The Chewjitsu Podcast

On this episode we chat with Pake McNally. Pake is a BJJ black belt, Blacksmith, former Wildland Firefighter, and the owner and fabricator of "Become Stronger Industries." Pake talks about how he became a Wildland Firefighter, learning Blacksmithing, his introduction to BJJ and the parallels of metal work and BJJ, starting his metalworking business ("Become Stronger Industries). We also discuss the importance of purpose, starting Jiu-Jitsu and how it pulled Pake out of a difficult time in his life, the importance of being part of a tribe/group, the value of activities with delayed gratification, how Pake started his blacksmithing business, the benefits of strengthening with maces, and the BJJ scene in rural Kansas. If you want to pick up a custom mace or any other metalwork, check out https://become-stronger.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 10% off of your purchase. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/38FnyUv and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Become Stronger Industries. Visit https://become-stronger.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 10% off of your purchase. 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 the need to remove your dependency on the outcome and trust the process. We also discuss the need to recognize good performances and bad performances, and be able to break down the bad performances to get the lessons to be learned from the experience. We also chat about the difference between a good performance and a bad performance, the difference between understanding and recognizing, how to enable self-discovery, and one of the problems with winning. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/38FnyUv and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to 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 Chewjitsu Podcast, we recap the 2021 No-Gi Worlds, discuss some competition takeaways, Chewy's experience competing on a gas tank that was a quarter full, and do a live Q&A. Q&A Includes: What to do when getting fatigued holding closed guard, how to get competition intensity into regular rolls, how to stop thinking about BJJ before bed, how to get in shape as a white belt, how to get better at takedowns, if its normal to feel invisible to the coach, how important is the vibe at a gym, when to let go of a choke, when is the right time for your first competition, how to tell someone in the gym they stink, and more. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/38FnyUv and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to 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

Brandon Reed is a 3x NAIA College Wrestling Champion, 2021 NAIA Wrestler of the Year, and recently became the 2021 No-Gi Blue Belt Ultra Heavyweight World Champion. On this episode Brandon discusses his childhood and feeling like he didn’t fit in, being out of shape as a kid, discovering wrestling, getting adopted by his wrestling coach, developing his winning mentality, developing his work ethic, the best style of wrestling for BJJ, the most difficult adjustment from wrestling to BJJ, dealing with self-doubts, Brandon’s competition Mindset, the importance of being intentional in practice, the benefits of the Gi for a wrestler, Brandon’s goals in martial arts, the importance of not showing weakness, and the key to getting out of a bad habit. Follow Brandon on Instagram @brandonreed3x Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/31HEWoT and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% 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://www.patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

Heather Jo Clark is a retired professional mixed martial artist, former UFC Strawweight, and the head MMA coach and co-owner of "10th Planet Denver." On this episode, Heather discusses her upbringing, playing professional Ice Hockey, finding MMA, being on "The Ultimate Fighter" Season 20, and starting her gym, “10th Planet Denver.” Heather also shares how she discovered Jiu-Jitsu, finding MMA and her first pro MMA fight, the transition to the UFC, trying out for TUF, her greatest victory, the end of her fighting career, dealing with post-concussion syndrome and the treatments she has used in her recovery, dealing with ego and loss of identity, opening a gym with her boyfriend and former MMA fighter, Conor Heun, becoming the head MMA coach at her gym, earning respect as a female MMA coach, the importance of Women’s Only BJJ classes, the impact of her MMA coach Robert Follis, and how she describes herself as a coach. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/38FnyUv and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% 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

In the fourth installment of "Rules For Jiu-Jitsu," we discuss the concept of rolling to win and how to train to your full potential. Chewy shares a couple of stories he received, one from an athlete who rolls well at the gym but doesn’t compete to his potential. The other story is from an athlete who was able to use the idea of "competing without the fear of losing” and having a great showing at their tournament. We discuss how to overcome the fear of losing, Chewy shares some of his tournament experiences, searching for ways of expression though Jiu-Jitsu, why you should avoid being obsessed with the outcome, how meditation can help with competition, dealing with "Imposter Syndrome, and unlocking the mental side of the jiu-jitsu game. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/31HEWoT and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://www.patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

On this episode, Chewy discuses his COVID experience, his symptoms, how he recovered, and how he is doing now. Chewy’s shares his biggest concern when he got sick, how he will decide whether he will compete in IBJJF Worlds, why he avoided working while recovering, helpful ideas for maintaining a positive mindset, getting clarity from rest, if there is there a good time to worry, random history facts from Chewy, and the major takeaways from getting sick. Subscribe to Chewy's e-mail list and get instant access to two e-books at https://www.chewjitsu.net/join Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://www.charlottesweb.com/chewjitsu and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% 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!

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene are joined by BJJ Black Belt Tomer Alroy. We discuss the growth of BJJ in Israel, Tomer's start in Jiu-Jitsu, when his Jiu-Jitsu started to evolve and improve, the benefit of competition, how to study your matches, warm up ideas/tournament prep, how to build confidence/get out of a mental funk, Tomer's other interests before BJJ, Tomer's approach to training, how to know when a technique is tournament ready, Tomer's Jiu-Jitsu inspirations, preferred rulesets, one skill that is a huge advantage in No-Gi, and much more. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/31HEWoT and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://www.patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

On the episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the concept of how increased quantity of work performed will increase the quality of work produced. In Jiu-Jitsu, this is a focus on increased attempts at a position or technique to increase the quality and effectiveness of those techniques. We also discuss why long-term consistency trumps short-term intensity, why you should focus on one technique instead of many, why previous sports experience can speed up the learning process, avoiding self-judgement, how to control anger with breath, not having expectations when competing, how to move past failed attempts, the key to persistence, and the recent Chewjitsu Camp. Subscribe to Chewy's e-mail list and get instant access to two e-books at https://www.chewjitsu.net/join Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://www.charlottesweb.com/chewjitsu and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% 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://www.patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

On this episode, we answer a question from a newly promoted BJJ Blue belt, who doesn't feel that they are up to the standard of the other blue belts at their gym. We discuss the magical powers of Jiu-Jitsu belts, growing into your Jiu-Jitsu belt, which belt ranks are the largest jumps, underestimating and overestimating your abilities, the belt when everything restarts, the usefulness of belts, the value of recognition in Jiu-Jitsu, and dealing with imposter syndrome. Subscribe to Chewy's e-mail list and get instant access to two e-books at https://www.chewjitsu.net/join Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/31HEWoT and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% 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://www.patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast