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In this episode host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) talks about the importance of having a growth mindset over a fixed mindset in jiu-jitsu. As a practitioner of jiu-jitsu, it's easy to fall into the trap of a fixed mindset, where you believe that your skills and abilities are set in stone, and you are limited by your natural talent or lack thereof. However, adopting a growth mindset can transform your approach to jiu-jitsu and help you achieve your full potential. In this episode, Josh shares personal experiences and insights on how to cultivate a growth mindset in jiu-jitsu. He explains how having a growth mindset can lead to greater resilience, persistence, and adaptability on and off the mat. Josh also provides practical tips on how to overcome setbacks, stay motivated, and embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, "Get Your Head in the Game, Not in a Guillotine" is a must-watch episode that will inspire you to adopt a growth mindset and achieve your full potential in jiu-jitsu and beyond. So, grab your gi, get on the mat, and tune in to the "I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu" show now! The 3 Lenses: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3) John Will Interview: [https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/aR0Iv5I90xb](https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/aR0Iv5I90xb)

Want to help ya Boys out? Join the Bulletproof Brotherhood- Subscribe today!! [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyf05qby-GCHJ47kiI4Uzqw](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyf05qby-GCHJ47kiI4Uzqw) Are you Strong but inflexible? Or are bendy but weak? Recently a coach we know said "Strength is more important than Mobility." This got Joey Sparked!! This has resulted in today's discussion around what you need to prioritise to be better on the mats. - How is Mobility different from Flexibility?- Does Stretching make you weak?- Which is better for health?- Is it a waste of time to stretch?- What is the best balance for BJJ? Whether you are on Team Weights or Team Stretch this discussion will help you to understand the benefits of both and how you can make it work together to get your body feeling good!

Do you like Spicy Foods? Do hard questions make you sweat? JT & Joey are putting themselves to the test, visiting Belles Hot Chicken and eating their way through the highest levels of spice. They also answer very personal questions that open up on secret info never before revealed as they banter their way through: - What is Happiness?- What Has Changed the way you train?- Advice to Your White belt Self- Do you believe in Aliens or Spirits- Favourite Part of the other Man's Body From "Traveler" (mild) all the way up to "Sex Panther" (Atomic heat) designed to mess you up. The boys open up, suffer, sweat and eat as they bare all in this very personal chat and answer your questions.

Eli Knight joins the show to talk about navigating Jiu-Jitsu politics, managing gym drama and why he doesn't use stripes on belts anymore. He also talks about the criteria used to promote people in BJJ and the "Ham Sandwich" technique he uses often.

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by strength, nutrition, and lifestyle coach Eli Coffey and introduce Eli and Chewy's new strength and hypertrophy training program for Jiu-Jitsu athletes called "Swole & Roll." Eli is a WBFF Pro Muscle Model, holds state and national bench press records, and is a black belt in Japanese Jujitsu. On this episode, Eli discusses his start in martial arts and how an injury during martial arts competition led him to strength training and body building. Eli discusses how severe arthritis in his shoulders forced him to adjust his weight-lifting, how to get the most out of training when you are injured, how to adjust your diet for weight loss, why strength training is the basis for fat loss, how much protein you should consume for your body, Eli's first bodybuilding show, the importance of having a coach, what to eat before and after training, and the introduction of Eli and Chewy's new "Swoll & Roll" strength training program for BJJ. The live Q&A Starts at 1:06:00 and includes: Impact of resistance training for injury prevention. How to maintain flexibility for rolling and still maintain strength. How can you train "isometric tension" for BJJ? Are there specific exercises for "Guard Players" on the "Swole & Roll" program? Is working out two days per week still beneficial? Will the "Swoll & Roll" program create more muscle balance throughout the body? Does the "Swole & Roll" program have videos? What equipment do you need for the "Swoll & Roll" program? Is there benefit to removing coffee from your diet? Does it matter when you eat after exercise? You can follow Eli on instagram @elicoffey_ and reach out for additional information at elicoffeycoaching@gmail.com You can pick up the "Swole & Roll" program at the special launch discount price (until March 31st, 2023) and also be entered for a chance to fly out and train with Eli and Chewy. Get the program here: https://www.chewjitsutraining.com/Swole Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to **https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30** and use the promo code **Chewjitsu30** to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code **Chewjitsu20** to get 20% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

In such a close match between Felipe Pena & Nicky Rod who actually won? The King of Trolls & The King of Memes go to war. Has the B-Team gone too far with the Ligament break heard around the BJJ world?

This week we're joined by Jozef Chen! Jozef is a member of the B Team and has been a BJJ Mental Models community member since the early days. Jozef is also known for how rapidly he developed his skillset as a Jiu-Jitsu athlete. In this episode, Jozef shares his method, with some great insights into Josh Waitzkin's work, growth versus performance, innovators versus honers, competitive esports, and other cool avenues you might not have considered in your learning journey. Follow Jozef on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/jozefchenjj/](https://www.instagram.com/jozefchenjj/) Resources discussed in this episode: The Art of Learning, by Josh Waitzkin [https://amzn.to/3XilAkq](https://amzn.to/3XilAkq) The Will to Keep Winning, by Daigo "The Beast" Umehara [https://amzn.to/41zTDYq](https://amzn.to/41zTDYq) The Two Types of Gamers (Honers vs. Innovators) — Core-A Gaming [https://youtu.be/C3q5nSqGXr4](https://youtu.be/C3q5nSqGXr4) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Form to Leave Form [http://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/](http://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/)- Making Smaller Circles [http://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/](http://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/)- Shuhari [http://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/](http://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/)- Investing in Loss [http://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/](http://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/)- Path of Least Resistance [http://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/](http://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/)- Plus, Minus, Equals [http://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/](http://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/)- Transfer of Learning [http://bjjmentalmodels.com/transfer-of-learning/](http://bjjmentalmodels.com/transfer-of-learning/)- Beginner's Mind [http://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/](http://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/)- Growth Mindset [http://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/](http://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/)- Train With Purpose [http://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/](http://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/) **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/](https://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/) Follow us on social: [https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/](https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/) [](https://instagram.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)

Nicky Rod, widely known as the Black Belt Slayer, hail’s from New Jersey, the land of pizza & biceps. He is a two time ADCC silver medalist, an EBI absolute world champion, as well as the world's most beautiful grappler. Ethan Crelinsten, clearly the most intelligent and most good looking of the the three Simple Men, is a two time ADCC trials winner, as well as placing 1st in thousands of other tournaments. His grappling prowess goes far beyond what Nicky rod and Damien hope to acquire. As you listen to the podcast, pay most attention to Ethan as he will most likely be saying the coolest shit. Damien Anderson is an ADCC Trials Bronze Medalist with multiple wins over multiple black belt world champions. Currently ranked 8th in the world at 145lbs and 9th at 155lbs. Also has ownership rights of Ethan Crelinsten Nicky Rod, Damien Anderson & Ethan Crelinsten are based in Austin, Texas and roll daily at B-Team Jiu Jitsu. Make sure to visit our sponsors: MASF Supplements, masfsupplements.com violenthippie.com AND don't forget to use promo code "SIMPLEMAN" at check out to receive a 15% discount ! Produced by: [VINXKY] Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/vinxky_video/](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVFHRFJwTkI1aGJ6clBnQkNFM3NQQWJVeFVDZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuclJoY0dKclhsazhpclMxNWVUMWQ1NGxUNzNYSnVjME5pRE1qaHV6STJiWGJLZXhNMV9kZEtDYVR0THBKbFA4LXdqM1k1TWVmTEdpLW5jUi1jblREQ0tkLW1yaDNKUHZkWFFDRm1LOG85WUVXUjJwOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fvinxky_video%2F&v=Ud8MjD7TCCw) Website: [https://vinxky-prod.squarespace.com/](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm0tQ1dmODNWeVRtSjh0U0RXN04tQ25xNWRzUXxBQ3Jtc0ttUWFyMVkzejY0akNOMk5vd0x4MUp4aEhOekJNbGMtYlc4VzRnaURBckNEc2xKbWNpeFppZ2JtUXBnUjNkWXF5V0JpN3NpWm1ic09ueU1qY051djJrMzJsUmNYSl90THg5TXg1T1lzWTluUTR1N3RUOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fvinxky-prod.squarespace.com%2F&v=Ud8MjD7TCCw) [#jiujitsu](https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/jiujitsu) [#austintexas](https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/austintexas) [#comedy](https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/comedy)

In this special bonus episode, Andrew Wiltse from Daisy Fresh and Wiltse Bros BJJ joins us for a raw and transparent conversation about mental health, the future of Jiu-Jitsu, and how we can best support our athletes. Wiltse Bros. on BJJ Fanatics: [https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/instructional-videos/fighter_andrew-wiltse](https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/instructional-videos/fighter_andrew-wiltse) Wiltse Bros. on YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/c/WiltseBrothersBJJ](https://www.youtube.com/c/WiltseBrothersBJJ) Wiltse Bros. on Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/WiltseBrothersBJJ/](https://www.patreon.com/WiltseBrothersBJJ/) Resource mentioned in this episode: How to Win, by Rafael Lovato Jr. [https://www.timelessjiujitsu.com/how-to-win](https://www.timelessjiujitsu.com/how-to-win) **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/) 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/)

What mindset does it take to win Championships? Declan Moody use to be a nervous kid who struggled to win. He now stands as an imposing Heavy weight prospect dominating Australian No-Gi scene. He reveals all the amazing steps in his journey and all the amazing stories behind his evolution. - How a Gi guy becomes a No-Gi Killer- Training in Japan at Bonzai Gym- Training at B-Team with Craig Jones- ADCC Trials and living in Austin The next time you see Declan it will probably be a superfight or the next ADCC. This is an Aussie star on the rise. For all interest parties if you want to reach Declan for a seminar contact Adam Jones at M-16. [https://www.instagram.com/declan_moody/](https://www.instagram.com/declan_moody/)[https://www.instagram.com/mrjonesbjj/](https://www.instagram.com/mrjonesbjj/)

#132 - Who Hurt Gordon Ryan? In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast, cohosts Kieren Lefevre and Adam Childs discuss the recent Who's Number One jiujitsu event and the unexpected turn of events when Nicky Rod stepped up to replace Gordon Ryan in the main event against Filipe Pena. We also delve into the controversy surrounding Gordon Ryan's social media antics and how they may be affecting his reputation despite his status as the world's greatest grappler. Don't miss out on this episode of Beyond Jiu Jitsu - Who Hurt Gordon Ryan. 🎙️ Podcast Links: Patreon – https://rdar.li/patreon Submit a Question! – https://rdar.li/bjjq-a YouTube – https://rdar.li/bjjpodcast Spotify – https://rdar.li/bjjpodsp Apple Podcast – https://rdar.li/bjjpodap Instagram – https://rdar.li/bjjpodinsta Kieren’s Best Stuff: ✅ Kieren's Coaching - https://bit.ly/12weekbjj ✅ Jiujitsu Longevity & Performance Course – https://rdar.li/bjjcourse Kieren’s Socials: 💥 Instagram – https://rdar.li/kiereninsta 💥 TikTok – https://rdar.li/tiktok 💥 YouTube – https://rdar.li/kierenyt 💥 All Links – https://sleekbio.com/kieren-jiujitsu Adam’s Socials: ⭐ Instagram – https://rdar.li/vantinsta ⭐ Vantage Jiu Jitsu Sydney – https://rdar.li/vantage

As a fellow Jiu Jitsu practitioner who has struggled with competition anxiety, our host, Josh Mckinney(@thejoshmckinney) will share his recent competition experience and discuss the importance of having a positive mindset when competing. We'll also explore unique ways competitors can use designated winners to their advantage and offer tips for developing a winning mindset. To start, we'll do a recap of Josh's Recent Super Fight. He'll share thoughts and feelings about the competition, including what went well and what could have been improved. Then, in segment two, we'll delve into the importance of having a positive mindset when competing in Jiu Jitsu. Josh will share their own experiences with negative self-talk and offer tips for developing a winning mindset, such as visualization and positive affirmations. Finally, we'll explore creative winning strategies that competitors can use to gain an advantage. We'll discuss the importance of being flexible and adapting to different situations, as well as offer examples of unconventional techniques that can be used to gain an advantage. So join us for this insightful and informative episode and learn how to improve your Jiu Jitsu skills. Don't forget to head over to [simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3](//simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3) and download our free ebook, "The 3 Lenses," to help you approach Jiu Jitsu training from different perspectives. Thanks for listening and happy training! Episode's Referenced: [#27 Jared Weiner](https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/XDWtsJI2Oxb) [#158 Designated Winner](https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rnxQNIN2Oxb) [#23 Jeff Shulze](https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/oJFojXR2Oxb)

Do you go hard all the time? Do you ever do a lighter session? De-loading is an integral part of most major strength training programs, this helps athletes avoid plateaus, overtraining and overuse injuries. But how does this work for BJJ? Can a deload week work for rolling? JT & Joey have got you covered- - What is a Deload week?- Why would I even do that?- Can you Deload at BJJ?- How to Keep the workout Habit. If you have been training hard for the last couple of months consistently, having a lighter week of activity will make you stronger the following week. The ebb and flow of intensity ***planned*** into your training for BJJ and resistance training will ensure longer term gains and continual improvement.

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Kurt details his recovery from double hip surgery and gives an honest assessment of his future in BJJ. He gives advice on coming back from time away and he also describes his idea to make looting a televised mainstream sport with a structured point system.

Ffion Davies is a Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, multiple-time Jiu-Jitsu World Champion, and the 2022 ADCC Women's -60 kg champion. On this episode, Ffion discusses her start in Judo, being very shy as a kid and what helped her overcome her shyness, fighting in MMA, finding a love for Jiu-Jitsu, moving to New York, why she chose to train with JT Torres, what she looks for in a coach and gym, "culty" gym culture, why Ffion loves teaching, her thoughts on "Women's Only Classes," how to make women more comfortable in the gym, the passing style she recommends for smaller grapplers, working as a bouncer to make money, how she overcame her tough loss at the 2019 ADCC, feeling down after winning a big tournament, and her mindset and training camp going into the 8-competitor women's Grand Prix at Polaris Pro on March 11th. Follow Ffion on Instagram @itsffionnotffiona and to inquire about seminars, e-mail ffionseminars@gmail.com Check out more information about the next Polaris Professional Grappling Event on March 11th on UFC Fight Pass: https://polarisprograppling.com/events/polaris-23/ Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to **https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30** and use the promo code **Chewjitsu30** to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code **Chewjitsu20** to get 20% 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

Is Nicky Rod on Steroids? Why is Gordon Ryan really attacking the B- Team? Is Volk actually the Pound 4 Pound champ and is there a rematch on the cards? Plus Khamzat has gone up a weight category to take on Bobby Knuckles! It's been a big week and the boys deliver the details you need.

This week we're joined by Rachel Ranschau! Rachel is a black belt under André Galvão and an avid Jiu-Jitsu note-taker. In this episode, Rachel shares her approach to note-taking, and explains how it accelerates information retention and skill development. Follow Rachel on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/rachelranschau/](https://www.instagram.com/rachelranschau/) Check out Rachel's Jiu Jitsu X instructional, Systematically Starting Sleeves: [https://bit.ly/3Z6nwgA](https://bit.ly/3Z6nwgA) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Effortful Retrieval [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/effortful-retrieval/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/effortful-retrieval/)- Train With Purpose [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/)- Extreme Ownership [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/)- Feedback Loop [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/)- Intention [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/)- Naming Concepts [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/naming-concepts/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/naming-concepts/)- Spaced Repetition [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/spaced-repetition/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/spaced-repetition/)- Ulysses Contracts [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ulysses-contracts/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ulysses-contracts/)- Learning Modalities [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-modalities/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-modalities/) **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/](https://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/) 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)

#nzblackbeltsmeeting This is our 17th Black Belt Meeting. Together we are stronger.

This week Miguel and Roye go over the increase in bullying and what step can be take to prevent them. Roye asks a tough question about bullys place in society and Miguel makes a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT regarding his future with ADCC. All that and so much more this week on Tapping In.

Are you stuck in a plateau in your Jiu-Jitsu training? In this episode of the “I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu” show, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) focuses on simple hacks to help take your Jiu-Jitsu progression to the next level. Josh provides actionable guidance to help you break through the intermediate belt range and increase your skill level in no time. Tune in for Josh's best approaches to get the techniques and strategies of the black belt level. Watch me compete(PPV) Feb 25th: [https://fb.me/e/2jrmcj04L](https://fb.me/e/2jrmcj04L ) Watch Me Compete (in person) Feb 25th: [https://bluecornerllc.square.site/product/bjj-competitor-josh-mckinney/266?cs=true&cst=custom](https://bluecornerllc.square.site/product/bjj-competitor-josh-mckinney/266?cs=true&cst=custom ) Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3 ) Listen to my conversation with Ryron Gracie: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk_xMhzTkc4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk_xMhzTkc4 ) Learn about Designated Winner: [https://youtu.be/hMiPLWD2C3g](https://youtu.be/hMiPLWD2C3g)

Do you space out in class? Find it hard to pay attention? Being mindful when you are on the mat is key to improving your learning. But with so much distraction in our daily lives how can we stay focused when we get to Jiu-Jitsu? JT & Joey break down the following: - JT's Pre Class Routine for Crazy Focus- Setting Intention for Skill development- Getting uncomfortable to stay alert- Breath work for Memory Retention- Post class QnA & Closing the Loop These routines and tactics are proven to help eliminate distraction and keep your mind where it needs to be- in the present on the mat.

Charlie Vinch joins the show to discuss how striking can be easily added to your BJJ training to become proficient in self defense. He also talks about using verbal Jiu-Jitsu and how bullying doesn't only impact young people.

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Owen Livesey. Owen is a Jiu-Jitsu and Judo black belt, ADCC veteran, grappling coach, and owner of Carlson Gracie-Hull. On this episode Owen discusses his start in Judo and transitioning to BJJ, getting a job teaching wrestling to a Rugby team, how Judo helped his transition to no-gi grappling, whether Owen prefers Gi or No-Gi training, what rule changes would make Gi competition more exciting, why there is limited exposure to combat sports in the UK, the evolution of the newer generation of grapplers, if any team sports can help with martial arts, why Owen prefers combat sports over team sports, how Owen balances coaching and competing, what Owen expects out of his students, Owen's preparation for his main event match against UFC veteran Chris Weidman at Polaris 23 as well his thoughts on the matchup. Check out Owen on Instagram @owenlivesey and his website https://www.owenliveseygrapplingacademy.co.uk/ for more content. Check out more information about the next Polaris Professional Grappling Event here: https://polarisprograppling.com/events/polaris-23/ Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to **https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30** and use the promo code **Chewjitsu30** to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code **Chewjitsu20** to get 20% 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