Building a Basic BJJ Game Plan for Competitions

Making a basic BJJ Game Plan can be incredibly helpful for new competitors who aren't exactly sure how to go about their techniques.

While a BJJ game plan rarely holds up exactly the way you intended. Like the old saying goes, "a plan never survives first contact," Right?

There are some advantages to having a well drilled and defined game plan you intend to use.

1. Having a game plan helps eliminate hesitation of execution during a match (That’s when you can't pull the trigger).

- It helps kill the nerves by giving you a better sense of preparedness and giving you a clear set of techniques to replay through your head before the BJJ competition.

- It helps control the pace and tempo of the BJJ match. If you initiate first you're opponent will be forced to react to you.

- It makes it easier to adjust to new situations during the match. By having a clear game plan. Your mind will be more freed to adjust during the match. Opposed to having no game plan and having to focus on what you plan to use at every step of the way.

Again, I hope this video was helpful to you. If you'd like to check out the free .pdf. Click the link below. I hope it's helpful with your future Brazilian Jiu-jitsu competitions.

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[tacticalministries]

Your handwriting is infinitely better than mine

[starlord]

Honestly guys just keep competing regardless of win or lose you'll learn something every time and it'll make you a seasoned veteran in terms of competition

[RealDizz]

Competing in my first competition in August! Coach told me to build a game plan so here I am, Appreciate all the information. I know this is an older video now but the information's still golden! Thank you for all you do for the BJJ Community.

[sebbosman]

I've got a competition in January and your videos have helped so much, thanks Chewi.

[jousiff]

I have been following you for years. Last year, I finally joined Jujitsu gym. now after a year of training. I will try my first competition, No gi (Adcc). wish me luck🙏🏅

[luffy]

dude your handwriting is fine. its on a board so you get a pass

[victordos]

Awesome video as always, Chew! I'm going to compete next Sunday and I've only been doing Jiu Jitsu for about 3 months. I believe I'm a decent guard passer for a white belt, and I'm working on my sweeps, but I never know what to do when I'm in half guard or when someone has me on side control! I've been watching your videos for a while now and they helped me a lot, giving me confidence and motivation, just wanted to thank you for that brother 👍

[owyess]

Man, I really admire your work. Thanks
from Brazil!

[myguy]

Competing in the Irish opens in two weeks, This video was very helpful because I wasn't using any game plan I was thinking about just reacting to what happens but now I'm going to work on a gameplan that brings out my strengths with my coach. Thank Chew!

[MrCynbo]

I've got my first competition bas a white belt next Sunday. I've been a bit overwhelmed about trying to out together a game plan but this is really helpful. I'm going to keep it simple and straight forward and hopefully learn as much as possible from the comp! thanks, really enjoy your videos.

[bmc]

Great video.
I have been planning to really put my game together over the next six months, but wasnt sure how to go about it. This is a simple but fantastic way to do it. looking forward to choosing moves for each position now.
Thank you!

[aabaker]

Thanks Chewy! I haven't don't a tournament in about 6 years. This certainly helps me break it down into a more simplified and focused approach. I've got just over 2 months until my competition, so plenty of time to formulate a plan and practice.

[tariqalfudi]

My first competition will be this Saturday, this video was extremely helpful...

[jusren]

This is great! I'll be entering my first comp as a white belt and your video gave me great insight into what my approach should be! Thank you for this!

[fernandogranata]

Very helpful! Thanks, Chew. I heard your interview in Grappling Central Podcast, you are a Legend mate.

[melanievoltz]

Extremely helpful 5 years later as I'm prepping for my first comp. as a white belt. Thank you!

[gthboi_hc]

I remember the first time I seen this vid I only had a few of these things covered n that was my 2nd competition the more I kept competing I watched this vid again n I got a few more things I can do but not everything now that I'm bout to do Pan ams I have at least more then 3 techniques for every position
This is another way that ik I have progressed. Thanks chewy you the real MVP

[Srvelis]

Thanks brother! Got the pdf! I’ll compete for the first time in July. Thirty nine year old 3 stripe white belt.

[pmac]

Thank you! This is very helpful for me to think about as I prepare for my first competition as a new white belt.

The other aspect that I am thinking about is energy management. When I roll with other white belts they tend to gas out quicker so I hope to take advantage of that if I don't execute on a submission attempt early in the match.

[Hangar]

As a white belt, I really appreciate that you raised the point about being crushed in the bottom of half guard. It happens to me a lot.