the older crew in our dojo/gym/academy (what is it called in BJJ anyway?). Since I only started training in recent years while previously being a semi-couch potato, how do you manage your energy reserves during a training session as a newcomer? I often find that after warmups and techniques there's never really anything left for rolling! Sometimes, there's barely anything left for solid techniques, if I'm honest.
So what should be my focus? Building my body up by giving my all from the beginning of each session until I'm gassed (which I've been doing) or should I manage my energy so that I exert myself the most during "pure" BJJ (techniques and rolling)?
Because on the one hand - no energy means no technique, but on the other hand - Building a stronger machine means more energy in the long run! What to do!?
AmbientFire that is a very good set of questions. You're not alone. One reason could be the gym is more intensive on warm-ups (more like a cross training session instead of light warm-ups). You could speak to the coach or try a few private watered down set of warm-ups at home until your fitness level rises. One important thing, remember to breathe properly (into abdomen) and check you're not holding your breath!
Very true about the breathing! I try to breathe well during rolling, but I'm kind of lax on that part of things during warm ups! I'm gonna add that to the mix and see if it helps me a little! Thanks!
same situation here, bro. 37 years old and just started this beautiful path since a month ago. Luckily, I´ve been most of my lifetime keeping myself in shape, nontheless for BJJ you need to focus on certain part of your body, pluss the ones you are week. Control your breathing, don´t rush while you´re rolling and think about what you do. Strength your hips. have a great time. saludos desde Chile.
AmbientFire I mean you could start running in the morning to buld up your cardio
started doing that recently and it pays dividends
Man you have that Elliott Hulse vibe going on! Good shit :)
its all in the angles lol
So true, love and positivity always pays off more in the long run. Letting out your anger and negativity hurts people or is inevitably seen as weakness. Plus you waste time going backwards making an ass of yourself when you could've been making yourself stronger by turning it around.
It happens
Dan Bilzerian at a glance. Gets me all the time.
XD
This has 0 dislikes for a reason
How did you make a sweatshirt look like a cardigan? Lol legit
Morgan Mahan 😂
Any thoughts on strength training alongside BJJ? I want to keep up my time in the gym but cant spare too much cause of all the BJJ training... with the little time i have, should i go for strength? Or for endurance? (To help my BJJ)
Have you met Jay Jack ? He's a pretty crazy dude, especially in the early days.
Got a guy like this at the school. I try to stay away from him, figuring he'll quit soon.
mike harvey try to teach him
You feel guilty. That's all. Just let them know you want to compete. I kinda so the same thing, but I've calmed down
Too many white belts fall into this category, they see another white belt and think "I have to prove I'm better than just being a white belt by beating another white belt" which results in your teammate going ape shit as if they were at ADCC. The best training partners are the ones who are rolling to learn with you, not trying to roll against you. This same practice is taught when sparring in striking. It's a learning experience, not a time to prove you're a gym champion.
if someone got mad at me because I taped them would not roll with them again
no
A LOT lol
Work on technique!
First?