On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the idea of developing the mindset to lose like a champion.

Chewy shares his experience coaching at the ADCC, how elite level athletes develop a unique mindset when dealing with a loss, impressive ADCC and CJI performances, assessing Gordon Ryan’s perfomance, thoughts on competing with injuries, the importance of sponsors for the success of grappling events, thoughts on sustainability of fighter pay, thoughts on Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa's shoulder injury, thoughts on the Levi and Kade match decision, ideas on clearer scoring and improving scoring criteria for CJI, and CJI trolls.

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene recap their weekend in Las Vegas and discuss what it was like attending the 2024 ADCC Worlds and the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational.

We discuss how using the “pit” at CJI effected the matches, our thoughts on the use of rounds, the 10-point must scoring system, open scoring, and judging criteria for the CJI. We also discuss the challenges of the ADCC ruleset, CJI trolls, rule changes that could make the matches more exciting in the ADCC, the biggest upsets and surprises of the tournaments, thoughts on whether Gordon Ryan’s skill is declining, the best performances of the weekend, future match ups, and building a sustainable grappling organization.

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the importance of building a strong defensive side control to create a better offensive Jiu-Jitsu game.

We discuss how initially we focus on bottom side control defense as newer grapplers, but eventually stop focusing on this part of our game. We also discuss why having poor defense can make your offense less effective, how a solid defense will improve your submission rate in competition, why confidence in your escapes works like a safety net, why grapplers panic in bottom side control, the first step in getting better at side control escapes, why Chewy decided to start focusing on his bottom side control escapes as a BJJ brown belt, the biggest and most common mistakes in relation to escapes and defense, and the importance of mastering a handful of techniques.

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Chewy and Eugene chat with BJJ legend Andre "Dedeco" Almeida.

Dedeco is a 6th degree BJJ black belt under Ricardo Liborio.

On this episode, Dedeco discusses owning and running a gym, the right way to open a Jiu-Jitsu gym, how Dedeco started teaching, how teaching improves your Jiu-Jitsu, the biggest mistake people make when opening a BJJ school, what makes a BJJ technique “right” or “wrong,” Dedeco’s start in BJJ, how he overcame severe anxiety with training BJJ, the importance of having a strong community, what BJJ training was like in the early days in Brazil, what it was like training with Wallid Ismael, learning important lessons from Ricardo De Le Riva, training with Ricardo Liborio, what changed Jiu-Jitsu into what it is today, and what Ricardo De La Riva was like as a coach.

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the video of a 140 lb. teenage BJJ blue belt getting slammed by a 265 lb. purple belt during training.

Chewy gives advice on how to roll with someone that a you don’t know, how the rules engagement in BJJ dictate your reaction and perception of the type of training, whether you can prevent getting slammed in training, why a BJJ belt does and doesn’t matter, having a healthy ego, how experienced practitioners develop body control and awareness, achieving a flow state in Jiu-Jitsu, the ability to relax when being thrown, and if there is an advantage to training slams in BJJ.

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On this episode of the podcast, we chat with Rob, who runs the popular Instagram and YouTube channel McDojoLife, where he exposes fraudulent martial artists. We are also joined by Matt Wahlstrom, a BJJ black belt and owner of Epic Roll BJJ apparel company.

Rob and Matt discuss what it was like attending ADCC 2022 in Las Vegas, the popularity of Jiu-Jitsu and what can help grow the sport more, how modifying the scoring criteria can make matches more exciting, the high production quality of the ADCC, the best example of Jiu-Jitsu in a movie, bad Jiu-Jitsu movies, Nicholas Cage movies, the movies that inspired our love for martial arts, fraudulent martial artists like Frank Dux, updates on the McDojoLife documentary, how and why people get convinced to follow fake martial artists, the ultimate goal of the McDojoLife channel, one red flag you must pay attention to from an instructor, and some good channels to follow for effective self-defense.

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Chewy and Eugene recap the events of the 2022 ADCC championships including what it was like attending this event.

We chat about some of our favorite experiences and matches, what made this ADCC different from the others, the style of match that we thought was most enjoyable to watch, rule changes that could make the matches more enjoyable to watch and more exciting, thoughts on the "no points" portion of an ADCC match, use of the turtle position in the ADCC, our biggest upsets and breakout performances, the importance of controlling your breathing during a match, and the overall atmosphere of the ADCC.

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On this episode, we discuss why you should keep your training private.

We chat about why you shouldn't record your training sessions or post them on social media, the need for students to experiment and how a recorded roll can change the feel of a training session, the importance of not “talking and tapping,” why Chewy decided to stop recording his rolls, what to do when someone asks to record your roll, why you should think of rolling like dancing, and the optimal environment for learning.

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Alexey Cruz is a 6th degree BJJ black belt and the head coach of Alexey Cruz BJJ.

Alexey shares his start in Jiu-Jitsu, what it was like training at Ricardo De Le Riva’s gym, the pros and cons of training in the early days of Jiu-Jitsu, Alexey's worst BJJ injuries, which submissions Alexey dislikes in training, which techniques were ok back in the day but aren't allowed in training today, how the IBJJF made Jiu-Jitsu more safe, belt promotions in the early days of Jiu-Jitsu, competing as a black belt, the greatest BJJ practitioners and creators of technique in Alexey's opinion, cross training in the early days, his thoughts on the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu, why tournaments were created, and how Alexey started working with Origin.

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss who would win in a fight between a self-defense Jiu-Jitsu practitioner (who doesn’t do any live sparring and just focuses on techniques), against a high-level sport Jiu-Jitsu competitor.

We also discuss the importance of live rolling, whether Sport Jiu-Jitsu techniques can be effective for self-defense, which BJJ techniques and positions are best for self-defense, BJJ techniques to avoid in a street fight, the importance of training with strikes, the best type of striking to add for a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, the importance of sparring, why rolling with new BJJ practitioners provides a more realistic self-defense situation, and how tournament anxiety impacts performance.

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On this episode of The Chewjitsu Podcast, we discuss the idea of why wisdom doesn't come cheap.

We chat about the challenges of Jiu-Jitsu, including the willingness required to go through the struggles physically and emotionally. We also chat about the monetary toll that Jiu-Jitsu can take, why wisdom is tough to gain and can be expensive, how being good at a difficult task is meaningful, and using the lessons and wisdom from grappling to overcome difficult situations.

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss their thoughts on no time limit Jiu-Jitsu matches

We discuss strategy for no time limit matches, how this style of ruleset impacts viewership, if this rule set is a true test of finding the best practitioner, how to make no time limit matches more exciting, and our thoughts on the trash talk around the Ryan vs. Pena "Who's Number One" match.

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Mason Fowler is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Caio Terra, ADCC Trials winner, and the champion of the Submission Underground promotion.

On this episode, Mason discusses what changed from the 2019 ADCC Trials win to the 2021 ADCC trials win, when he started training and how he transitioned to training from MMA to training for BJJ exclusively, what makes someone ultra successful in competition, his typical training schedule, the importance of a rest day, thoughts on competition rule sets such as no time-limit matches, favorite competition rule sets, favorite submissions in competition, concepts and ideas on escapes and guard passing, dealing with after-competition depression, dow social media can be draining, favorite cheat meals, and how to move past a loss.

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the impact the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) will have on the state of grappling and the upcoming ADCC world championships.

We discuss our thoughts on Craig’s motives and strategy when promoting the CJI, the importance of using high quality production to attract spectators, the increased attention that Craig Jones and the CJI has brought to grappling, why the timing of the CJI is bad for the athletes, the pros and cons of splitting the elite grapplers between the two tournaments, the CJI ruleset, the Gabi Garcia vs Craig Jones superfight, and the results of Chewy’s Instagram poll of whether people would attend the CJI, ADCC, or neither.

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Chewy and Eugene go live for Episode 219 of The Chewjitsu Podcast.

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene chat about video games, and how your Jiu-Jitsu style can be similar to how you play video games. Chewy and Eugene also discuss how to keep new BJJ students, learning styles, how to change conditions for victory, the secrets to getting better at Jiu-Jitsu, "tapping and talking," how your belt rank can impact your skill level, how achieving a goal creates loss, and how to make adjustments to your Jiu-Jitsu game.

Live Q&A:

Day of tournament routine, is it smart to avoid training with much heavier training partners, thoughts on belt promotions based on attendance vs. belt testing, thoughts on not rolling as a new white belt, tips on learning and retaining techniques, tips on guard retention, how to overcome plateaus, tips on quitting a bad habit, how to improve execution of techniques, how to resolve a disagreement with a gym owner, tips on improving attendance for women in co-ed BJJ classes, match predictions for Felipe Pena vs. Gordon Ryan, and tips on choosing a BJJ gym.

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Keith Krikorian is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt and the 2022 ADCC 66 kg West Coast Trials winner.

On this episode, Keith discusses dealing with a concussion and his recovery, ADCC preparation, some of his struggles with injuries, strategy changes and adjustments between ADCC Trials and Worlds, the differences in preparation and training leading into the ADCC West Coast Trials, how competing less frequently was helpful prior to winning the ADCC trials, the difficulties of being a full-time professional athlete, working in the fast food industry, the sacrifices needed for self-improvement, how Keith got into wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu, how he structures his training, training with Richie Martinez and learning from a coach with a different style, how Keith is working around his injuries prior to ADCC Worlds 2022, what it felt like to win the 2022 ADCC West Coast Trials.

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene chat with former MMA fighter, UFC veteran, and BJJ black belt Javier Vazquez.

Javier discusses his start in wrestling, how he discovered the UFC, his objectives for training and fighting in MMA, what it was like training BJJ in the late 1990’s, the most effective Jiu-Jitsu for MMA, how rule changes in MMA can change how Jiu-Jitsu is used, Javier’s first MMA fight experience, the “Central Path” strategy, mental preparation, how Javier used his mindset and "The Gerson Method" to help overcome cancer, using the idea of “Connection” to improve his Jiu-Jitsu while unable to train.

Javier also discusses his teaching and class curriculum, how to balance a curriculum with other ideas and techniques that may arise, a key Jiu-Jitsu concept, who has the best Jiu-Jitsu for MMA, how Javier fought 3 rounds on a torn ACL, and his on-line learning curriculum JVOS Online.

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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss why the idea of “just showing up” is wrong.

We chat about why showing up is important, but just showing up doesn’t necessarily translate to improvement and certainly not being good at BJJ. We also discuss one of the things that will waste the most time and get you mediocre results, what to do to be the best possible grappler you can be, a very important concept for technique development, why more training is not always better, the value of rest days, why Chewy recommends watching matches instead of watching instructionals for newer jiu-jitsu practitioners, the importance of Jiu-Jitsu competitions, the value of getting your mind completely off of Jiu-Jitsu for a short time, what to do if you have trouble focusing, and hen to change up your training intentions.

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Nick is a 12 year Special Operations Marine Corps veteran with Marine Reconnaissance and Marine Special Operations Command, CEO of Alexander Industries, an author, he runs a popular YouTube channel and podcast, and is a Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt.

On this episode, we discuss how closely the Jiu-Jitsu community is connected, why Nick started Jiu-Jitsu, why growth happens on the fringe, why Nick finds it essential to complete difficult tasks, Nick’s path to joining the military, his mentality and drive to achieve goals, his time in the military and when he knew it was time to move on to a new venture, how being fired from a job inspired Nick to start his first company and numerous others, and much more.

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On this best of episode of The Chewjitsu Podcast, we go through some of the best moments of the podcast so far.

Here are the clips from this episode:

How An Illness Changed The Course Of Ramsey's Life (Ep. 143)

Chewy's Expectations For Each BJJ Belt (Ep. 95)

The Mindset To Complete Any Task W/ Former Navy Seal Andy Stumpf (Ep. 141)

How To Stay Consistent In BJJ (Ep. 85)

The Most Effective Self-Defense Techniques W/ Todd Fox (Ep. 154)

The Uncertainty of Skill Acquisition In Jiu-Jitsu (Ep. 169)

Letting Go Of Attachment In BJJ (Ep. 149)

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On this episode, we go through some Q&A questions Chewy received on Instagram.

Here are the topics covered:

1. What to do to prep for a tournament that is three days away.

2. How to pass a long and lengthy knee shield position.

3. Chewy’s greatest hero.

4. How to become more efficient with cardio and breathing for training.

5. Favorite video games.

6. How to mentally retain information on moves you first learn.

7. How to develop “your own” Jiu-Jitsu game.

8. The best way to write in a Jiu-Jitsu journal.

9. What to eat after a late Jiu-Jitsu training session.

10. Which positions Chewy stays away from in training.

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On this episode of the podcast Chewy gives some tips, techniques, and ideas that he has used for competitions and just to lose some weight.

We discuss when to start your weight cut, when to weigh yourself, locking in your diet and then how to adjust the diet, how to prepare for travel and what accommodations to look for on the road, how to weigh yourself at the check scale of the tournament, the allure of cutting weight for competition, advantages of having a coach for weight cutting, what to remove out of your diet when cutting, why Chewy prefers to not cut for Jiu-Jitsu, how to increase food intake after weight cutting, how early you should be on weight, what to eat between Jiu-Jitsu matches, and some interesting weight cutting stories.

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On the episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene go over 5 important tips for recovery.

We discuss tangible and effective tips that can be implemented immediately into your routine including the importance of sleep and some key ideas on how to get the best sleep possible consistently, eating the right types of foods for your goals, taking days off when needed and what those days consist of, the importance of staying hydrated and the recommended water intake, and supplements that Chewy uses and recommends for recovery and sleep.

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Paul Ardila is a multiple-time ADCC trials winner, Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, and a full-time Attorney.

On this episode, Paul discusses how he adjusts his schedule with being a full-time Attorney and also Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, what its like being a personal injury lawyer, moving from Columbia to America at 9 years old, Paul’s first experience with wrestling and his first wrestling practice, starting Jiu-Jitsu after getting injured, the finality of Jiu-Jitsu, living in Brazil and training BJJ, the main differences between Gi and No-Gi, why Paul started pulling guard in his matches, the mindset that allowed him to increase his submission rates in matches,, his proudest Jiu-Jitsu moment, how being a lawyer helped his Jiu-Jitsu, and the attributes of people who do well at Jiu-Jitsu.

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On this episode, we answer the question of whether you should always focus on “position before submission” in Jiu-Jitsu.

We discuss getting chokes without solidifying a position, using leg locks, advantageous positions that aren’t the “traditional”BJJ positions, the benefits of position before submission for beginners, how submissions are initiated through transitions, how tournament rules dictate the grappling style, a rule that is commonly broken in Jiu-Jitsu, and the importance of being coachable.

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On this episode we discuss whether Jiu-Jitsu black belts who are older and struggle with and even lose to lower belts, are still considered a legit black belt.   We discuss the aging grappler, and how age impacts mindset and performance on the mats.   We also chat about adjusting your mindset, changing your training, and also why and how to humble yourself. We answer the question of what are the qualities of a legit black belt, why hiring coaches to improve aspects of your game/diet are vital, and dealing with the inevitable changes you go through over time.  

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On this episode, we chat with Amy Campo.

Amy is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt and the 2022 West Coast Trials Women's 66 kg+ winner.

Amy discusses her start in BJJ, how she developed her wrestling, why its important to make training as real as possible, the differences with rolling and training with men and women, attributes that Amy felt were helpful for improving her BJJ and how Jiu-Jitsu helped to develop those attributes.

Amy also discusses why you should train harder than you compete, what her training looks like outside of competition, the importance of focus, manifesting your goals, what changed from the East Coast and the West Coast ADCC trials, what to do between matches, what was surprising about ADCC competition, Amy’s relationship with her coach, Eduardo Mori, the importance of having interests outside of Jiu-Jitsu, thoughts on Gi and No-Gi training, and her favorite techniques or submissions.

You can follow Amy on Instagram @amycampofighter

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the worst advice you can give to a strong athlete.

We discuss training with people who are very strong and how it can lead to frustration, what your response should be to someone who uses excessive strength in training, advice you should give to strong athletes, how too much focus on strength can hinder your progress, how Chewy advises a white belt to use strength in a controlled way, and what to do if you are one of the weaker athletes in the gym.

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On this episode we discuss qualities 9-20 of a smart Jiu-Jitsu practitioner.

This episode comes from an e-mail that Chewy had on his e-mail list. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list and are the next 10 qualities that Chewy came up with.

Here is #11-20:

11. Can roll at various speeds depending on the situation.

12. Is able to undulate between their "A game" and new techniques that will push them to improve.

13. Isn’t side tracked by a loss of short-term motivation but instead focuses on the long-term goals.

14. Does their best to be a good follower and in turn will make a good leader someday.

15. Is willing to invest in their skills through coaches, seminars, courses and other resources.

16. Understands that it’s not just what you do, but how you do it that really matters.

17. Realizes that their biggest, most challenging opponent, is themself.

18. Understands that they will fail or be incompetent with most things in the beginning, thus they aren’t discouraged when things don’t go well early on because they already accept it would happen.

19. Never goes on a trip without some gear to train in. . . Just in case.

20. Has both intrinsic and extrinsic motivations for training.

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We are joined on the podcast by Former UFC light-heavyweight champion and UFC Hall of Famer “Suga” Rashad Evans. We are also joined by Del Jolly, who worked as part of Decriminalize Denver and Charlotte’s Web CBD before co-founding Unlimited Sciences, a psychedelic research nonprofit.

Rashad and Del have partnered together to create a functional mushroom company called "Umbo." On this episode, Rashad and Del discuss how they met and started their partnership, Rashad’s loss for the desire to train and compete in MMA and how using “Toad Medicine” helped with seeing a new perspective in training.

We also discuss dealing with “Ego Death,” why Rashad started fighting/MMA, and why he returned to fighting after retirement. Dell shares what interested him in using “Toad Medicine,” how perception of life and understanding of consciousness has changed, why medicines such as Psilocybin are illegal, the process of legalization and what research is behind Psilocybin, how Psilocybin creates new neural pathways and neurogenesis and the impact on CTE for MMA fighters, what are functional mushrooms and how they can help your health, how Rashad has modified his diet and training as he has gotten older, and Rashad and Del discuss their functional mushroom company “Umbo,” and the mission behind the company.

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On this episode we discuss 10 qualities of a smart Jiu-Jitsu practitioner.

This episode comes from an e-mail that Chewy had on his e-mail list. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list, but the first 10 qualities that Chewy came up with.

Here is 1-10:

1. Is motivated by their long-term goals, not short-term gratification or feelings.
   
2. Can focus on a particular technique for a longtime.
3. Is willing to put themselves into uncomfortable positions because they know growth doesn’t come from the comfortable.
   
4. Doesn’t avoid the tough rounds in the gym.
5. Is smart enough to take rest days instead of trying to push their already exhausted body to the limit since it leads to subpar training at best, and injuries at worst.
   
6. Understands losing and failure is going to happen and doesn’t let it create paralyzing fear or worry.
7. Has a game plan of their style.
8. Works to improve their diet and lifestyle just as they improve their techniques.
9. Takes part in physical conditioning to improve the strength and ability of their body. Since BJJ is dictated by the health and abilities of their body.
10. Trains hard but doesn’t intentionally risk their training partner's health.

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Echo Charles is a BJJ black and the co-host of The Jocko Podcast.

Echo discusses getting his black belt, how focusing on the belt took the joy out of training, what Echo focused on when he wasn’t able to train due to Covid, Echo’s Jiu-Jitsu inspiration, flashy BJJ techniques, longevity in BJJ, shifting from a competitor to a hobbyist, the process of learning a new skill, the inspiration behind his video production company, interesting movie promos and key elements of a clever movie preview, Echo’s lifting regimen, time management, and getting rid of distractions.

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On this episode of the podcast we are joined by BJJ black belt Haisam “The Giraffe” Rida.

Haisam shares his story of moving from Ghana, to Japan, and eventually coming to the United States. We chat about his start in Jiu-Jitsu while in Japan, why Haisam almost quit, how living with his BJJ coach changed his course in life and martial arts, making the tough decision to go to a larger gym to get more exposure, how Haisam met David Garmo and how this led to moving to Detroit, what aspect of his game he is working on most to improve, what he considers his breakout performance, the toughest part of competing, competition mentality, coming back after a loss, and the ruleset that fits his style the best.

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss their thoughts on trash talking in BJJ and how top level grapplers approach trash talking.

We discuss how trash talking is used for entertainment, we compare the trash talking of different athletes such as Muhammed Ali, Deon Sanders, Chael Sonnen, and Gordon Ryan.

We also chat about creating a persona as an athlete, whether certain topics are off limits for trash talk, how trash talking and being angry impacts performance, how to deal with trash talking going into competition, whether trash talking makes the sport look bad, how to build your persona without trash talk, the personalities in pro wrestling, and if trash talking is a part of human nature.

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On this episode of the podcast, we chat about the “Myth of Sisyphus” written by Albert Camus, where we dive into the idea of the consistent pursuit of new heights.

We also celebrate the 200th episode f the podcast by doing a live Q&A session and giveaway.

Some of the topics discussed were:

Suggestions on neck health and dealing with neck cranks in Jiu-Jitsu, how to deal with anxiety from rolling, difference between submission only vs. standard rule-sets in jiu-jitsu, activities outside of BJJ for cardio, whether a female can beat a male in Jiu-Jitsu, suggestions on sleeping after a tough training session, how to deal with Vertigo from rolling, advice on training-related neck pain, ideas on using BJJ for withdrawal from drug dependency, tips for a teenager that gets outmuscled, how to deal with chest pain, dealing with the fear of pulling the trigger during rolling, should you tape your fingers, thoughts on Gordon Ryan’s persona in Jiu-Jitsu, and a bunch more.

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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene answer 5 questions that we received from podcast listeners.

We discuss the following topics:

1. What’s the best way to “unlock” the hips?
2. What is Chewy’s favorite historical time period?
3. Should Jiu-Jitsu have an “off season”?
4. Where do we see BJJ evolve in the next 5-15 years?
5. What are some strategies for dealing with the negative voice inside you when you get smashed in training?

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On this episode of the podcast we go through some questions we received on Instagram.

Some of the questions we answered:

Why do I feel guilty when I don’t train?

Advice to someone who is helping coach for the first time.

Has Chewy read the Koran?

Do you stretch before or after training?

Do professors hold students back to make their gym look better?

Thoughts on "Car-Jitsu."

Do you lift before rolling or roll before lifting?

Books that Chewy is currently reading.

Should you rest or train hard before a competition?

How many calories does Chewy consume?

Predictions on "Who’s Number 1" match up between Jacob Couch and Gordon Ryan.

Is morality subjective?

What soap do we use after BJJ training?

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Daniele Bolelli is a BJJ black belt, history professor, writer, and runs a popular history podcast called “History On Fire.”

Daniele shares his interest in studying history, how he learned to study more efficiently, the importance of ritual, not focusing too much on the results, the pros and cons of being a specialist, getting the most out of training BJJ 2-3 days per week, learning martial arts for sport and self-defense, how martial artists in history would stack up to martial artists today, Bruce Lee and his philosophies and relationship with success, and the dangers of pushing yourself too hard.

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On this episode Chewy shares a "dirty little black belt secret."

Chewy discusses how motivation wasn’t something he needed for training, how to get to the gym even when you don't feel like it, how Chewy develops motivation for doing things he doesn’t enjoy, discipline vs. priority, how the end result can build motivation, why you should visualize a goal you’re chasing and an idea/experience you’re running from, why knowing what you don’t want is powerful, finding your reason for training Jiu-Jitsu.

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On this episode Chewy and Eugene discuss learning styles such as Intuitive and Mechanistic learning, the differences between these learning styles, and the benefits and drawbacks of each style of learning.

We also discuss the process of breaking down and explaining Jiu-Jitsu techniques and positions when teaching, learning to improvise in Jiu-Jitsu, and why failure is the currency for improvement.

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On this episode of the podcast we chat with James Smith.   James is a Personal Trainer, author, and BJJ purple belt from the UK.   On this episode, we chat about “Liver King,” steroids, why James’ job is to make people’s lives “better but not the best," the pros and cons of using Testosterone, coming to the realization to quit Rugby, how Jiu-Jitsu helps bring back the team comradery, Jiu-Jitsu being your “third place,” what prompted James to start Jiu-Jitsu, switching BJJ gyms, training with B-Team in Austin, going to the gun range in Texas, how James grew a large social media following, how to get comfortable recording videos, what its like getting recognized by fans, the type of weight-training to supplement Jiu-Jitsu, leg locks, and tons more.   You can follow James on social media @jamessmithpt

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the importance of attempting to control your emotions, and how this can impact your Jiu-Jitsu as well as your life.

We also chat about the value of stopping and seeking more knowledge to get the full picture, what to do when you get angry during training, how to learn from instances when you lose your temper, and if being angry has any benefits in training.

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss some key concepts on how to train as you get older. 

They discuss the importance of adjusting your training, the value of listening your body, focusing on recovery especially after an injury, how to adjust your training, and how to increase longevity and improve your performance on the mats.

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss how to develop an unstoppable Jiu-Jitsu technique.

We dive into the various stages of motor learning, the initial inconsistencies in technique, the developmental process of a Jiu-Jitsu technique, the importance of properly performing the technique, varying setups, grip focus, the problems you run into and what to do to solve them, how to add deception to your game, why you shouldn’t give yourself a choice when a technique doesn’t work, the value of facing roadblocks.

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On this episode of The Chewjitsu Podcast, we are joined by BJJ Black Belt Henry Akins.

Henry is a BJJ Black Belt under Rickson Gracie and the founder of "Hidden Jiu-Jitsu."

On this episode, we discuss teaching and learning Jiu-Jitsu, and how the way Jiu-Jitsu has been taught has not evolved with the sport.

We also discuss the most beneficial type of training with least risk of injury, how to make techniques automatic, the importance of starting slow, how to supplement your Jiu-Jitsu outside of class time, what it was like training in the early days with Rickson Gracie, whether the basics have been lost in the progression of Jiu-Jitsu, how to make the basics more effective, creating pressure through movement, the importance of weight distribution, and an interesting thing to focus on when breathing.

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The idea of the episode is to not focus on what happens, but more importantly how you respond to the things that happen.

We discuss dealing with difficult situations in Jiu-Jitsu, Chewy shares a story of an unsuccessful marketing idea for his gym, and how he responded and adjusted tactics. We also share a story about one of Chewy’s black belts, who was a an aggressive grappler and sustained an injury, and was forced to change change and adjust his approach to training. We also chat about complacency, the conditions that create a positive outcome are many times not ideal, how a “defect” can become a blessing, if you should ever “sulk” when something doesn’t go your way, developing athleticism for your specific sport, and how to use your body type for your Jiu-Jitsu.

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene are joined by BJJ black belt and founder of “BJJ After 40,” Mike Bidwell.

Mike joins the podcast to discuss his start in traditional martial arts, how stretching his hips improved the health of his knees, Mike’s favorite stretch to improve hip flexibility, Mike’s most important rule to follow before full rolling, how to “clear the calculator,” the importance of having Jiu-Jitsu as a release, the two critical questions to ask yourself in BJJ, how training evolves as you get older, the utilization of “Precovery,” active recovery, the "Pomodoro Method," how to build good habits, who inspired Mike's coaching, recovering from an injury, how Mike discovered BJJ, and the idea behind "BJJ After 40."

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss New Year’s resolutions and goal setting.

We discuss being careful not to get obsessed with a goal and what to do once you reach your goal, the importance of the person you are developing into instead of the importance of the goal, when do you change a goal if its unattainable, the value of journaling to figure out what you want, and Chewy’s goals for 2022.

Live Q&A starts at 39:00

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Kody Steele is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt and MMA fighter.

On this episode, we discuss Kody’s start in wrestling, what he feels are the most important aspects of wrestling, Kody’s favorite competition ruleset, if you should you modify your game based on your opponent, learning from your losses, the adjustment period at every belt and his toughest belt to adjust to, developing your style of Jiu-Jitsu, his biggest Jiu-Jitsu influences, why being an exciting grappler is sometimes more important than winning, his strength and conditioning program, recovery, balancing his training schedule, developing your game, the advantages of tough and lighter training sessions, training in the Gi, and his goals for training.

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Chewy and Eugene discuss the idea of discipline and how you can access more of it in your life.

We also chat about how discipline for Jiu-Jitsu can be the conscious effort of working on techniques or positions that you’re not as good at,  lining up your habits achieve your goals. how being disciplined is demonstrated as being more thoughtful with your actions, the awareness that is required for discipline, the value of having a coach, will-power being a limited resource, why you should strive to make decisions automatic, the key elements of discipline, designing your lifestyle, and some general advice for newer Jiu-Jitsu practitioners.

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