The Chewjitsu Podcast

We start the podcast with a Chewy ramble discussing how "Spring Cleaning" or clearing out clutter and allowing yourself to focus on a specific and few selected techniques during training can give you motivation and provide direction to improving your Jiu-Jitsu. The podcast also includes a Youtube Live Q&A section with the following topics: Why people are shy when walking into a new gym? Should you work take downs on people your size or different sizes? As a brand new blue belt, should I have a game plan or should I experiment? What Chewy's thoughts are on flashy internet moves and if they work or not? Advise for coaching kids? Tips on starting a vlog. How to work BJJ into your schedule if you are very busy? Thoughts on training Judo and BJJ? Should you try if you are ill? What to expect from first No-Gi class? Most effective techniques in Gi vs. No-Gi? How to separate weight-training and jiu-jitsu? How to ask your gym owner to help with gym fees if you can't afford them? How music effects training intensity. How to get decrease nervousness before jiu-jitsu class? How do you know you are ready for your first competition? This podcast was also recorded live on the Chewjitsu Youtube Channel https://youtu.be/ESVdLt5uPWY

On this episode Chewy and Eugene discuss belt promotions, what Chewy looks for before promoting a student to another belt, and the pressure of competition. Other Topics Covered: What it means to be an upper belt at the gym. Pros and Cons of getting promoted too quickly to a higher belt. How Jiu-Jitsu can help grow confidence in other areas of life. One thing that Chewy feels someone must do to get promoted. Why Blue belts quit BJJ. Some tips to keep you motivated when you feel that you are losing enthusiasm for BJJ/training.

On this episode of the podcast, we talk with Rome, a Jiu-Jitsu brown belt, entrepreneur, and owner of Hero Academy, a jiu-jitsu school in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Rome discusses immigrating to the US from Chechnya and always being a sick kid growing up. He started a journey of seeking out holistic and alternative methods of improving his health through supplements, diet, and lifestyle changes. He shares information on his supplement company, learning from the world-renowned movement coach, Ido Portal, and going on excursions with "The Iceman" Wim Hof. We also discuss his non-profit jiu-jitsu gym called "Hero Academy" where he provides jiu-jitsu for at-risk and underprivileged kids in Costa Rica. Podcast notes: Coffee enemas help stimulate liver to produce Glutathione which is a strong antioxidant. Oregano Oil to treat staph infections Tea tree oil to treat ring worm Dr. Ian Stern and how he has helped Rome avoid neck and shoulder surgeries. How movement and posture helps physiologically improve and change your health. Also, movement assists with retention of information. Why you should avoid "Night shade' vegetables. The supplements that Rome recommends and what makes the supplements he takes unique, different, and better than the rest. Drianstern.com and use the promo code "chewjitsu" to get 10% off of your purchase of the supplements Rome uses. The non-profit organization he runs is a jiu-jitsu gym in Tamarindo, Costa Rica called Hero Academy, www,bjjincostarica.com.

On this episode, Chewy starts off with a ramble on a question he received. The question comes from an older grappler who asks about being surpassed by younger grapplers in the gym and having doubts about his ability, progress, and is it worth it to train BJJ and keep pushing forward? The second part of the podcast is a Youtube Live Q&A session where we address questions such as: What instructional videos does Chewy recommend? Has Chewy ever had an instructor make fun of him because he wasn't good at BJJ? What are ways to motivate yourself and push yourself to train harder? How do you go from drilling a technique to hitting the technique in live rolling/training? Would Chewy ever do a satellite or affiliate gym? Can you start training jiu-jitsu if you are an amputee? Can you be effective training BJJ 2-3 times per week? Quick tips for first tournaments? What solo drills to work on for takedowns? Is wrestling or BJJ better for MMA? How to set up techniques and escapes in BJJ when you are the smaller grappler? How to improve hip mobility? Should you care about your rank in jiu-jitsu and is rank meaningful?

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene interview "Master Ken" from "Enter The Dojo Show" which can be found on Youtube. Master Ken discusses how he developed "Ameri-Do-Te," his toughest challenger, why other martial arts are bullshit, and his new book, "The Dow of Master Ken, Vol. 1." The video version of the podcast episode can be found exclusively on The Chewjitsu Podcast Patreon page at www.patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast.

On this episode, the podcast starts out with a Chewy ramble on whether jiu-jitsu is mental or physical. We also discuss the benefits of breathing for recovery and as part of a cool-down after a hard training session, proper breathing technique, how breathing effects the nervous system, and some different types of breathing that Chewy finds beneficial. The podcast also includes a Q&A session.

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy joins me from Costa Rica as he is on vacation at the Puravida BJJ and Surf retreat. The podcast starts out jiu-jitsu related but transitions to a discussion on meditation, choosing an unconventional path and career in life, adjusting your life to fit your wants and needs, and what Chewy does to "re-set" if he feels he is getting worn out.

Mahamed Aly is a 2018 BJJ World Champion. He joins the podcast to share his progression in jiu-jitsu, his mindset for competitions, and what it was like to win the world championship. Mahamed also discusses how he overcame injuries, learning techniques and growing in jiu-jitsu, and also hangs out for a Q&A session.

On this episode we are joined by MMA analyst Robin Black. Robin discusses his start in martial arts, how a serious health setback changed his life and reignited his passion in martial arts which ultimately led to fighting in MMA, becoming an analyst for martial arts all over the world, how and why he started his "One Minute Breakdown" videos on Instagram, and his plans for the upcoming year. Follow Robin on social media @robinblackmma.

On this episode we are joined by 2018 No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu World Champion and ADCC East Coast Trials winner Tim Spriggs. Tim discusses his ups and downs as a jiu-jitsu athlete, quitting jiu-jitsu and working a regular job and then eventually returning to training and becoming a world champion, his training regimen, his toughest training partners, how he drills to improve his techniques, how he feels about trash talking, the origin and meaning of "Mushmaster," and much more. Follow Tim on Instagram @timspriggsbjj and check out his podcast "The BJJ Goons Podcast" on iTunes.

On this episode, Chewy starts off the podcast with a rant on the importance of diet for jiu-jitsu and the impact of diet in performance. We also discuss supplementation, caffeine, and when are the best time to eat around training. We also open the podcast up to questions from the listeners and answer questions on getting back to training after a long lay off, the importance of drilling for jiu-jitsu, how to properly lose weight for jiu-jitsu, how to get better sleep and rest, how to prepare a game plan for a tournament, and much more.

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss strategies for longevity in BJJ, using CBD oil for recovery, and give predictions on the Holloway vs. Ortega UFC main event.

Stuart Cooper is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt, head coach at Tiger Muay Thai in Thailand, and is Jiu-Jitsu and martial arts documentary filmmaker. Stuart joins the podcast to discuss his start in jiu-jitsu and filmmaking, his travels, overcoming injuries and illnesses, and his plans for the future. Check him out on Instagram @stuartcooperfilms and on Youtube at Stuart Cooper Films.

Lachlan Giles is a BJJ Black Belt and high-level Jiu-Jitsu competitor from Australia. He is the head jiu-jitsu coach at Absolute MMA in St. Kilda, Australia. Lachlan joins the podcast to discuss his start in martial arts and jiu-jitsu, coaching, training, overcoming injuries, competition prep, and he also shares some of his favorite memories from jiu-jitsu training and competition.

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Brandon Mccaghren. Brandon shares his start in jiu-jitsu, his philosophies on training, coaching, doing seminars, and he also shares the back story of his viral youtube video where he was challenged to a grappling match in front of his students.

On this episode, Chewy talks about competing and getting 3rd place in the 98.9 kg division of the ADCC East Coast Trials. We talk last minute tournament prep, how to recover between matches, the ADCC ruleset and strategies, and end with another great Q&A session.

Chewy and Eugene discuss overcoming competition anxiety, the benefits of competing in a jiu-jitsu tournament, why you should or shouldn't compete, and Chewy talks his preparation for the ADCC trials.

On this podcast, we start off with a "Chewy Ramble" on "what is your biggest enemy in Jiu-Jitsu?" Chewy and Eugene also discuss traditions and uniforms in BJJ, "Suit Rolling," and a Q&A full of great questions.

This episode starts with a "Chewy Ramble" on setting an intention for your BJJ training. We then discuss the events that occurred before and after the Khabib vs Conor fight, what our opinions are on trash talking in martial arts, and we end with a Q&A session from the listeners.

On this episode, we are joined by Jiu-Jitsu Brown belt and EBI 17 Combat Jiu-Jitsu Champion Jon "Thor" Blank. Jon joins the podcast to discuss his recent tournament win and becoming The Eddie Bravo Invitational Combat Jiu-Jitsu Middleweight Champion. Jon also talks about his start in jiu-jitsu, choosing a gym, his training regimen, how wrestling has influenced his jiu-jitsu, and how he has gotten to such a high level of grappling so quickly.

Our guest on the podcast is Rob from the Instagram channel, @mcdojolife. This channel uses humor to expose what Rob considers "fake" or ineffective martial arts. On the podcast, Rob discusses what he considers to be a fake martial art, what makes these martial arts ineffective, some great stories from his experience with running the channel, and exciting new projects he has in the works.

This recap episode of the podcast is a collection of videos from the Chewjitsu Youtube channel where Chewy answers questions on getting good at BJJ. The first video is " Can Anyone Get Good At BJJ?" The second video is "Can I Get Good At BJJ Without Competing?" The third video is "Why Do Some People Get Better At BJJ Faster?"

On this episode of the podcast Chewy and Eugene sit down with BJJ black belt Chad "The Beast" Hardy. We discuss a funny story from the No Gi Pans, following your path in life and BJJ including making tough decisions and taking risks, and Chad discusses his decision and plans for leaving the gym and moving to Tennessee.

This recap episode of the podcast is a collection of videos from the Chewjitsu Youtube channel where Chewy tackles the debate of Gi or No-Gi BJJ. The first video is "Should Beginners Focus on Gi or No Gi BJJ (Is the Gi Unrealistic)." The second video is "Should I Train Gi or No Gi (Which One Is Right). The third video is "BJJ Gis Are Stupid and We Should Stop Wearing Them." The fourth video is "Should I Quit Gi BJJ and Do 10th Planet (Frustrated With Grips).

This episode of the podcast is a recap of two videos from the Chewjitsu Youtube channel. Both videos discuss Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and its use in self-defense. The first video is "Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu of Japanese Ju Jutsu?" The second video is "How I Used BJJ In A Street Fight and Why I Like The Belt Gauntlet."

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss recovery tips for BJJ including diet, supplements, stretching, meditation, tips for improved sleep, and much more.

This episode recaps three videos from The Chewjitsu Youtube channel all dealing with tough lower belts beating upper belts. Video one is "Why am I a 1 stripe white belt (I'm smashing people." Video two is "Frustrated higher belts are upset with this tough blue belt." Video three is "Beating a purple belt when I was a white belt."

In this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss how to find BJJ gyms when traveling to cross-train, the do's and don'ts when visiting a new gym, how hard should you train when visiting a gym, and what to look for in a good vs. bad gym environment.

This podcast episode recaps two videos from the Chewjitsu Youtube Channel. Both videos are dealing with aggressiveness in BJJ. Part 1 of the podcast is the video "How to handle aggressive guy who injures his female training partners." Part 2 of the podcast is the video titled "Tips for a non-aggressive white belt."

On this episode Chewy and Eugene discuss the weekend's IBJJF Master Worlds, rule changes that we would like to see implemented for the IBJJF, learning and implementing new techniques, training around injuries, and Q&A from Youtube live.

This episode is another recap of two videos from The Chewjitsu Youtube channel. Video 1: "Training BJJ 2 Days A Week Is A Waste Of Time" Video 2: "Tips To Improve With Only 2-3 Days A Week Of BJJ Training"

On this episode of the podcast Chewy and Eugene interview Eli Knight. Eli is a BJJ Black Belt who also has experience in numerous other martial arts. He is the head instructor of Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy and runs a successful Youtube channel.

This podcast episode is a recap of two of Chewy's popular Youtube videos from The Chewjitsu Youtube Channel. Video 1: How I Gave Up My Purple Belt At A New Gym (And Why You Shouldn't) Video 2: What Is A "Dick Move" In BJJ?

In this episode we discuss pre-order information for the exclusive Chewjitsu gis, the Chewjitsu Youtube channel reaching 100K subscribers, coaching and cornering fighters at a local MMA event, training with BJJ black belt Eli Knight, predictions for the upcoming Rousimar Palhares vs. Craig Jones grappling match, and much more.

This podcast episode is a recap of two of Chewy's popular Youtube videos from The Chewjitsu Youtube Channel. Video one is "Stop Thinking About Techniques As A BJJ White Belt." Video two is "You'll Have This Moment As A BJJ White Belt (If You Keep Training)."

In this episode Chewy and Eugene discuss jiu-jitsu open mats for charity, injuries and how to train around them, meditation, and answer listener questions.

Chewy and Eugene discuss all things jiu-jitsu, martial arts, their interests, and life in general. In this episode, we discuss why we started the podcast and a bit about who we are.