Blue Belt Lost His Best Training Partner & Struggling with BJJ

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  • In today's video I answer a question from a young guy who recently lost one of his most important training partners and a kind of mentor of sorts in BJJ.
    So in this video I explain the trap that can happen when you come across someone who seems to make your BJJ way better. This is a trap that can happen anytime you run across a massively helpful mentor or person in your life.
    And in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, this situation will happen all the time as our training partners are constantly changing.
    Hopefully the video is useful to you.
    -Chewy
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ความคิดเห็น • 65

  • @t-roy13
    @t-roy13 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    The ironic thing about BJJ, actually a lot of things in life, is it really is an individual journey surrounded by people helping each other.

  • @oisinvg
    @oisinvg ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Losing gym bros is no joke😢

    • @tededo
      @tededo ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ...and imagine, I've been grappling since early 2000s, I saw some many great partners leave, its something.

  • @chrisboyne5791
    @chrisboyne5791 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Chewey I don't do jj, but I find your attitude and the way you express yourself inspirational anyway. I am currdntly training to run group exercise classes, just a couple hours a week. You are the kind of trainer I aim to be. Cheers mate.

    • @randomcommenterphd893
      @randomcommenterphd893 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you tried a free class since? Curious to know.

    • @chrisboyne5791
      @chrisboyne5791 ปีที่แล้ว

      @randomcommenterphd893 still haven't done JJ but I'm running my group exercise classes 3 times a week. I think if there was a school locally I'd give it a go, but honestly I might not have room for a new passtime!

  • @nathanieltillman2355
    @nathanieltillman2355 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I had the same problem. Went through white together. Got our blues around the same time. He is fitter than me and slightly better. He left Shanghai for Germany. It was weird going to training. My wife laughed at me and told me acting a love struck idiot. It took me awhile........ about a month to realise that I was actually being held back by my situation. After, I was training with other people, great judokas who made my stand up better, people who wrestled and had a different approach. I grew again after I lost my friend. I needed his help in the beginning, but I also needed other peoples help in order to get better. Not knowing who my training partner was going to be in each class added another level to my approach to my training.

  • @kryptek829
    @kryptek829 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Maybe its time for him to be the inspiration to someone. Sometimes you learn more by bringing people to your level.

    • @NoBody-ro3xj
      @NoBody-ro3xj ปีที่แล้ว +1

      To me this is the best comment I have read

    • @gosecondmile
      @gosecondmile ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Underrated comment here!

  • @discofoot6443
    @discofoot6443 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Chewy, you've helped me keep faith in growing my beard.

  • @israeltilk11
    @israeltilk11 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Some guys at my gym record their rolls on their phones. Maybe he can do that and then do zoom meetings with his buddy to go over them and get the kind of feedback he finds constructive.

    • @todd2324
      @todd2324 ปีที่แล้ว

      But what if his friend decides to quit BJJ one day (which is possible)? He may quit too if he's not really passionate about it. Ultimately, he's gotta make sure he's doing it for himself and not his friend.

  • @strength4863
    @strength4863 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well said, much respect from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @gladiumcaeli
    @gladiumcaeli ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To be fair a great training partner does make a huge difference, in the same sense that a great coach does.

  • @WittedSword
    @WittedSword ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can already tell this will be one I come back to for years

  • @Daniel_Cooley
    @Daniel_Cooley ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is great advice! I've definitely gone through this in the past

  • @michaelbexarthomas652
    @michaelbexarthomas652 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another form of personal growth in the martial arts world is being happy for others. And realizing the impact you made when it comes to their next endeavors. 🤙🏼🥋

  • @patfetes
    @patfetes ปีที่แล้ว

    Chewy on the heroes journey

  • @shanemeely5959
    @shanemeely5959 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thats was some inspirational shit right there, phones on autoplay and was not expecting that

  • @M_Emery99
    @M_Emery99 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rocky has all of the motifs.

  • @AndyMyers94
    @AndyMyers94 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m sad for the day we loose chewy and his channel as one of our favorite TH-cam coaches.
    Hopefully a long long way off.

  • @knky98bouba82
    @knky98bouba82 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Now he has to become the leader or be the inspiration for someone else...just like his friend was instrumental in keeping him in the game , he now has to give that to someone else . I think that would be very therapeutic as well.

    • @badgoat666
      @badgoat666 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is a cool take on the situation 👌

  • @tas2461873
    @tas2461873 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I found this with my coach. He moved away at the beginning of the year and class is *not* the same without him teaching it. I'm working through the process of dealing with this but it's hard man. The spark, the desire, the drive...just isn't there yet and I don't know If it ever will be in the same fashion again. I still force myself to attend class regularly, but the thrill and fun are gone now.

    • @johnmcdonagh374
      @johnmcdonagh374 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe this is just the lesson you needed to develop your own intrinsic self motivation. Until now your inner drive and passion were dependent on someone else. This was always going to happen as he was never really going to be your coach forever. Did you just feel passion before because he convinced you to do so? Do you actually love BJJ? Or were you just inspired by an individual?

    • @knky98bouba82
      @knky98bouba82 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How long have you been training? Because this is what BJJ is man... not only dealing with the learning part but also the mental aspect. This is only the start man, it's a tiny obstacle u can easily overcome if your love of the sport is there.

    • @merkins87
      @merkins87 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It does happen mate & sometimes it may take a few different places before you find a place you vibe with.
      You may lose the initial spark/intensity, but just keep plugging along & you'll meet the right people again.
      It's not easy, but it's all worth it.

  • @ksonss
    @ksonss ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Chewy

  • @rickt9569
    @rickt9569 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Half the reason i go to the classes i go to (day classes) is the social aspect of the training partners there

  • @jayleggett2261
    @jayleggett2261 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always love the contenet

  • @bartniem9
    @bartniem9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Somebody send it to Gordon Ryan, he says that he's going to retire as soon as Danaher retires or dies.

  • @reflex6907
    @reflex6907 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been out of jiu jitzu for almost 2 months because of an athletes foot infection I've been dealing with and I'm a 6 month white belt it's been really rough but having people inspiring you asking when you're coming back is huge because I'm struggling mentally not being there getting better

    • @chrisreid2113
      @chrisreid2113 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Go to class and be present

    • @reflex6907
      @reflex6907 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@chrisreid2113 I really should but my shit is contagious if it was anything else I wouldn't be typing this because I'd be in the damn gym

    • @chrisreid2113
      @chrisreid2113 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@reflex6907 yeh I hear ya, currently have gastroenteritis

  • @scottbelanger9531
    @scottbelanger9531 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mike Tyson, Cus D'Amato. We all watched Mike fall apart once Cus died.

    • @blondequijote
      @blondequijote 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mike replaced Cus with all the wrong ppl and they even convinced him to get rid of his cornerman Kevin Rooney.

  • @moonsdonut5188
    @moonsdonut5188 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi I have a question I'm almost 40 and unfit and have knee problems I'm to old or weak to start this I also have social anxiety witch makes it even more difficult.

    • @kryptek829
      @kryptek829 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I started at 39 with bad knees and bad feet. Its doable you just have to push yourself through it. Started at 235lbs at 6 ft. I'm now holding at 200 my knees fell much better, they don't buckle on me anymore.

    • @Schwartzbruder1
      @Schwartzbruder1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just push through it. Your body will adjust in a matter of months. Maintain a consistent training schedule and get plenty of rest. And drink water

    • @bmstylee
      @bmstylee ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do it man. I started about 18 months ago. I was a 41 year old 6'2" 290 lb washed up p powerlifter looking for a new challenge. Definitely not the healthiest guy. 4 knee surgeries from sports. I'm now 235lbs and way healthier. Now I was uneasy when I started because everything was uncomfortable From strage movements to the pajamas we call a gi. It took time to get comfortable with people trying to choke you or bend your joints the wrong way. Definitely a trust curve for everyone. But I got over it and I'm glad I started. Maybe one day I won't suck at it and get to be something higher than a white belt.

    • @jessehandel8662
      @jessehandel8662 ปีที่แล้ว

      What's your question? Just sounds like a bunch of excuses to me.

    • @jessehandel8662
      @jessehandel8662 ปีที่แล้ว

      Quit Asking strangers for help on TH-cam it you want to do it do it.

  • @JesusGonzalez-tu2nr
    @JesusGonzalez-tu2nr ปีที่แล้ว

    Find a cool white belt and help that person.

  • @JayIsABoss07501
    @JayIsABoss07501 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you see the ufc fight pass video of that 16 year old just ripped that guys kneee in one swing with no time to even tap , would love a video on this

    • @geraldfriend256
      @geraldfriend256 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah the Geico caveman lookin m0fO? Another good reason it should be 18 and up.

  • @adamequihua8702
    @adamequihua8702 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happens in kung fu panda

  • @todd2324
    @todd2324 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bottom line is this, do you love BJJ? If you do then that passion should be what motivates you to train. But if you love your friend more than BJJ, then you won't last. There are plenty of good guys to train with at many gyms so it shouldn't matter. No one should be put on a pedestal like this.

  • @CrisTheFist
    @CrisTheFist ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Way better than Joe Rogan lmao.

    • @CrisTheFist
      @CrisTheFist ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Imagine if Rogan did stuff like this instead of spreading all the hate and platforming all the wack jobs he does.

    • @mightymikethebear
      @mightymikethebear ปีที่แล้ว

      Good teachers are hard to find because not many people can or want to teach.

    • @kiara-kh7nh
      @kiara-kh7nh ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CrisTheFist hate sells 🤷🏽

    • @geraldfriend256
      @geraldfriend256 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CrisTheFist Yeah just watch Lex. Rogan is a good interviewer but yeah buncha Alex Jones strength nutso z.

    • @bartniem9
      @bartniem9 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@CrisTheFist he spreads zero hate

  • @Wakizashi_10p
    @Wakizashi_10p ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude you're living proof those Elliott Hulse seminars work!
    It you 6 years but you've the Hulse thing down to a tee!
    🤣🤣🤣🤣😅🤣🤣

  • @Bluis5445
    @Bluis5445 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Maybe he should quit and get serious. There’s always a Sambo gym near you.

  • @josephryan4
    @josephryan4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sometimes white belts don't know you are going soft. They are happy because they are still in it. They don't know every time you are playing. But sometimes you must show them they are just meat.