Jozef Chen joins the show to explain the importance of training with intent, processing instructionals, and keeping a training journal. He also shares stories about getting jumped at a gym, his love for Crocs and fanny packs, karaoke songs, and the differences between Americanized Chinese food and authentic cuisine.

I talk to Jozef Chen, a grappling phenom who recently took Bronze at the ADCC trials while only being seventeen years old and relatively new to his jiu-jitsu training. We discuss how he gained his skill level at such a young age from using instructionals and drilling techniques in a conceptual style influenced by Rob Biernacki. After preparing for the ADCC trials at the B-Team in Texas with Craig Jones, we talk about what his experience was like grappling in that high-level training environment and how he plans on training and teaching going into the future.

Breakout star and 2023 ADCC European champion, Jozef Chen, discusses the importance of confidence in resilience, challenges faced by high-profile grapplers, and strategies for compartmentalization in this bonus episode. Topics include handling negative emotions, balancing wins and losses, and building confidence in grappling.

Owen Jones, an elite jiu-jitsu coach and competitor, teams up with high-level competitor Jozef Chen and rising star Dima Murovanni for an engaging conversation. They discuss effective strategies for competing at high levels and the nuances of coaching. Personal anecdotes highlight their jiu-jitsu journeys, navigating the sport during and after the pandemic, and the importance of mentorship. They even delve into balancing gaming with grappling and the fun of creating nicknames, producing insights and laughter in equal measure.

ADCC trials champion Jozef Chen and ADCC Silver medalist Nicky Ryan talk about rankings in their sport, their experiences living in different neighborhoods, the challenges of saving money in NYC, the legend of Jiu Jitsu detective Joe Bernetti, playful banter and humorous anecdotes, reflections on the role of Jiu-Jitsu in their lives, sponsorship with Evertime, trail competition experiences and mindset, and funny Halloween costume encounters.