The Simple Man Podcast

THE SIMPLE MAN PODCAST EP.37 w/ Jozef Chen The Brown Belt Prodigy!

Aug 9, 2023

Dive into the remarkable journey of Jozef Chen, a stellar Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu prodigy, revealing how he skyrocketed in skill. The hosts share their hilarious takes on grappling challenges like cramping and hydration tips. Enjoy a candid analysis of UFC grappling, mixed with insights from high-profile fights. Explore cultural contrasts between America and China, sprinkled with humor. Plus, an adrenaline-pumping Coast Guard story about facing pirates adds a thrilling twist to this entertaining mix!

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Quick takeaways

Jozef Chen attributes his rapid improvement in jiu-jitsu to dedication, resourcefulness, and a wealth of instructional content available today.

He emphasizes the value of communication with training partners post-practice, which enhances technique retention and understanding in grappling.

Joseph reflects on cultural differences from his upbringing in Taiwan and China, highlighting how familial support shapes an athlete's journey.

Deep dives

Meet Joseph Chen

Joseph Chen, a BJJ prodigy, discusses his journey from Taiwan to high-level training in the United States. Raised in China, he initially learned striking before transitioning to jiu-jitsu after a challenging experience with a peer. His decision to train at B Team was influenced by his admiration for the DDS and the high-level training environment he sought in preparation for competitions. By joining this gym, he aimed to enhance his skills and gain international experience ahead of significant trials.

Intro

2min

Journey of an International Martial Artist

11min

The Art of Personalized Training in Jiu-Jitsu

9min

Grappling Challenges: Cramping and Submissions

2min

Evaluating Grappling Skills in UFC

5min

Recognizing Patterns and Upcoming Competitions

2min

Grappling Dynamics and Competition Insights

11min

Fights, Fury, and Ferguson

9min

Cultural Contrasts: America vs China

14min

10.

Humor and Hypotheticals: Debating Survival Scenarios

23min

11.

Facing Pirates: A Coast Guard Story

2min

12.

Humor and Cultural Insights on Guns

2min

This Episode Brings Us Jozef Chen, The Brown Belt Prodigy! Learn About Him, How He Got So Good So Fast and Much More! Like, Subscribe and Enjoy! Nicky Rod, widely known as the Black Belt Slayer, hail’s from New Jersey, the land of pizza & biceps. He is a two time ADCC silver medalist, an EBI absolute world champion, as well as the world's most beautiful grappler. Ethan Crelinsten, clearly the most intelligent and most good looking of the the three Simple Men, is a two time ADCC trials winner, as well as placing 1st in thousands of other tournaments. His grappling prowess goes far beyond what Nicky rod and Damien hope to acquire. As you listen to the podcast, pay most attention to Ethan as he will most likely be saying the coolest shit. Damien Anderson is an ADCC Trials Bronze Medalist with multiple wins over multiple black belt world champions. Currently ranked 8th in the world at 145lbs and 9th at 155lbs. Also has ownership rights of Ethan Crelinsten Nicky Rod, Damien Anderson & Ethan Crelinsten are based in Austin, Texas and roll daily at B-Team Jiu Jitsu. Make sure to visit our sponsors, MASF Supplements/ Violent Hippie use promo code "SIMPLEMAN" at check out to receive a 15% discount "BE KIND OR ELSE!" Wepsites: masfsupplements.com violenthippie.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/violent__hippie... Merch Store: https://simplemanpod.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesimplemanp... Carne Jerky: https://www.instagram.com/_carnejerky/ JitzBitz: https://www.instagram.com/jitzbitzori... 0:00 intro (Welcome Jozef Chen) 4:48 How Did Jozef Get So Good So Fast? pt.1 5:49 How Old Is Jozef? 7:00 How Did Jozef Start Training? 7:50 How Did Jozef Get So Good So Fast? pt.2 15:30 Good Drilling vs Bad Drilling 18:50 How To Get Better When You Are Surrounded By Hobbyist? 21:38 Tapping To A Cramp 22:45 MASF & Violent Hippie 23:30 UFC 291 & Analyzing BJJ in The UFC 25:20 Should Ethan & Damian Go To 125? 27:20 How Did Jozef Get So Good So Fast? pt.3 29:47 Whats Next For Jozef? 37:30 Achilles Lock 39:45 UFC 291 49:40 Whats Life Like In China? 1:00:20 Austin Serial Killer & Can A Woman Kill The Simple Men 1:09:42 How Many 8 Year Olds Can Jozef Kill? 1:14:15 Can The Simple Men Kill A Dog? 1:20:20 Innocent Child Or Your Mom? 1:26:50 Would You Save Your Friend That Fell Into White Water? 1:30:30 Outro

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