Interviews

B-Mac is back! In his 3rd appearance on the show, Brandon discusses promoting his wife to black belt, getting kids interested in training, self defense and tournament preparation. Ryan also suggests he should become a blue cheese evangelist.

On this episode of the podcast, 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Jon "Thor" Blank returns to discuss what he's been up to since being on the podcast a year ago. Jon shares how things have changed since he won The EBI Combat Jiu-Jitsu Middleweight Tournament in 2018, what its like competing in big tournaments such as the ADCC and Kasai Grappling, and the opening of his new gym "10th Planet Allentown." Jon also breaks down his matches from the 2019 ADCC tournament including his strategies going into each match, the wins, the losses, and the incredible atmosphere of the ADCC. Instagram @jon_thor_blank Gym: [https://www.10thplanetallentown.com/](https://www.10thplanetallentown.com/)

Wilson Reis joins the show to talk about his beginnings, the benefits of competing often, BJJ for MMA and his proudest MMA moment. He also talks about his recent cut from the UFC and he gives a technical breakdown of the Sao Paulo Pass!

How to get more chokes, armlocks and leglocks in BJJ with Rob Biernacki. We break down a 6 step submission formula that will allow you to hit more submissions on good people, even if they're bigger and stronger than you. Plus we talk about training submissions as positions, an incredibly important skill to develop if you want to get better at tapping people out. Check out The Submission Formula featuring Rob Biernacki and Stephan Kesting (that's me!) at https://www.grapplearts.com/submissionformula And, as always, good luck with your training! Stephan

Kristian Woodmansee returns to talk about his new academy, cultivating a positive culture in a school, why he prefers not to teach his own kids and being a Jiu-Jitsu parent. He also gives technical insight to the Reverse De La Riva position.

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by BJJ Black Belt, Dr. Chris Moriarty. We discuss Chris' start in jiu-jitsu, what drew him to jiu-jitsu and what led him to becoming a Medical Doctor, dealing with injuries, injury-prevention tips, his research study on the prevalence of injuries in jiu-jitsu, and much more. Research Article: **Injury rate and pattern among Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners: A survey study.** Abstract of the study can be found here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31288212 **Grappling RX - The Warm-Up** can be found here: https://jiujitsutherapist.com/products-gear

Jessica is the yoga coach to the New Orleans Saints. She helps NFL players put themselves back together after the relentless abuse of games and training. And she also does BJJ which means she's doubly cool. In the last year, however, she's fought back from having cancer and came on the podcast to talk about it. I thought that her tips on how different types of breathing affect your central nervous system was fascinating! Check out our previous podcast together on episode 138 of The Strenuous Life Podcast And follow her on Instagram to see how yoga helps NFL players, @jessica.huneycutt or https://www.instagram.com/jessica.huneycutt/

Rosi Sexton is a former professional MMA fighter, Musician, Mathematician, Osteopath and politician. In this episode, I chat to Rosi about her incredibly interesting life. Her unique combination of skills, how she transitioned from maths prodigy to pro-MMA fighter, we take a number of questions from listeners and get some great information on injury treatment and prevention.

John Combs joins the show to talk about ADCC, analyzing progress, take downs, guillotines and the evolution of his style. He also talks about setting goals and bouncing back from a loss.

Steve and Matt continue sharing your stories on Jiu-Jitsu and mental health. This week we share some very raw and personal stories about depression, PTSD, coping with loss, and suicidal thoughts. This episode does get heavy at times. We thank our listeners for sharing these stories, which couldn't have been easy. Note that we advocate Jiu-Jitsu as a SUPPLEMENT to therapy, NOT a replacement. If you need help - and we all do at times - please seek out professional and medical expertise. **Need more BJJ Mental Models?**Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/) 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/) Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook: [https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/](https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/) ⚠️**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)

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined once again by 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Brandon Mccaghren. We discuss diet, Brandon's biggest fear, Combat Jiu-Jitsu, how Brandon started commentating events, how he studies jiu-jitsu, his training schedule, coaching MMA fighters, how he developed his flexibility and what he does to keep his body healthy, and his Youtube show. Follow Brandon on Instagram and Youtube @brandonmc.ninja

Oliver Taza joins the show to talk about technology's role in the rising level of BJJ, Kinesiology and rehab, overcoming his recent ACL injury and using leg locks to open up other attacks. The also talks about patience and his fast rise in the ranks

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by BJJ black belt Adam Wilson. Adam discusses starting jiu-jitsu, what it was like changing gyms, getting recognized when traveling to other gyms, filming videos with Chewy, earning his black belt, and much more. The Q&A starts at 56:00 This podcast was recorded live on The Chewjitsu Youtube Channel. Check out the video version of the podcast here: https://youtu.be/5_6IbiO42Ps https://youtu.be/iLOllvzo1QU Thanks to our podcast sponsor Charlotte's Web CBD. Check them out at www.charlottesweb.com and use the promo code **chewjitsu10** to get 10% off of your total purchase.

Nesta entrevista, O Grão Mestre Hilton Leão tece comentários acerca da arte suave e o que acha da atualidade do Jiu Jitsu. Créditos ao "Canal Dojo do Shinzo" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmGmqsWAyuE

Michael Liera Jr joins the show to talk about the definition of Jiu-Jitsu, finding comfort in suffering and some of the big breakthroughs he had in his journey. He also talks about addressing passivity, putting himself in white belt shoes and mindset

Chewy discusses his tips for efficiency and improved productivity. We discuss the importance of taking adequate breaks to improve efficiency. Chewy also talks about why he only works for 33 minutes at a time, how to start delegating tasks to improve efficiency, and the importance of simplifying your life by getting rid of non-essential things.

Drew Weatherhead returns to talk about his recent promotion to black belt, the business side of the art, mimetic learning and new things coming from BecauseJitsu. He also talks about the ethics of self defense, being a father and omoplatas

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by BJJ black belt, The Ultimate Fighter ("TUF") Season 1 Middleweight finalist, and UFC veteran Kenny "Kenflo" Florian. Kenny shares his interest in martial arts and start in jiu-jitsu, how that transitioned to fighting in MMA, his career in the UFC, the evolution of his training, his injuries, retirement from MMA and moving on to work as an analyst, and we also end with a unique fight breakdown and prediction.

Bruno Bastos joins the show to talk about the early days of his training, the Fadda lineage, self-confidence and learning to compete. He also gives advice for bigger guys and gives technical advice on the Half Guard.

On this episode of the podcast, we talk to BJJ brown belt Dru Phoenix. Dru shares his passion for working with under-privileged kids and how jiu-jitsu has been a positive in empowering those kids. Dru also discusses his military experience, overcoming depression, helping others with PTSD through performing and writing poetry, dealing with a severe knee injury, and how jiu-jitsu has impacted his life.

Matheus Nicolau joins the show to talk about going from soccer to BJJ to MMA. He also discusses ego, plateaus and why he still trains in the gi as an MMA fighter. He also provides excellent technical advice for smaller practitioners!

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy breaks down his recent wins at The IBJJF Chicago Open, the mindset that he has when going into competition, if Chewy gets nervous at competitions, and much more. Additional Show Notes: We discuss whether you should watch the matches at a tournament before you compete. If Chewy feels more pressure now that he gets recognized more at competitions. How being in the present moment can provide clarity. Why getting pre-match jitters is a good thing. Why Chewy almost did not do the open-division of the Chicago Open. How far out Chewy starts a tournament training camp and how he adjusts training intensity. How to build a cardio base for a tournament. What drill Chewy likes to improve cardio for BJJ. How much of your performance is mental vs physical. How do you build mental toughness and resiliency. Should you go easier on a training partner who is prepping for a big tournament. Chewy's thoughts on being called "the best grappler in Kentucky." Chewy's thoughts on an opponent "gaming the system" or causing a DQ on purpose in a BJJ tournament. *We are always wanting to improve the podcast and would appreciate if you can fill out a quick survey to help us out: https://survey.libsyn.com/chewjitsu

Dr. Chris Moriarty returns to discuss the data from his recent study that focuses on injury rates in Jiu-Jitsu. He also takes questions from listeners and we have a serious discussion about chicken tenders and the evils of mayonnaise and ranch dressing.