The Chewjitsu Podcast

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Episode 82 - Goal Setting and Q&A W/ Joe Clark Jan 06, 2020

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We are joined by Derby City MMA co-owner and S&C Coach Joe Clark to discuss the difficulties with starting and keeping a new routine, how tangible goal setting can help with improving your BJJ and strength, using negative emotions as fuel and why negative emotions are important for making progress, how much visualization can help your performance, and Q&A. Q&A starts at: 30:00 30:45 Do you train at home, how, and what benefits? 36:15 What is the best way to increase flexibility? 40:00 How to respond when people make fun of BJJ? 43:43 Oldest person Chewy has ever tried in BJJ? 47:15 Leg locks for beginners? 51:30 How important is Diet vs. Strength Training vs. Flexibility? 59:30 Can you earn a BJJ black belt if you start training at 46 years old? 101:00 Should you call yourself a world Champion if you win in the Masters Division or non-black belt level?

Episode 81 - BJJ Brown Belt Justin Court Dec 30, 2019

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On this episode of the podcast we are joined by BJJ brown belt Justin Court.

Justin is a BJJ Brown Belt and multiple time Pan Am champion and World Champion at various belt levels.

We discuss Jiu-Jitsu competition including competing in Gi vs. No-Gi, the techniques that are used consistently at the highest levels of jiu-jitsu competition, working around injuries, the mental aspect of competition and training, and much more.

Justin also discusses how he has kept his body healthy through strength training, diet, and recovery techniques.

Episode 81 - BJJ Brown Belt Justin Court Dec 30, 2019

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On this episode of the podcast we are joined by BJJ brown belt Justin Court.

Justin is a BJJ Brown Belt and multiple time Pan Am champion and World Champion at various belt levels.

Justin also discusses how he has kept his body healthy through strength training, diet, and recovery techniques.

Episode 80 - Lachlan Giles Returns Dec 23, 2019

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On episode 80 of The Chewjitsu Podcast, we are joined by 2019 ADCC Absolute Bronze Medalist Lachlan Giles.

Lachlan had an amazing run in the Absolute Division of the 2019 ADCC being the smaller competitor and using his unique leg log game to win 3 matches by inside heel hook to take 3rd place.

On the podcast, Lachlan discusses the evolution of his leg lock game, developing his techniques, competition strategy, and how life has changed since his Bronze medal performance at the 2019 ADCC.

Lachlan is currently on a jiu-jitsu seminar tour and also has some great instructionals out that break down his leg lock game! Check it out all of his instructionals here: http://lachlangiles.net/

Episode 79 - BJJ Brown Belt Joe Armento Dec 16, 2019

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Joe Armento is a BJJ brown belt and one of the coaches at Derby City MMA.

We discuss a variety of topics such as the importance of a morning routine, what it takes to be an effective coach, jiu-jitsu being a healthy way to stress your body, jiu-jitsu providing a healthier self-image, the most important aspects of being an effective instructor/teacher, and much more!

Episode 78 - MMA Analyst Robin Black Returns Dec 09, 2019

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Robin Black returns to the podcast and discusses traveling, the similarities of martial arts around the world, trends in martial arts, the evolution of his commentary, the importance of self-growth, meditation, and much more!

Follow Robin on Instagram @robinblackmartialarts and at robinblackmma.com

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Episode 77 - BJJ Black Belt Jorge Gurgel Dec 02, 2019

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Professor Jorge Gurgel is a BJJ black belt who is one of the pioneers of BJJ in the midwest. Jorge is also a veteran of The Ultimate Fighter ("TUF") Season 2 and The Ultimate Fighting Championship ("UFC").

Jorge joins the podcast to share his start in martial arts, he discusses playing sports in his youth and then discovering jiu-jitsu, moving to the U.S. and starting a Jiu-Jitsu school, fighting in "The Ultimate Fighter," his thoughts on his UFC career as well as the current state of MMA, and his passion for coaching BJJ.

Check out Jorge's gym at https://jgmma.com/

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Episode 77 - BJJ Black Belt Jorge Gurgel Dec 02, 2019

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Check out Jorge's gym at https://jgmma.com/

Thanks to our podcast sponsor Charlotte's Web CBD at https://www.charlottesweb.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu to receive 15% off.

Episode 76 - Dr. Andy Galpin Nov 25, 2019

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Dr. Galpin is a tenured Professor at "The Center For Sport Performance" at CSU Fullerton, has earned a PhD in Human Bioenergetics in 2011, and runs the "Biochemistry and Molecular Exercise Physiology Laboratory" at CSU Fullerton.

Dr. Galpin joins the podcast to discuss his work with athletes, his philosophies on improving performance, strength training, diet, supplements, and much more.

Follow Dr. Galpin on Instagram @drandygalpin, check out his youtube channel Andy Galpin, and his website www.andygalpin.com

Episode 75 - The Value of Failure Nov 18, 2019

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On this episode, we start off the podcast by answering a question sent to Chewy by a BJJ white belt who is starting to lose confidence due to a couple of losses from competition.

We discuss the importance of experiencing failure and the importance of looking at failure from a different perspective, sitting with your failures, and how to learn from these experiences.

We also break down some details from Chewy's matches at the recent IBJJF Nashville Open.

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