Chewjitsu

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

Keith Krikorian is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt and the 2022 ADCC 66 kg West Coast Trials winner. On this episode, Keith discusses dealing with a concussion and his recovery, ADCC preparation, some of his struggles with injuries, strategy changes and adjustments between ADCC Trials and Worlds, the differences in preparation and training leading into the ADCC West Coast Trials, how competing less frequently was helpful prior to winning the ADCC trials, the difficulties of being a full-time professional athlete, working in the fast food industry, the sacrifices needed for self-improvement, how Keith got into wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu, how he structures his training, training with Richie Martinez and learning from a coach with a different style, how Keith is working around his injuries prior to ADCC Worlds 2022, what it felt like to win the 2022 ADCC West Coast Trials. You can follow Keith on Instagram @keithkrikorian and support Keith on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithkrikorian 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, Chewy and Eugene chat with former MMA fighter, UFC veteran, and BJJ black belt Javier Vazquez. Javier discusses his start in wrestling, how he discovered the UFC, his objectives for training and fighting in MMA, what it was like training BJJ in the late 1990's, the most effective Jiu-Jitsu for MMA, how rule changes in MMA can change how Jiu-Jitsu is used, Javier's first MMA fight experience, the "Central Path" strategy, mental preparation, how Javier used his mindset and "The Gerson Method" to help overcome cancer, using the idea of "Connection" to improve his Jiu-Jitsu while unable to train. Javier also discusses his teaching and class curriculum, how to balance a curriculum with other ideas and techniques that may arise, a key Jiu-Jitsu concept, who has the best Jiu-Jitsu for MMA, how Javier fought 3 rounds on a torn ACL, and his on-line learning curriculum JVOS Online. You can follow Javier on Instagram @jvjiujitsu and check out his JVOS Complete Course at https://vimeo.com/ondemand/jvos 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, Chewy and Eugene discuss why the idea of "just showing up" is wrong. We chat about why showing up is important, but just showing up doesn't necessarily translate to improvement and certainly not being good at BJJ. We also discuss one of the things that will waste the most time and get you mediocre results, what to do to be the best possible grappler you can be, a very important concept for technique development, why more training is not always better, the value of rest days, why Chewy recommends watching matches instead of watching instructionals for newer jiu-jitsu practitioners, the importance of Jiu-Jitsu competitions, the value of getting your mind completely off of Jiu-Jitsu for a short time, what to do if you have trouble focusing, and hen to change up your training intentions. 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

Nick is a 12 year Special Operations Marine Corps veteran with Marine Reconnaissance and Marine Special Operations Command, CEO of Alexander Industries, an author, he runs a popular YouTube channel and podcast, and is a Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt. On this episode, we discuss how closely the Jiu-Jitsu community is connected, why Nick started Jiu-Jitsu, why growth happens on the fringe, why Nick finds it essential to complete difficult tasks, Nick's path to joining the military, his mentality and drive to achieve goals, his time in the military and when he knew it was time to move on to a new venture, how being fired from a job inspired Nick to start his first company and numerous others, and much more. You can follow Nick on Instagram @nickkoumalatsos and check out his companies, podcast, books, and mentorship program at https://www.nickkoumalatsos.com/ 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! Acorns. Check out www.acorns.com/chewjitsu to get a $20 bonus with a $5 investment. Remember to consider your investment objectives before investing. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

On this best of episode of The Chewjitsu Podcast, we go through some of the best moments of the podcast so far. Here are the clips from this episode: How An Illness Changed The Course Of Ramsey's Life (Ep. 143) Chewy's Expectations For Each BJJ Belt (Ep. 95) The Mindset To Complete Any Task W/ Former Navy Seal Andy Stumpf (Ep. 141) How To Stay Consistent In BJJ (Ep. 85) The Most Effective Self-Defense Techniques W/ Todd Fox (Ep. 154) The Uncertainty of Skill Acquisition In Jiu-Jitsu (Ep. 169) Letting Go Of Attachment In BJJ (Ep. 149) 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 go through some Q&A questions Chewy received on Instagram. Here are the topics covered: 1. What to do to prep for a tournament that is three days away. 2. How to pass a long and lengthy knee shield position. 3. Chewy's greatest hero. 4. How to become more efficient with cardio and breathing for training. 5. Favorite video games. 6. How to mentally retain information on moves you first learn. 7. How to develop "your own" Jiu-Jitsu game. 8. The best way to write in a Jiu-Jitsu journal. 9. What to eat after a late Jiu-Jitsu training session. 10. Which positions Chewy stays away from in training. 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. Acorns. Check out www.acorns.com/chewjitsu to get a $20 bonus with a $5 investment. Remember to consider your investment objectives before investing. 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 gives some tips, techniques, and ideas that he has used for competitions and just to lose some weight. We discuss when to start your weight cut, when to weigh yourself, locking in your diet and then how to adjust the diet, how to prepare for travel and what accommodations to look for on the road, how to weigh yourself at the check scale of the tournament, the allure of cutting weight for competition, advantages of having a coach for weight cutting, what to remove out of your diet when cutting, why Chewy prefers to not cut for Jiu-Jitsu, how to increase food intake after weight cutting, how early you should be on weight, what to eat between Jiu-Jitsu matches, and some interesting weight cutting stories. 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! Acorns. Check out www.acorns.com/chewjitsu to get a $20 bonus with a $5 investment. Remember to consider your investment objectives before investing. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

On the episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene go over 5 important tips for recovery. We discuss tangible and effective tips that can be implemented immediately into your routine including the importance of sleep and some key ideas on how to get the best sleep possible consistently, eating the right types of foods for your goals, taking days off when needed and what those days consist of, the importance of staying hydrated and the recommended water intake, and supplements that Chewy uses and recommends for recovery and sleep. 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

Paul Ardila is a multiple-time ADCC trials winner, Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, and a full-time Attorney. On this episode, Paul discusses how he adjusts his schedule with being a full-time Attorney and also Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, what its like being a personal injury lawyer, moving from Columbia to America at 9 years old, Paul's first experience with wrestling and his first wrestling practice, starting Jiu-Jitsu after getting injured, the finality of Jiu-Jitsu, living in Brazil and training BJJ, the main differences between Gi and No-Gi, why Paul started pulling guard in his matches, the mindset that allowed him to increase his submission rates in matches,, his proudest Jiu-Jitsu moment, how being a lawyer helped his Jiu-Jitsu, and the attributes of people who do well at Jiu-Jitsu. Follow Paul on Instagram @Pardila1 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 whether Jiu-Jitsu black belts who are older and struggle with and even lose to lower belts, are still considered a legit black belt. We discuss the aging grappler, and how age impacts mindset and performance on the mats. We also chat about adjusting your mindset, changing your training, and also why and how to humble yourself. We answer the question of what are the qualities of a legit black belt, why hiring coaches to improve aspects of your game/diet are vital, and dealing with the inevitable changes you go through over time. 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, we chat with Amy Campo. Amy is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt and the 2022 West Coast Trials Women's 66 kg+ winner. Amy discusses her start in BJJ, how she developed her wrestling, why its important to make training as real as possible, the differences with rolling and training with men and women, attributes that Amy felt were helpful for improving her BJJ and how Jiu-Jitsu helped to develop those attributes. Amy also discusses why you should train harder than you compete, what her training looks like outside of competition, the importance of focus, manifesting your goals, what changed from the East Coast and the West Coast ADCC trials, what to do between matches, what was surprising about ADCC competition, Amy's relationship with her coach, Eduardo Mori, the importance of having interests outside of Jiu-Jitsu, thoughts on Gi and No-Gi training, and her favorite techniques or submissions. You can follow Amy on Instagram @amycampofighter 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. Acorns. Check out www.acorns.com/chewjitsu to get a $20 bonus with a $5 investment. Remember to consider your investment objectives before investing. 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 worst advice you can give to a strong athlete. We discuss training with people who are very strong and how it can lead to frustration, what your response should be to someone who uses excessive strength in training, advice you should give to strong athletes, how too much focus on strength can hinder your progress, how Chewy advises a white belt to use strength in a controlled way, and what to do if you are one of the weaker athletes in the 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. 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