How To Eliminate Panic When You're Stuck in Mount (BJJ White Belt Tip)

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  • Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
  • In this video I give some tips on becoming more comfortable in the bottom of a tight mount position in BJJ. This video is a response to someone who sent in a question asking for techniques to escape mount. But I don't cover techniques because he said he tends to panic and become uncomfortable with the position. In Brazilian Jiu-jitsu I believe it's very difficult to survive and escape any of the dominant position if you aren't able to get some level of comfort.
    Now I'm saying you're going to like being in the position or anything like that, but you do have to be able to relax enough to think and setup a proper defense in bad spots. This is true for any position in Brazilian Jiujitsu but I think it's especially important in positions where you're at a disadvantage and the smallest mistake could lead to getting submitted.
    So if you're having trouble panicking in the bottom of mount then I hope this idea of learning to get comfortable with the uncomfortable is useful to you.
    Thanks for watching!
    -Chewy
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Комментарии • 87

  • @skeezymike2305
    @skeezymike2305 4 года назад +55

    best beginner jiu jitsu advice, trim nails and shower.

    • @Crystals10000
      @Crystals10000 4 года назад +3

      *rewrites* best jiu jitsu advice there fixed it for ya haha

    • @c9hr0ni4c
      @c9hr0ni4c 4 года назад +3

      AND WASH YOUR DAMN GI!

  • @Standfaithful
    @Standfaithful 4 года назад +30

    I’ve got pretty weak lungs and mount was always a bit terrifying to me in the beginning. I basically did what Chewy is saying. I also found that if I slightly bridged (one or two inches) I got enough pressure off of my lungs enough to be able to breath in mount no matter how the pressure was coming down. That allowed me to chill and think.

  • @joejitsuway960
    @joejitsuway960 4 года назад +16

    The key I think is... Don't try to get out at all when you're working through this mental aspect. When I started, I would waste energy, get frustrated, and panic every time I tried to escape with bad technique and couldn't.
    If you convince your brain that the goal isn't to get out, but just to relax, it's much easier. Make a mental note of what you should be doing to escape, but make the choice to be defensive and stay where you are.
    A few weeks with this approach and you can beat that claustrophobic feeling very quickly.

    • @nissanmike12
      @nissanmike12 4 года назад +2

      This thread is extremely helpful to me. It’s all clicking

    • @JohnSmith0909
      @JohnSmith0909 Год назад

      Thank you!!! I also have asthma. But I think I just have to practice to relax and not squirm. But rather think and do some hip bumps. It still happens against really big dudes. But thank you!!

  • @talkingaboutfightclub2553
    @talkingaboutfightclub2553 4 года назад +24

    Great video as always, being able to breathe and avoid panic is so important both on and off the mats.

  • @garyhart768
    @garyhart768 4 года назад +4

    Comfortable in the uncomfortable...just what I needed to hear today...Thanks Brother!

  • @mcyoutuber6988
    @mcyoutuber6988 2 года назад +1

    Just got a corneal abrasion from an untrimmed nail. 4 days later and nothing but fuzz out of my left eye. Thanks for spreading the nail code!

  • @mitchellcollins3099
    @mitchellcollins3099 4 года назад +28

    l pretend l am in side control at the dentist to stop myself from tensing the entire time

    • @scmttoe
      @scmttoe 4 года назад

      LMAO. gold just gold.
      But then u'd u feel like u are at dentist after doing that few times..

    • @gaged8744
      @gaged8744 3 года назад

      That's a good thought! The dentist is just hell on earth.

    • @melzy0146
      @melzy0146 3 года назад

      Damn I was at the dentist the other day and no matter the pain I just pictured myself on the mats in terrible positions. It was then I realised the mats are my happy place my mind goes.

  • @bspi624
    @bspi624 Год назад

    One of the senior brown belts at my school has been taking me the same advice. I'm brand new at this, but I'll never quit as I'm scared. To quit from fear is to become its prisoner.

  • @scottauger10
    @scottauger10 4 года назад +1

    You're writing a book!!! I can't wait!

  • @Hans_914
    @Hans_914 Год назад

    Thank you for this input. I experienced the push->extend->arm bar about 6 times yesterday at open mat. My White Belt Heart thanks you so much.

  • @renatoneto6978
    @renatoneto6978 4 года назад +2

    Nothing has ever made this much sense before!! You are the best, Chewie!! Someday i wish meet you personaly and do a training with you! Congratulations for your channel and the content you spread with that! Oss

    • @Chewjitsu
      @Chewjitsu  4 года назад

      Thanks brother. Hopefully we'll cross paths on the mats someday in the future.

  • @mjjohn7715
    @mjjohn7715 4 года назад +1

    Just started training BJJ and trying to survive sparring. Appreciate this advice.

  • @RicoMnc
    @RicoMnc 4 года назад +1

    My hips tire quickly and don't have much reserve strength, so I've learned to bring my feet up close to my hips to help hold a slight bridge. This gives me some of that breathing room and time to work.

  • @shamuswalsh9425
    @shamuswalsh9425 3 года назад

    This is the issue I'm also having. Great way to think about it. Should help me a lot.

  • @nissanmike12
    @nissanmike12 4 года назад

    I’m 38 and I finally broke the anxiety and started jitsu. What you just said literally make a click noise in my head. I started doing some private lessons because I felt like I was holding people back (even though everyone is super patient and willing to teach) and wanted be a better training partner. I rolled for the 1st time after about 4 hours of open classes ( 3 weeks due to my own schedule) and was asked to roll to see how I move. It’s been a long time since I’ve been in an uncomfortable position where I felt helpless. I like to think I’m in decent shape and have ok cardio but after being put in just pressure like positions, I felt myself gassing out quick. I was relying on my strength to push and pull and it wasn’t getting anywhere. I tapped 4 or 5 times to just pressure because I couldn’t breath. Now I understand it was because I was in an uncomfortable position and panicking causing myself to hyperventilate because I was uncomfortable. Such a basic statement but crazy how it just clicked with me. Thank and I look forward to watching more of your videos.

    • @Slickhuman
      @Slickhuman 4 года назад

      Thanks for sharing, did you have any prior experience to bjj? How many sessions have you had so far and do you see yourself somewhat progressing?

    • @nissanmike12
      @nissanmike12 4 года назад

      Slickcow 101 very limited wresting no BJJ other then messing around with friends. At this point I’ve only got about 6 classes (1 1.3 hour each) on the books. I like to think I’m progressing on the drills we’ve been practicing. I find myself day dreaming the drills in my head the following day and looming forward to doing them again. It’s been a while since I’ve found something that’s grasped my full attention like this has. This coming Monday I have a private with the coach and a pretty big blue belt. I talked with him about feeling uncomfortable under the pressure of weight so I’d imagine some rolling with him should help knock out that anxiety lol

  • @caporegime1259
    @caporegime1259 4 года назад

    Your awesome Bruh. Appreciate the advice. Useful for all white belts.

  • @laOrzy
    @laOrzy 4 года назад +15

    Where do we submit questions for this video chewy?

  • @almightybot3176
    @almightybot3176 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for the tips 👍🏻

  • @deadbugUK
    @deadbugUK 4 года назад +1

    If I'm mounted, I tend to arm frame at the opponents hips to not let them mount higher (whilst also intentionally leaving my neck open for bait). Once the opponent goes for the neck (as it's too tempting for most people!) quickly bridge whilst they have no posts, and its amazing how often this works. 👍🏻

    • @ShortGirlsClimbCounters
      @ShortGirlsClimbCounters 2 года назад

      What do you do when they grab your arms and you can't frame?

    • @deadbugUK
      @deadbugUK 2 года назад

      @@ShortGirlsClimbCounters Quite simply, just bridge - they have 2 choices then, either let go and use their arms to base or get rolled over.

    • @ShortGirlsClimbCounters
      @ShortGirlsClimbCounters 2 года назад

      @@deadbugUK never works for me, they just end up higher on my chest.

    • @deadbugUK
      @deadbugUK 2 года назад

      @@ShortGirlsClimbCounters If they're ending up higher on your chest after bridging, I'd perhaps suggest your bridging needs a little fine tuning. If your heels are to bum (to give you maximum explosing) and you're timing the actual bridge (the rotation of your body onto one shoulder), the person on mount will either have to post using a hand or take the roll. If they post, immediately grab the wrist of the hand that's posting, and pull to disengage that post.. Now YOU have wrist control. Hold on to the wrist and re-bridge in that same direction. :-)

  • @BeatJunkie-mq1tc
    @BeatJunkie-mq1tc 3 года назад

    Dude that beat in the beginning is dope

  • @charliee5970
    @charliee5970 8 месяцев назад

    1:58 Relieving to know that a high level black belt tapped just to pressure at one time also

  • @tomtrader6559
    @tomtrader6559 3 года назад

    Great advice as always, having a heavier person on me i try really hard to escape but often run out of oxygen!

  • @cheynneedmonston1974
    @cheynneedmonston1974 3 года назад

    Superb advice as ever.

  • @shockbladezed2726
    @shockbladezed2726 3 года назад

    its true, you gotta embrace the panic and the pressure. you are not gonna die from that so just stay calm, same thing happened to me when i got my back taken, i was panicking a lot and when someone got a not so good choke i would tap immediately, now when someone takes my back i stay calm and when someone chokes me i put up with it a tad and try to find a way to get out of it and i do so.

  • @bspi624
    @bspi624 Год назад

    Get comfortable being uncomfortable. My teacher, Professor Michael Geary, said "Brian you have to play with being uncomfortable on the bottom." I can not lie. It's terrifying, but I'm very new. Literally 5 weeks in.

  • @feanororonar5037
    @feanororonar5037 4 года назад +2

    Defend.Escape.Control.Submit

  • @fangtom_3611
    @fangtom_3611 3 года назад

    Thanks so much for this video I am like this in side controls and mount. Again thanks 🙏🏿

  • @Dbunkr55
    @Dbunkr55 4 года назад

    Great advise...as always.

  • @ingetout
    @ingetout 3 года назад

    This principle is the same as falling through ice on a lake. If you panic, your heartrate goes up which means you can't breathe which means you can't think which causes more panic. If you relax, you can hold your breath longer and compose yourself to get out of the bad situation.

  • @robertmurdoch1
    @robertmurdoch1 4 года назад

    Excellent advice!

  • @iamtheai2759
    @iamtheai2759 4 года назад

    Yes, I would agree here. Being the guy who panics when mounted will not help you. Once you get over it, then you can start thinking about that upa.....which is all timing.

  • @BrikBeans
    @BrikBeans 4 года назад +1

    Guess I'll trim then now, while I watch the video.... lol thanks for the callout coach!🤣

    • @Chewjitsu
      @Chewjitsu  4 года назад

      Haha you're welcome.

  • @user-fb4zo8wd5n
    @user-fb4zo8wd5n 4 года назад

    Much of the problem could be the coach telling him to force an escape. Many gyms use lower belts as training dummies.
    I am not saying this is the situation in this case, but many gyms roll like this.
    Very glad I started my training over 10 years ago under a great coach who trained directly with Royce, Rorion, and the rest. The focus is always defending first.

  • @dylanthomas3892
    @dylanthomas3892 4 года назад

    Good content as always Chewy

  • @atrain670
    @atrain670 4 года назад

    Fantastic, real advice, as always in a Chewy video..

  • @MS-jz2pq
    @MS-jz2pq 3 года назад +1

    I've trained for almost 2 years and I'd say 80% of the times I tap it's of not being able to breath and I get that panicky feeling of claustrophobia.

  • @merraldavanos6290
    @merraldavanos6290 4 года назад

    You've done a video on people not feeling worthy of their blue belt. I'm on the other side of the scenario. I'm a white belt and I beat blues quite regularly with little effort. I sometimes feel really bad for them so I go easier. I know that's not healthy training for me or them to improve, but I'd love to hear your opinion why. Thank you and love your videos!

    • @user-pp9bl5gr1n
      @user-pp9bl5gr1n 3 года назад +1

      You need to go to a diff gym if your tapping blue belts effortlessly that mean that school is just giving belts away

  • @tvskat
    @tvskat 4 года назад

    Dig the advise 👍🏿

  • @Neverbail
    @Neverbail 3 года назад

    Thank God for being an entrepreneur

  • @nghinguyen875
    @nghinguyen875 4 года назад +2

    Chewy is the type of guy that can punch me in the face for no reason, and i would apologize for getting in the way of his fist 👊

  • @redshot1015
    @redshot1015 4 года назад

    I needed this viideo... first day rolling with more experianced peopole wrestled for years.. but i feel useless against them guys .. i tapped 4x to pressure today ... guy was 280 iam 230 ... IDK just different

  • @Mussab05
    @Mussab05 4 года назад

    Make a video on the baratoplata and how to finish it please because there isn't any on how to cleanly finish it on youtube

  • @dosomething3
    @dosomething3 4 года назад

    Tnx

  • @ryanhudson1252
    @ryanhudson1252 4 года назад

    Chewjitsu:
    I just watched your Japanese vs BJJ for self defense video. How about pulling a Dave Camarillo and doing both judo and BJJ, but specifically for self defense and not necessarily giving a shit about tournaments? I feel like for self defense purposes getting the takedown is crucial and it seems like judo is a vital missing link for achieving that.

  • @pdMAGaus
    @pdMAGaus 4 года назад

    I bridge and roll, bridge and roll, bridge and roll.

  • @clydesixx654
    @clydesixx654 3 года назад

    The one thumb down is someone that taps from shoulder pressure once a week

  • @Morganwmahan
    @Morganwmahan 3 года назад

    I think I'm too comfortable in full mount... I am completely confident I can get out if that. Top half guard. Terrified I will lose it.

  • @erictheguapo
    @erictheguapo 4 года назад

    What would you recommend doing during this shut down? They closed all the gyms in my area because of covid. Are there drills or anything I could do while waiting for the gyms to open?

    • @Chewjitsu
      @Chewjitsu  4 года назад

      Keep your body in shape, movement drills, lifting or bodyweight stuff, running, biking. An in shape body will get back to BJJ better than an out of shape body.

  • @IrvinLep
    @IrvinLep 4 года назад +1

    I must admit that often times when I'm in bottom mount position and I'm panicking, I intentionally give the partner my arm because it's easier to escape an armbar attempt rather thank feel the claustrophobia of the mount, especially in the gi. I practice my mount escapes against smaller guys

  • @metalmayfantasy
    @metalmayfantasy 4 года назад

    If I could go back in time, I would tell myself these things:
    1. Breath
    2. Get those damn hips up.

  • @drwillfranklin1
    @drwillfranklin1 4 года назад

    Subconjunctival hemorrhage.. takes 10 days to resolve. No charge

  • @c9hr0ni4c
    @c9hr0ni4c 4 года назад

    @CHEWY What should I do if the person who has me mounted (60 pounds heavier) doesn't look to submit? I get with the same partner who's been training for multiple years while I only have a couple months and all the time when he gets mount he will just lay there on top of me until the timer goes off. Sometimes I feel obligated to keep trying to escape and end up burning energy because if not, nothing will happen. Any advice?

    • @5BarsFightwear
      @5BarsFightwear 2 года назад

      What's something you wish he'd do (or would've done in case you don't train with him anymore)? I'm a new white belt and I don't know any submissions but I often sit and think about what my next move is while my training partner is under me. I don't mean to do this so that's pretty much why I'd ask you as someone who's had to deal with it

  • @The_YouTube_Critic
    @The_YouTube_Critic 4 года назад +1

    Clicked the video just so youtube stops showing me that thumbnail.

  • @MochaZilla
    @MochaZilla 4 года назад

    Hey Chewy, how do I submit a question to you for a video that I think would help out myself and many others?

    • @Chewjitsu
      @Chewjitsu  4 года назад +1

      Email or IG DM are good options.

    • @MochaZilla
      @MochaZilla 4 года назад

      @@Chewjitsu would you mind commenting your email address? i looked on your website and in the video description and could not find your email.

  • @damvid21
    @damvid21 4 года назад

    I don't have time to watch the video, but from the thumbnail I gather that if I'm stuck in mount I should poke the guy in the eye. Got it! 🤨👉😫

  • @Docinaplane
    @Docinaplane 4 года назад

    "The first thing to do in an emergency is take your own pulse."

  • @USALibertarian
    @USALibertarian 3 года назад

    They should just put new people in mount and just sit there for several minutes ar a time to acclimate to the uncomfortable position.

  • @MohseenLala
    @MohseenLala 4 года назад

    trim nails, wear protective goggles, ankle, knee, elbow and wrist supports and head gear, plus gum shield before rolling.

  • @brickwalljr
    @brickwalljr 4 года назад +1

    I started BJJ today and i had no pair and i rolled with the teacher (im 14, 185cm, 70kg he was somewhere in his 20s, 95kg and 2m😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣)

    • @pingislife2653
      @pingislife2653 4 года назад +3

      Usually training with the teacher and very advanced belts is a good way to learn if you are very new. They have plenty of self-control, so they shouldn't submit you constantly which means you can train/roll for more time. Also, I think you're pretty big for only 14. For reference I'm 170cm and 62kg.

    • @brickwalljr
      @brickwalljr 4 года назад +1

      @@pingislife2653 yes it was good to roll with him bcs he told me little details while rolling

    • @pingislife2653
      @pingislife2653 4 года назад

      @@brickwalljr , that's great! As you continue, I hope you learn a lot and have even more fun.

    • @brickwalljr
      @brickwalljr 4 года назад

      @@pingislife2653 thanks i hope so

  • @mouricemagdy1220
    @mouricemagdy1220 3 года назад

    That one dislike tho haha