A 70 yr Old Power Lifter Changed the Way I Look at Injuries
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- Опубликовано: 7 дек 2017
- Why on earth would you train BJJ if you're going to get injured???
This is a question that came up recently from one of the viewers who is interested in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu but is worried about training because of the potential risk of injury.
In this video I share my personal reasons as to why I train in spite of injuries. One is a story about an old power lifter who was a mentor of mine when I was a young kid. The way he presented himself was an inspiration to me.
I talk about the deep reasons as to why I've been involved in BJJ since 2003.
I also share a couple ideas on how to potentially mitigate the risk of injury and avoiding getting injured.
This is a pretty long ramble with some different twists and turns in it. But I hope that it's somehow useful to you with your training. :)
-Chewy
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For my blue belt promotion we did an iron man (where you roll with everyone in the gym from the white belts to the black) and before I even knew I was getting promoted that day I dislocated my shoulder performing a shitty ankle drag takedown and my shoulder got ripped out of its socket. It was a previous injury but then I went and relocated it and my coach told me that I was getting promoted too and asked if I still wanted to do the iron man I said "Fuck yeah I still wanna roll!" And I put my right arm in my belt and grabbed it immobilizing it and I rolled with everyone in the gym with one arm. Many of them put themselves at the same handicap to even it out and I did really well ironically. It was one of the greatest days of my life and I wouldn't give that up just to have not felt the pain of dislocating my shoulder.
That iron man thing seems to be a bit ridiculous to me :) the gangs do that to their newbies (just beat a guy up in the group) i think your coach knows when you ready :) there is zero need to roll with 30 people and go crazy like you did :) unless you feel a bit more superhero that you endured 30 guys going 50% on you.
@@gerasbetlas I think the Iron Man might be like a rite of passage than a qualifying exam. Like in a gym in my city, when you get belt promoted, you get thrown by all the higher belts. Some gyms will have everyone whip their belts at whoever got promoted, etc.
we call that shark tank
If you did really well with 1 arm, maybe you should consider going into competitions like that. 😊
"I don't wanna die without any scars" - Chuck Palahniuk
Meh man!! He is my favorite author
I'm 66 years old and started BJJ about 5 months ago. I get bruises but overall BJJ is a safe sport and I especially enjoy the community
You are my hero
@@williammorgan3763 how old are you lol
All due respect, you're a 6 month white belt, so you have no idea.
Truth. And people have huge amounts of sympathy for someone who sits on the couch and still got hurt, but if you're beat up from the gym or bjj (from actually doing something with yourself) it's your fault and everyone has that "play stupid games win stupid prizes" reaction.
I started training because I was at the academy with my kids 4 days a week, yet didn't have the motivation to get to the gym after my my dad passed this year. Fell in love with the sport watching my boys train, and thought I would try it myself, since the adult classes are right after the kids classes. No excuses, right? I was hooked immedialty and can't tell you enough how much bjj takes the pain and stress away, and helps me get through the tough days.
Good for you miss
This is one of your best ever. Thanks for the wisdom.
kettlebuilt appreciate that! :)
Worth pointing out that Stephan Kesting just posted a beginner's guide to weight training for BJJ -- would probably be a really resource for people who want to mitigate injury.
I follow his Facebook page. He just had a hip replacement...
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Great story agree 100%. I'm 48 just started jiu jitsu and I'm loving it great community/family.
Strangely, i have always had an irrational fear of starting things too late in life to qualify their passionate pursuit. Like the window had closed on my getting good at something i was potentially interested in. Even as a teen! As an older man, i thought about the guy crossing my "finish line", and he didn't give a fuck what other people thought about his endeavor to succeed in something. Took me until the middle of my life to become more self-aware, and less self-conscious. Better late than never. Really enjoyed this video. I'm sorry you lost your Mom so young. I can hear the affection you have for her whenever she's mentioned in your vids.
gene raftery better late than never is right!
I appreciate the condolences. But no need to be sorry. I'm glad I had someone who loved me as much as she did. So many people never experience that. :)
Its only morbid if you focus on it (death)
Bravo! One of your best yet! My mother started training at 52 and has been training now for 2 years, and she's given me this speech a time or two. Good work!
I am fully aware my youth has been spent; that my get up and go has, got up and went, but, I REALLY don't mind when I think with a grin; of all the places my "get up" has been!
Very nicely written, if I do say so myself.
Excellent!
This was one of my absolute FAVORITE videos with truths and advice that spoke volumes about the reasons why we train in spite of inherent injury Chewie! Thanks so much for these inspirational clips which help us engage even more with you and each other!
As a 45 yr old, and prolly the worst blue belt on the planet lol. I started at 42 when my dad started his 18 month battle with cancer. I always enjoy yours and Chad’s channels. But this vid, which from the title I knew would be extra for me, touched me more than I was prepared for. Long way to say I love what you guys do, and kinda wish I lived close to your gym. Keep up the awesome work.
Sir this was literally word for word how i feel. I have said all this in my mind. Thank you so so much for the encouragement!!!!
Thanks Chewy this one really hit home. This year I've torn my pcl, broke a rib, and even chipped up my front tooth lol. But I haven't lost the drive to still train. The other day I told a good friend of mine that I was going to start training for the next local tournament. And his response was, "oh nice going to get yourself injured again, good luck with that." It didn't deter me from my goal, but has been lingering in the back of my mind. Injuries happen and I'm happy regardless of what happens
Thanks Chewy, great vid as always and this perspective really resonates with me. Until about a year ago when I decided to get my shit together and start working out, I was overweight and did zero exercise and woke up every morning feeling like a fat old woman with a hunched over back and sore feet. I'm 43 years old and only in my 2nd week of BJJ and I fully expect injuries, but an injury from doing something rewarding that you love is preferable to feeling like you've been hit by a truck every day simply because of neglect and laziness and inactivity. The body is meant to be used.
Really appreciate the consistent, quality content and inherent value of your videos!
Good perspective. Having just had my elbow popped last night in an arm bar that I didn’t tap quick enough on, I needed this. I was really questioning if it made sense to keep doing something that most likely will see me get injured. I’d rather be your 70 weight lifter than a guy who wished he had done it but didn’t. Great vudeo
Hey Chewy, I was sorry to hear about your mom. I lost my aunt just after starting Jujitsu and also found it helpful for stress relief. Sometimes I felt guilty for showing up to class while that was going on but like you said, it really helped to to keep my shit together and be there for her.
Right on! When I started BJJ, my workmates keeps asking me why I still train even though they see me at work with sore muscles. I could not explain to them why I kept training. Chewy, Thank you! You said all the reason that I've been searching.
Bless your mommas heart. She would be so proud of you.
Thanks chewy, this really helped my perspective on injuries.
Such a great vid. Thanks Chewie. You affect the Jiu-Jitsu world!
Thank you for your openess and honesty.
love your vids .. !! took my 1st bjj class today Gracie Barra .. I'm 62 no injuries and I've been training for 52 years boxing, karate.. always took care of my body...
That was so cool dude. Amazing video.
This video changed my life. Thanks.
my deepest condolences to your dear mother. thank you for your videos to the bjj community brother! Osss
As always, great video!
The best bit was the last few minutes. Great advice Chewy
Robert Matthews glad it was helpful.
Another quality vid man!
Thank you so much for the great wisdom you impart to us. I'm very much of the same mind set about living fully. I'm not reckless by any means but I have done things some see as too dangerous. Skydiving, Jiu Jitsu, being a solo female traveler in the USA and in other countries, etc. I am an atheist and want to make sure that the only life I have and ever will have isn't only half lived because I was too afraid to try. I don't get to rely on a second chance. Thanks for all your videos. I enjoy them and gain a lot to add to my (non-existent) game. My nieces and my sister live in KY. I look forward to coming train with you sometime when I visit.
Third going on fourth year practicing BJJ. This year partially tore by distal bicep tendon one week before IBJJF dropped out but trained 4 days later modified to not use that arm at all. Before that similar to both shoulders. Modified to not use that body part. Recently rib pop again one week before competition training. Still competed anyways. It did affect some things but overall did well. But 2 months later still not healed so...gonna do just tech and drilling and no rolling see if time truly heals. Rib injuries suck. 5 weeks into BJJ severe rib coastal separation took me out for 6 months. Keep at it with the ups and downs. Good advice thanks brother.
Thank you for this - just tore my rotator cuff last week rolling no-Gi and am gutted.. this video helped!
Ouch! I hope it got better!
How's the shoulder?
@@stupidandboot4507 100% now , thanks dude
Great video sir!
I'd love to see/listen to you on The Joe Rogan experience. Such an articulated communicator chew.
Awesome video!
I once was the person who trained throughout an injury until I put myself out for 4 months from a bulging disk. Now I’d rather take it slow so I can enjoy the journey longer.
I currently have bulging discs, have you been able to go back to a normal life style ??
@@jesusharp8065 I think I have a bulged disc from deadlifta it's been 2 weeks and I did some exercises from some videos and I'd say I'm 90% okay
You are the man!
I'm 49 turning 50 in June and I just started Jiu Jitsu. I would rather really live then die never having really lived. I refuse to let my age and body dictate what I do out of fear. I go hard with it because that's how I'm wired and that's how I roll ;) The moment you start being afraid of getting hurt is the moment you stay inside and don't do anything. That's a fate worse than death to me.
Well said man
@@SwarfCrawler stop the war please. Thanks
@@IVIastodon ask yourself. Do I know anything about this war? Or have I seen a crowd react as they're told and joined along. I'm Australian but anyone with a brain clearly sees Russia is defending themselves against nato. If Russia wanted nukes on the mexican border, and it was at fault of Mexico, and you warned them countless times, and they do it anyway, is that not justification for war?
@@SwarfCrawler you're the only one who can stop the senseless killing Mr Putin
@@IVIastodon do you even know what caused the war? Do you know anything about the geopolitical cause? Or do you just know 2 countries are at war and you've been told who's side to be on and done no further examination or thought
That's a deep speech right there.
A nice, well running vehicle looks out of place in the junkyard. Drive it like you stole it but keep it maintained well!
I enjoy your channel. Props
What a lovely perspective, thanks, needed that.
thanks for the condivision man, really motivating and deep!
Great video.
Ur stories are amazing dont stop making them lol
Thanks Victor! I consider it sharing the stories. :)
Have you done a video on exercises meant to compensate for imbalances that have resulted from jiu jitsu training? You mention it a few times in various videos, but I haven’t been able to find a specific video focused on it.
Btw, I do really like your style of videos and vlogs. Very authentic, and it means a lot-I keep coming back to your videos for advice.
MissJillO yoga.
I've just got into powerlifting. Good advice
Awesome video I am coming off spinal fusion surgery in my neck which I got outside of bjj. Without my jiu jitsu coaches motivating me to just come and sit in class and watch technique i would be so depressed. After five months of rehab now rolling with my coaches and being able to trust them (not to break my neck) I feel great. Easing back into mma. Anyways this vid really hit home for me. Thanks!
dirty 30 good luck brother!
Go for it brother!! I have a C5/C6 posterior/anterior fusion too (rollover accident) with about 40 percent reduction to mobility and have gained a little back, but its pretty much permanent. I had a crazy fear initially of rolling onto my neck or anything having to do with twisting or cranking it in any capacity and with the guidance of my team: i'm pushing limits everyday! Know yourself, your body and the limitation of movement then adapt your techniques and train within reason bro. If there is anything you don't feel comfortable with, I know your coaches will understand and have you work the technique from another angle and I also tend to use more neck/back defense, leglocks, deep half guard etc. as ways to mitigate the chance of anyone getting too close to my neck from jump. I wish you nothing but the best and we will progress together!
+Daluris thank you for the awesome ideas I will definitely work those techniques more. Do you have any tips on stopping the cross face from side control?
+Chewjitsu Thank you
dirty 30 Haha I somehow most often seem to get caught in this position more often than I'd like also brother. One thing I try and do to get my training partner thinking if I can't get my arm free or simply don't want to stay held down; try framing (turning in) and finding a way to straighten your arm out and either try to get a butterfly hook in or entangle legs. I use Lockdown whenever possible as a means of both leverage and distraction. Hopefully that made sense and sortve helps ;) good luck! If I find better resources I'll let u know.
Loved this. I hate injuries but the alternatives are bleak.
This video really hits different when you are watching this at 3am with an injury
Can you do an in-depth video (or series realistically) regarding the fitness routine you use to help keep your body balanced?
This is a good video!
Fear does not exist and pain does not exist in my gym. Strike first strike hard and no mercy! No liabilities Bro!
Lol
Great video. I jist got caught in a head lock and now have a pinched nerve. Its insane because its radiating all down my right arm.
The community is just as fun for me as training is
Great points...
BJiuJitsuTV thanks!
That guy JIM that owns the GYM is dropping some real GEMS
So so true... jujitsu and spartan race have been my religion. Because of it ive been more intone with my mind body spirit God family and life. Love your videos man !!!
Your body will tell you ,listen to what it's saying if you're tired I'm mean beat take a break doesn't mean you're weak ,nobody nose what was on your plate today or yesterday, you feel it not them tomorrow is another day rest up give it 110% tomorrow, we'll see you on the mats. CHEWJITSU always opens my eyes
this is the best BJJ video in youtube, last montn I got my left arm dislocated with a judo throw, after I felt the pain I was 100% sure I didn't want to stop training when my arm heals cause I m sure before I die the only thing I will regret would be being a fucking coward for stop training due to the risk of injury
Would you mind talking about your specific injuries, how they occurred, what you could have done to prevent them in hindsight, and how you dealt with them and rehabbed them to return to training?
Having my ACL surgery in one week. Lets see how it goes.
How'd it go?
Curious how it went!
Hey Chewy,first I would like to compliment all your work and say that you are very eloquent on your thoughts.That is why I came to ask you. Got a huge problem here. The gym I train is closing, and the our coaches are brothers. So we had less than 20 days to find a new place and one of the brothers went out on his own and got a gym just for him, whithout letting the other brother know until he announces to all the class. So bascially we are forced to choose between one and other coach, which creates kinda of a broken family vibe. What should I do? Go to a completely different gym instead of choosing between them? Btw, I live abroad and that guys were like my family far from my family...
My parents have just passed 60, and i encourage them to join martial arts for their health. They dont need to go crazy or fast, but the movement would be fantastic for them. It always hurts at the time but it does wonders for flexibility, especially when your middle-aged!
I need some advice. I have been doing bjj 6 days and yesterday I felt a rib pop when I had someone applying a lot of pressure. I thought I might have broken a rib. I stood up and stretched and didn't feel any pain. Took deep breaths and no pain. When I laid on my stomach in bed I felt a little discomfort noting major. When I apply pressure in the area I feel a little discomfort. Laughing and coughing I don't feel it.
I have class today. I feel like I can drill without problems but I think in rolling if someone gets in side control on the bad side it might hurt. I don't want to make it worse and be out completely. Thank you guys.
U got to be in it to win it nuff said
Hello. I have a question. Who is the Bernard Hopkins of BJJ? I watched Hopkins fights over and over again and learned a lot about boxing, like I would pick up on nuances and tactics, techniques I didn't notice before, and it became fun to re-watch fights and pick up the depth of boxing, like learning a language. Hopkins first fight was 1988, so his foundation has to be good. So, who is a good BJJ practitioner, that is fundamentally sound, rarely is out of position, tough like an old school philly fighter, that a person could watch and re-watch to learn from? Thank you.
This is it!!!!
315 incline, 250 overhead is hella strong any age
Interesting personal angle. My mom died from AML this may. In 4 months optimistic energetic person was gone.
I started BJJ last week . 40 days after her passing. I wanted to do it for long time, but just never found the time. Can die any day- whatever is given, don't want regrets because of inaction. Life can end any day
I been thinking this too. I wanna train BJJ again i did it for a year and never got injured thank god and not done it in ages and wanna start back up again but i hate getting injured lol
I think the same can be said about most things in life really. If you're too scared to put yourself out there for whatever reason, you'll never get the experience.
My doctor always tells me : there’s two ways to grow old. with heart problems or with joint problems. The choice is yours.
Good way of putting it
Hey chewie, would you apply this to MMA as well? The brain damage risk is real and probably not even fully realised yet. I love MMA but this is what's holding me back from competing
Unfinishing yes. If it's what you truly want to do then you can't look back and wonder.
ANYONE WHO SAYS BJJ IS NOT AN EFFICIENT WAY TO DEFEND YOURSELF HAS 0 FIGHT IQ. The only situation were it's not effective is if u are getting jumped. But honestly unless your a damn good striker your best bet in that situation is either get a WEAPON OR RUN. That's just comments sense. 1on1 bjj is still king, the only way to counter bjj is with bjj. Even a damn good wrestler would haft to use bjj to keep you from ripping off limbs. Thanks agian great video!!
hey Chewy! what are some good precautions to take before injures happen? how can you prepare
Stretch and know your limits. Tap early, tap often: basic stuff ya know?
wait whats wrong with going to 5 classes a week? this is my last week of college before i have some time off and the one thing i'm looking forward to is bjj every darn day. is it just over training and couldn't that be avoided by knowing your limits?
*Slowly eats from bowl of Cheetos as I watch this video sitting in the couch watching this video*
Chewys getting deep again
Love the videos homie, keep it up!
Allen Ryerson haha I was a little all over the place in this one. ;)
You will get injured in anything active you do....any sport or even hiking, biking...anything...you WILL get injured at some point. Live life and enjoy it all, don't let the possibility of some nicks and bruises stop you from doing the fun things.
Question: I'm a two stripe white belt. Recently rolled with a 4 stripe white belt. I'm 180 pounds and the guy I was rolling with weighed at least 250 pounds. The guy obviously knew he weighed at least 70 pounds more than me, but proceeded to try and get side control by literally slamming his body weight down on my ribs. Sprained my ribs and they still hurt today. I may not be able to train this week. Guys at my BJJ school were "congratulating" him by saying "hey your opponents will remember that."
I'm kind of pissed off about it, but not sure if I should say anything or just let it go. Kind of makes me want to choke the guy out. Anyway, how would you guys react?
SouthernMuscle let it go but never roll with him again you have to preserve you body, the spirit in this club seems not good or roll with higher belt they usualy have better wisdom
Sorry about your mom dude x
DJJENKO no sorry needed. I appreciate the thought though.
Talking about social masks at 6:05 ... Chewy is the new Nostradamus!
Is there any major differences between BJJ and Gracie Jui Jitsu?
I’ve been training BJJ for a few months and I’d love to have a focus on self defence with my training and I was wondering if I could get that with BJJ. Plus I love my gym and want to know what I’m getting.
Cheers chums!
themusicguy Thanks Dude!
That’s helpful. I’ve been think about adding more boxing to my training and finding out it’ll help with my BJJ only encourages me more to include it.
Thanks for the help!
Very little but depends f the school , here Gracie students compete but also try to grasp some self defense techniques, what bothers me is the patch and gi etiquete.
Question, if I already have a herniated disc. Would it not be advisable to do Ju-Jitsu?
Hey bro you can train. You need to explain to your coach that you have disk issues and adjust your training accordingly. I'm 47 and started training 2 years ago. I have herniated disks in my neck and lower back and a few other wear and tear injuries. When I'm sore or hurting i let my coach and fellow class mates know and they are careful with those areas. I have to tell you bjj has strengthened my neck and lower back and i hurt less than i ever have. Now 95% of the time i can train normally. I've never felt better. You can do this, go get your bjj on my friend.
Here's a more important question. How do you continue to train AFTER you've been injured, or while you're injured. Like if I stopped training to let my meniscus heal, I'll get really far behind. But I just cannot train as hard as I'd like to - and as hard as I used to - with my bum knee. How do you train and continue to improve your game and you're general level of fitness, when your body will just never be the same again?
Aaron Wolbach you adapt my friend.
I’ve experienced exactly the same injury as you.
I’ll try and do a video on it!
Falling behind is nothing compared to falling out. Let the injury heal if it needs healing
I literally always say I feel like every jiujitsu class I unlock a new move hahaha
wish i could "love" this video
As a white belt I had a tooth cracked and my neck almost broken in the same week. That's when I decided jiujitsu wasn't for me.
john doe lol , mouth guard
Mouth guard and nek training. Now back to training
if you have any injury, you have to do intermittent fasting (24 hrs)! i know it sounds nuts, but studies have proven that it lowers c reactive protein. c reaktive protein is an inflammation marker and a lot of pain comes from inflammation.
also if you want to go nuts, do intermittent fasting and the carnivore diet. carnivore hasnt been proven yet, however its very promising so far.
i have a herniated disc (c5 c6) and arthritis in multiple joints, im only 25 and the past 3 years were ruined by all the pain. i started carnivore and intermittent fasting approx. 8 days ago, I FEEL GREAT!! Back to bjj on monday :)
Fallout MGTOW Make sure to do a lot of mobility training such as mobility wod my friend, inflammation is a biological response to what has happened to you body, so always make sure to go after the root problem and not just the side effects of that problem
Just smoke marijuana. It gets rid of all inflammation. I've run 2 marathons without every having sore feet or knees
Mat Hoffman has an amazing qoute "if I died with a body that wasn't completely wrecked I'd feel like I completely wasted it.
What’s your routine if you have one to train your antagonist muscles?
I don’t find it odd at all let alone “very” odd. Chewy even mentioned how jiu-jitsu keeps you crunched a lot basically using the majority of your pulling muscles so I was wondering if he had a specific routine he does to train the majority of his pushing muscles to balance out his training and prevent injuries.
Agreed. Just assumed chewy knew what I was asking.
Chewjitsu where is your gym??
I went through the same thing with my mom.
deep
The community aspect of bjj is the same as any type of community the more time you spend with them the more you know them and get more comfortable around them. Church for example wouldn't work if community wasn't a part of it.
How common are serious injuries where u need to go to the hospital tho? Personally i have lots of anxiety and panic attacks and going to surgery is just simply not possibel for me, i would literally be too scared..
I'm in a bit of a situation chewy! I have been training judo for about a year and i started jui jitsu about 7 months ago. But i had a bjj seminar and it was on a day i trained judo so i said i'll go to the seminar but miss a jui jitsu session for me to make up for the judo the next day. But my judo sensei had a HUGE go at me saying it was disrespectful then he calls my jiu jitsu coach a prick! I'm still training but it just doesnt seem the same with judo and i'm loving bjj more than ever what do i do?
I would say your Judo coach is an egotistical prick! Judo throws are dangerous and I would be 100% sure he wouldn't lose control and drop you on your head before continuing with him. If you want to miss a class for any reason that's your business not his. Whether it be a BJJ class, another Judo gym or a pie eating contest he has no right to do that and owes you an apology IMO. Maybe he was having a bad day?
Matthew Dearle thats my mind set because i play tennis and missed sessions for tennis matches and he doesnt care but as soon as its bjj its like he has a petty beef with it idk
He's just scared to lose you dude. He might be immature and stupid, but that's the real and only reason.
Oss!!