Lifestyle

"Overnight success feels great after 10 years of playing behind chicken wire in honky Tonks" - Willie Nelson. I recorded this rant halfway up a snowy mountain during a rest break because I was thinking about how willingness to work is MUCH more important than talent or genetics, regardless of whether you're talking about sports, business or music. It's amazing how people don't want to acknowledge how much work went on behind the scenes before a major success...

Does your kid want to give up of bjj?

Does your kid want to give up of bjj?

Kimura anti-bulling program

Kimura anti-bulling program

Steve & Matt explore techniques to increase learning efficiency. Mental models discussed in this episode: - Principles over Techniques [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/principles-over-techniques/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/principles-over-techniques/)- Naming Concepts [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/naming-concepts/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/naming-concepts/)- Growth from Discomfort [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/)- Investing in Loss [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/)- Scientific Method [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/)- Beginner's Mind [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/)- Train with Purpose [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/)- Plus, Minus, Equals [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/) We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/](https://bjjmentalmodels.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)

On this episode of the podcast, we talk with Rome, a Jiu-Jitsu brown belt, entrepreneur, and owner of Hero Academy, a jiu-jitsu school in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Rome discusses immigrating to the US from Chechnya and always being a sick kid growing up. He started a journey of seeking out holistic and alternative methods of improving his health through supplements, diet, and lifestyle changes. He shares information on his supplement company, learning from the world-renowned movement coach, Ido Portal, and going on excursions with "The Iceman" Wim Hof. We also discuss his non-profit jiu-jitsu gym called "Hero Academy" where he provides jiu-jitsu for at-risk and underprivileged kids in Costa Rica. Podcast notes: Coffee enemas help stimulate liver to produce Glutathione which is a strong antioxidant. Oregano Oil to treat staph infections Tea tree oil to treat ring worm Dr. Ian Stern and how he has helped Rome avoid neck and shoulder surgeries. How movement and posture helps physiologically improve and change your health. Also, movement assists with retention of information. Why you should avoid "Night shade' vegetables. The supplements that Rome recommends and what makes the supplements he takes unique, different, and better than the rest. Drianstern.com and use the promo code "chewjitsu" to get 10% off of your purchase of the supplements Rome uses. The non-profit organization he runs is a jiu-jitsu gym in Tamarindo, Costa Rica called Hero Academy, www,bjjincostarica.com.

Jean’s 5th degree promotion and Master Sa speech about Jean’s history in jiu Jitsu.

Jean’s 5th degree promotion and Master Sa speech about Jean’s history in jiu Jitsu.

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?

Reaching a state of flow where you respond automatically and correctly to your opponent is the goal of martial arts training. But how do you get there? In this episode I go through what flow is, what it feels like, and some of the triggers and prerequisites for flow to occur. Hint: relaxation, competence, engaging with your environment, and having a single clear goal without distractions are all important. For more information on flow check out the book 'Flow' by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. It's a classic! To find out more about the Pressure Passing System instructional I just released with Fabio Gurgel go to Grapplearts.com/pressure And, as always, a rating or a review for this podcast is super appreciated and super helpful! Stephan

Professor "Roleta" is one of the greatest champions of the sport and the man credited with developing the inverted guard position. He talks about having an unorthodox style, athleticism and the sport rivalry between Gracie Barra and Carlson Gracie Team

Today I chat with Liz Beaver. She's a fitness writer, BJJ practitioner, adventurer, mental health advocate and self-described 'cantankerous bitch'. It's a wide-ranging yet deeply personal conversation in which we go right for the jugular in many important topics including - Workout design - Balancing work and workouts using time management - Are there people who shouldn't train in martial arts - Mental health, depression, anxiety and fitness - Suggestions to help overcome mental health issues - The critical role that getting outside plays - Dealing with injuries - And much more Follow Liz on Instagram at @ironbeaverfitness

Steve & Matt discuss the importance of mindfulness and self-awareness. One of the quickest ways to make a rapid improvement to your game is to develop awareness of your mind and body. Mental models discussed in this episode: - Mindfulness [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/)- Controlled Breathing [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/)- Staying Loose [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/)- Beginner's Mind [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/)- Stress and Recovery [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/) We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/](https://bjjmentalmodels.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)

Alliance Taubaté Jiu Jitsu

Eric is a former professional MMA fighter and the head coach at Phuket top team. In this episode we talk about Eric's pretty wild childhood and youth, how he escaped it, how he got into fighting, his retirement and the move to coaching, nutrition, training and more.

Professor "Toco" is a highly respected instructor. Some of his students include Alexandre Pulga and Cyborg Abreu. He talks about Carlson Gracie, the Vale Tudo days of Rio and surfing. He also talks about his social projects that bring BJJ to favelas

Steve & Matt discuss best practices for gym culture, etiquette, and how to be a positive ambassador in the BJJ community. Mental models discussed in this episode: - The Golden Rule [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/golden-rule/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/golden-rule/)- Psychological Safety [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/)- Idea Communism [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/)- Self-Competition [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/)- Keep it Playful [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/)- Respect People, Not Positions [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/)- Extreme Ownership [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/) We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/](https://bjjmentalmodels.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)

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.

Hooman Tavakolian is a former wrestler, wrestling coach, sports diplomat and philanthropist. In this episode, we discuss how wrestling is deeply built into Iranian culture, an athletes responsibility to give back, Hooman's journey in wrestling after moving to the USA, how sport can help young people and the work that both Hooman and Saeed are doing, through wrestling, to help their communities.

Eliot Marshall is BJJ black belt and a former professional mixed MMA fighter who also appeared in Season 8 of The Ultimate Fighter show. In today's podcast we talk about how to run a successful BJJ school, the financial incentive structures in MMA fight teams, the physical and mental attributes you need to be a good fighter, making a living off of jiu-jitsu, Elliot's experience with anxiety and depression, his rules for raising kids, and his Gospel of Fire book coming out soon. Find out more about Eliot, his teaching, his podcast and his book at https://eliotmarshall.com/

George Bossi has been coaching high school wrestling in Lowell, MA for over 50 years. He is the focus of the film "Bossi". He reflects on his career and talks about molding the young men of Lowell through wrestling. Many of whom were on dark paths prior.

A look into the youth program at Alliance Vancouver.

Red Sullivan is a strength and conditioning expert who has worked with athletes in many different sports to help them realise their athletic potential. In this podcast we go deep into skill vs physical attributes, how body types influence sport, insane underwater workouts with Laird Hamilton, and the difference between improving as a person and improving in training. Find out more about Red and his training services at https://www.theredgimen.com/, or follow him on Instagram at @strictlyred —————————————————— OFFICIAL STEPHAN KESTING LINKS —————————————————— YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/stephankesting INSTAGRAM @Stephan_Kesting https://www.instagram.com/stephan_kesting/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/grapplearts TWITTER: @stephankesting or https://www.twitter.com/stephankesting ————————————————— STEPHAN'S FREE PDF CHECKLIST OF BJJ POSITIONS https://www.grapplearts.com/book ————————————————— STEPHAN'S MAIN WEBSITE - GRAPPLEARTS.COM Home page: https://www.grapplearts.com/ Stephan's Free BJJ Tips by Email: https://www.grapplearts.com/newsletter Articles, Tips & Techniques: https://www.grapplearts.com/articles —————————————————— STEPHAN'S FREE iOS & ANDROID APPS FOR LEARNING BJJ ON YOUR PHONE The Roadmap for BJJ (Free): https://www.grapplearts.com/roadmap The Grapplearts BJJ Master App (Free): https://www.grapplearts.com/masterapp —————————————————— STEPHAN'S SELF DEFENSE TUTORIALS WEBSITE https://www.selfdefensetutorials.com/