The Chewjitsu Podcast

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Episode 218 - Keith Krikorian Aug 01, 2022

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Keith Krikorian is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt and the 2022 ADCC 66 kg West Coast Trials winner.

On this episode, Keith discusses dealing with a concussion and his recovery, ADCC preparation, some of his struggles with injuries, strategy changes and adjustments between ADCC Trials and Worlds, the differences in preparation and training leading into the ADCC West Coast Trials, how competing less frequently was helpful prior to winning the ADCC trials, the difficulties of being a full-time professional athlete, working in the fast food industry, the sacrifices needed for self-improvement, how Keith got into wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu, how he structures his training, training with Richie Martinez and learning from a coach with a different style, how Keith is working around his injuries prior to ADCC Worlds 2022, what it felt like to win the 2022 ADCC West Coast Trials.

You can follow Keith on Instagram @keithkrikorian and support Keith on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithkrikorian

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Episode 217 - Javier Vazquez Jul 25, 2022

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene chat with former MMA fighter, UFC veteran, and BJJ black belt Javier Vazquez.

Javier discusses his start in wrestling, how he discovered the UFC, his objectives for training and fighting in MMA, what it was like training BJJ in the late 1990's, the most effective Jiu-Jitsu for MMA, how rule changes in MMA can change how Jiu-Jitsu is used, Javier's first MMA fight experience, the "Central Path" strategy, mental preparation, how Javier used his mindset and "The Gerson Method" to help overcome cancer, using the idea of "Connection" to improve his Jiu-Jitsu while unable to train.

Javier also discusses his teaching and class curriculum, how to balance a curriculum with other ideas and techniques that may arise, a key Jiu-Jitsu concept, who has the best Jiu-Jitsu for MMA, how Javier fought 3 rounds on a torn ACL, and his on-line learning curriculum JVOS Online.

You can follow Javier on Instagram @jvjiujitsu and check out his JVOS Complete Course at https://vimeo.com/ondemand/jvos

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Episode 216 - The #1 Rule For BJJ Progress Is Wrong Jul 18, 2022

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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss why the idea of "just showing up" is wrong.

We chat about why showing up is important, but just showing up doesn't necessarily translate to improvement and certainly not being good at BJJ. We also discuss one of the things that will waste the most time and get you mediocre results, what to do to be the best possible grappler you can be, a very important concept for technique development, why more training is not always better, the value of rest days, why Chewy recommends watching matches instead of watching instructionals for newer jiu-jitsu practitioners, the importance of Jiu-Jitsu competitions, the value of getting your mind completely off of Jiu-Jitsu for a short time, what to do if you have trouble focusing, and hen to change up your training intentions.

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Episode 215 - Nick Koumalatsos Jul 11, 2022

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Nick is a 12 year Special Operations Marine Corps veteran with Marine Reconnaissance and Marine Special Operations Command, CEO of Alexander Industries, an author, he runs a popular YouTube channel and podcast, and is a Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt.

On this episode, we discuss how closely the Jiu-Jitsu community is connected, why Nick started Jiu-Jitsu, why growth happens on the fringe, why Nick finds it essential to complete difficult tasks, Nick's path to joining the military, his mentality and drive to achieve goals, his time in the military and when he knew it was time to move on to a new venture, how being fired from a job inspired Nick to start his first company and numerous others, and much more.

You can follow Nick on Instagram @nickkoumalatsos and check out his companies, podcast, books, and mentorship program at https://www.nickkoumalatsos.com/

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Episode 214 - The Best of the Podcast #1 Jul 04, 2022

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On this best of episode of The Chewjitsu Podcast, we go through some of the best moments of the podcast so far.

Here are the clips from this episode:

How An Illness Changed The Course Of Ramsey's Life (Ep. 143)

Chewy's Expectations For Each BJJ Belt (Ep. 95)

The Mindset To Complete Any Task W/ Former Navy Seal Andy Stumpf (Ep. 141)

How To Stay Consistent In BJJ (Ep. 85)

The Most Effective Self-Defense Techniques W/ Todd Fox (Ep. 154)

The Uncertainty of Skill Acquisition In Jiu-Jitsu (Ep. 169)

Letting Go Of Attachment In BJJ (Ep. 149)

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Episode 213 - Rapid Fire Instagram Q&A 2 Jun 27, 2022

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On this episode, we go through some Q&A questions Chewy received on Instagram.

Here are the topics covered:

1. What to do to prep for a tournament that is three days away.

2. How to pass a long and lengthy knee shield position.

3. Chewy's greatest hero.

4. How to become more efficient with cardio and breathing for training.

5. Favorite video games.

6. How to mentally retain information on moves you first learn.

7. How to develop "your own" Jiu-Jitsu game.

8. The best way to write in a Jiu-Jitsu journal.

9. What to eat after a late Jiu-Jitsu training session.

10. Which positions Chewy stays away from in training.

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Episode 212 - Weight Cutting Tips For Newbies Jun 20, 2022

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On this episode of the podcast Chewy gives some tips, techniques, and ideas that he has used for competitions and just to lose some weight.

We discuss when to start your weight cut, when to weigh yourself, locking in your diet and then how to adjust the diet, how to prepare for travel and what accommodations to look for on the road, how to weigh yourself at the check scale of the tournament, the allure of cutting weight for competition, advantages of having a coach for weight cutting, what to remove out of your diet when cutting, why Chewy prefers to not cut for Jiu-Jitsu, how to increase food intake after weight cutting, how early you should be on weight, what to eat between Jiu-Jitsu matches, and some interesting weight cutting stories.

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Episode 211 - Top 5 Recovery Tips For Jiu-Jitsu Jun 13, 2022

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On the episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene go over 5 important tips for recovery.

We discuss tangible and effective tips that can be implemented immediately into your routine including the importance of sleep and some key ideas on how to get the best sleep possible consistently, eating the right types of foods for your goals, taking days off when needed and what those days consist of, the importance of staying hydrated and the recommended water intake, and supplements that Chewy uses and recommends for recovery and sleep.

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Episode 210 - Paul Ardila Jun 06, 2022

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Paul Ardila is a multiple-time ADCC trials winner, Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, and a full-time Attorney.

On this episode, Paul discusses how he adjusts his schedule with being a full-time Attorney and also Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, what its like being a personal injury lawyer, moving from Columbia to America at 9 years old, Paul's first experience with wrestling and his first wrestling practice, starting Jiu-Jitsu after getting injured, the finality of Jiu-Jitsu, living in Brazil and training BJJ, the main differences between Gi and No-Gi, why Paul started pulling guard in his matches, the mindset that allowed him to increase his submission rates in matches,, his proudest Jiu-Jitsu moment, how being a lawyer helped his Jiu-Jitsu, and the attributes of people who do well at Jiu-Jitsu.

Follow Paul on Instagram @Pardila1

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Episode 209 - Rules For Jiu-Jitsu #8: Age Isn't Just A Number May 30, 2022

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On this episode we discuss whether Jiu-Jitsu black belts who are older and struggle with and even lose to lower belts, are still considered a legit black belt. We discuss the aging grappler, and how age impacts mindset and performance on the mats. We also chat about adjusting your mindset, changing your training, and also why and how to humble yourself. We answer the question of what are the qualities of a legit black belt, why hiring coaches to improve aspects of your game/diet are vital, and dealing with the inevitable changes you go through over time.

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