The Chewjitsu Podcast

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Is The Gi Necessary? (Episode 346) Jan 13, 2025

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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene answer a question from Andy who says he isn't enjoying training in the Gi anymore and wants to eventually focus on MMA. So he wants to know, "Is the gi necessary?"

We discuss the importance of goals to dictate your training, Chewy talks about how his opinion on the Gi has changed over the years, the law of specificity, if the Gi is more technical, Chewy's definition of being "technical," why you should do both Gi and No-Gi as a beginner, the pros and cons to training both and training Gi or No-Gi exclusively.

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Eliminate Distractions And Take Action In 2025 (Episode 345) Jan 06, 2025

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss some ideas on how to eliminate distractions in 2025 and achieve your goals in the new year.

We discuss the idea of "Executers vs. Collectors," why you should "live like a dog," the idea of "Alibi-itis," minimizing distractions, why what you say "no" to is just as important as what you say "yes" to, adding and removing barriers, using your attention to promote growth, and what you can do daily to achieve your goals.

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The Lamest Way To Win A BJJ Match (Episode 344) Dec 30, 2024

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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene reflect on the 2024 No-Gi Worlds.

We discuss the lamest way to win a BJJ match, why you should complain to the IBJJF to enforce rule changes, why the way you win matters, the willingness to risk everything for a win, the reasons why we compete, if you lose…it's not all a loss, why warm ups are key for a good performance, why you shouldn't sweat the small stuff, and don't play "not to lose."

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Training To Support BJJ Longevity At 40 And Older (Episode 343) Dec 23, 2024

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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss some important tips for longevity in BJJ and training more intelligently as you get older.

We discuss 7 Tips:

Train to stimulate and don't annihilate (learn your limits).
Train less, but with more focus.
Treat life off the mat as an extension of training.
Be disciplined with lifting.
Let go of who you used to be.
Choose techniques and positions carefully.
Take a day off.

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Chewy's Case Against Jiu-Jitsu In The Olympics (Episode 342) Dec 16, 2024

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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss why BJJ should not be an Olympic Sport.

We discuss both pros and cons of Jiu-Jitsu in the Olympics, how the Olympic Judo rulesets have influenced the sport, why BJJ being in the Olympics will decrease the evolution of BJJ, how the variety in BJJ helps growth, the difference between amateur and professional athletes, what will help to continue to grow Jiu-Jitsu, the importance of the lifestyle element to Jiu-Jitsu 31, and why decreased regulations allow for more tournaments.

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University of Minnesota Assistant Wrestling Coach Luke Becker (Episode 341) Dec 09, 2024

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On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by University of Minnesota Head Assistant Coach, Luke Becker.

Luke is an accomplished wrestler and the 2002 NCAA National Champion, 2002 and 2003 Big Ten Champion (157 pounds), Four-time NCAA All-American (2000-03), member of the 2001 and 2002 National Championship teams, and a member of the 2001, 2002 and 2003 Big Ten Championship teams.

Luke is also an accomplished coach and has helped Gopher wrestlers earn 64 All-America certificates, a group that also includes eight individual Big Ten championships and three individual national championships. Also, during his time as assistant coach, the team has earned three trophy finishes at NCAA Championships.

Luke joins the podcast to discuss his start in wrestling, finding a love for wrestling, skill development of athletes today as compared to when he started wrestling, his thoughts on drilling for skill development, the most difficult part of transitioning from high school to college wrestling, how to build mental and physical toughness, a typical wrestling practice, conditioning for grappling, common wrestling injuries, how to encourage and support your child in pursuing wrestling, the importance of having fun, training with Brock Lesnar, wrestlers transitioning to MMA, his favorite win and loss as a wrestler, and what it's like having Gable Steveson coming back to Minnesota to wrestle.

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BJJ Training As You Get Older With Nick Sanders (Episode 340) Dec 02, 2024

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On this episode of the podcast we are joined by BJJ Black Belt, Owner of Revive BJJ, and military veteran Nick Sanders. Nick Sanders started BJJ in 2006 after leaving active duty with the Army. Nick served in Iraq in 2004-2005 as an infantryman with the First Infantry Division. While in Iraq, he received several awards including the Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman's Badge. Nick is still currently serving in a scout/sniper platoon with the Missouri National Guard.

Nick joins the podcast to discuss his start in martial arts and BJJ, being a Scout Sniper in the military, the most important ideas for improving in BJJ as you get older, his training schedule as he has gotten older, the importance of strategy for winning in competition, qualities of a good training partner, important ideas for longevity in BJJ, "Mat Enforcers," eing targeted when training at other gyms, the importance of a good gym culture, and starting his gym, "Revive BJJ."

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Origin CEO and BJJ Black Belt Pete Roberts Returns (Episode 339) Nov 25, 2024

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On this episode of the podcast, we are once again joined by Origin CEO and BJJ black belt Pete Roberts.

Pete discusses the process of shifting his role when he became the CEO of Origin, why Pete feels that this was the first year that he actually "worked," why you should change where you get your dopamine, why you shouldn't put anyone on a pedestal, why Jiu-Jitsu is a metaphor for life, someone who has guided Pete becoming a better CEO, the challenges of bringing manufacturing back to America, the issues with consumerism, how the trajectory of manufacturing may change with a new president, the difference between "free trade" and "fair trade," why Pete wants to get back to the roots of Origin, how Jiu-Jitsu Principles can be applied to business, how Jiu-Jitsu has remained a big part of his life, and why he has been training more No-Gi BJJ.

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Episode 338 - PGF Champion Ryan Aitken Nov 18, 2024

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Ryan Aitken is a 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, ADCC veteran, EBI Absolute Champion, Combat Jiu-Jitsu Champion, and the PGF Season 7 champion.

Ryan joins the podcast to discuss his start in Jiu-Jitsu, deciding to switch gyms to train with Sean Applegate at 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Atlanta, important concepts that are forgotten in Jiu-Jitsu, strengthening and training the body for longevity, Ryan's unique way to improve hand-eye coordination, his experience competing in season 7 of the Professional Grappling Federation, most valuable lesson learned from the PGF competition, his thoughts on training leg locks, and how Ryan started working with "Grapple Science."

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Episode 337 - Rules For Jiu-Jitsu #20: Don't Be A Sore Loser Nov 11, 2024

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss a new rule for Jiu-Jitsu. We chat about why you should avoid being a sore loser.

We chat about some of our tournament experiences, why you should avoid posting your frustrations about a tournament on social media, a useful way to get your frustrations out, who to stop being "fragile," how to be less emotionally charged after a loss, the dangers of expectations, how the ruleset of the Chewjitsu Open incentivizes submissions and attacking, the importance of incentive structures instead of punishments, how to deal with a student who shows bad sportsmanship, and the importance of leading through actions.

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