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OG Black Belt James Clingerman (@james_clingerman) breaks down what it's like to run 9 different businesses including 2 schools. On top of his businesses he also is able to balance training, being a husband, and competing in Jiu-jitsu. Check out James' website: https://www.thefighthub.com/ Simplifying jiu-jitsu ebook: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss the importance of establishing your grips for Jiu-Jitsu techniques, and how this has an immense impact on your Jiu-Jitsu game. We discuss different types of gripping, using feints with gripping, modifying grips to make techniques work, problems that white belts have with gripping, decreasing grip/hand fatigue, reducing injury risk to the hands, and how to improve your grips. Live Q&A starts at 55:00 Topics Covered: Getting back to training, choosing a gym based on distance vs. schedule, younger grapplers using more leg locks, decreasing risk of injury when getting stacked on bottom, suggestions on recovery and thoughts on ice baths and sauna, formula for choosing a weight class for competition, tips on improving neck strength, how instructors determine when a student is ready for a belt promotion, how to improve low back flexibility, how to reduce jitters from drinking coffee. 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

Professor Miguel and Roye go into all the highs and lows of being a white belt. What will the process look like? Why should you take the first steps and make the biggest transition of all, from the couch to the mats. what does it take to "Tap In" and stay the course from White Belt to Black Belt

These are the missing pieces of the puzzle, the small things that make a big difference to help your body heal. JT & Joey reveal and explain their own personal tips that help them get right and how this can benefit you. Some of these habits are similar while other practices are wildly different. If you are looking to leave no stone unturned to maximise getting your body and mind right for Jiu-jitsu, then this is the place to jump in.

Bernardo Faria joins the show to talk about managing training expectations, growing an academy, the fact that everyone thinks their BJJ sucks and balancing life with training. He also gives technical insight to the Over Under Pass and pressure passing!

Hosts Roye and Prof. Miguel go into Professors history and exactly what led him to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and motivated him into opening an academy.

Richard Bresler is a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Rorion Gracie's first Jiu-Jitsu student in America, and the author of the book "Worth Defending: How Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Saved My Life." Richard shares his story of how he met Rorion Gracie, how he started training , how jiu-jitsu offers a new beginning, what it was like training with Rorion Gracie, meeting and training with Rickson Gracie, his experiences from the early Gracie challenge matches, being a part of the first UFC and what it was like attending UFC 1, the story behind Royce Gracie being chosen to fight in the first UFC, Richard's falling out with Rorion, Richard's relationship with the Gracie Family today, and his book, "Worth Defending: How Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Saved My Life." You can purchase the book and learn more at https://worthdefendingbook.com/ and Facebook/Instagram @wothdefendingbook Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to [https://bit.ly/31HEWoT](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](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://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

Dan Hardy is a former UFC fighter, commentator, and fight analyst. In this episode we discuss Dan's start in martial arts, his entry into professional MMA, his career in the UFC, his retirement due to a heart condition, his transition to the commentary table, his desire to continue to compete, his journey into psychedelics and much much much more.

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Sore, stiff shoulders? Sitting at your desk for hours on end? JT & Joey breakdown what is hurting your posture and how to fix it long term, so you are pain free and strong. You may not realise that your inflexibility is putting you in a permanent Kimura. The boys highlight a simple test to identify just how restricted you are, to give you a starting point to work from. Explaining the specific muscles of the shoulder that when over developed contribute to imbalance and the smaller muscles we need strengthen to restore shoulder health. Lastly they talk through the best moves to help open your shoulders and free you from postural pain.

Dr Dr Chris Kavanagh is an Oxford trained evolutionary & cognitive anthropologist who co-hosts the 'Decoding the Gurus' podcast with Mathew Browne. Together they tackle the secular gurus propagating their ideas, grievances, and conspiracies on the internet. In today's episode we look at the 10 factors that go into their 'gurometer', a highly scientific measure that takes the signature characteristics of gurus and uses advanced mathematics (simple addition) to determine how high up the guru scale they actually are. From Jordan Peterson, Russell Brand, Tony Robbins, JP Sears, to Brett and Eric Weinstein, we give lots of examples and pull no punches. Here are the 10 characteristics we discuss in considerable detail... 13:06 - Working definition of "guru" 18:48 - Gurometer factor 1, Galaxy-brainness 28:17 - Gurometer factor 2, Cultishness 35:38 - Gurometer factor 3, Antidisestablishmentarianism 53:03 - Gurometer factor 4, Grievance-mongering 1:00:07 - Gurometer factor 5, Narcissism and self-aggrandisement 1:31:07 - Gurometer factor 6, Cassandra-complex 1:38:10 - Gurometer factor 7, Revolutionary theories 1:43:31 - Gurometer factor 8 - Pseudo-profound bullshit 1:50:43 - Gurometer factor 9 - Conspiracy mongering 1:54:15 - Gurometer factor 10 - Grifting or profiteering

On this episode, we discuss the concept of being an "Anti-Martial Artist." We also chat about the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu and the importance of learning new techniques influenced by other martial arts, being a "technique mercenary," maintaining a "beginner's mind," the importance of training strikes with Jiu-Jitsu, using instructionals, and watching matches to improve your skillset. 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://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

Paul Schreiner joins the show to talk about escaping bottom side control, learning to be comfortable in every position and controlling mat anxiety. He also discusses the importance of having an order of operations in your game to perform at your best!

JLBJJ's instructor, miss Kristi, returns to competition after a 5 year break!

Joel Blanton is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt who has been training for over 20 years. Joel and Chewy share their first encounter at a tournament, how training in Professional Wrestling led to Joel's start in MMA, what the MMA scene was like in the early days, his start in Jiu-Jitsu, the ability to avoid confrontation, how to come back from a loss, tips for recovery for older grapplers, how to keep training exciting, giving back through Jiu-Jitsu, and applying lessons learned from Jiu-Jitsu to life. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to [https://bit.ly/31HEWoT](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](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://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

This week we're joined by Phrost, the founder of Bullshido. You probably know Bullshido as one of the internet's best resources for debunking fake martial arts, fake news, and other bullshit. In this episode, Phrost shares his toolkit for inoculating yourself against bullshit. Phrost's advice: - Enforce the burden of proof.- Avoid dichotomous (black and white) thinking.- Keep your identity small.- Trust data, not anecdotes.- Beware of those promising certainty.- Understand that imperfect solutions are still useful.- You can have too much of a good thing.- It's easier to guard your mind from bullshit than to get it out later.- You have to give a shit about the truth.- Beware confirmation bias: is it true, or do you want it to be true?- Check your sources, and then check the checks on those sources.- Biased does not equal false.- Asking for money does not immediately make you a scammer.- Don't assume an edge case applies to the whole. **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Keep Your Identity Small [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/)- Probabilistic Thinking [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/)- Marginal Gains [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/marginal-gains/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/marginal-gains/)- Certainty Bias [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/certainty-bias/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/certainty-bias/)- Mindfulness [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/)- Confirmation Bias [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/confirmation-bias/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/confirmation-bias/) **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://bjjmentalmodels.com/premium/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/premium/) **Need more BJJ Mental Models?**Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter: [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/) 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)

This week we share part two our interview with Pabs Carela. This was originally on our Patreon, but we decided to share it with you all as a taste of what we got going on there. In this episode we go in-depth about the American vs. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, grappling history, crack dispensaries, and a whole lot more.

Sore lower back? Are you in pain just sitting down? Many BJJ practitioners suffer from chronic lower back pain but have no idea why. JT & Joey unpack some of the contributing factors which cause back pain and how you can go about remedying the situation. - What's giving you a sore Lower back- Is your style of Jiu-jitsu contributing to a disc injury- How tight hips are crippling you off the mat- The path back to a pain free life Small actionable steps that you put into your daily routine to help reduce chronic pain and help improve your BJJ. Enjoy the banter as the boys break it down and give you the insights to feel better.

This week, we're joined by Erin Herle! Erin is a black belt under Rubens "Cobrinha" Charles, an elite competitor, and the founder of #submitthestigma, a mental health awareness organization for grapplers. Learn more about #submitthestigma here: [https://www.submitthestigma.org/](https://www.submitthestigma.org/) This episode references the book Mindset, by Carol Dweck: [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0345472322](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0345472322) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Mindfulness [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/)- Growth Mindset [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/)- Incremental Learning [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/)- Consistency [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/)- Habits Over Results [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/)- Dictate the Pace [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/)- Growth from Discomfort [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/)- Table Selection [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/table-selection/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/table-selection/) **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://bjjmentalmodels.com/premium/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/premium/) **Need more BJJ Mental Models?**Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter: [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/) 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)

This week Tim and Nico discuss Sha'Carri Richardson's Olympic ban for smoking weed, the results of the BJJ Stars super fight event in Brazil, and how life is more fun for stupid people.

On today's episode Joey speaks on his most recent Competition experience. He reveals his diet and dealing with weight loss for comp, his specific BJJ competition prep and what it was like on the day being back in the competition area after a long hiatus. One of the other major things that may be something you are facing; to Master or not to Master? You are athletic enough to hang with the young people but you are in your 30's. Does doing Masters Division make you a has been? In this entertaining discussion the boys touch on all the major factors that can help you prepare, show up and have a great comp without killing yourself.

On this episode of the podcast Chewy and Eugene discuss the recent viral video between ADCC Champion Orlando Sanchez and Professional MMA fighter Sean Strickland. We break down the technique Orlando used in the video, whether it was a "dick move," and give our thoughts on the situation altogether. We also discuss what makes something a "dick move" in Jiu-Jitsu, talking trash in the gym, moves that you use in competition vs. moves that you use in training, avoiding pointing the finger at others, how to train with an injured training partner. Chewjitsu Training Camp August 27th - 29th, 2021. Sign up for the e-mail list to be the first to get updates https://www.chewjitsu.net/contact-us/ Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to [https://bit.ly/31HEWoT](https://bit.ly/31HEWoT) and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 20% off of your total purchase for the month of June 2021. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out [https://www.epicrollbjj.com](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://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

Tim reviews WNO: Craig Jones vs Tye Ruotolo, and Nico returns from the shortest trip to Brazil ever.

Jeff Lawson is a BJJ black belt, a judo black belt, and a former MMA fighter. In the episode we talk about how Jeff got into judo, how he transitioned into mixed martial arts in the early days of the sport, his time on the ultimate fighter, some of his coaching philosophies, and his journey with psychedelic plant medicine.