The Chewjitsu Podcast

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Origin and Jocko Fuel CEO and BJJ black belt, Pete Roberts. Pete discusses the process of growing a company, what happened to manufacturing in the U.S., what it's like meeting with big business executives and what Pete has learned from them, how the mission of Origin evolved over the years, the challenges that come with growing numerous companies, the most important aspects of a business, the value of creating and utilizing a "brand book," the 2 things that kill a company, the biggest challenge in scaling a business, and what is on the horizon for Origin including a new documentary, new Jiu-Jitsu gear, hunting gear, and clothing. Check out all of Origin's new apparel at https://originmaine.com/ Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30 and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Manscaped. Check out https://www.manscaped.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off and free shipping! Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss 5 ideas to improve your Jiu-Jitsu.   Here are the ideas:  1. Learning to embrace failure in training.  2. Learning to play from bottom (for wrestlers) or top/takedowns (guard players).  3. Learning to enjoy drilling techniques. ​  4. Not being worried about the outcome as much as the effort.  5. Learning how to train smart. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30 and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by BJJ black belt, Blacksmith, and contestant from the Netflix survival show “Outlast,” Justin Court.   Justin joins the podcast to discuss the concept of the Netflix show, “Outlast,” what it was like surviving in Alaska for over a month on limited resources, the desire to go on a survival show, the parallels between Jiu-Jitsu and survival training, the fundamentals of trapping and tracking in the outdoors, the importance of studying the psychology of interpersonal relationships, the book that helped Justin the most while surviving in Alaska, the three essentials for surviving in the outdoors, staying loyal in difficult circumstances, when to lead and when to follow, how Justin prepared himself to go through freezing cold water while on the show, how being on the show changed or benefitted him, the stress inoculation from BJJ, his first meal and struggles with eating after leaving the show, the difficulty with integrating into normal life, and how life has changed since being on a reality show.   Follow Justin on Instagram @jcourt003_   Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30 and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Manscaped. Check out https://www.manscaped.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off and free shipping! Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

Learn how to find your own Jiu-Jitsu game with 7 tips from the hosts, including studying competitors and finding positions that suit your game. They discuss role models for tall and lanky practitioners. Discover the importance of intuition in Jiu-Jitsu and not giving up on techniques. They also emphasize injury prevention, game planning, and stretching for improved recovery and mobility.

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss why the set up and the prep work is vital for success. We discuss the idea of becoming “overnight success," when Chewy starts to prep for a tournament, what people overvalue and undervalue for competition prep as well as for creative endeavors such as creating content, the worst reason to be a Jiu-Jitsu coach, learning lessons through failure, and the importance of building a strong foundational base. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Ice Barrel Check out https://icebarrel.com/chewjitsu to get $125 off of an Ice Barrel and to experience the health benefits of cold therapy. Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30 and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss why personal development isn’t just about growth, but why it’s also a process of personal decay. We discuss why it’s important to remove your “bad habits” for personal growth, how to deal with self-limiting beliefs, the value of consistency, becoming the winner, being intentional about your desires, one of the most beneficial habits Chewy developed to improve his BJJ, one of the worst BJJ habits, why BJJ upper belts must put themselves in bad positions in training, and letting go of expectations. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Ice Barrel Check out https://icebarrel.com/chewjitsu to get $125 off of an Ice Barrel and to experience the health benefits of cold therapy. Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30 and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Manscaped. Check out https://www.manscaped.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off and free shipping! Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene are joined by Chatri Sityodtong. Chatri is the founder, chairman, and CEO of ONE Fighting Championship, a Renzo Gracie brown belt, Kru in Muay Thai, and owner of Evolve MMA. Chatri discusses his start in Jiu-Jitsu in New York Under Renzo Gracie, how he manages training martial arts and running a large company, why martial arts deepens his faith in humanity, why Jiu-Jitsu is such a personal experience, why ONE FC's focus is on the stories of their athletes and not trash talk, what Chatri looks for in a fighter, how the ONE FC ruleset make Jiu-Jitsu more exciting, Mikey Musumeci’s viral videos, what “greatness” means, and what Chatri is most proud of. Chatri also discusses the first ever ONE FC event to be held in the US with headliner Demetrious Johnson vs. Adriano Moraes III on Friday, May 7th, 2023 on Amazon Prime Video. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Ice Barrel Check out https://icebarrel.com/chewjitsu to get $125 off of an Ice Barrel and to experience the health benefits of cold therapy. Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30 and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

Adam Hadairy is a former police officer, BJJ purple belt, co-founder of Effective Fitness, teaches defensive combatives for law enforcement , and runs the Instagram page @policeposts. On this episode, Adam joins the podcast to discuss how an altercation as a police officer led him to learning Jiu-Jitsu, the hands-on training he had in the police academy, his first Jiu-Jitsu experience, why he left the police force, the difficulties with implementing defensive tactics in police departments, the best BJJ techniques for Police Officers to implement in an altercation, the ideal scenario for a close distance encounter, common mistakes among defensive tactics, why he started the Instagram page @policeposts, the focus of his company, Effective Fitness Combatives, and how they have been able to teach and implement these strategies to law enforcement departments. Check out EF Combatives at https://www.efcombatives.com/ to learn more. Also check out Effective Fitness at https://www.effective.fitness/ to learn more about fitness training for law enforcement officers. Follow https://www.instagram.com/policeposts/ to check out the Instagram page.  Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30 and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Manscaped. Check out https://www.manscaped.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off and free shipping! Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss some ideas on how to fail properly in grappling. We chat about whether you should promote a student to the next belt rank if they demonstrate a "bad attitude," why you need to experience loss and failure, how to lose properly, how the fear of losing can keep you from trying new things, letting go of the attachment to winning, why you should avoid trying to keep up with younger grapplers as an older grappler, why failure is the currency for success, learning information ahead of time vs. in the nick of time, advice on losing for younger/newer grapplers and older/seasoned grapplers, and the importance of play for learning. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30 and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

Drew Weatherhead is a Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, host of "The Social Distortion Podcast," runs the popular Instagram meme page “Because Jitsu,” and is the author of the book “Consciousness, Reality, and Purpose.” On this episode, Drew discusses moving from Canada and living in an RV full time, the process of writing his book, his thoughts on consciousness and the purpose of life, nature vs. nurture, why without discipline we lose our freedom, what it's like living in an RV/mobile lifestyle, making money while on the road, the importance of self-reliance, how the “Because_Jitsu” Instagram meme page started, the importance of authenticity, the inevitability of change, and tips on training BJJ when constantly traveling. Follow Drew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drew.weatherhead/ and https://www.instagram.com/because_jitsu/ Thanks to the podcast sponsors:  Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30 and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Manscaped. Check out https://www.manscaped.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off and free shipping! Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast