The Chewjitsu Podcast

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Episode 306 - Takeaways From ADCC West Coast Trials 2024 Apr 08, 2024

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss some key takeaways from the 2024 ADCC West Coast Trials.

We discuss how several former trials losers became trials winners in 2024, how to best prepare for ADCC trials, why there is no "meta," the importance of sticking to your style and game plan, the main differences between the ADCC trials from 2018 to 2024, most competitors are competing with injuries, if belt rank matters at high level competitions, the importance of being in shape, why you should focus on the "verb" instead of the "noun," how to make the "no points" part of the ADCC match more exciting, and sticking with your winning strategy.

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Episode 305 - The Curse Of Being Gifted At BJJ Early On Apr 01, 2024

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the idea of why struggling with Jiu-Jitsu early on can be a benefit.

We also discuss why every defect has a positive effect, finding the love for training, why time is your ally in BJJ, when BJJ athletes who were slower starters begin to improve, one of the biggest hinderances in improving your BJJ, the value of studying longer form content, how to better learn a technique, the evolution of skill through the belt ranks, why every curse becomes a benefit, how to tell if BJJ is not for you, and expectations vs. standards.

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Episode 304 - How To Overcome Fear Of Takedowns In BJJ Mar 25, 2024

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss how to overcome the fear of takedowns in Jiu-Jitsu.

We discuss one of the main things Jiu-Jitsu does wrong when training takedowns, the importance of training takedowns with someone that is similar to your weight to decrease injuries and to improve success, how to build confidence in your takedowns, when it is ok to "cherry pick" your training partners, why takedowns have the highest risk of injury, the first thing to focus on when working on takedowns, one of the most important attributes of an experienced BJJ practitioner, Chewy's preferred takedowns to teach BJJ white belts, the lowest risk and highest reward Gi takedown, how to train Judo throws, the most dangerous standing techniques, and the benefit of having wrestling-specific or takedown specific grappling classes.

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Episode 303 - Chad "The Beast" Hardy Mar 18, 2024

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On this episode, we are joined by Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and Owner of Guardian MMA, Chad "The Beast" Hardy. Chad discusses recovering from a severe injury, the crazy story of Chad competing against a 300 lb. wrestler when he was 14 years old, how to modify training to get through a major injury, how Chad improved his BJJ while injured, "The Hardy Hit Squad," becoming a leader in the gym, changing gyms as a black belt, gym owership, the importance of choosing your training partners, and being a "Mat Enforcer." Also check out the after podcast conversation about gaining life experience through Jiu-Jitsu, the importance of movement, and the brain-body connection.

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Episode 302 - What Is The Toughest Belt To Get In Jiu-Jitsu? Mar 11, 2024

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the toughest belt to get in Jiu-Jitsu and also the toughest transition between belts in Jiu-Jitsu.

We also discuss the secret to learning a new skill, why the white belt is not the toughest belt to get, how Jiu-Jitsu can impact your life in a positive way, enjoying the process of training, why you should think about Jiu-Jitsu like a "relationship," the most difficult transition between belts in Jiu-Jitsu, finding a formula that works for achieving your goals, the easiest transition between belts in Jiu-Jitsu, the importance of getting experience outside of your normal gym environment, and what is the most important belt in Jiu-Jitsu.

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Episode 301 - Zoltan Bathory and "Epic" Matt Mar 04, 2024

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene are joined by Judo Black Belt, BJJ Black Belt, and the guitarist from the band "Five Finger Death Punch," Zoltan Bathory. We are also joined by BJJ Black Belt and owner of "Epic Roll," Matt Wahlstrom.

On this episode, Zo discusses his dream of moving to the United States to become a musician, starting Judo at 9 years old, the discipline instilled through martial arts, achieving the impossible through martial arts, the martial arts mindset, how Zo met Matt from "Epic Roll" and became a co-owner in the company, the crazy story of when Zo first met Royce Gracie, the process of learning BJJ, training your worst positions in BJJ, adjusting Judo takedowns to work for BJJ, the value of competition, building a partnership with the PGF (Professional Grappling Federation), what makes the PGF competition so unique, exciting, and different, and longevity for BJJ.

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Episode 300 - 10th Planet Black Belt Andy Varela Feb 26, 2024

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Andy Varela is a 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and high level competitor.

Andy joins the podcast to discuss his start in training MMA and then eventually focusing on Jiu-Jitsu at 21 years old, what it was like having a father who was an MMA coach, moving to Las Vegas to pursue a career MMA, competing in a grappling match against former UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland, how he developed Jiu-Jitsu style focused around attacking the back, the inspiration to elevate his Jiu-Jitsu game, the decision to stop training MMA, Jiu-Jitsu inspirations, favorite tournament format, how he trains for longer matches, the value and benefit of teaching, tournament prep for ADCC, and the main lessons learned form losses.

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Episode 299 - How To Reinvent Your BJJ Game With BJJ Black Belt Jeff Alexander Feb 19, 2024

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene are joined by BJJ black belt and former MMA fighter Jeff Alexander. Jeff also helps run "The Chewjitsu Open" and shares some details about the upcoming tournaments.

Jeff joins the podcast to discuss his start in MMA and taking his first fight without any formal training, the challenges of balancing family life and training, the start of 6 am BJJ classes and their importance in training, the most disciplined people in BJJ, making the most of your time, the advantages of starting in MMA and transitioning to BJJ, how and why Jeff started to change his BJJ game at Brown Belt, the process of adding new elements to your BJJ, how to make the most progress with limited time on the mats, the value and benefit of competition, dealing with competition nerves, the idea behind starting "The Chewjitsu Open" and the unique ruleset, what to expect at a Chewjitsu Seminar, and dealing with injuries as an older grappler.

If you want to learn more about "The Chewjitsu Open," you can register or learn more at https://chewjitsu.nuwaycombat.com/ and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chewjitsuopen/

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Episode 298 - 10th Planet Black Belt Johnny Buck Feb 12, 2024

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On this episode, we are joined by 10th Planet Black Belt, former MMA fighter, and "Rogue Combat Club" owner Johnny Buck.

Johnny discusses what sets his gym and business apart from other gyms in Asheville area, the importance of gym culture on and off the mats 15, how to build a balance at the gym for hobbyists and high level competitors, the importance of having stressors in your life, the importance of making an impact on others, the importance of building community, learning how to teach from 10th Planted Black Belt Brandon McCaghren, Johnny's start in martial arts and transition from MMA to Jiu-Jitsu, how his training has evolved as he has gotten older, the benefits of walking for health, Johnny's proudest achievement in martial arts, book recommendations, and his thoughts on drilling.

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Episode 297 - Is BJJ Watered Down? Feb 05, 2024

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the idea of whether BJJ is watered down.

We chat about how Jiu-Jitsu has evolved over the years from a traditional self-defense martial art and more toward a sport, how BJJ becoming more of a business changed the martial art, the evolution of training, how social media has impacted BJJ techniques and learning, the evolution and proliferation of techniques, if it is easier to get promoted in BJJ today, the importance of having older grapplers on the mats, and whether the skillset of Jiu-Jitsu practitioners is better today.

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