Interviews

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Edwin "Junny" Ocasio joins the show to share his powerful story of overcoming abuse to becoming one of Jiu-Jitsu's top athletes. He also explains why hobbyist practitioners and professional athletes need each other for success, and we talk leg locks!

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene are joined by BJJ Black Belt Tomer Alroy. We discuss the growth of BJJ in Israel, Tomer's start in Jiu-Jitsu, when his Jiu-Jitsu started to evolve and improve, the benefit of competition, how to study your matches, warm up ideas/tournament prep, how to build confidence/get out of a mental funk, Tomer's other interests before BJJ, Tomer's approach to training, how to know when a technique is tournament ready, Tomer's Jiu-Jitsu inspirations, preferred rulesets, one skill that is a huge advantage in No-Gi, and much more. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/31HEWoT and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://www.patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

This week we're joined again by Drew Weatherhead! Drew breaks down one of the most powerful but most underloved series of positions in Jiu-Jitsu: the crucifix. Check out The Crucifix Bible, by Drew Weatherhead, on BJJ Fanatics: [https://bjjfanatics.com/products/the-crucifix-manual-by-drew-weatherhead](https://bjjfanatics.com/products/the-crucifix-manual-by-drew-weatherhead) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - 3 Joint Rule [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule/)- Rotational Control [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/rotational-control/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/rotational-control/)- Predictable Responses [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/)- Position Over Submission [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/)- Microtransitions [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/)- Surface Area [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/)- Win Conditions [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/) **Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!** If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at **a fraction of the cost of a single private.** Sign up here for a free trial: [https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/](https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/) **Need more BJJ Mental Models?**Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/) Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/) Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/) Follow us on social: [https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/](https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/) [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/](https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/) Music by Enterprize: [https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/](https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/) ⚠️**NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!** **MINDSET FOR BETAS,** our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta)

In this rant I go off about conspiracism, Ivermectin, Joe Rogan, anti-vaxxers, elk meat diets and more. This is from an Instagram Live session I did with Dr Hanan Bushkin (@drhananbushkin) - Dr Bushkin is a psychologist so he really knew how to wind me up and set me loose!

Kristian Woodmansee discusses mindset, the danger of negative self-talk, overcoming plateaus and the importance of mobility on the ground. He also dives deep on Omoplatas and how to use them effectively!

Jeff Shaw runs Bellingham BJJ and despite coming to jiu-jitsu late in life fell in love with competition and eventually competed 8 divisions in a single tournament with pretty good results. I particularly love his pre-match psych up routine which you'll learn all about in this episode! 00:55 - 5 Minute Covid Checkin at Bellingham BJJ 13:53 - Starting competitive jiu-jitsu at age 35 17:34 - Should newcomers spar on day one? 23:17 - Competition strategies and their applicability to self defense 40:31 - The value of competing under different rulesets 49:06 - What's a featherweight doing in the absolute division? 54:23 - Training for jiu-jitsu 58:05 - Jeff's pre-competition psych up 1:00:55 - How to contact Jeff and Bellingham BJJ

In this episode, Kieren shares his evolution from being an active amateur bodybuilder and Naval Officer in the RAN to starting his own business and becoming a Jiu Jitsu athlete. For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast

Roye and Miguel talk about the roles a black belt plays in the Academy. What are some of the qualities that black belts share with other influential people? While fixating on a specific goal we often fail to ask ourselves, " then what?". Professor Miguel shares his experience of his first day training as a black belt and how the journey and eventual achievement truly impacted his life. The guys also discuss the recent events of Hurricane Ida and how Professor was stuck at the Academy all night.

This week, Steve and Matt share their best practices for learning from BJJ instructionals. There's more high-quality content than ever, so we tackle the problem of having too much good information to absorb. **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Idea Communism [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/)- Learning Modalities [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-modalities/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-modalities/)- Concepts Over Techniques [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/)- Incremental Learning [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/)- Effortful Retrieval [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/effortful-retrieval/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/effortful-retrieval/)- Spaced Repetition [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/spaced-repetition/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/spaced-repetition/)- Cognitive Load [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/) **Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!** If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at **a fraction of the cost of a single private.** Sign up here for a free trial: [https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/](https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/) **Need more BJJ Mental Models?**Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/) Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/) Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/) Follow us on social: [https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/](https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/) [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/](https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/) Music by Enterprize: [https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/](https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/) ⚠️**NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!** **MINDSET FOR BETAS,** our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta)

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In this special episode, Andrew Wiltse joins us to share his stance on the recent sexual abuse allegations in the BJJ community. Mentioned in this episode: Shut Up & Train: A 2020 survey of sexual harassment and assault in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13uam_vwd_0VJQ95Z64XREIK8wVoG7zIK](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13uam_vwd_0VJQ95Z64XREIK8wVoG7zIK) The Call Is Coming From Inside The Gym, by Averi Clements [https://www.jiujitsutimes.com/the-call-is-coming-from-inside-the-gym/](https://www.jiujitsutimes.com/the-call-is-coming-from-inside-the-gym/) **Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!** If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at **a fraction of the cost of a single private.** Sign up here for a free trial: [https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/](https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/) **Need more BJJ Mental Models?**Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/) Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/) Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/) Follow us on social: [https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/](https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/) [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/](https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/) Music by Enterprize: [https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/](https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/) ⚠️**NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!** **MINDSET FOR BETAS,** our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta)

Neste episódio o Programa Café com Armlock recebe o Professor Alex Mangueboy no tatame para um bate papo sobre as artes marciais e um bom treino.

Broke a leg? Ruptured an ACL? The Bulletproof boys have had more injuries than you have had bowls of Açai. If you have had a serious injury then you know the drama it can bring to your life but it can also leave you with a great story to tell as well as a lesson learned. Today JT & Joey speak about their worst injuries, how they happened and what it taught them. Break out the pop corn folks it's story time.

Dean Lister joins the show to talk about developing a strong leg lock game, his MMA career and thoughts on teaching. He also candidly shares his experience treating CTE with psychedelics, which was featured on HBO Sports recently.

How do you train injured? Is starting a gym a good idea? What the heck does "vava" even mean?? Vava(@davidvava)answers these questions and more in his conversation with Josh(@thejoshmckinney). Free Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu Ebook: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in

Professor Miguel and Roye discuss Professors most recent trip to Costa Rica for the Tom DeBlass camp. After spending a few days away Miguel begins to go express just how many things we take for granted and the importance of taking a step back and appreciating all of the things we have. Roye shares a touching moment where he acknowledges his own mortality and just how special every day truly is to him.

On this episode, we answer a question from a newly promoted BJJ Blue belt, who doesn't feel that they are up to the standard of the other blue belts at their gym. We discuss the magical powers of Jiu-Jitsu belts, growing into your Jiu-Jitsu belt, which belt ranks are the largest jumps, underestimating and overestimating your abilities, the belt when everything restarts, the usefulness of belts, the value of recognition in Jiu-Jitsu, and dealing with imposter syndrome. Subscribe to Chewy's e-mail list and get instant access to two e-books at https://www.chewjitsu.net/join Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/31HEWoT and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Manscaped. Check out https://www.manscaped.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off and free shipping! Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://www.patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

This week, we're joined by Eliot Marshall. Eliot is a UFC veteran, BJJ black belt, and co-owner of the Easton Training Center. Eliot joins us to discuss the fighter's journey after retirement from competition, and how to build a sustainable business in the sport you love. Check out Eliot's podcast, The Gospel of Fire: [https://gospeloffire.libsyn.com/](https://gospeloffire.libsyn.com/) Eliot's book, also called The Gospel of Fire: [https://www.eliotmarshall.com/book](https://www.eliotmarshall.com/book) Easton Online: [https://www.easton.online/](https://www.easton.online/) Eliot's website: [https://www.eliotmarshall.com/](https://www.eliotmarshall.com/) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Abundance Mindset [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/)- First Principles [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/)- Kaizen [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/)- Beginner's Mind [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/)- Investing in Loss [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/) **Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!** If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at **a fraction of the cost of a single private.** Sign up here for a free trial: [https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/](https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/) **Need more BJJ Mental Models?**Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/) Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/) Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/) Follow us on social: [https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/](https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/) [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/](https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/) Music by Enterprize: [https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/](https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/) ⚠️**NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!** **MINDSET FOR BETAS,** our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta)

Lucas Lepri joins the show to talk about applying pressure and misdirection in guard passing, why competition is such a valuable tool, processing losses and his approach to student development!

It's no secret that a majority of people start jiu-jitsu to better learn to protect themselves and their families. Today, Josh(@thejoshmckinney) talks with Todd Fox(@tourtraining), a man who has made a career out of protection. Get Todd Fox's FREE PDF on the 5 A's of SURVIVAL: [http://tourprotection.com/](http://tourprotection.com/ ) Learn More about Todd: [http://www.toddafox.com/](http://www.toddafox.com/) Get Protection For and From Humanity: [https://www.amazon.com/Protection-Humanity-Todd-Fox/dp/057862298X](https://www.amazon.com/Protection-Humanity-Todd-Fox/dp/057862298X ) Get a FREE copy of SIMPLIFYING JIU-JITSU: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in)

In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu podcast Adam and Kieren talk about their competition experiences and Adam asks Kieren from his perspective as a white belt how advantageous competing is for BJJ development. To support the show, leave us a review and follow us on Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast

This week Professor Miguel and Roye talk about their personal adjustments, physical and mental, made in order to stay on the mats. Together they go in depth about how the same focus and discipline required to keep training applies to all other goals and aspirations in LIFE. It's not about an easy journey or path but rather, a want, a desire to continue to work towards that goal. HOW? Tap In and see what the guys think.

Priit Mihkelson is back! This week, Priit explains his framework for Jiu-Jitsu, and how his defensive strategies integrate with more mainstream strategies. Topics discussed: - Introduction to Priit's Defensive BJJ- Crunches vs. twists- How Priit's system was developed- Defensive BJJ vs. Biernacki's theory of alignment- What problem Defensive BJJ solves Quick introduction to the Defensive BJJ system: [https://youtu.be/vHDqBGNTnfY](https://youtu.be/vHDqBGNTnfY) Defensive BJJ: [https://www.defensivebjj.com/](https://www.defensivebjj.com/) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Limb Coiling [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/)- Prevention Over Cure [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/)- Train With Purpose [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/)- Theory of Alignment [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/)- Concepts Over Techniques [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/)- First Principles [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/)- Technique Chaining [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/) **Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!** If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at **a fraction of the cost of a single private.** Sign up here for a free trial: [https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/](https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/) **Need more BJJ Mental Models?**Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/) Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/) Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/) Follow us on social: [https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/](https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/) [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/](https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/) Music by Enterprize: [https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/](https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/) ⚠️**NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!** **MINDSET FOR BETAS,** our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta)