The Chewjitsu Podcast 2025 ADCC East Coast Trials Champion Brandon Reed (Episode 391)
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Nov 24, 2025 Brandon Reed, a Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt, ADCC Veteran, and 3x NAIA Wrestling Champion, shares insights from his journey to winning the 2025 ADCC East Coast Trials. He discusses the mental game of competition, including overcoming losses and blocking out distractions. Brandon emphasizes the importance of frequent competition to stay sharp and how to effectively blend wrestling with BJJ. He also shares his training philosophy, the significance of intentional drilling, and advice on rebuilding confidence after setbacks. For downtime, he enjoys wrestling, horror shows, and gaming.
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Block Out Noise And Treat Every Match As The Finals
- Delete or mute social media before big events to reduce noise and stay present.
- Treat each match like the finals and focus only on the immediate task.
Compete Often To Maintain Edge
- Frequent competing keeps you in routine and sharp, especially if you tend to get lazy without events.
- Brandon aimed to compete monthly to maintain conditioning, timing, and mental edge.
Winning Brought Relief More Than Euphoria
- Winning the trials felt like huge relief to Brandon after three prior losses; his excitement was tempered by fatigue and respect for opponents.
- He cooled down before celebrating and used the win to refocus on ADCC Worlds.
