Chewjitsu

Chewy and Eugene discuss the 2022 No-Gi Worlds, Chewy winning the Master 2 No-Gi Worlds, and also game planning for tournaments. We discuss IBJJF rules and our thoughts on purple belts doing heel hooks in competition, injuries in competition, tapping early, dealing with haters on the internet, Chewy's training schedule and tournament prep, the value of having good training partners, getting back into the gym after a tournament, how a competition makes you better, the steroid controversy at the No-Gi Worlds, if using TRT is cheating, and how to manage your weight before a tournament. 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

On this episode, Chewy discusses his diet, how eating the right foods, and how "meal timing" can help with performance on the mats. We also chat about macronutrients and how needs fluctuate based on your activity, when to eat fats, how not eating too long before training will impact your performance, what to eat before training and what to eat when not training, how to use your food to help recover more quickly after a tough training session, Chewy's preferred diet prior to training, what to eat in the mornings, how Chewy utilizes dextrose powder, what to eat between matches, how to avoid a sugar crash, and avoiding diet trends. 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

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss why you should chase abilities and not belts, and why you should focus on your development not the destination. We discuss why focusing only on goals can result in "fulfillment fatigue," why the magic isn't in the things you achieve, but the process and who you become when you achieve them. We also chat about what to do after you experience a let down after achieving a goals, intrinsic vs. extrinsic goals, and advice on how to combat the blue belt blues. 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

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene are joined by 10th Jiu-Jitsu Planet Black Belt and the head coach and owner of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu - Las Vegas, Casey Halstead. Casey discusses his start in Jiu-Jitsu, how Jiu-Jitsu impacted his life after getting out of a difficult relationship, starting Jiu-Jitsu at an old-school gym that was against cross-training and the process of changing to a 10th Planet gym, training with Eddie Bravo, how Casey's game evolved when changing gyms, why you should eliminate techniques at black belt, Casey's thoughts on why Eddie Bravo gets so much hate, his process for learning new techniques, how to develop leaders in the gym, why Casey made a goal to say "Yes" to every opportunity in 2017, the biggest challenge with opening a Jiu-Jitsu gym, the importance of putting culture first, when Casey started to feel "old" on the mats, what Casey recommends for body maintenance and his experience with stem cells, the #1 idea an older grappler needs to learn, his decision behind moving to Vegas, how he got into coaching MMA, and his gym mission statement for the gym. Follow Casey on Instagram @coachcasey10 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

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss how to build your confidence on the Jiu-Jitsu mats and in life. We discuss building confidence through exposure and how to build confidence when coming back to Jiu-Jitsu after an injury. We also discuss why your rank in Jiu-Jitsu is meaningful, why you should put yourself into uncomfortable and uncertain situations, the most important thing for building confidence, why you should be an executer and not a collector, why action is transformative, the "graded exposure strategy," what was a situation where Chewy was out of his comfort zone, and one of the most difficult things for Chewy to overcome at black belt. 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

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss if BJJ is becoming more dangerous because people aren't giving their opponents enough time to tap. We discuss the unwritten rule in training about not ripping submissions, thoughts on whether you should aggressively finish submissions in competition, the contrast of going for submissions in Judo, and if there is any way to decrease injuries in competition. Also check out the Q&A section which includes: advice on your first tournament, any rule changes that would increase safety in competitions, advice on how to get your friends into BJJ, would a fresh BJJ blue belt win an unarmed one-on-one fight, thoughts on white belts focusing on the Truck position and submissions from there, best takedowns for smaller Jiu-Jitsu athletes, returning to Jiu-Jitsu after a serious injury, workouts to enhance cardio for BJJ, should white belts wait until they receive two stripes to roll, is there a best body type for BJJ, thoughts on youth athletes using "dirty techniques" in competition, and best rule sets for all BJJ levels. 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

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss some ideas around a quote from the author Thomas Sowell, "There are no solutions, just trade-offs," and how this thinking applies to Jiu-Jitsu and also to life. We discuss why you shouldn't push yourself too hard when you first start training, using a reward system when starting a task, the importance of keeping Jiu-Jitsu fun early on, why life is a poorly designed game, trading your health for Jiu-Jitsu, training intensity vs. training longevity, and comparing yourself to others. 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

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy discusses techniques that were seen as low percentage that have become high percentage effective techniques. We chat about specific techniques that were seen as low percentage and have become high percentage, why it's important to have an open mind and experiment with BJJ techniques, why we can be considered "creatures of self-esteem," how Chewy evolves his techniques, the importance of BJJ coaches learning new skills, and rules of combat. 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

Chewy and Eugene are joined by BJJ black belt and the 2022 ADCC 88 kg World Champion Giancarlo Bodoni. Giancarlo joins the show to discusses his preferred rule sets for grappling, starting BJJ primarily as a Gi practitioner and then transitioning to primarily training No-Gi. Giancarlo also talks about starting BJJ at 12 years old, what was unique about BJJ compared to other martial arts, the story of how he started training with John Danaher and Gordon Ryan, how he drastically improved his leg lock game, mentally preparing for big tournaments, his approach to rematching an opponent, the tactics he implemented in ADCC, ideas on training intensity and improving your skill set, the most beneficial things outside of training that supplement his Jiu-Jitsu, and his favorite submissions and some key tips for making the Rear Naked Choke work, what Giancarlo took away most from his coaches, and his long-term Jiu-Jitsu goals. In this episode's exclusive conversation, we discuss the benefits of teaching Jiu-Jitsu and how it can positively improve your game. You can check out this podcast exclusive at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast 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!

Chewy and Eugene chat with BJJ legend Andre "Dedeco" Almeida. Dedeco is a 6th degree BJJ black belt under Ricardo Liborio. On this episode, Dedeco discusses owning and running a gym, the right way to open a Jiu-Jitsu gym, how Dedeco started teaching, how teaching improves your Jiu-Jitsu, the biggest mistake people make when opening a BJJ school, what makes a BJJ technique "right" or "wrong," Dedeco's start in BJJ, how he overcame severe anxiety with training BJJ, the importance of having a strong community, what BJJ training was like in the early days in Brazil, what it was like training with Wallid Ismael, learning important lessons from Ricardo De Le Riva, training with Ricardo Liborio, what changed Jiu-Jitsu into what it is today, and what Ricardo De La Riva was like as a coach. You can follow Dedeco on Instagram [@Dedeco BJJ](https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC2S8dAhNLjrqNYWQgYYyV_w) and check out his gym https://www.dedecobjj.com/academy Thanks to the podcast sponsors: True Classic Tees Check out https://www.trueclassictees.com/chewjitsu and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 25% off your total purchase. Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/38FnyUv and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% 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. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the video of a 140 lb. teenage BJJ blue belt getting slammed by a 265 lb. purple belt during training. Chewy gives advice on how to roll with someone that a you don't know, how the rules engagement in BJJ dictate your reaction and perception of the type of training, whether you can prevent getting slammed in training, why a BJJ belt does and doesn't matter, having a healthy ego, how experienced practitioners develop body control and awareness, achieving a flow state in Jiu-Jitsu, the ability to relax when being thrown, and if there is an advantage to training slams in BJJ. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/38FnyUv and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% 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

On this episode of the podcast, we chat with Rob, who runs the popular Instagram and YouTube channel *McDojoLife*, where he exposes fraudulent martial artists. We are also joined by Matt Wahlstrom, a BJJ black belt and owner of *Epic Roll BJJ* apparel company. Rob and Matt discuss what it was like attending ADCC 2022 in Las Vegas, the popularity of Jiu-Jitsu and what can help grow the sport more, how modifying the scoring criteria can make matches more exciting, the high production quality of the ADCC, the best example of Jiu-Jitsu in a movie, bad Jiu-Jitsu movies, Nicholas Cage movies, the movies that inspired our love for martial arts, fraudulent martial artists like Frank Dux, updates on the McDojoLife documentary, how and why people get convinced to follow fake martial artists, the ultimate goal of the *McDojoLife* channel, one red flag you must pay attention to from an instructor, and some good channels to follow for effective self-defense. Follow Rob on Instagram @Mcdojolife and Matt @epicrollbjj Thanks to the podcast sponsors: True Classic Tees Check out https://www.trueclassictees.com/chewjitsu and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 25% off your total purchase. Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/38FnyUv and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% 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. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

Chewy and Eugene recap the events of the 2022 ADCC championships including what it was like attending this event. We chat about some of our favorite experiences and matches, what made this ADCC different from the others, the style of match that we thought was most enjoyable to watch, rule changes that could make the matches more enjoyable to watch and more exciting, thoughts on the "no points" portion of an ADCC match, use of the turtle position in the ADCC, our biggest upsets and breakout performances, the importance of controlling your breathing during a match, and the overall atmosphere of the ADCC. If you want a custom Chewjitsu Gi made by Origin, then make sure to pre-order by 9/30/2022 by clicking this link: Chewjitsu Gi made by Origin Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/38FnyUv and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% 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

On this episode, we discuss why you should keep your training private. We chat about why you shouldn't record your training sessions or post them on social media, the need for students to experiment and how a recorded roll can change the feel of a training session, the importance of not "talking and tapping," why Chewy decided to stop recording his rolls, what to do when someone asks to record your roll, why you should think of rolling like dancing, and the optimal environment for learning. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/38FnyUv and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% 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

Alexey Cruz is a 6th degree BJJ black belt and the head coach of Alexey Cruz BJJ. Alexey shares his start in Jiu-Jitsu, what it was like training at Ricardo De Le Riva's gym, the pros and cons of training in the early days of Jiu-Jitsu, Alexey's worst BJJ injuries, which submissions Alexey dislikes in training, which techniques were ok back in the day but aren't allowed in training today, how the IBJJF made Jiu-Jitsu more safe, belt promotions in the early days of Jiu-Jitsu, competing as a black belt, the greatest BJJ practitioners and creators of technique in Alexey's opinion, cross training in the early days, his thoughts on the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu, why tournaments were created, and how Alexey started working with Origin. You can learn more about Alexey's school here: [http://www.alexeycruzbjj.com/](http://www.alexeycruzbjj.com/) and follow Alexey on Instagram @alexeypickerellbjj Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/38FnyUv and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% 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. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss who would win in a fight between a self-defense Jiu-Jitsu practitioner (who doesn't do any live sparring and just focuses on techniques), against a high-level sport Jiu-Jitsu competitor. We also discuss the importance of live rolling, whether Sport Jiu-Jitsu techniques can be effective for self-defense, which BJJ techniques and positions are best for self-defense, BJJ techniques to avoid in a street fight, the importance of training with strikes, the best type of striking to add for a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, the importance of sparring, why rolling with new BJJ practitioners provides a more realistic self-defense situation, and how tournament anxiety impacts performance. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/38FnyUv and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% 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

On this episode of The Chewjitsu Podcast, we discuss the idea of why wisdom doesn't come cheap. We chat about the challenges of Jiu-Jitsu, including the willingness required to go through the struggles physically and emotionally. We also chat about the monetary toll that Jiu-Jitsu can take, why wisdom is tough to gain and can be expensive, how being good at a difficult task is meaningful, and using the lessons and wisdom from grappling to overcome difficult situations. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/38FnyUv and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% 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. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss their thoughts on no time limit Jiu-Jitsu matches We discuss strategy for no time limit matches, how this style of ruleset impacts viewership, if this rule set is a true test of finding the best practitioner, how to make no time limit matches more exciting, and our thoughts on the trash talk around the Ryan vs. Pena "Who's Number One" match. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/38FnyUv and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% 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. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

Mason Fowler is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Caio Terra, ADCC Trials winner, and the champion of the Submission Underground promotion. On this episode, Mason discusses what changed from the 2019 ADCC Trials win to the 2021 ADCC trials win, when he started training and how he transitioned to training from MMA to training for BJJ exclusively, what makes someone ultra successful in competition, his typical training schedule, the importance of a rest day, thoughts on competition rule sets such as no time-limit matches, favorite competition rule sets, favorite submissions in competition, concepts and ideas on escapes and guard passing, dealing with after-competition depression, dow social media can be draining, favorite cheat meals, and how to move past a loss. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/38FnyUv and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% 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

Chewy and Eugene go live for Episode 219 of The Chewjitsu Podcast. On this episode, Chewy and Eugene chat about video games, and how your Jiu-Jitsu style can be similar to how you play video games. Chewy and Eugene also discuss how to keep new BJJ students, learning styles, how to change conditions for victory, the secrets to getting better at Jiu-Jitsu, "tapping and talking," how your belt rank can impact your skill level, how achieving a goal creates loss, and how to make adjustments to your Jiu-Jitsu game. Live Q&A: Day of tournament routine, is it smart to avoid training with much heavier training partners, thoughts on belt promotions based on attendance vs. belt testing, thoughts on not rolling as a new white belt, tips on learning and retaining techniques, tips on guard retention, how to overcome plateaus, tips on quitting a bad habit, how to improve execution of techniques, how to resolve a disagreement with a gym owner, tips on improving attendance for women in co-ed BJJ classes, match predictions for Felipe Pena vs. Gordon Ryan, and tips on choosing a BJJ gym. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/38FnyUv and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% 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. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast