The Chewjitsu Podcast

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss competition prep ideas and what to do the week of competition, day of competition, and during the competition to have the best performance. We discuss why it's...

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy shares 12 things that he is thankful for. 1. Thankful for lack of talent. 2. Thankful for being "1st World Poor." 3. Thankful for my mom. 4. Thankful for my absent father. 5...

Brandon Reed is a Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt, ADCC Veteran, 3x NAIA National Wrestling Champion, and the 2025 ADCC 99+ KG East Coast Trials Champion. Brandon joins the podcast fresh off of his ADCC East Coast Trials win. He...

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Jiu-Jitsu World Champion and BJJ Black Belt Roosevelt Sousa. Roosevelt discusses his start in Jiu-Jitsu, what helped with developing a strong work ethic, how learning the...

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss overtraining, how to be aware of the warning signs of overtraining, and how to avoid overtraining. We also discuss common reasons people avoid taking time off...

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss some Jiu-Jitsu gym red flags. Here are some of the "Jiu-Jitu Red Flags" If the coach is demonstrating unacceptable behavior or if the coach is not engaged...

Chewy and Eugene share 10 ideas on why you should master defense and escapes in BJJ. Here are the ideas we discussed: 1. To escape effectively, you will have less fear and worries on the mat. 2. When you become skilled...

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss the idea of discipline and the misconceptions about discipline. We discuss why discipline is about flexibility, what all success is built on, how to develop the...

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss the "Golden Rule" of competition. We discuss why the way you win is just as important as if you win, doing the honorable thing in competition, why how you go...

On this episode of the podcast, we share some of the best moments from the podcast. In this edition, we dive into a recap of the "Rules For Jiu-Jitsu" series. We discuss the following rules: BJJ is a marathon (Episode...

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the "Pareto Principle," also known as this "80-20 Rule." We discuss the idea of 20% of your BJJ techniques accounting for 80% of your success in grappling. We discuss if the...

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by ADCC veteran and BJJ black belt John Hansen. John discusses bouncing around gyms initially and then finding a consistent training environment, when his life started to...

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by BJJ Black Belt and Founder of the non-profit organization "Tap Cancer Out." Jon discusses starting Jiu-Jitsu in 2008, why earning a blue belt had significant meaning...

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss a book Chewy has been reading titled "The Pyjama Game" and discuss an idea from the book on the unique take Japanese Judokas take to martial arts. We discuss how...

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene give their thoughts and reactions to the recent Craig Jones Invitational. We discuss our experience at the event, our thoughts on the ruleset, why there was more...

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene preview the upcoming Craig Jones Invitational (CJI 2). We discuss the new Quintet team format, how the wrestling and takedowns will change when competing in a pit, what...

On this episode we answer a question from an anonymous podcast listener. "Bob" wrestled in high school and is currently a member at a self-defense gym, but has been cross-training at a Sport/Competition gym and really...

Chewy and Eugene discuss "Alpha Male Bros" and some stories of these guys coming into the gym. We discuss some of these "Alpha Bro" characters that show up on-line and the ridiculousness of their perspectives, stories...

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene get asked about BJJ Black Belt Henry Akins' recent comments that "Half Guard" is not a very good position in BJJ. Chewy and Eugene discuss why you shouldn't always accept other people's...

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss multiple mindset tips that can help with BJJ and in life. We discuss the idea of "detachment," separating yourself from your accomplishments, dealing with...

Chis Wojcik is a BJJ black belt who trains out of "B Team," he is an ADCC veteran, and creator of "The Woj Lock." On this episode we discuss "celebrity belts" in Jiu-Jitsu, the difference between black belts today as...

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss what is a legitimate black belt. We chat about the recent story of "Derek Moneyberg," who received a BJJ black belt in 3.5 years by doing only private lessons...

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss 4 things that they learned through Jiu-Jitsu that impacted their lives. Facing your fears - fear as part of the process and how to overcome the resistance to achieving your...

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss why you should stop being so nice with your BJJ. We discuss the importance of using pressure with your techniques, ideas on how to properly apply pressure, your...

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the new "UFC-BJJ" show and BJJ promotion formed by the UFC. We discuss the new BJJ reality show, how to make BJJ more spectator-friendly, whether the UFC should focus on...