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Episode 9 - Aggressiveness In BJJ

This podcast episode recaps two videos from the Chewjitsu Youtube Channel. Both videos are dealing with aggressiveness in BJJ. Part 1 of the podcast is the video "How to handle aggressive guy who injures his female training partners." Part 2 of the podcast is the video titled "Tips for a non-aggressive white belt."

Aug 30, 2018 · 14:20 · Listen

Weight cutting is a fact of life in modern MMA and also in many jiu-jitsu and submission grappling competitions. In this episode Ben Zhuang and I talk about how to cut weight safely, effectively replenishing your body after a weight cut, the differences between cutting weight for day-of vs next-day events, and more. We also talked about strength training, and if you're interested in the exercises, article, or PDF guide that Ben and I talk about then go to https://www.grapplearts.com/bjj-strength-training-the-top-6-exercises/ where it's all free! Also Follow Ben Zhuang on Instagram as @coachbz or by clicking https://www.instagram.com/coachbz/

Aug 30, 2018 · 1:29:46 · Listen
Episode 8 - IBJJF Master Worlds Recap and Rule Changes

On this episode Chewy and Eugene discuss the weekend's IBJJF Master Worlds, rule changes that we would like to see implemented for the IBJJF, learning and implementing new techniques, training around injuries, and Q&A from Youtube live.

Aug 28, 2018 · 1:28:52 · Listen
Episode 315 - Lavell Marshall

Episode 315 - Lavell Marshall

The BJJ Fanatics Podcast

Lavell Marshall is a World and National Champion of Shuai Jiao Chinese Wrestling. He is also a NYC Mongolian Wrestling Champion. He gives an education on Shuai Jiao and talks about ego, tournament mindset and solo drills to improve your grappling!

Aug 23, 2018 · 1:47:33 · Listen
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Aug 14, 2018 · Watch
Episode 4 - 8.13.2018

In this episode we discuss pre-order information for the exclusive Chewjitsu gis, the Chewjitsu Youtube channel reaching 100K subscribers, coaching and cornering fighters at a local MMA event, training with BJJ black belt Eli Knight, predictions for the upcoming Rousimar Palhares vs. Craig Jones grappling match, and much more.

Aug 14, 2018 · 1:33:00 · Listen
Episode 3 - Popular Youtube Questions

This podcast episode is a recap of two of Chewy's popular Youtube videos from The Chewjitsu Youtube Channel. Video one is "Stop Thinking About Techniques As A BJJ White Belt." Video two is "You'll Have This Moment As A BJJ White Belt (If You Keep Training)."

Aug 9, 2018 · 13:31 · Listen
Episode 310 - Bret Perchaluk

Episode 310 - Bret Perchaluk

The BJJ Fanatics Podcast

Bret Perchaluk is a BJJ Black Belt, Judo Black Belt and a former D1 Wrestler. He talks about the benefits of exploring various styles and his traditional martial arts background. He also gives great technical insight on sprawling and defensive Wrestling

Aug 7, 2018 · 1:32:39 · Listen
Episode 2 - Open Mats and Injuries

In this episode Chewy and Eugene discuss jiu-jitsu open mats for charity, injuries and how to train around them, meditation, and answer listener questions.

Aug 7, 2018 · 1:18:10 · Listen
Episode 309 - Mark Turner

Episode 309 - Mark Turner

The BJJ Fanatics Podcast

Mark Turner is the first non-Brazilian to earn a black belt under Demain Maia. He talks about how he found Jiu-Jitsu, learning from Demian, rule sets in Jiu-Jitsu and building a curriculum. He also gives great technical insight on the Half Guard!

Aug 2, 2018 · 1:30:27 · Listen

I really enjoyed talking with Andreh Anderson who started training in the very early days of North American MMA with famous fighters like Oleg Taktarov and more. We cover the specific ways how MMA (and BJJ) were very different in the early days, tribalism in the martial arts, training in Brazil, making the switch from JKD to jiu-jitsu, the evolution of leglocks, old school jiu-jitsu, and more!

Aug 1, 2018 · 1:01:14 · Listen
Episode 308 - Seph Smith

Episode 308 - Seph Smith

The BJJ Fanatics Podcast

Seph Smith is the first black belt under Professor Ryan Hall and a respected competitor and instructor. He talks about how he found Jiu-Jitsu, BS in martial arts and being stuck at a rank for a long time. He also gives great insight on Reverse De La Riva!

Jul 31, 2018 · 1:37:53 · Listen
159 - Seph Smith on BJJ, Combat Sambo, and Competition Mindset

Loved chatting with articulate Seph Smith, Ryan Hall's first BJJ black belt and a Combat Sambo black belt as well! We cover training leglocks safely, competing in Judo and Sambo, his instructional products, potentially career-ending injuries, where the sport of Jiu-jitsu is headed, developing a well rounded game, and tips for performing well in competition. Find out more about Seph's school in Richmond VA at [http://www.upstreambjj.com](http://www.upstreambjj.com) Find out more about Seph's BJJ mini-courses at https://upstream-bjj.teachable.com/courses Follow Seph on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sephwillkillyou/?hl=en Finally, if you enjoyed this episode the single best thing you can do to help me (and get more episodes out for you faster) is to go and subscribe to the podcast right now. I can't tell you how much that moves the needle. And if you've already done that then a rating and review would be super-appreciated. It may seem silly but it REALLY helps! Thank you so much Stephan

Jul 27, 2018 · 55:04 · Listen
Episode 307 - Diego Herzog

Episode 307 - Diego Herzog

The BJJ Fanatics Podcast

Diego "Nosferatu" Herzog joins the show to talk about BJJ for MMA, his match against Roger Gracie and his favorite thing about teaching. He also shares his thoughts on the Submission Only ruleset and gives a recap of the KO Finisher event in San Francisco

Jul 26, 2018 · 1:06:09 · Listen

OK, I kind of go off on a big rant here about traditional Kung Fu forms and Karate kata based on my years of training Hung Gar, Northern Shaolin, Southern Crane, Hsing I, Tai Chi and Wing Chun Kung Fu. Are they at all useful for learning how to fight? In this episode I refer to an article I wrote called "How to Make Sure Your Martial Art Will Work in the Street" - you can find that here: http://selfdefensetutorials.com/how-to-make-sure-martial-art-work-street/ You can also find the video version of that article, called "5 Steps to Make Your Martial Arts Techniques Functional in Real Life" on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC1-vgMh2l0 OSSSS, Stephan Kesting

Jul 23, 2018 · 12:18 · Listen

In this rant I go off about my single biggest problem with Crossfit, especially when people try to use it as a conditioning method for another sport. I also go into the exact exercises and combinations of exercises which I find particularly dangerous, and how to mitigate these risks. Sign up for my BJJ and martial arts training tips at https://www.grapplearts.com/newsletter

Jul 20, 2018 · 19:42 · Listen
July Newsletter

July Newsletter

Dragons Lair

Double Leg Throw of the Month (Morote Gari) Sparring Drill of the Month: 3 Kicking Combinations- 01. Front Snap Kick, Spin Sidekick, Round Kick 02. Step Behind Side Kick, Spin Sidekick, Inside Crescent Kick 03. Front Kick, Round Kick, Spin Sidekick Stretch It Out Cat/ Cow Pose 5-10 Reps Hydrants -10 Reps Each Direction Hip and Glute Stretch with Side Bend Oblique Side Bend Stretch Legs Open Pigeon Stretch

Jul 17, 2018 · Watch

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