The Chewjitsu Podcast

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

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by strength, nutrition, and lifestyle coach Eli Coffey and introduce Eli and Chewy's new strength and hypertrophy training program for Jiu-Jitsu athletes called "Swole & Roll." Eli is a WBFF Pro Muscle Model, holds state and national bench press records, and is a black belt in Japanese Jujitsu. On this episode, Eli discusses his start in martial arts and how an injury during martial arts competition led him to strength training and body building. Eli discusses how severe arthritis in his shoulders forced him to adjust his weight-lifting, how to get the most out of training when you are injured, how to adjust your diet for weight loss, why strength training is the basis for fat loss, how much protein you should consume for your body, Eli's first bodybuilding show, the importance of having a coach, what to eat before and after training, and the introduction of Eli and Chewy's new "Swoll & Roll" strength training program for BJJ. The live Q&A Starts at 1:06:00 and includes: Impact of resistance training for injury prevention. How to maintain flexibility for rolling and still maintain strength. How can you train "isometric tension" for BJJ? Are there specific exercises for "Guard Players" on the "Swole & Roll" program? Is working out two days per week still beneficial? Will the "Swoll & Roll" program create more muscle balance throughout the body? Does the "Swole & Roll" program have videos? What equipment do you need for the "Swoll & Roll" program? Is there benefit to removing coffee from your diet? Does it matter when you eat after exercise? You can follow Eli on instagram @elicoffey_ and reach out for additional information at elicoffeycoaching@gmail.com You can pick up the "Swole & Roll" program at the special launch discount price (until March 31st, 2023) and also be entered for a chance to fly out and train with Eli and Chewy. Get the program here: https://www.chewjitsutraining.com/Swole 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

Ffion Davies is a Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, multiple-time Jiu-Jitsu World Champion, and the 2022 ADCC Women's -60 kg champion. On this episode, Ffion discusses her start in Judo, being very shy as a kid and what helped her overcome her shyness, fighting in MMA, finding a love for Jiu-Jitsu, moving to New York, why she chose to train with JT Torres, what she looks for in a coach and gym, "culty" gym culture, why Ffion loves teaching, her thoughts on "Women's Only Classes," how to make women more comfortable in the gym, the passing style she recommends for smaller grapplers, working as a bouncer to make money, how she overcame her tough loss at the 2019 ADCC, feeling down after winning a big tournament, and her mindset and training camp going into the 8-competitor women's Grand Prix at Polaris Pro on March 11th. Follow Ffion on Instagram @itsffionnotffiona and to inquire about seminars, e-mail ffionseminars@gmail.com Check out more information about the next Polaris Professional Grappling Event on March 11th on UFC Fight Pass: https://polarisprograppling.com/events/polaris-23/ 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, we are joined by Owen Livesey. Owen is a Jiu-Jitsu and Judo black belt, ADCC veteran, grappling coach, and owner of Carlson Gracie-Hull. On this episode Owen discusses his start in Judo and transitioning to BJJ, getting a job teaching wrestling to a Rugby team, how Judo helped his transition to no-gi grappling, whether Owen prefers Gi or No-Gi training, what rule changes would make Gi competition more exciting, why there is limited exposure to combat sports in the UK, the evolution of the newer generation of grapplers, if any team sports can help with martial arts, why Owen prefers combat sports over team sports, how Owen balances coaching and competing, what Owen expects out of his students, Owen's preparation for his main event match against UFC veteran Chris Weidman at Polaris 23 as well his thoughts on the matchup. Check out Owen on Instagram @owenlivesey and his website https://www.owenliveseygrapplingacademy.co.uk/ for more content. Check out more information about the next Polaris Professional Grappling Event here: https://polarisprograppling.com/events/polaris-23/ 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 the importance of long-term consistency to achieve goals and the quality of your effort. We also discuss why people are dishonest about their training, why the "10,000 hour rule" is inaccurate for mastering a technique, why how you perform your repetitions is vital, the value of having a coach, what makes the gym unique, if "mat enforcers" are important for a gym, how tension is associated with negative emotion, one key thing that will make your Jiu-Jitsu much better, and dealing with competition pressure. 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