The Chewjitsu Podcast

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Episode 34 - Don't Compare Yourself To Others Feb 21, 2019

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On this episode, Chewy starts off with a ramble on a question he received. The question comes from an older grappler who asks about being surpassed by younger grapplers in the gym and having doubts about his ability, progress, and is it worth it to train BJJ and keep pushing forward?

The second part of the podcast is a Youtube Live Q&A session where we address questions such as:

What instructional videos does Chewy recommend?

Has Chewy ever had an instructor make fun of him because he wasn't good at BJJ?

What are ways to motivate yourself and push yourself to train harder?

How do you go from drilling a technique to hitting the technique in live rolling/training?

Would Chewy ever do a satellite or affiliate gym?

Can you start training jiu-jitsu if you are an amputee?

Can you be effective training BJJ 2-3 times per week?

Quick tips for first tournaments?

What solo drills to work on for takedowns?

Is wrestling or BJJ better for MMA?

How to set up techniques and escapes in BJJ when you are the smaller grappler?

How to improve hip mobility?

Should you care about your rank in jiu-jitsu and is rank meaningful?

Episode 33 - Master Ken Feb 11, 2019

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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene interview "Master Ken" from "Enter The Dojo Show" which can be found on Youtube.

Master Ken discusses how he developed "Ameri-Do-Te," his toughest challenger, why other martial arts are bullshit, and his new book, "The Dow of Master Ken, Vol. 1."

The video version of the podcast episode can be found exclusively on The Chewjitsu Podcast Patreon page at www.patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast.

Episode 32 - Is Jiu-Jitsu Mental Or Physical Jan 31, 2019

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On this episode, the podcast starts out with a Chewy ramble on whether jiu-jitsu is mental or physical.

We also discuss the benefits of breathing for recovery and as part of a cool-down after a hard training session, proper breathing technique, how breathing effects the nervous system, and some different types of breathing that Chewy finds beneficial.

The podcast also includes a Q&A session.

Episode 31 - Meditation and Choosing Your Path To Happiness Jan 25, 2019

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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy joins me from Costa Rica as he is on vacation at the Puravida BJJ and Surf retreat.

The podcast starts out jiu-jitsu related but transitions to a discussion on meditation, choosing an unconventional path and career in life, adjusting your life to fit your wants and needs, and what Chewy does to "re-set" if he feels he is getting worn out.

Episode 30 - BJJ World Champion Mahamed Aly Jan 17, 2019

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Mahamed Aly is a 2018 BJJ World Champion. He joins the podcast to share his progression in jiu-jitsu, his mindset for competitions, and what it was like to win the world championship. Mahamed also discusses how he overcame injuries, learning techniques and growing in jiu-jitsu, and also hangs out for a Q&A session.

Episode 29 - Robin Black Jan 04, 2019

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On this episode we are joined by MMA analyst Robin Black. Robin discusses his start in martial arts, how a serious health setback changed his life and reignited his passion in martial arts which ultimately led to fighting in MMA, becoming an analyst for martial arts all over the world, how and why he started his "One Minute Breakdown" videos on Instagram, and his plans for the upcoming year.

Follow Robin on social media @robinblackmma.

Episode 28 - BJJ World Champion Tim Spriggs Dec 27, 2018

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On this episode we are joined by 2018 No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu World Champion and ADCC East Coast Trials winner Tim Spriggs.

Tim discusses his ups and downs as a jiu-jitsu athlete, quitting jiu-jitsu and working a regular job and then eventually returning to training and becoming a world champion, his training regimen, his toughest training partners, how he drills to improve his techniques, how he feels about trash talking, the origin and meaning of "Mushmaster," and much more.

Follow Tim on Instagram @timspriggsbjj and check out his podcast "The BJJ Goons Podcast" on iTunes.

Episode 27 - Diet For Improved Jiu-Jitsu Performance Dec 12, 2018

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On this episode, Chewy starts off the podcast with a rant on the importance of diet for jiu-jitsu and the impact of diet in performance.

We also discuss supplementation, caffeine, and when are the best time to eat around training.

We also open the podcast up to questions from the listeners and answer questions on getting back to training after a long lay off, the importance of drilling for jiu-jitsu, how to properly lose weight for jiu-jitsu, how to get better sleep and rest, how to prepare a game plan for a tournament, and much more.

Episode 26 - Longevity In BJJ Dec 07, 2018

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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss strategies for longevity in BJJ, using CBD oil for recovery, and give predictions on the Holloway vs. Ortega UFC main event.

Episode 25 - BJJ Black Belt Stuart Cooper Dec 03, 2018

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Stuart Cooper is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt, head coach at Tiger Muay Thai in Thailand, and is Jiu-Jitsu and martial arts documentary filmmaker.

Stuart joins the podcast to discuss his start in jiu-jitsu and filmmaking, his travels, overcoming injuries and illnesses, and his plans for the future.

Check him out on Instagram @stuartcooperfilms and on Youtube at Stuart Cooper Films.

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