Episode 19 – Respect vs. Trash Talking In Martial Arts
This episode starts with a “Chewy Ramble” on setting an intention for your BJJ training. We then discuss the events that occurred before and after the Khabib vs Conor fight, what our opinions are on trash talking in martial arts, and we end with a Q&A session from the listeners.
Episode 18 – EBI 17 CJJ Champion Jon “Thor” Blank
On this episode, we are joined by Jiu-Jitsu Brown belt and EBI 17 Combat Jiu-Jitsu Champion Jon “Thor” Blank.
Jon joins the podcast to discuss his recent tournament win and becoming The Eddie Bravo Invitational Combat Jiu-Jitsu Middleweight Champion.
Jon also talks about his start in jiu-jitsu, choosing a gym, his training regimen, how wrestling has influenced his jiu-jitsu, and how he has gotten to such a high level of grappling so quickly.
Episode 17 – Rob from Mcdojolife
Our guest on the podcast is Rob from the Instagram channel, @mcdojolife. This channel uses humor to expose what Rob considers “fake” or ineffective martial arts.
On the podcast, Rob discusses what he considers to be a fake martial art, what makes these martial arts ineffective, some great stories from his experience with running the channel, and exciting new projects he has in the works.
Episode 16 – Youtube Questions On Getting Good At BJJ
This recap episode of the podcast is a collection of videos from the Chewjitsu Youtube channel where Chewy answers questions on getting good at BJJ.
The first video is ” Can Anyone Get Good At BJJ?”
The second video is “Can I Get Good At BJJ Without Competing?”
The third video is “Why Do Some People Get Better At BJJ Faster?”
Episode 15 – Following Your Path with Chad “The Beast” Hardy
On this episode of the podcast Chewy and Eugene sit down with BJJ black belt Chad “The Beast” Hardy. We discuss a funny story from the No Gi Pans, following your path in life and BJJ including making tough decisions and taking risks, and Chad discusses his decision and plans for leaving the gym and moving to Tennessee.
Episode 14 – Gi or No-Gi BJJ
This recap episode of the podcast is a collection of videos from the Chewjitsu Youtube channel where Chewy tackles the debate of Gi or No-Gi BJJ.
The first video is “Should Beginners Focus on Gi or No Gi BJJ (Is the Gi Unrealistic).”
The second video is “Should I Train Gi or No Gi (Which One Is Right).
The third video is “BJJ Gis Are Stupid and We Should Stop Wearing Them.”
The fourth video is “Should I Quit Gi BJJ and Do 10th Planet (Frustrated With Grips).
Episode 13 – BJJ For Self-Defense
This episode of the podcast is a recap of two videos from the Chewjitsu Youtube channel. Both videos discuss Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and its use in self-defense.
The first video is “Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu of Japanese Ju Jutsu?”
The second video is “How I Used BJJ In A Street Fight and Why I Like The Belt Gauntlet.”
Episode 12 – Recovery For BJJ
On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss recovery tips for BJJ including diet, supplements, stretching, meditation, tips for improved sleep, and much more.
Episode 11 – Tough Lower Belts Beating Upper Belts in BJJ
This episode recaps three videos from The Chewjitsu Youtube channel all dealing with tough lower belts beating upper belts.
Video one is “Why am I a 1 stripe white belt (I’m smashing people.”
Video two is “Frustrated higher belts are upset with this tough blue belt.”
Video three is “Beating a purple belt when I was a white belt.”
Episode 10 – Cross-Training In BJJ
In this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss how to find BJJ gyms when traveling to cross-train, the do’s and don’ts when visiting a new gym, how hard should you train when visiting a gym, and what to look for in a good vs. bad gym environment.
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.”
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.
Episode 7 – Popular Youtube Questions On Improving With Limited Training Time
This episode is another recap of two videos from The Chewjitsu Youtube channel.
Video 1: “Training BJJ 2 Days A Week Is A Waste Of Time”
Video 2: “Tips To Improve With Only 2-3 Days A Week Of BJJ Training”
Episode 6 – BJJ Black Belt Eli Knight
On this episode of the podcast Chewy and Eugene interview Eli Knight. Eli is a BJJ Black Belt who also has experience in numerous other martial arts. He is the head instructor of Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy and runs a successful Youtube channel.
Episode 5 – Popular Youtube Questions 2
This podcast episode is a recap of two of Chewy’s popular Youtube videos from The Chewjitsu Youtube Channel.
Video 1: How I Gave Up My Purple Belt At A New Gym (And Why You Shouldn’t)
Video 2: What Is A “Dick Move” In BJJ?
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.
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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).”
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.
Episode 1 – Intro
Chewy and Eugene discuss all things jiu-jitsu, martial arts, their interests, and life in general.
In this episode, we discuss why we started the podcast and a bit about who we are.