The Chewjitsu Podcast

On this episode, Chewy shares one of his top 5 strategies for BJJ. Chewy also shares some interesting and random history facts about Gladiators at the start of the episode. Chewy discusses how he improved his guard passing by working on his bottom game, having patience with grip fighting, the importance of discipline when trying to pass guard, whether you should practice on one side or both sides when learning a new technique, the value of moving side to side to create angles, an idea on how to improve longevity in Jiu-Jitsu, what to look for when trying to pass the guard, how going to your weaker side will provide a deeper understanding of a technique, and why winning in practice doesn't matter. 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

Jaidyn Mueller is a Jiu-Jitsu brown belt and up and coming Jiu-Jitsu athlete. Jaidyn joins the podcast to discuss her start in martial arts, her initial love for striking and MMA, her first experience in Jiu-Jitsu, gaining a love for Jiu-Jitsu, the decision and process of wanting to pursue Jiu-Jitsu full-time, working for and competing in "Fight 2 Win," her experience as a coach and teaching kid's classes, making the decision to train with Tom DeBlass, her training schedule and adjusting for competition and non-competition training, the importance of having the support from your parents, pre-competition and day of competition preparation, the evolution of women's BJJ, and her upcoming competition at "Polaris 23" as one of the 8 competitors of the Women's 66 kg Grand Prix, on March 11th, which will be live on UFC Fight Pass. Follow Jaidyn on Instagram @jaidyn_mueller 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

Nicolas Gregoriades is a BJJ black belt under Roger Gracie, a Jiu-Jitsu coach, podcaster, and men's coach. On this episode, Nicolas discusses growing up in South Africa, the life-changing experiences that impacted his life, the paradox of building yourself up to be better and at the same time knowing that you are enough, not basing your self-worth on your physical abilities in Jiu-Jitsu, finding the joy in being a coach and watching your students succeed, how to help your students build confidence, what Nicolas sees in gyms that are negative to the training environment, what inspires his learning, and Nicolas's new instructional, "Jiu-Jitsu For A Lifetime." You can follow Nicolas on social media @coachnicg and check out all of his products and podcast at https://bit.ly/coachnicg 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. NordVPN. Protect your on-line activity by phone using the link: https://www.nordvpn.com/chewjitsu to receive a huge discount on a 2 year plan + 4 months free! 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 to overcome the fear on getting injured in competition. We discuss whether risk of injuries is higher in competition or training, when you are most likely to get injured in Jiu-Jitsu, why people avoid trying new things, whether increased exposure to a position decreases injury risk, why opponents feel stronger in competition, and how to gain power over the things you're fearful of. 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 answer the question of whether you should compare yourself to others in Jiu-Jitsu. We discuss why you should compare processes and not results, how to transition to a different mindset when comparing yourself to others, why self-awareness is transformative, being selective in what you compare and how you compare yourself to others, and why you should question yourself and try to prove yourself wrong. 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. NordVPN. Protect your on-line activity by phone using the link: https://www.nordvpn.com/chewjitsu to receive a huge discount on a 2 year plan + 4 months free! Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

Leah Stumpf is a BJJ black belt, a head coach at SBG-Montana, and the wife of retired Navy Seal Andy Stumpf. Leah joins the podcast to discuss her start in martial arts, her path to black belt, and how to grow a women's Jiu-Jitsu program. Leah discusses her first experience with training BJJ, how to approach training with a less experienced BJJ practitioner, how to tell if you're improving, some of the common struggles women deal with in BJJ, why strength and conditioning is extremely important for women, dating a training partner from your gym, etiquette for beginners, how to grow a women's BJJ program, how training only with men can effect your training, injuries and also tips for recovering from an injury, and starting a gi company for women. Check out Leah's resources for women and Jiu-Jitsu practitioners at https://www.coachleahbjj.com and follow Leah on Instagram @leah_stumpf_sbg 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 chat about Chewy's 5 major takeaways from the 2022 No-Gi Worlds that were integral in Chewy's success at the competition. Five Key Takeaways: 1. Importance of drilling. 2. Knowing your game plan. 3. Taking days off. 4. Having a supportive partner. 5. Proper diet. Bonus: "Get lost between matches." We also discuss when to adjust your competition game plan, the value of reps for better technique, Chewy's percentage of rolling to drilling, how Chewy utilized off days to improve performance, and the benefits of having 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. NordVPN. Protect your on-line activity by phone using the link: https://www.nordvpn.com/chewjitsu to receive a huge discount on a 2 year plan + 4 months free! Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

Chewy and Eugene discuss the 2022 No-Gi Worlds, Chewy winning the Master 2 No-Gi Worlds, and also game planning for tournaments. We discuss IBJJF rules and our thoughts on purple belts doing heel hooks in competition, injuries in competition, tapping early, dealing with haters on the internet, Chewy's training schedule and tournament prep, the value of having good training partners, getting back into the gym after a tournament, how a competition makes you better, the steroid controversy at the No-Gi Worlds, if using TRT is cheating, and how to manage your weight before a tournament. 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 discusses his diet, how eating the right foods, and how "meal timing" can help with performance on the mats. We also chat about macronutrients and how needs fluctuate based on your activity, when to eat fats, how not eating too long before training will impact your performance, what to eat before training and what to eat when not training, how to use your food to help recover more quickly after a tough training session, Chewy's preferred diet prior to training, what to eat in the mornings, how Chewy utilizes dextrose powder, what to eat between matches, how to avoid a sugar crash, and avoiding diet trends. 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, Chewy and Eugene discuss why you should chase abilities and not belts, and why you should focus on your development not the destination. We discuss why focusing only on goals can result in "fulfillment fatigue," why the magic isn't in the things you achieve, but the process and who you become when you achieve them. We also chat about what to do after you experience a let down after achieving a goals, intrinsic vs. extrinsic goals, and advice on how to combat the blue belt blues. 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