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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss the idea of not judging a book by its cover. We discuss over-estimation and under-estimation of others and yourself, importer syndrome, letting go of expectations, drills in Jiu-Jitsu to help with opening up your game, why you shouldn't perceive things as positive or negative in regards to Jiu-Jitsu, how to build confidence, why you should avoid hanging on to things, why Chewy's game stalled at purple belt, and correlations of body-type and BJJ style. Check out the pre-sale for the Epic Roll X Chewjitsu Rashguards and Shorts which starts 12/13/2021 and ends 12/27/2021. Get yours at https://chewjitsu.myshopify.com/collections/all Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/38FnyUv 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. Become Stronger Industries. Visit https://become-stronger.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 10% off of your purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

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Coach Matt Lindland joins the show to discuss why he chose Greco over Freestyle Wrestling, developing take downs, the importance of taking risk and the greatest lessons he learned from his Olympic experience!

In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast Adam talks about his experience moving to Brazil to pursue Jiu jitsu as a career and what gym he would send Kieren to today to achieve the same goal. Kieren also talks about training in different gyms when travelling and Adam shares some tips, pointers and general good practices for having a great time training BJJ while travelling. For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast.

Hope everyone had a great Holiday. Roye and Professor Miguel discuss Tom Deblass' recent visit and discuss their Thanksgiving. The guys also announce the first 2 Montgomery BJJ athletes to take part of a super fight event as Manny and Max take matches in Sam Micale's Emerald City Invitational. Enjoy the show

On this episode of The Chewjitsu Podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss why you shouldn't call Jiu-Jitsu a "grind." Chewy discusses how incorporating joy and fun into Jiu-Jitsu will help with progression, what changed that helped Chewy's Jiu-Jitsu improve, one of the best things to do if you dislike drilling, how Jiu-Jitsu changes your life perspective, getting into a flow state, using fear as a motivator, if there is any benefit to referring to Jiu-Jitsu as a grind, and one reason Chewy thinks people quit training. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/38FnyUv 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://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

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Today's episode is brought to you by the new book JiuGo: The Power Of Jiu-jitsu. JiuGo is the world's first BJJ Superhero. Lots of action and laughs, this book is great for 10-12 year olds or any Big kid who loves BJJ. Get yours on pre-sale just in time for Christmas CLICK THE LINK [https://jiugoplay.com/](https://jiugoplay.com/) Do you love BJJ but don't stretch? Want to be more flexible but don't know where to start? If you have just found BJJ and want to improve your flexibility this is your episode. Some of us are more bendy than others but jiu-jitsu will tighten us all up! Here are some of the key points: - The Confidence to get started- The Best time to stretch- The 1 Drill to save your Life- Give Yourself permission- Know your Top 3 tight spots If you have only just begun your BJJ journey one of the best things you can do is to develop a stretching habit. Practicing this skill daily, using these tips will put you on the path to feeling better in your body and rolling better for life.

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Jeff Curran joins the show to discuss how he found BJJ in the early 90's, the importance of holding rank to a high standard and dealing with feeling technically inadequate. He also gives great insight on attacking the back!

Deon Thompson is a 3rd degree Jiu-Jitsu black belt and the head coach and owner of "Ohio Brasa." On this episode, Deon discusses his start in Jiu-Jitsu and what Jiu-Jitsu was like in the early 2000's. Deon also talks about his desire to compete at a later stage of his career, why cross-training is more accepted now in Jiu-Jitsu, how basketball was helpful for improving Jiu-Jitsu, useful techniques for taller athletes, the trends he is seeing in BJJ , the danger of making Jiu-Jitsu attribute-based, how Deon has modified his training for longevity and as he has gotten older, what Deon looks for in a potential student, whether he has any regrets throughout his Jiu-Jitsu career, and why some students perform better in the gym than in a tournament. You can follow Deon on Instagram @thompsonjiujitsu and check out his gym https://ohiobrasajiujitsu.com/home Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/38FnyUv and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 40% off of your total purchase on Cyber Monday only (11/29/2021). Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Cyberchewy to get 30% off of your total purchase on Cyber Monday only (11/29/2021). Become Stronger Industries. Visit https://become-stronger.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 10% off of your purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

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Combat Jiu-Jitsu Champion Ryan Aitken joins the show to share his story. He talks about the benefits he's gotten from exploring all branches of the BJJ tree, the importance of finding the right team, Yoga for BJJ and building comfort in competition!

Fabrício is a brown belt under Mario Reis, one of Team Alliance's most renown jiu jitsu coaches. In this episode 'Fab' talks about his jiu jitsu journey, training BJJ in Brazil and opening a new jiu jitsu gym in Sydney and what he believes makes the difference between a good gym and a great one and much more! For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast.

Andy is a BJJ black belt, former Judo British squad member, Pro MMA fighter, boxer, Kickboxer, and chess boxer. In this episode we talk about Andy's martial arts journey starting with his highly accomplished judo career, getting in MMA in its early days in the UK, competing in boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, and chess boxing. Andy's life outside of martial arts including working as a police officer, finding himself on the wrong side of the law and performing stand up comedy.

PJ "The Butter Panther" Barch is a 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and high level competitor. PJ joins the podcast to discuss his start in wrestling and martial arts, the Jiu-Jitsu environment compared to the Wrestling environment, the pros and cons of tough training, the evolution of his jiu-jitsu game, the job of the coach, ADCC trials trends, why you should pull guard, how PJ started with 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, his goals in Jiu-Jitsu, the closing of his gym, how Jiu-Jitsu impacts lives of others, what PJ is like as a coach and the most important thing to look for in a coach, how his skills have improved after returning from an injury. Follow PJ on Instagram: @pbarch10p Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/38FnyUv 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://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

This week, we're joined by Jiu-Jitsu journalist extraordinaire Averi Clements! Fresh off her incredible run at the Jiu-Jitsu Times, Averi joins us to discuss her passion: our shared responsibility for making this sport as inclusive and clean as it can be. Referenced in this episode: 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/) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Respect People, Not Positions [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/)- Keep Your Identity Small [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/) **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)

Today's episode is brought to you by the new book JiuGo: The Power Of Jiu-jitsu. JiuGo is the world's first BJJ Superhero. Lots of action and laughs, this book is great for 10-12 year olds or any Big kid who loves BJJ. Get yours on pre-sale just in time for Christmas CLICK THE LINK [https://jiugoplay.com/](https://jiugoplay.com/) Trying to get fit for BJJ doing something else? This episode is perfect for anyone who is supplementing their rolling with other types of training. JT & Joey get into the finer details of what makes other Health & Fitness disciplines great, how they can help and also where they don't. They dig into: - CrossFit- PowerLifting- Yoga These major movements all have lots to offer but before you jump in on any of them hear what the guys have to say as it will save you time and money.

Legendary MMA coach Greg Jackson joins the show to talk about his origins growing up in a tough neighborhood, developing yourself as a martial artist, BJJ's impact on the martial arts world, coaching elite fighters, sports psychology and ground and pound!

Imagine being credited with bringing jiu-jitsu to an entire continent! Well that's exactly what my next guest, John Will, did. Today I(@thejoshmckinney) get to sit down with Member of the Dirty Dozen, John Will. Very few people have been around jiu-jitsu longer than John and he uses his years of experience to simplify things for the new jiu-jitsu practitioner! Receive a FREE copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in Follow the show on instagram: @isuckatjiujitsushow Follow Josh on Instagram: @thejoshmckinney

We sit down with one of the biggest figures in Jiu Jitsu today as Tom DeBlass joins us in studio. We get a sneak peek into the mindset that drives him to be the best he can be. We share laughs, parenting techniques, and discuss the release of his new book. This is truly one episode you dont want to miss.

Averi is a BJJ brown belt who has written extensively for the Jiu-Jitsu Times. Together we go deep into why jiu-jitsu is popular for women, coming back from injuries, some recent high profile sexual assault cases in the sport, and much more. Follow Averi on Instagram @bjjaveri, on Twitter [@BJJaveri](https://twitter.com/BJJaveri), and/or at the [Jiu-Jitsu Times](https://jiujitsutimes.com/author/averi/). And while you're here, have you downloaded my reference guide to the positions, techniques and strategies of jiu-jitsu yet? It's free at https://www.grapplearts.com/book Cheers, Stephan

David is a Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, multiple time IBJJF champion, "Who's Number One" and "Fight 2 Win" competitor, and the owner of "Assembly Jiu-Jitsu" in Bloomfield Hills, MI. On this episode David discusses preparing for the ADCC East Coast Trials, how to structure a warm-up, his start in martial arts, where his competitive drive came from, how to move past a loss, the Jiu-Jitsu scene in Michigan, learning leg locks, applying submissions safely, his thoughts on ripping submissions, the toll Injuries take on the body and recovery from injuries, why taking some injuries is vital to being a high level competitor, David's most serious injury, competing against friends in Jiu-Jitsu, training yourself as a coach, dealing with nerves when competing, and his favorite tournament to compete in. You can follow David in Instagram @garmoflowajj and find out more about his gym here: https://www.assembly-detroit.com/ Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/38FnyUv 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. Become Stronger Industries. Visit https://become-stronger.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 10% off of your purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast