How to Deal with Soreness after BJJ training

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7 жыл бұрын

Should you train through your soreness in BJJ? Do you get experience soreness after BJJ training and you'd like to find a way to work around it?
One of the common mistakes I see people make, and I made for many years. Was not looking at rest as a valuable component to training. Instead of looking at everything holistically and as a whole. I looked at my BJJ training very one sided.
Basically. Go Go Go! Aggressive! All yang and no yin. My Brazilian Jiu-jitsu training was lopsided to one side. And I paid for it.
Towards my late twenties. I ran into a wall. I was constantly injured and felt absolutely terrible.
This led me to start resting more and taking a more active approach to my rest.
Now I look at my rest as a valuable component to my training. Stretching, yoga, mobility work and different methods of active recovery.
As I increased the ratio of the maintenance work I found that I trained more effectively on the mat.
In the video you'll hear my response to Owen's question which pertained to this very subject. He's wanting to train more but feels super sore. As I share in the video. I don't think you always need to train through your soreness.
If you're preparing for a BJJ tournament or something. That's different. But if you're training Brazilian Jiujitsu for enjoyment. Be smart with you body.
Instead of always looking towards increasing your effort on the mat. Look to increase the effort you put towards your recovery off the mat.
I hope this video helps.
-Chewy
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@jimutley2303 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome video - great topic! I started training BJ J when I was 42 years old. I turn 47 April, and I recently earned my purple belt. I mix in technical open mat work to get a third session in some weeks. I also do a lot more stretching, and moderate weight high reps weightlifting (looks more like a rehab session then a spring session). I encourage the 40+ rollers out there - don't give up - find what works for you, be patient, BJJ is a life journey - not a race. The

@EPantano 7 жыл бұрын

Amen! I'm thinking I need to add some weights to my routine, but right now, time is a commodity, and I'd rather be on the mat.

@JodyH66 7 жыл бұрын

I'm 47 (striped blue) and roll and spar pretty hard 3 days a week Mon, Tue, Thur. (MMA gym, BJJ and Muay Thai). I find that a good kettlebell workout on Wed., Fri. and Sat. and a full rest day on Sunday has helped me tremendously. I tailor the kettlebell weight and reps to my soreness level. On really sore days it's lighter weight and more reps just to stretch out and get the blood flowing, if I'm feeling good I up the weight to get in a solid workout. I also do my kettlebell flows on a 3 or 5 minute boxing round timer to match the rounds of whatever tournament I have coming up. 15-25 minutes of kettlebells can be done at the house even with the busiest schedule.

@Suxandroc 6 жыл бұрын

JodyH66, is there a specific Kettlebell program you use?

@maxb5640 4 жыл бұрын

Just turned 40 and started BJJ. Unfortunately in my first session got intercoastal strain. ( I think my partner was doing triangle and I just didn't feel like tapping at the moment) I am in decent physical shape and exercise regularly so normal muscle soreness is not an issue. but seems some part of my mobility needed to be worked on..I also need to get more chill partner. at least while I am totally new

@bmweiner 2 жыл бұрын

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@bushido8800 5 жыл бұрын

It suprises me how much 35+ guys are starting or doing BJJ, and i felt to old to start... (37y) Big up guys, thx for pushing me and keep going Chew, you're a real inspiration.

@Sutherlinite 5 жыл бұрын

44 here and I'm three classes in. Wooo am I sore! A good sore though.

@Italian81 5 жыл бұрын

I started this year as well at 37 my friend

@austinpowers9740 5 жыл бұрын

I started at 36 and still on the mat at almost 44. The best decision in my life.

@remvlogs3931 4 жыл бұрын

I started at 44, 2 months in. Sore as most days but getting better.

@cerebraldatajack4994 4 жыл бұрын

39 here first class last night. addicted.

@srefihp 6 жыл бұрын

This could have been brought to my attention 10 years ago! Thank you, great vid!

@mattgchev 8 ай бұрын

Old video, but man, am I glad I found this. Just getting back into it after 6 or 7 years. Exactly same issue.

@danielmccarthy2445 4 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what i needed to hear. Thank you

@GovdotH 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great work you put in to your videos, I've only recently started my BJJ journey but your videos gave me the push to start.

@Genkimark 5 жыл бұрын

Chewie, your videos are an amazing source of encouragement. Thank you for sharing your great advice and insights, especially for this almost 50-year old dude!

@Chewjitsu 5 жыл бұрын

Happy to share experiences Mark! I'm glad they're useful to you.

@msfkmsfk 2 жыл бұрын

This is a high quality video. This guy knows what he is talking about. And if I ever get back into Jujitsu and MMA gyms again then I will definitely focus more on technique sessions instead of live rolling because my knowledge of jujitsu is very limited.

@Spek601 6 жыл бұрын

this a 1000x. Everything needs balance. Your week should consist of high intensity, mod intensity, low intensity workouts. HI shouldn't be more than 1-2x a week. Great video!

@jiujitsu94 7 жыл бұрын

I'm 40 years old, and there's a few things I do to extend my longevity in regards to BJJ. On my off days, I go to yoga. I changed my diet, eat mostly fruits and vegetables with clean sources of protein. That keeps inflammation down. I also train 3 days a week. Any more than that, I lose range of motion. That being said, everyone is different. This is what works for me.

@jimutley2303 7 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I think inflammation from processed foods is particularly hard on the 40+ BJJ player. I'm 47 and switched to fruits+vegs+lean-protein and almost nothing else. I cut breads completely, and dramatically reduced dairy. Great post Angelo!

@lnoviaf9821 4 жыл бұрын

I’m 37 and just started bjj, thanks for this tip. I also give myself recovery time and add yoga so I can survive the long haul.

@reygonzalez7483 7 жыл бұрын

Don't stop making these vids brotha! You're doing a great job with ur advice. It really helps, Thanks a lot man! 👍

@Chewjitsu 7 жыл бұрын

I don't plan on it! And that's because of the awesome messages from you guys. I appreciate the message!

@danielmacca7268 6 жыл бұрын

48 yrs old here. I remember being younger and training my butt off and not feeling it the next day. Nowadays I’m almost always sore in my shoulders and neck, especially if I’m getting stacked in training. Yoga helps as well as nutrition and the right supplements. Fortunately I’m married to a naturopathic doctor so she keeps me patched up. Love your videos Chewy!!

@pjproductions1384 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on 300k subs, and thank you for all of the awesome content!

@elivice9203 2 жыл бұрын

Anything I look up about bjj I can guarantee chewy has a vid on it. Thanks for the videos man !

@flyjohno Жыл бұрын

Great question, great answer. Thanks!

@countbendego6965 3 жыл бұрын

Just started, 39 years old, I’m in good shape, but really sore, thank you for this video. Really needed it. Came Looking for this answer. Addicted to jiujitsu already, but I want to stay balanced. Love you’re channel!

@anthonybrown1417 11 ай бұрын

Progress update please bro! Did you stick it out?

@chunkwobbler2544 6 жыл бұрын

Spot on advice as always. I'm turning 45 in June and one lil tip my professor gave me was to have a mix of branched chain aminos & electrolytes immediately after training. I have always been flexible and in good shape but that post BJJ soreness (especially the day morning after) was very real and unique to the sport. This soreness is not just from the work on the body but is also compounded by how easily we get dehydrated in BJJ when wearing a Gi. Grab a sugar free mix of electrolytes and BCAAs at your local store, mix it in 12oz of water and chug it down ASAP post BJJ class. Works like a charm

@BackcountryTreks Жыл бұрын

BCAAs are a waste of money. You can easily get what you need through your food intake. Don’t fall for this supplement marketing bs.

@BackcountryTreks Жыл бұрын

BCAAs are a waste of money. You can easily get what you need through your food intake. Don’t fall for this supplement marketing bs.

@raiklaub975 Жыл бұрын

@@BackcountryTreks lots of people consume too less proteins. If your daily nutrition covers all it's fine. If not you can take whey, all bcaa's are included in sufficient quantity.

@live_spectrum3071 7 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! Keep up the great work!

@maximilianobertotto9494 6 жыл бұрын

Good advise Chewie! God bless you brother!

@prometheusprometheus3747 5 жыл бұрын

This makes me feel better. Been doing shingatai jujitsu for 3 weeks and missed one day each week. Today is that day I’m sitting here kicking myself because I feel like I should be there but my body isn’t ready I’m 50. I’m not used to being worked to my limit by something like this. I always kept up pretty well in the past with sports. Anyway. I feel better about taking a day off each week. Thanks for the encouraging words.

@aaronc134 7 жыл бұрын

This applies to me in alot of ways too. Cool video as always

@JimmyChem 6 жыл бұрын

Great topic for a video. I'm 51 and started Muay Thai and BJJ 5 months ago. I've always been active (cycling, CrossFit, etc.) but I can honestly say I am now in the best shape I've ever been. I get sore, but I do a lot of stretching everyday - it's basically part of my routine. I also alternate my BJJ days with my Muay Thai days. They are so different that they seem to complement each other and work like (very) active rest for each other. I take 1 or 2 days off per week with neither BJJ or Muay Thai, just stretching and chilling. Some soreness just takes a bit of time - I've got a case of "clinch neck" right now from Muay Thai - basically no clinching or getting my neck bent while rolling for a few days. Just takes time. This approach has worked for me, and I think could be useful for a lot of old dudes. 😀

@jasonfoster6075 4 жыл бұрын

Good to hear i am 49 just started bjj this week. I was thinking about adding muay thai also.

@coolitnow0013 7 жыл бұрын

Yo chewy cold showers after training help me big time after training,stretching and avoid sugary stuff.Also I went to the doctor he told me I had food allergies didn't know for years it was A major factor for my soreness. Been on gluten free and lactose free diet cause of the allergies and it's a world of difference. I now can attend class 6 days a week instead of 2x a week and lost 70lbs on a 1 year period.I months shy from 40 and work a physically Labor intensive job roll about 40 minutes a day all because l avoid sugary and allergy sensitive foods guys get tested for allergy sensitivity is I guess I'm advocating.Love your channel Chewy.

@hr1meg 7 жыл бұрын

Ice, ice, ice, ice, ice. Did I mention ice? I'm 46 years old, and was training once a week since my body was devastated by the workout. I decided to apply ice packs to the areas of my body where I was feeling I had worked the most. All of a sudden I was feeling great the next day. I am now on 4 times a week all thanks to icing up my body after working out. Apply ice even if you dont feel very sore, because you WILL feel it the next day. Worked for me and the results were night and day. :)

@8095jleon 7 жыл бұрын

hr1meg cryotherapy is great

@emofrige96 7 жыл бұрын

hr1meg dude cold showers are the shit. I do one about an hour after training and come out like ' what happened '

@bushido8800 5 жыл бұрын

Really? They told me to use heat? Confused now.

@joe12524 5 жыл бұрын

Craig Lines silly question how long do you stay in the cold shower for? Thanks.👍🏻

@tbarrata6479 5 жыл бұрын

I am 47 and have put on some weight over the years. I’ve have now been doing bjj for a month now. My shoulders are screaming at me when I get home and more so in the morning. I will try the ice pack. Hopefully this will do the trick. I am struggling with improving my breathing during rolling and anything to alleviate the shoulder soreness will be just one thing less for me to worry about. Thx for the tip.

@erikkayV 6 жыл бұрын

This guy should really have way more views and subscribers.

@antiwokeguy Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate your analogy ☯️

@Icantseeme 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video bro!

@xclavo3 7 жыл бұрын

just what I needed to hear, I've been showing up 6-7 days a week for the past 4 months since I started bjj. ribs have been a little sore past 2 days abd I didn't go to class today, thanks coach!

@Chewjitsu 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Ese! Good luck with your training adjustments.

@wyattbreymeyer4033 3 жыл бұрын

man i needed this, i go 2-3x a week but double classes and rolling after, and i feel beat up, im a no stripe white belt training for about 3 months, i weigh about 3 bills, i powerlifted, 21, so my game rn is definitely agressive and top heavy

@mynameissully 4 жыл бұрын

Great advice, will defo go in and try just technique rather than rolling at the end

@msfkmsfk 2 жыл бұрын

I would also like to see thsi channel make a video on active recovery. That is something I need to know more about.

@normbaril6667 6 жыл бұрын

Only been doing BJJ for 8days. Every morning i say today is a rest day but then watch a video and get to fired up and end up going. I’m so sore but want to roll every chance I get! Addicted. Ya I’d say so.

@thomasarmstrong6346 7 жыл бұрын

Good topic. Thanks for the videos!

@Chewjitsu 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas! Appreciate the message.

@silvinoriverol7594 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Hopefully i can go visit your gym some day.

@johnjames7966 7 жыл бұрын

44 here. BJJ 2 - 3 times a week at dojo with rolls and another 2 - 3 times a week at home (drills and grappling dummy). Lift weights, run and kickbox as well. Keeps me young but ice and heat are necessary to keep it going.

@motojits6300 7 жыл бұрын

John James I'm 17 and I do kickboxing and jiu jitsu as well! Unfortunately I only do bjj mon and wed (sometimes open roll on fri) but I still to boxing/kickboxing every week day. I need to start lifting too!

@joe12524 5 жыл бұрын

The convict conditioning series of books for training and rehab are really good.👍🏻

@Dbunkr55 7 жыл бұрын

Good advice (as always!)

@Chewjitsu 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@adampinniger8767 7 жыл бұрын

Could you do a video on at home movements to practice for new white belts, just to help train up the body to be able to do the movements... good videos i really like them,, keep up the work mate

@PhatFrankiiie 2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏻 Excellent video

@frankmoore5102 5 жыл бұрын

44 yo, been training for three months. My routine is 5 days a week jiu jitsu and weights at the gym. It works for me and I feel the benefits outweigh the soreness. God willing, I aim to keep this pace.

@TDR85 2 жыл бұрын

3 years later.. how's that pace going? Still going well? If so, what are you doing to keep it up?

@kmetvhribih 7 жыл бұрын

What has helped me most with soreness is aerobic exercise for sore muscles followed by light stretching and then cooling. Just be careful with the excercise part so you won't push it onto anaerobic levels (I am constantly having trouble with that because once I'm warmed up, the soreness is greatly diminished and I want to push it lol (you'll pay for that the next day)). It should feel like a really long hard-ish warm-up. Also learn the difference between 'good' soreness that is normal and the bad that means you have injured something or that it is imminent unless you take time to recover ;) if in doubt, just rest. A day or two should be enough, but if you you injure something, you're looking at weeks of rest ;)

@Mdrnsamurai 7 жыл бұрын

Things that I take to treat Soreness, Tart Cherry Juice , Turmeric, and Apple Cider Vinegar after every practice. And absolutely train with soreness, but not strains. :) IMO

@TheLT1runner 7 жыл бұрын

Good advice chewie. This is Chris one of Shawn H guys in Nashville.

@Chewjitsu 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris! Thanks for the comment brother!

@nicocontreras5366 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, I don´t feel sore but some injuries bother me a lot.

@castortroy22 4 жыл бұрын

I just finished my first day BJJ yesterday and holy moly I’m sore .... and tomorrow is gonna be worse - I haven’t done much excersise since I tore my rotator cuff.

@EPantano 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! I'm 47, and I feel every minute of rolling the next day. Sometimes I can push through it, sometimes my body needs a rest. I listen to what it's telling me. Great advice Chewy!

@Chewjitsu 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric!

@thecountoftuscany9493 7 жыл бұрын

excellent video. does this guy have a blog or something?

@Mr.Nogijiujitsu 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice. I’m an in my late 20 and currently experiencing minor injuries. As far as stretches... what are your thoughts on dynamic vs deeper stretches. I always do dynamic before training and deeper for at home or after training. I heard that deeper/longer stretches can weaken you before your workout. What do you think?

@alexbambamextra 7 жыл бұрын

43 here/purple belt, i started jiu-jitsu when I was 32 years old - and one thing that has helped me with the soreness for the past three years, is better nutrition; i started including more foods that help to reduce inflammation (vegetables, etc) and lower my intake of food that cause inflammation (sugary foods, etc) . It did wonders for me. I have always been injured prone, so my jiu-jitsu journey has been at a lower pace, with many breaks here and there.

@ChristopherWalkenPUA 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah eating less animal products and more vegetables and fruits will definitely help. It's pretty much the diet Helio Gracie ate and he had a super long and productive life.

@Chewjitsu 7 жыл бұрын

I eat plenty of animal protein. But I have noticed that when I cut out the bulk of sugar and added a lot of veggies to my diet. I feel better overall.

@alexbambamextra 7 жыл бұрын

That's pretty much what I have been doing for the last 3 years. But I eat mostly chicken and fish, and keep my sugar intake low throughout the week - and I have replaced bread and rice for vegetables.

@nicocontreras5366 5 жыл бұрын

I reduced sugar almost to 0 and feel better now.

@JakeNukem3D 3 жыл бұрын

I had this problem for a long time. I started to take sparring more lightly and skipped some rounds all together. Once a week go hard if you know when you have couple of rest days ahead of you

@danielkeenan1984 6 жыл бұрын

Voice of reason , great videos and rational opinions

@mexicanpanda510 Жыл бұрын

I do static stretching for my legs so that they have more mobility and flexibility I don’t train Muay Thai just jiu jitsu and after watching this vid I’m kinda glad I’ve been stretching specially even before I started jiu jitsu a few weeks back

@shivaneeenglish1162 5 жыл бұрын

Hi I have the same problem my shoulder so hurts after rolling I will try an relax

@3dd00 2 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video on what supplements are best for a jiu jitsu practitioner? Thanks!

@robcubed9557 3 жыл бұрын

38 and train 2x per week as well as lift weights 2x per week. I try to stretch and/or foam roll for 10-15 min after class. Some days if I'm a little bit fatigued BEFORE class, I'll hold back during rolling and I'll have a lower threshold for tapping.

@mattcooper1193 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Chew Question hope you can give some insight! I'm still new to training BJJ I started a few years ago but had to take a break because we moved. I'm back at it and I enjoy everything about it! Found a great gym that offers a great community. HOWEVER, I have a question and I'm really hoping you or someone can help me with. When I first trained a few years ago (only trained for 6 months) I NEVER had this issue. When we do choke drills my throat gets swollen and it last for at least 3-5 days. It freaks me somewhat because well... it makes breathing feel different. I would compare to having a sore throat without sick symptoms. Is this common/normal? Any suggestions? I appreciate any feedback.

@mrobsolete530x4 6 жыл бұрын

I'm 14 and I did BJJ for the first time in 4 years a while ago and the day after my whole body hurt like I had the flu.

@bw5187 Жыл бұрын

Found using a Trigger Point GRID Ball Foam Massage Ball (orange) and just rolling around on it front and back for hours really helps keep everything free from soreness, stiffness, and pain while increasing mobility. like a $400 massage for $22.99.

@mstripling86 4 жыл бұрын

i stopped training from 2013 all the way until 2019, on top of that i gained about 50 pounds in the meantime. i have had to completely change up my style and my approach to training and grappling. my body isn't the same and the way my body responds to training isn't the same either. I have to be more mindful of who i roll with and how many times a week i train. i can still pump out a good 3-4 times a week but i cant roll like i did in my 20's, i have to bow out sometimes before sparring simply out of my body just telling me to rest.

@pabloamericano4930 6 жыл бұрын

I’m 34 and dealing with the same thing. If I do 2 days in a row, my neck, elbows and lower back are so sore I can barely walk for the rest of the day.

@jasonh3188 4 жыл бұрын

chew. do a video on grips. maybe I'm doing something wrong but my fingers hurt after rolling. cheers. jay

@batjackjohnson252 7 жыл бұрын

word, BALANCE . . . thank you Sir

@Chewjitsu 7 жыл бұрын

Balance is the hardest thing to find sometimes though!

@batjackjohnson252 7 жыл бұрын

Chewjitsu Indeed Sir, you're a natural philosopher (at least warrior poet), thus I'll share 2 ancient tidbits with ya; 1, Marcus Aurelius (one of the "5 Good Emperors of Rome") wrote in Meditations of the perfect ideal of a balance of compassion & cruelty. As a father i am very loving & very strict. this principle applies in fighting and especially leadership. We hold our daughters hand both firm & soft in the same moment. 2, Shenryu Suzuki wrote many good Za-Zen books. He wrote that we are not to seek outside things. Balance is in us and we have already archived it. Like when you speak about "being focused in a match on hitting your moving and staying in the moment". You find the answer inside of you. Such are all things good to have and be. We must find them in ourselves, because they are already there. . . . Sorry about the book, brother. You are doing good work and touching many more lives than you could fathom. Take care and please keep it going :)

@ananda_miaoyin Жыл бұрын

46 here. Just started back on Friday after a LONG break of not doing any martial nothing! I felt like I was going to barf doing guard pass drills! I am still sore as hell two days later. I was going pretty hard and now I am paying for it. I thought I was good to go - I do yoga, run, lift and am a rock climber. Nope. I kicked my own ass and didn't tap.

@COLLYD420 6 жыл бұрын

Sooooooo I do 3 days in a row then maybe an open roll, I think that is the perfect balance for me, the four days off is great for me to fully recover

@trufflet 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, Chew. I love your videos. What helps me are hot baths with epsom salt.

@hipqban169 6 жыл бұрын

So true...too yang is my problem

@napo450 Жыл бұрын

Its been 11 years since I wrestled, I'm 27 now just started jiu jitsu, and my biceps are killing me In soreness, I can weight lift perfectly fine, but my arms can't handle rolling. I can only handle 2 days of jiu jitsu a week, I can do more only if I don't roll it sucks.

@evangelistjoaquinorosco3391 4 жыл бұрын

Chewy I'm a 46 year old purple belt, and I really like training but lately my knees have been swelling. Do you ever wrap your knees for BJJ? I wear knee pads, but I feel sometimes I need more support.

@ar12. 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 16 and my shoulder has quite a lot of bruising after my first class and is sore to the touch we did a technique which we pushed out our but at the other person on the shoulder then flipped into guard.

@sman7099 Жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for the video, I know its been up for some time but Im a whitebelt so useful. The thing thats bothering me is that each session we do practise chokes my windpipe is really sore for a week, any tips?

@iangillbanks2420 3 ай бұрын

Did my first BJJ lesson on my 57th birthday... 5th lesson in and my shoulders are wrecked..

@bradleygaudet9997 5 жыл бұрын

Branch chain aminos, krill oil, and joint warfare are must have supplements for me

@ss-or8hj 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video! I'm only hearing elliot hulse lol

@xnoheartx 4 жыл бұрын

I just started training like 3 weeks ago, it’s definitely a different type of soreness compared to lifting soreness! Anyone have any recs for sore knees? Landed all my weight (and my partners) on one leg the other day

@bobby9192 2 жыл бұрын

Out of wrestling for 10 years and just started BJJ. Put in a double grape vine and killed both my knees. I know it’s not serious but it is annoying

@mk11fan87 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been lifting for years but bjj makes my body feel so stiff and tight I’m scared I might injure myself

@xnoheartx 2 жыл бұрын

Update 2 years later: kept training just got my blue bet and that knee still ain’t right

@mk11fan87 2 жыл бұрын

@@xnoheartx you should get it checked out it might be fractured

@captainfanta8641 6 жыл бұрын

Ju juitsu and yoga, the yoga helps combat the soreness.

@MakeYouFeelBetterNow 7 жыл бұрын

I'm 45, started again after 18 years. First of all, maybe you're rolling too hard. If you roll light you should be OK to roll every day, plus your technique will improve much faster. Second, you can just do technique without rolling. Last, you can take boot camp type exercise classes to increase your core and abdominal strength without the threat of being injured from hard rolling. In functional training if you go to your limits you can stop, in sparring it's not fun to gas out. Of course there are nutrition, stretching, and therapies to consider. I train (something) every day, JJ 2-3 times a week. Good luck.

@kr4yzi32k 6 жыл бұрын

I train 4-5 days a week pretty hard. I'm 35 and have been training for 3 years non stop. My whole body hurts but I wouldn't have it any other way.

@yourbore 8 ай бұрын

Same. Are you still training, man?

@kr4yzi32k 8 ай бұрын

@@yourbore yep, almost 41 now but added lifting to my bjj as well.

@yourbore 8 ай бұрын

@@kr4yzi32k hell yeah

@chaystafari3228 4 жыл бұрын

I tried to combat fatigue with steroids . It works but defiantly rest is best

@Runny117 9 ай бұрын

Has anyone felt cold-like symptoms after being choked? had sore throat from the choke - totally normal. then the next day felt like muscle aches and chills in other parts of my body kind of similar to what a mild cold feels like. but I know it's from the choke and not being sick. it's weird. never experienced it before.

@ellisno6908 7 жыл бұрын

Question, Chewy. Looking for advice on two things, this weekend i'm doing a submission only tournament, and hopefully doing three divisions, adult and juvenile because i'm 17. any advice? also march 2018 i'm aiming to compete pan ams because i will be 18 in january and my coach won't promote me to blue until then, (currently green, he's very traditional) is it probable to win men's blue belt pan ams at 18? I know i'm willing to put in the work. Also freezing cold showers and hot epsom salt baths have worked miracles for me :)

@Chewjitsu 7 жыл бұрын

Yes it's definitely possible. Good luck to you brother!

@railroadtrash09 5 жыл бұрын

43 here.. Tape, ice, ibuprofen are my friends!!!

@grayson8566 7 жыл бұрын

Early Squad

@spencerelliott6000 6 жыл бұрын

I have a question about rolling with higher belts that are women that are purple belts and blue belts, should I go easy on them or should I fullly? I'm a white belt that's been training almost 2 years I'm 18 I weigh about 138 140 height 5,9 I'm a small guy should I go easy or rough since they are higher belts?

@skapunkzzz Жыл бұрын

so what did you do back then? rolled easy or hard?

@rubencervantes5176 3 жыл бұрын

I just started bjj is it normal to have headaches after rolling? I train in boxing but i do not get head aches.

@rob-the-goose 7 жыл бұрын

Love the vids dude, im a white belt 1 year and im 28, i am currently off due to a recurring injury in my back, bad posture and my job takes its toll. i love bjj and pick it up fast but, my chiropractor said to take it easy because my neck and spine are out of place but is getting better and is improving exponentially. im pissed cause i cant train like i normally do. is there any recommendations you have to help protect my neck / back, eg stretchs, work outs or solo drills? thanks bro Rob

@chorse70 6 жыл бұрын

I feel bad I dislike BJJ we have to do some of it in class and I have slipped disk in my back and neck area. It hurts for me to do a lot on the ground and I cringe when I know were doing it. Any suggestions for that?

@nextlevelbjj3083 5 жыл бұрын

chorse70 if you have back problems I would suggest not doing bjj. Hate to say it.

@kineticmc7743 5 жыл бұрын

Just had my second grappling tournament Chewie. Took home silver in gi and bronze in no gi. It was a very rough and tumble event to say the least. I might do yoga and soak in the hot tub but today is a rest day... oww... 🤗

@magnet8185 2 жыл бұрын

I always get out of rolls with bruises.

@pigpig8238 7 жыл бұрын

I was rolling with a blue belt at my gym after he came back from a year hiatus. He managed to get to full mount and went for an arm bar but he couldn't get it. His response was instead of trying another attack was to sneak punches in, hitting me in the face until i broke my grip to protect my face so he could get the arm bar. What would you recommend in dealing with people like this?

@kennethlucas7473 7 жыл бұрын

Kick his ass and then say........sorry!

@Chewjitsu 7 жыл бұрын

Talk to your coach.

@novyx1 6 жыл бұрын

Shank him in the locker room

@TPPG_ 3 жыл бұрын

i roll with alot of bigger cats they over 180 to 200+ im trying to improve my survival rate and my strength from rolling with the big dawgs but i get injured quite a bit my joints ,hyperextended elbows some guys dont understand FLOW Grapple smh and go as if they winning a real mma match but anyways i get sore as hell on the ride home and im stiff as a mofo anybody know any good oils other then muay thai namman linemint oil i been using the voltoren the arthritis creme and that has helped the most but it has pain reliever in it may not be so good for the liver and what not any advice or suggestions would help alot 💯🤙🤼‍♂️⚔ thanks to anyone who replys back with some good advice or suggestions....🤙

@qstogg7955 2 жыл бұрын

I smoke a small amount of weed a few hours before bedtime it works for me

@alangonzalez8389 7 жыл бұрын

How can I message you ? I have a question about my jiu jitsu gym and myself

@Chewjitsu 7 жыл бұрын

Instagram, FB or email. It takes me a bit to get back. But I try to get to the messages as soon as possible.

@elhud9389 7 жыл бұрын

if your sore it means you've been rolled over, I suggest rest it up until your body gets used to it again otherwise you will injure yourself.

@cogen651 7 жыл бұрын

Did he say the dude had his hips replaced? Holy crap! I hope that wasn't due to his past training. I'm older, I don't want my hips to go.geez,lol.

@BishopBrow 7 жыл бұрын

One time I ate Pizza just before a training at Wind River Dojo and boy I felt sluggish and heavy throughout the entire training session. I was raised with the idea that athletes eat a high protein diet and heavy carb diet. Like Baseball players never go and eat a salad to celebrate the big win they go eat pizza. Probably because it is so blasted expensive to feed 20-30 people salad but whatever.

@citlallicaballero9778 3 жыл бұрын

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@ivantulumovic861 4 жыл бұрын

I thought I was the only one 😂 I thought I get pain because i was to skinny. Its easier now to go trough pain

@onlyeatapples3166 Жыл бұрын

For me my left bicep is just thrashed im probably not doin something right. I was sitting their just watching my hand shake thinking is this normal 😂

@BMLocal374 4 жыл бұрын

CBD MD cream 1500mg is a must

@AlexMartinez-sc2zx 7 жыл бұрын

What would you recommend for a skinny guy like me? I get over powered all the time by other white belts. Then again I don't know any technique. What would you recommend.

@juliannunez23 7 жыл бұрын

A big guy could never know what it is that is going to work for a small guy. I'm no Chewy but I'll tell you this, you'll have to find the answers for yourself through trial and error. Having an advanced small practitioner as a mentor also helps, plenty of them online. There's no substitute for hard work, you have to learn the hell out of the art brother. Never muscle through anything. Make the following things your focus when you're training and you'll discover untold power; technique, patience, and timing... After several years of training you'll develop a sense of gripping, grip stripping, framing, positioning, transitioning, flow and anticipation that will allow you to be effective both defensively and offensively.

@MrBriweav 7 жыл бұрын

Start studying the Mendes brothers. They are smaller guys who can take on the biggest.