The Chewjitsu Podcast

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by BJJ Black Belts GW and John from "Grapple Science." GW and John are the co-founders of "Grapple Science," a supplement company to help with performance for grapplers. GW and John discuss how they started in BJJ, how their BJJ games have evolved and changed since they have gotten older, the benefits of competition for older grapplers, why GW avoided training in the Gi when he first started BJJ to initially to now only training in the Gi, whether Gi or No-Gi is easier for older grapplers, how John and GW met and started working together at a company called "Kill Cliff," the idea behind starting "Grappling Science," the concept behind the "Grapple Science Cognition" nootropic for improved focus for grapplers, the feedback people have reported on the benefits of the "Cognition" supplement, and how caffeine can decrease performance. You can check out our new sponsor "Grapple Science" at https://grapplescience.com/ and use the code CHEWJITSU20 for 20% off of your purchase of supplements and gear. 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, we are joined by Team Lloyd Irvin Black Belt, 2024 ADCC veteran, Europeans Champion, and ADCC Trials Champion Elijah Dorsey. Elijah joins the podcast to discuss his start in grappling, his thoughts on training both Gi and No-Gi, an attribute that's most beneficial for Gi and No-Gi, how Elijah transitioned from predominantly training Gi to competing at a high level in No-Gi, how Elijah trains his cardio for BJJ, thoughts on drilling and making drilling more effective, the attributes of an effective coach, tournament preparation, and how Elijah got his nickname "Big Breakfast." 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 we are joined by BJJ black belt Shawn Hammonds. Shawn shares how he discovered BJJ, the early days of acquiring techniques and learning new techniques, the importance of position and proper posture, Shawn's start in competition, how Shawn met Lloyd Irvin and the impact he made on Shawn's career, how Chewy learned to drill and improve his techniques from Shawn, Shawn's philosophy on teaching techniques, the attributes that make a good competitor, favorite competition memory, thoughts on the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu, the benefits of competing in the Masters divisions, how to maximize skill while decreasing wear and tear on the body, training around injuries, and the challenges of running a Jiu-Jitsu Association. 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 are joined by BJJ black belt, former MMA fighter, and Doctor of Physical Therapy Mike Piekarski. We discuss Mike's start in martial arts and becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy, his treatment philosophies for warming up and preparing the body for training Jiu-Jitsu, how Mike started working with Jiu-Jitsu athletes, the biggest mistakes people make in rehab and recovery, body and joint maintenance, how "Functional Range Conditioning" is utilized in improving joint function and joint health, what type of online content that is bad advice, ACL return to sport ideas, Mike and Eugene discuss their course "The Mat Return" which guides return to BJJ after injury, common mobility issues found in BJJ athletes, and ideas on return to BJJ after an injury. Check out more of Mike's content here: https://www.instagram.com/doctor_kickass/ Check out "The Mat Return" course here: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/mat-return-by-michael-piekarski-and-eugene-tsozik 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

Brandon Mccaghren is a 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, owner of 10th Planet Decatur, and a Jiu-Jitsu commentator. Brandon returns to the podcast to discuss the evolution of the "Professional Grappling League" (PGF) and what has changed from season 1 to season, how he got involved with the "Craig Jones Invitational" (CJI) as a commentator, how the CJI "Alley" and ruleset encouraged action and excitement, his philosophies on making a Jiu-Jitsu match exciting, how to reward offense in Jiu-Jitsu, what makes the PGF format so fast paced and exciting to watch, unique ideas on stalling calls in grappling matches, his thoughts on Kade Ruotolo and Levi Jones-Leary match at CJI, the pros and cons of viewing a match at CJI, what to expect at PGF season 7, why attention is currency, and Brandon's business advice when hiring someone. Learn more about the PGF here: https://www.pgf.world/ 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, we talk to the producers of the Craig Jones Invitational, Eddie Marquez and Todd Ferrante. Eddie is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt and event producer and Todd is the senior producer of Karate Combat and has produced other events such as The X-Games. On this episode, Eddie and Todd discuss how they got involved working with Craig Jones and producing the CJI, how they made adjustments to the CJI on the fly, the challenges of producing a Jiu-Jitsu event, the difficulty of setting up "The Alley," changes they made from day 1 to day 2 of the CJI, their plans to improve the event, their proudest moments, their goals of working with the Fair Fight Foundation, the biggest challenges to making Jiu-Jitsu events viewer friendly, Ideas for CJI #2 and the future of grappling, and favorite memory from the CJI. 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

Chewy and Eugene discuss dealing with "Seminar Snipers" and also some ideas on how to slow down a roll. Chewy discusses dealing with seminar participants that go really hard during the rolling rounds, how to slow down a roll at a seminar, setting an intention at a seminar, the biggest breakthrough in Chewy's BJJ, declining a roll with a training partner, how to roll with less intensity, and how physical trauma can impact how you roll in BJJ. 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, Chewy and Eugene discuss the idea of developing the mindset to lose like a champion. Chewy shares his experience coaching at the ADCC, how elite level athletes develop a unique mindset when dealing with a loss, impressive ADCC and CJI performances, assessing Gordon Ryan's perfomance, thoughts on competing with injuries, the importance of sponsors for the success of grappling events, thoughts on sustainability of fighter pay, thoughts on Lucas "Hulk" Barbosa's shoulder injury, thoughts on the Levi and Kade match decision, ideas on clearer scoring and improving scoring criteria for CJI, and CJI trolls. 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, Chewy and Eugene recap their weekend in Las Vegas and discuss what it was like attending the 2024 ADCC Worlds and the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational. We discuss how using the "pit" at CJI effected the matches, our thoughts on the use of rounds, the 10-point must scoring system, open scoring, and judging criteria for the CJI. We also discuss the challenges of the ADCC ruleset, CJI trolls, rule changes that could make the matches more exciting in the ADCC, the biggest upsets and surprises of the tournaments, thoughts on whether Gordon Ryan's skill is declining, the best performances of the weekend, future match ups, and building a sustainable grappling organization. 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

David Avellan is a BJJ black belt, ADCC 2009 Bronze Medalist, creator of "The Kimura Trap System," and owner of the Freestyle Fighting Academy. On this episode, David shares his start in martial arts, transitioning to wrestling, lessons learned from wrestling, starting a gym with minimal training and no business experience, how he raised money for the gym by running tournaments, how working with Lloyd Irvin changed the trajectory of his business, the importance of culture for a successful gym, mistakes he made in training methodology as a younger grappler, when to develop your toughness, the process of developing the "Kimura Trap System," the benefits of drilling, winning bronze at the 2009 ADCC World Championships, tips on time management, the importance of recovery as you age, how to train optimally, and his thoughts on the ADCC and CJI. If you want to learn more from David, check out https://davidmma.com/join 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