The Chewjitsu Podcast

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Episode 198 - Daniele Bolelli Mar 14, 2022

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Daniele Bolelli is a BJJ black belt, history professor, writer, and runs a popular history podcast called "History On Fire."

Daniele shares his interest in studying history, how he learned to study more efficiently, the importance of ritual, not focusing too much on the results, the pros and cons of being a specialist, getting the most out of training BJJ 2-3 days per week, learning martial arts for sport and self-defense, how martial artists in history would stack up to martial artists today, Bruce Lee and his philosophies and relationship with success, and the dangers of pushing yourself too hard.

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Episode 197 - A Dirty Little Black Belt Secret Mar 07, 2022

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On this episode Chewy shares a "dirty little black belt secret."

Chewy discusses how motivation wasn't something he needed for training, how to get to the gym even when you don't feel like it, how Chewy develops motivation for doing things he doesn't enjoy, discipline vs. priority, how the end result can build motivation, why you should visualize a goal you're chasing and an idea/experience you're running from, why knowing what you don't want is powerful, finding your reason for training Jiu-Jitsu.

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Episode 196 - Ideas On Learning Styles For Jiu-Jitsu Feb 28, 2022

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On this episode Chewy and Eugene discuss learning styles such as Intuitive and Mechanistic learning, the differences between these learning styles, and the benefits and drawbacks of each style of learning.

We also discuss the process of breaking down and explaining Jiu-Jitsu techniques and positions when teaching, learning to improvise in Jiu-Jitsu, and why failure is the currency for improvement.

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Episode 195 - James Smith Feb 21, 2022

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On this episode of the podcast we chat with James Smith. James is a Personal Trainer, author, and BJJ purple belt from the UK. On this episode, we chat about "Liver King," steroids, why James' job is to make people's lives "better but not the best," the pros and cons of using Testosterone, coming to the realization to quit Rugby, how Jiu-Jitsu helps bring back the team comradery, Jiu-Jitsu being your "third place," what prompted James to start Jiu-Jitsu, switching BJJ gyms, training with B-Team in Austin, going to the gun range in Texas, how James grew a large social media following, how to get comfortable recording videos, what its like getting recognized by fans, the type of weight-training to supplement Jiu-Jitsu, leg locks, and tons more. You can follow James on social media @jamessmithpt

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Episode 194 - Rules For Jiu-Jitsu #7: Attempt To Control Your Emotions Feb 14, 2022

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the importance of attempting to control your emotions, and how this can impact your Jiu-Jitsu as well as your life.

We also chat about the value of stopping and seeking more knowledge to get the full picture, what to do when you get angry during training, how to learn from instances when you lose your temper, and if being angry has any benefits in training.

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Episode 193 - How To Train BJJ Intelligently As You Get Older Feb 07, 2022

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss some key concepts on how to train as you get older.

They discuss the importance of adjusting your training, the value of listening your body, focusing on recovery especially after an injury, how to adjust your training, and how to increase longevity and improve your performance on the mats.

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Episode 192 - How To Develop An Unstoppable Technique Jan 31, 2022

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss how to develop an unstoppable Jiu-Jitsu technique.

We dive into the various stages of motor learning, the initial inconsistencies in technique, the developmental process of a Jiu-Jitsu technique, the importance of properly performing the technique, varying setups, grip focus, the problems you run into and what to do to solve them, how to add deception to your game, why you shouldn't give yourself a choice when a technique doesn't work, the value of facing roadblocks.

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Episode 191 - Henry Akins Jan 24, 2022

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On this episode of The Chewjitsu Podcast, we are joined by BJJ Black Belt Henry Akins.

Henry is a BJJ Black Belt under Rickson Gracie and the founder of "Hidden Jiu-Jitsu."

On this episode, we discuss teaching and learning Jiu-Jitsu, and how the way Jiu-Jitsu has been taught has not evolved with the sport.

We also discuss the most beneficial type of training with least risk of injury, how to make techniques automatic, the importance of starting slow, how to supplement your Jiu-Jitsu outside of class time, what it was like training in the early days with Rickson Gracie, whether the basics have been lost in the progression of Jiu-Jitsu, how to make the basics more effective, creating pressure through movement, the importance of weight distribution, and an interesting thing to focus on when breathing.

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Episode 190 - Become A Master of Your Disasters With This Mindset Jan 17, 2022

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The idea of the episode is to not focus on what happens, but more importantly how you respond to the things that happen.

We discuss dealing with difficult situations in Jiu-Jitsu, Chewy shares a story of an unsuccessful marketing idea for his gym, and how he responded and adjusted tactics. We also share a story about one of Chewy's black belts, who was a an aggressive grappler and sustained an injury, and was forced to change change and adjust his approach to training. We also chat about complacency, the conditions that create a positive outcome are many times not ideal, how a "defect" can become a blessing, if you should ever "sulk" when something doesn't go your way, developing athleticism for your specific sport, and how to use your body type for your Jiu-Jitsu.

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Episode 189 - Why Goals Can Be Destructive (Live Q&A) Jan 10, 2022

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss New Year's resolutions and goal setting.

We discuss being careful not to get obsessed with a goal and what to do once you reach your goal, the importance of the person you are developing into instead of the importance of the goal, when do you change a goal if its unattainable, the value of journaling to figure out what you want, and Chewy's goals for 2022.

Live Q&A starts at 39:00

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