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Quit The Gi And Do 10th Planet?
This week, 2nd-degree black belt Nick “Chewy” Albin got a question from a viewer about quitting gi BJJ and going to 1...
Having Trouble Escaping Side Control?
Side control is one of the hardest positions to escape from, especially for a new white belt. The sad news is, side c...
The Dangers Of Setting Expectations
Some instructors believe strongly in goal setting. They believe you should think about what you want to accomplish, t...
No, You Won’t Forget Everything If You Take Time Off
Will you forget everything if you are forced to take time off from jiu-jitsu. No, at least not according to second-de...
Is Starting From The Knees A Waste Of Time?
Is it a waste of time to start from the knees? It seems that way, especially considering street fights, BJJ matches, ...
Should You Focus Strictly On What’s Been Taught To You, Or Explore New Moves?
Should you focus on what your coaches teach you, or should you go out and explore other moves and augment your knowle...
The Dangerous Myth About Leg Locks In BJJ
Weeks ago, second-degree BJJ black belt Nick “Chewy” Albin got a question from a student who was wondering if he shou...
Quit A Gym That Won’t Let You Use Leg Locks?
In this video, second-degree BJJ black belt Nick “Chewy” Albin answers a question from someone wondering whether or n...
What To Focus On As A Purple Belt
When it comes to BJJ articles, white belts and blue belts get quite a bit of attention. This makes sense. Students at...
Nick ‘Chewy’ Albin Answers Non-Jiu-Jitsu Questions
Second-degree BJJ black belt Nick “Chewy” Albin had a little bit of fun today, answering some of the short non-jiu-ji...
I Feel Like An Impostor After Being Promoted
Many of us feel like impostors when we get our new belts. We feel that we didn’t deserve them, but our coaches, for w...
Which Is Better For Self-Defense, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Or Japanese Jujutsu? Nick ‘Chewy’ Albin Answers
Recently, a student wrote to second-degree black belt Nick “Chewy” Albin saying that he is not sure which martial art...