The Chewjitsu Podcast Avoid The BJJ Cult Of Overtraining (Episode 389)
Nov 10, 2025
Discover the signs of overtraining and how it can shorten your jiu-jitsu career. Learn to recognize red flags like ongoing injuries and mental fatigue. Explore the mindset behind avoiding rest and how to reframe rehab as productive training. Chewy and Eugene share tips on effective training routines while balancing intensity and recovery. They also discuss lifestyle factors that impact training capacity, from nutrition to sleep. Emphasize quality training over sheer volume to continue progressing without injury.
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Training Smarter Beats Training More
- Overtraining is like accelerating then braking: high volume without intelligent planning stalls progress.
- Older grapplers must prioritize recovery and smart programming to extend training longevity.
Personal Burnout Led To Surgery
- Chewy recalled aging into chronic joint pain and repeated injuries in his late 20s from nonstop hard training.
- He had multiple surgeries and months off before changing his approach to training and recovery.
Treat Recurrent Injuries As Red Flags
- Track recurring injuries and healing problems as red flags of excessive load.
- Reduce session volume or add recovery when injuries keep returning.
