Successful BJJ Competitor Struggling with Neck Injuries

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Recently I was having a chat with a buddy named Matt on Instagram, and he has an interesting question, it relates to him being torn between two paths in Jiu-Jitsu.
Here's the breakdown...
He's 42 years old, he's a purple belt, won a few big competitions at Blue Belt (worlds & pans), and trains at an amazing gym.
BUT...
He's having some serious neck issues, leading him to have constant pain when he trains, especially with his larger training partners.
He is also moving into this coaching role, and he loves it. However, the problem with that is he feels like coaching alone is not sufficient, and that doing this (coaching and not competing) makes him feel like an imposter.
He wonders if I have any advice to give him, or any perspective or ideas to consider at this point in his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu career.
I'll dive into the question pretty heavily in this video, specifically the idea of something everyone will go through: The death of the Ego.
I hope you guys got something out of it.
Thanks for watching.
- Chewy
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@chriso8726 2 ай бұрын

I’ve never really been much of a competitor nor was I wanting to coach. Bjj was my stress reliever, but I’ve competed and kinda feel into helping teach. I’ve been on the mats for 14 years and currently a brown belt. The most rewarding thing ever in bjj was when that first white belt told me he hit a move I taught him in a live roll. So you just never know where this sport will take you. Just enjoy the ride 🤙🏼

@timba1181 2 ай бұрын

Never change Chewy, the length of your videos is just fine 👌

@CraigMiller-ti2wx Ай бұрын

Wow.. you're speaking directly to my journey. I love it! Great message 👍🏾

@badassoptic 2 ай бұрын

This is why I always roll at 40 to 60% intensity most of the time. Never 100% every session for 3 - 5+ years straight, so I can go train more and I don't end up spending all the money visiting the doctor while reducing medical financial stress on my family.

@Tyler16bit 2 ай бұрын

I'm getting back into BJJ as a white belt after 2 years away from training, because of mental health reasons. Doing better now, and looking to also get in better shape physically. Just 2 more weeks until my first class back, really looking forward to it, training at a good gym in my hometown in southern Indiana.

@harkinjames 2 ай бұрын

Welcome back to the game 😁💪

@Tyler16bit 2 ай бұрын

@@harkinjames thanks!

@smooty7028 2 ай бұрын

You don't have to be actively competing to be a great coach. In fact many of the best coaches no longer compete for various reasons. It will just allow you to dedicate more time/attention to your guys that compete. I'm also a purple belt with chronic neck issues that I have to manage. It's not worth it to push it and make it worse. I'd rather tone it down and be able to keep training for years to come.

@FR-ty5vn 2 ай бұрын

100% - Arguably the best coach of all never competed…Danaher…

@user-fd3gz2zc7u 2 ай бұрын

Its nice to see this Sea Change in Jiu-Jitsu. Folks like you make jiu-jitsu fun and full of wisdom.

@Chewjitsu 2 ай бұрын

Appreciate it.

@rafasgomesflorence 2 ай бұрын

Great video

@prenomnom3543 2 ай бұрын

Excellent. Thank you.

@gregslone4874 2 ай бұрын

Five minutes in I was wondering where you were going with this but then you tied it all together and it was like . . . aha!

@Chewjitsu 2 ай бұрын

I told ya it was going to be a bit of a ride!

@tyroneshoelaces315 2 ай бұрын

I'm in a similar position. I've competed a good few time but I don't really show up when the time comes. I've done good but not great. I've recently coached a few teammates at a naga and when they won their matches I felt great! Id love to be that top of the podium guy but I'm getting older.