The Chewjitsu Podcast

Chewy and Eugene discuss 'belt hunters' in BJJ, emphasizing the importance of intention and skills development over winning. They share experiences of training with higher belts and the significance of communication in intense training. The speakers reflect on an Origin Camp and the importance of focused training and prioritizing techniques.

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene are joined by 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Elijah "Jabroni Grappler" Carlton. Elijah discusses how he got his nickname "Jabroni Grappler," starting Jiu-Jitsu as a teenager, how opening a gym changed his trajectory in Jiu-Jitsu and forced him to keep learning, how Elijah implements new techniques into his Jiu-Jitsu game, when and why he decided to train under Sean Applegate at 10th Planet Atlanta, key Jiu-Jitsu principles, the breakdown of his match at the ADCC Denver Open against Oliver Taza, his favorite rule sets, being used as the "gym enforcer" as a young grappler, coming back from a loss, and how Elijah will adjust his game plan for the ADCC trials. 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 of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene are joined by Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt "Big" Dan Manasoiu. Dan joins the podcast to discuss his start in Jiu-Jitsu at age 14, his 6-hour commute from Pennsylvania to train at Renzo Gracie New York, what set Renzo Gracie New York apart from other gyms, getting humbled by smaller grapplers, his daily training schedule, the advantage of teaching Jiu-Jitsu, how he fine tunes a technique to work at a high level, dealing with internet trolls, his strength training routine, his thoughts on John Danaher's commitment to his students and to Jiu-Jitsu, his proudest Jiu-Jitsu achievement, favorite Jiu-Jitsu rule set, and his hobbies outside of Jiu-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

John Combs is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt and high level competitor. On this episode, John discusses his start in grappling as a wrestler and his transition to training BJJ full time, how a wrestling camp significantly improved his wrestling, his biggest struggles when transitioning from wrestling to Jiu-Jitsu, how John overcame a devastating knee infection, how to decrease Jiu-Jitsu injuries, how to improve performance as an older grappler, how John started to develop his Jiu-Jitsu game, how to compete against someone who has a win over you, how John studies Jiu-Jitsu, John's routine between Jiu-Jitsu matches, how he implements new techniques and whether he uses drilling or active rolling, training with and around injuries, his proudest achievement in BJJ and goals moving forward, and John's advice to white and blue belts. 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. Ten Thousand. Check out https://www.tenthousand.cc/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu to upgrade your training gear and get 15% 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 discusses why he doesn't set expectations for outcomes and how he learned this lesson through competing and rolling. Chewy discusses how he was able to become distant from expectation and was able to put this idea into practice, using meditation to promote a mindset of no expectations while recognizing negative emotions, the importance of exposure, and focusing on what you can control. Chewy and Eugene also break down the first Chewjitsu Open and the key takeaways and challenges. We also discuss what creates a good tournament environment, what Chewy would change about the tournament, one of the most important skills to develop as a competitor, and the value of working with a nutrition coach. 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

Jason Khalipa is a 2008 CrossFit World Champion, Jiu-Jitsu purple belt, and the owner of NCFIT. On this episode, Jason discusses how his daughter's illness led him to start training Jiu-Jitsu, what he looks for in a Jiu-Jitsu gym, his main motivation for training, the impact of learning a new skill, how he mixes Crossfit with Jiu-Jitsu training, what type of training is most beneficial for Jiu-Jitsu, what lesson from CrossFit carried over most into Jiu-Jitsu, the best exercises for Jiu-Jitsu, what got him into CrossFit and how he was able to win in 2008, how exercise helped Jason deal with tough life situations, the "AMRAP" mentality, how Jason and his family dealt with and overcame his daughter's illness, the idea of "make to give" for your business, the importance of physical activity to deal with stress, how Jason has adjusted his training as he has gotten older, whether Jason prefers Gi or No-Gi training, how his Jiu-Jitsu has evolved, how to become a better training partner, how to "level up" the quality of Jiu-Jitsu gyms, and how to build a successful business. To support Jason and his family's charity check out https://www.avaskitchen.org/ Jason's gym: https://www.nc.fit/ Jason's Instagram: @jasonkhalipa 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. Ten Thousand. Check out https://www.tenthousand.cc/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu to upgrade your training gear and get 15% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

Chewy and Eugene discuss how clinging to the idea of only using "Old Man Jiu-Jitsu" as an older grappler can actually hinder your BJJ game. We chat about how our desire for simple answers to complex problems can impact progress, why you should avoid being restrictive with your Jiu-Jitsu, the importance of learning to adjust your guard passing based on your opponent's guard, Chewy's preferred way to pass a leg locker's guard, choosing your "mat battles" wisely, how adjusting training intensity has improved Chewy's longevity in Jiu-Jitsu, Chewy's simple rule for diet that helped his joints feel better, using your down time wisely, the BJJ belt with the largest skill discrepancy, and if you're you ever too old to start Jiu-Jitsu. Special Bonus: If you leave a review for the podcast on your favorite podcast platform, please e-mail the podcast at thechewjitsupodcast@gmail.com or message @chewjitsupodcast on Instagram and we will send you a free BJJ mobility routine (offer ends 8/1/2023). 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 of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss a common mistake in Jiu-Jitsu. This mistake is getting good at a position in Jiu-Jitsu, but only focusing on one or two techniques from that position, and when your opponent starts to counter those techniques, moving on to another position. We chat about why the better option is to find more techniques from the position you are working on to make your attacks more difficult to defend. We also discuss the process that goes into developing multiple attacks from one position, whether you should fine tune a technique from one side or try to develop a technique from both sides, the idea of chaining techniques together, your BJJ techniques being like a "Deck of cards," what it's like attending the Chewjitsu Costa Rica Retreats and how they are structured, and what was unique about training in Costa Rica. To learn more about BJJ retreats in Costa Rica check out the link: https://herobjj.com/retreats/ 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. Choke Coffee Co. Get some great tasting coffee shipped straight to your door at https://chokecoffeeco.com/ and use promo code Chewjitsu for 10% off your 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 how one idea or concept can radically improve your Jiu-Jitsu game. We discuss how this concept or idea can be learned from an instructional, a coach, or a training partner. How this idea can help you add new layers and techniques into your game, the best way to discover this concept, one of the most undervalued skills for Jiu-Jitsu, the importance of play for learning and keeping Jiu-Jitsu fun, important concepts for white belts, the idea of "focused drilling," showing up to class with intention, and the formula for improvement. 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 of The Chewjitsu Podcast, Chewy and Eugene answer a question from a BJJ coach who feels that he is not improving his BJJ as a coach, and what he can do to get better. We discuss 5 key ideas: Do not take on the mindset of the student. How to structure your rolling to ensure you get something out of it. Put yourself in bad positions. Travel, invite people to your gym, and compete. Use time to study. We also discuss what changed in Chewy's training routine that evolved his game, the importance of modeling after successful people, whether you should you know everything as a coach, how to balance giving to your students and working on your own game. 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. Choke Coffee Co. Get some great tasting coffee shipped straight to your door at https://chokecoffeeco.com/ and use promo code Chewjitsu for 10% off your purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast