The Chewjitsu Podcast 10 Reasons To Master BJJ Defense and Escapes (Episode 387)
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Oct 27, 2025 Mastering defense and escapes in BJJ can significantly enhance your mat experience. It reduces fear and allows you to focus on offense without panic. Efficient escape skills save energy, keeping you from feeling overwhelmed by athletic opponents. A solid defensive game also lowers injury risks and boosts your submission rates. Grappling becomes more enjoyable and you’ll become a tougher competitor who’s hard to score on. Dive into practical drilling techniques that can dramatically improve your escapes in just a month!
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Fear Drops When Escapes Become Reliable
- Mastering escapes reduces fear and worry on the mat, freeing up mental bandwidth.
- Chewy says less fear lets you treat bad positions as solvable problems instead of panic triggers.
Practice Defense To Free Your Offense
- Train escapes so you can attack more aggressively without fearing catastrophic reversals.
- Eugene advises being patient and controlled while in uncomfortable defensive positions to avoid panic and wasted energy.
Train Bottom Positions For Energy Efficiency
- Drill bottom positions repeatedly to learn when to push, bridge, relax, or breathe for energy efficiency.
- Chewy recommends letting partners put you in bad spots to practice efficient escapes without panic.