The Chewjitsu Podcast

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene are joined by BJJ legend and coach, Professor Ricardo Liborio.   Professor Liborio joins the podcast to discuss his start in Jiu-Jitsu, the training environment at Carlson Gracie's gym,  the importance of the Luta Livre and BJJ rivalry and the challenge event that elevated the level of BJJ popularity, why the Carlson Gracie gym was so special, when...

Chewy and Eugene discuss whether Gi Jiu-Jitsu is more technical than No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu and the dangers of "Jiu-Jitsu Dogma." We discuss what being "more technical" means, martial arts dogma, using leg locks for self-defense, thoughts on Bruce Lee's philosophies on martial arts, being an open book when learning techniques, the differences between Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, using martia...

On this episode of the Chewjitsu Podcast, Chewy discusses the difference between "Classical Martial Arts" and "Combat Sports" and how to use combat sports such as Jiu-Jitsu to overcome fear. We discuss why it's important to have a realistic view of your ego, the importance of being in-shape as a martial artist, Eugene and Chewy share their fears with training Jiu-Jitsu, the joy of doing difficult...

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene are joined by Inverted Gear Owner and BJJ Black Belt Nelson Puentes. Nelson joins the podcast to discuss what it was like immigrating to the US from Chile at 14 years old, joining his high school football team without knowing the rules of football, wrestling in high school and why he chose not to wrestle in college, discovering BJJ, signing up for a...

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Origin and Jocko Fuel CEO and BJJ black belt, Pete Roberts. Pete discusses the process of growing a company, what happened to manufacturing in the U.S., what it's like meeting with big business executives and what Pete has learned from them, how the mission of Origin evolved over the years, the challenges that come with growing numerous companies, t...

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss 5 ideas to improve your Jiu-Jitsu.   Here are the ideas:  1. Learning to embrace failure in training.  2. Learning to play from bottom (for wrestlers) or top/takedowns (guard players).  3. Learning to enjoy drilling techniques. ​  4. Not being worried about the outcome as much as the effort.  5. Learning how to train smart. Thanks to the podcast sponsors:...

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by BJJ black belt, Blacksmith, and contestant from the Netflix survival show "Outlast," Justin Court.   Justin joins the podcast to discuss the concept of the Netflix show, "Outlast," what it was like surviving in Alaska for over a month on limited resources, the desire to go on a survival show, the parallels between Jiu-Jitsu and survival training, th...

On this episode Chewy and Eugene discuss 7 ideas on how you can find your own Jiu-Jitsu game. 1. Look at "like-bodied competitors" - who Chewy and Eugene recommend for short-limbed and long-limbed grapplers.  2. Look at similar-aged grapplers. 3. Find moves to match your attributes.  4. Use your intuition. 5. Don't give up on a technique that stops working. 6. Keep a "beginner's mind." 7. Experime...

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss why the set up and the prep work is vital for success. We discuss the idea of becoming "overnight success," when Chewy starts to prep for a tournament, what people overvalue and undervalue for competition prep as well as for creative endeavors such as creating content, the worst reason to be a Jiu-Jitsu coach, learning lessons through failur...

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss why personal development isn't just about growth, but why it's also a process of personal decay. We discuss why it's important to remove your "bad habits" for personal growth, how to deal with self-limiting beliefs, the value of consistency, becoming the winner, being intentional about your desires, one of the most beneficial habits Chewy de...

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene are joined by Chatri Sityodtong. Chatri is the founder, chairman, and CEO of ONE Fighting Championship, a Renzo Gracie brown belt, Kru in Muay Thai, and owner of Evolve MMA. Chatri discusses his start in Jiu-Jitsu in New York Under Renzo Gracie, how he manages training martial arts and running a large company, why martial arts deepens his faith in h...

Adam Hadairy is a former police officer, BJJ purple belt, co-founder of Effective Fitness, teaches defensive combatives for law enforcement , and runs the Instagram page @policeposts. On this episode, Adam joins the podcast to discuss how an altercation as a police officer led him to learning Jiu-Jitsu, the hands-on training he had in the police academy, his first Jiu-Jitsu experience, why he left...

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss some ideas on how to fail properly in grappling. We chat about whether you should promote a student to the next belt rank if they demonstrate a "bad attitude," why you need to experience loss and failure, how to lose properly, how the fear of losing can keep you from trying new things, letting go of the attachment to winning, why you should avoid trying to...

Drew Weatherhead is a Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, host of "The Social Distortion Podcast," runs the popular Instagram meme page "Because Jitsu," and is the author of the book "Consciousness, Reality, and Purpose." On this episode, Drew discusses moving from Canada and living in an RV full time, the process of writing his book, his thoughts on consciousness and the purpose of life, nature vs. nurture, wh...

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by strength, nutrition, and lifestyle coach Eli Coffey and introduce Eli and Chewy's new strength and hypertrophy training program for Jiu-Jitsu athletes called "Swole & Roll." Eli is a WBFF Pro Muscle Model, holds state and national bench press records, and is a black belt in Japanese Jujitsu. On this episode, Eli discusses his start in martial arts a...

Ffion Davies is a Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, multiple-time Jiu-Jitsu World Champion, and the 2022 ADCC Women's -60 kg champion. On this episode, Ffion discusses her start in Judo, being very shy as a kid and what helped her overcome her shyness, fighting in MMA, finding a love for Jiu-Jitsu, moving to New York, why she chose to train with JT Torres, what she looks for in a coach and gym, "culty" gym cu...

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Owen Livesey. Owen is a Jiu-Jitsu and Judo black belt, ADCC veteran, grappling coach, and owner of Carlson Gracie-Hull. On this episode Owen discusses his start in Judo and transitioning to BJJ, getting a job teaching wrestling to a Rugby team, how Judo helped his transition to no-gi grappling, whether Owen prefers Gi or No-Gi training, what rule ch...

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss the importance of long-term consistency to achieve goals and the quality of your effort. We also discuss why people are dishonest about their training, why the "10,000 hour rule" is inaccurate for mastering a technique, why how you perform your repetitions is vital, the value of having a coach, what makes the gym unique, if "mat enforcers" a...

On this episode, Chewy shares one of his top 5 strategies for BJJ. Chewy also shares some interesting and random history facts about Gladiators at the start of the episode. Chewy discusses how he improved his guard passing by working on his bottom game, having patience with grip fighting, the importance of discipline when trying to pass guard, whether you should practice on one side or both sides...

Jaidyn Mueller is a Jiu-Jitsu brown belt and up and coming Jiu-Jitsu athlete. Jaidyn joins the podcast to discuss her start in martial arts, her initial love for striking and MMA, her first experience in Jiu-Jitsu, gaining a love for Jiu-Jitsu, the decision and process of wanting to pursue Jiu-Jitsu full-time, working for and competing in "Fight 2 Win," her experience as a coach and teaching kid's...

Nicolas Gregoriades is a BJJ black belt under Roger Gracie, a Jiu-Jitsu coach, podcaster, and men's coach. On this episode,  Nicolas discusses growing up in South Africa, the life-changing experiences that impacted his life, the paradox of building yourself up to be better and at the same time knowing that you are enough, not basing your self-worth on your physical abilities in Jiu-Jitsu, finding...

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss how to overcome the fear on getting injured in competition.   We discuss whether risk of injuries is higher in competition or training, when you are most likely to get injured in Jiu-Jitsu, why people avoid trying new things, whether increased exposure to a position decreases injury risk, why opponents feel stronger in competition, and how t...

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene answer the question of whether you should compare yourself to others in Jiu-Jitsu. We discuss why you should compare processes and not results, how to transition to a different mindset when comparing yourself to others, why self-awareness is transformative, being selective in what you compare and how you compare yourself to others, and why you shoul...

Leah Stumpf is a BJJ black belt, a head coach at SBG-Montana, and the wife of retired Navy Seal Andy Stumpf. Leah joins the podcast to discuss her start in martial arts, her path to black belt, and how to grow a women's Jiu-Jitsu program. Leah discusses her first experience with training BJJ, how to approach training with a less experienced BJJ practitioner, how to tell if you're improving, some o...

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene chat about Chewy's 5 major takeaways from the 2022 No-Gi Worlds that were integral in Chewy's success at the competition. Five Key Takeaways: 1. Importance of drilling. 2. Knowing your game plan. 3. Taking days off. 4. Having a supportive partner. 5. Proper diet. Bonus: "Get lost between matches." We also discuss when to adjust your competition game plan, the valu...