The Chewjitsu Podcast

James Clingerman is a 3rd degree BJJ black belt that started training over 24 years ago and is the owner of Indiana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy. James discusses the crazy place that he first started training jiu-jitsu, learning BJJ from books and VHS instructionals, what the competition scene looked like when James started training, the craziest place James did a tournament, James’ first fights in MMA, his incredible recovery from a severe injury, crazy MMA stories, and basic self-defense concepts. Check out his gym: https://www.ibjja.com/ 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. Exclusive podcast extras such as conversations with guests, training footage, and more at https://www.patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast Check out Chewy's new course on side control submissions, The Arms Race, at https://www.chewjitsutraining.com/armsrace

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene did a Youtube Live Q&A. Some of the questions answered: 9:30 At what age can kids start adult classes? 15:33 Stories about Indiana BJJ guys like James Clingerman. 22:33 “Old-School Jiu-Jitsu” vs. “New-School Jiu-Jitsu.” 35:20 More details about Chewjitsu and Origin Gi collaboration. 36:34 How to deal with the feeling of a “decline in BJJ.” 37:30 Martial arts gyms resisting new jiu-jitsu techniques. 43:50 Letting go of attachment to the outcome. 50:30 White belt, who started training 6 weeks ago at age 43 keep getting injured. 54:15 Go-To abdominal exercises. 56:40 How to be a good training partner if you are less skilled. 1:02:00 Book recommendations. 1:05:30 Recommendations on starting your own Cash-Based Physical Therapy practice. 1:09:50 How you should treat tournament rolls. 1:12:42 How stay motivated to keep training after so many years. 1:19:53 What would you tell your younger self/what would you have done differently? 1:29:00 What exercises to practice to control breathing during training. 1:35:50 What are our thoughts about Jiu-Jitsu Being In The Olympics. 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! Submission Nutrition. Pick up some oats to help fuel your training at www.submissionnutrition.com and use code Chewjitsu for 15% off your purchase.

On this episode of the podcast we discuss how to get the most benefit out of BJJ seminars.     We discuss the benefit of focusing on less, why chewy disliked seminars at first, how to go about recording a seminar, who benefits most from a seminar, how to pick a seminar, why in-person seminars are better than instructionals, whether you should choose a seminar based on how accomplished the instructor is, what is a Chewjitsu Seminar like, and a bonus tip from Chewy on the most important tip for content creators.   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.     Submission Nutrition.     Pick up some oats to help fuel your training at https://www.submissionnutrition.com/ and use code Chewjitsu for 15% off your purchase.

Pete Roberts is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt and the founder and CEO of Origin USA, an American manufacturing company. Pete discusses his desire to create an American-Made Jiu-Jitsu gi, his love for Jiu-Jitsu, being humbled on the mats, starting a business that failed and using that as a motivator, the valuable lessons learned from having his ideas stolen, learning the idea of “Lean Manufacturing,” where innovation happens, Pete’s creative process, the idea behind the Origin Immersion Camps, How working with Jocko Changed Origin, and what a typical day in Pete’s life looks like. Check out Origin gis, apparel, and supplements http://www.originusa.com/ Follow Origin USA on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/originusa/ Follow Pete on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pete.m.roberts/ 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. Submission Nutrition. Pick up some oats to help fuel your training at www.submissionnutrition.com and use code Chewjitsu for 15% off your purchase.

Sean is a BJJ black belt, actor, and stars in the new martial arts movie, “Born A Champion.” On this episode, we discuss the importance of BJJ training and health during the pandemic, why Jiu-Jitsu is part of Sean's "religion," Sean’s start in Jiu-Jitsu (and his powerful awakening because of BJJ), the two types of people (those that love winning and those that hate losing), how Sean’s hate for losing fueled his desire to improve, taking time off of acting to train for the Pan Ams, if Sean would Sean have changed anything about his time on the mats, why you should focus on mastering basic techniques, the idea behind writing and making the movie, "Born A Champion," creating fight scenes in the movie, writing the book “Jane Two.” the importance of getting your children into Jiu-Jitsu, being recognized as an actor when training Jiu-Jitsu, what separates BJJ from other martial arts, and Sean’s plans for his acting career and goals for the future. Follow Sean on Instagram @spflanary and check out his gym www.hollywoodbjjhouston.com 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! Submission Nutrition. Pick up some oats to help fuel your training at www.submissionnutrition.com and use code Chewjitsu for 15% off your purchase.

This episode starts with Chewy sharing a story about having a panic attack, and how starting to focus on breathing helped with reducing stress. Chewy also discusses why he meditates every morning. The main focus of this episode is on the importance of creating space for yourself and creating solitude and how much time to give to your solitude. We also discuss being aggressive versus being frantic, how to get out of a frantic state, the importance self-reflection, and why you should avoid being critical of others. Thanks to our 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 exclusive podcast interviews and conversations, videos, and tons more at https://www.patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

Chewy discusses how to deal with nerves around training. Thanks to our 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 exclusive podcast interviews and conversations, videos, and tons more at https://www.patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

Adam joins the podcast to chat about training, we discuss the new way Chewy ran belt promotions at the gym, Adam discusses receiving the first degree on his black belt, Eugene talks about earning his BJJ black belt, the difference between being nervous and excited, walking the Gauntlet, explaining what Jiu-Jitsu is to people that don’t train, and a Q&A. Thanks to our 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!

Chewy shares how he got his nickname. Thanks to our 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 exclusive podcast interviews and conversations, videos, and tons more at https://www.patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

Ramsey Dewey is a former mixed martial artist, kickboxer, holds a degree in modern dance, and runs a popular youtube channel. Ramsey discusses moving to China, starting one of the first BJJ and MMA gyms in China, the most popular martial art in China, overcoming a severe illness, getting a degree in modern dance, how an illness changed the course of his life, reverse culture shock, Ramsey’s rivalry with Master Wong, the importance of limitations, the state of Ramsey’s gym during the pandemic, suffering a severe injury during a fight that ended his fighting career, and much more. Check out Ramsey's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/balletman Thanks to our 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!