On this episode, Chewy and Eugene Cover a variety of topics including: -How techniques spread across Jiu-Jitsu. -Why asking your training partner to teach you a technique they were able to use against you will help you both become better. -Chewy’s 3-Step process for incorporating new techniques into his Jiu-Jitsu game. -The "ego" and why its a good thing for competitions and hard training sessions in BJJ. -Our thoughts on accepting a tournament medal even if you lose. -Chewy’s most important pie...
Apr 12, 2019•32 min
On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss proper jiu-jitsu training etiquette, the importance of communicating with your training partners when on the mats, and Chewy addresses and responds to being called “The Softest Bitch In Jiu-Jitsu.”
Apr 04, 2019•25 min
We are joined on the podcast by 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Richie “Boogeyman” Martinez. Richie talks about how he got started in jiu-jitsu, earning his black belt in under 4 years, opening his own gym, and what it was like competing at a high level.
Mar 25, 2019•1 hr 13 min
Ethan is a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Specialist In Performance Nutrition, and Jiu-Jitsu brown belt. Ethan discusses diet for BJJ and performance, how to calculate how much to eat, his thoughts on different types of diets such as Keto and Vegan diets, his opinion on fasting, ideal body fat for performance, and why he recommends eating Pop-Tarts. If you want to work with Ethan or get additional information check out his website bendafitnesscoaching.com...
Mar 18, 2019•1 hr 17 min
On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Del from Charlotte’s Web CBD. On the podcast we discuss what CBD is, how it works, how CBD is responsibly sourced, and what are the positive effects on the body from taking CBD. Below is a breakdown of the episode: What makes Charlotte’s Web CBD products different from the other brands? How did the stigma about marijuana, CBD, and Hemp start and how to change the stigma. Del shares how he got involved with Charlotte’s Web. (14:00) How does CBD wor...
Mar 11, 2019•1 hr 6 min
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...
Mar 07, 2019•1 hr 35 min
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 losin...
Mar 04, 2019•47 min
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 Por...
Feb 25, 2019•1 hr 18 min
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...
Feb 21, 2019•1 hr 13 min
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.
Feb 11, 2019•26 min
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.
Jan 31, 2019•1 hr 16 min
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.
Jan 25, 2019•45 min
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.
Jan 17, 2019•2 hr 1 min
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.
Jan 04, 2019•1 hr 21 min
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 @t...
Dec 27, 2018•1 hr 30 min
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 ga...
Dec 12, 2018•1 hr 16 min
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.
Dec 07, 2018•1 hr 30 min
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.
Dec 03, 2018•1 hr 11 min
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.
Nov 26, 2018•1 hr 6 min
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.
Nov 18, 2018•1 hr 52 min
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.
Nov 10, 2018•1 hr 44 min
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.
Nov 01, 2018•1 hr 44 min
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.
Oct 25, 2018•1 hr 41 min
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.
Oct 18, 2018•1 hr 46 min
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.
Oct 15, 2018•58 min
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.
Oct 08, 2018•1 hr 19 min
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?"
Oct 01, 2018•18 min
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.
Sep 27, 2018•1 hr 44 min
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).
Sep 24, 2018•23 min
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."
Sep 17, 2018•19 min
