The Chewjitsu Podcast
The Chewjitsu Podcast features your host BJJ Black Belt Nick "Chewy" Albin of chewjitsu.net and his co-host BJJ Black Belt and Physical Therapist Dr. Eugene Tsozik. The show covers topics such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, training, diet, health and injury-prevention, Q&A sessions, and interviews.
Episodes
On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the main reason people don't improve in BJJ.
We discuss an idea from the Jiu-Jitsu "GOAT" Roger Gracie, who shares the idea of why people don't improve in BJJ. His thoughts are that most people don't spend enough time developing their techniques and move on to learning different techniques too quickly.
We chat about the process of developing your techniques, advice for BJJ hobbyists, using ...
Doctor Megan Jimenez is a BJJ black belt, Kenpo Karate Black Belt, and an Orthopedic Surgeon.
She joins the podcast to discuss going through Medical School to become an Orthopedic Surgeon, the challenges of working with grapplers, how she recovered from an ACL injury, positions and techniques to avoid in BJJ, learning BJJ while injured, red flags to watch out for when traveling, why rolling is like a con...
On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss "the good old days of BJJ" and appreciating the time that you get on the mats.
We also discuss the importance of having boundaries on time, the "Hercules Complex," advice for newer grapplers, why you should be more reflective, and Chewy's most memorable "eras" of training.
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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss why modern BJJ has been less effective in modern mixed martial arts.
We discuss the BJJ ruleset shift created in 1975 that incentivized groundwork and removed penalties for guard pulling which ultimately shaped the direction of Jiu-Jitsu.
We also talk about the technique that Jiu-Jitsu does best, the first "Three Waves of MMA," what Chewy's preferred guard was for MMA when in...
On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the recent allegations against Andre Galvao.
We discuss importance of boundaries in Jiu-Jitsu due to the closeness of grappling, the important of safety at the gym, reaching your breaking point, if power corrupts leaders, "Hero Admiration" vs. "Hero Worship," and what the Jiu-Jitsu community do differently moving forward, and red flags to be aware of.
On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu black belt Nathan Orchard.
Nathan discusses his extensive MMA career prior to learning Jiu-Jitsu, how he only stayed at Blue Belt for 2 weeks, learning to fight in his front yard, the development of the "Dead Orchard" submission, developing of your game - how much is intentional vs. accidental, the importance of a clean environment, a...
On this episode, Chewy and Eugene are joined by Allison from 1st Optimal. Allison is a Certified Health Coach that works with Chewy directly.
Allison discusses the use of GLP-1 medications and suggestions to increase muscle mass while on this medication, the benefits of TRT and also misconceptions around the use of TRT, signs of low testosterone, w Read more
Chewy discusses the idea of "American Jiu-Jitsu."
Chewy also discusses a bit of the history of Jiu-Jitsu, the "mythology of Jiu-Jitsu," the influence of Americans on Jiu-Jitsu.
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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:
Episode 194 - Rules For Jiu-Jitsu #7: Attempt To Control Your Emotions - Chewy and Eugene discuss the importance of attempting to control your emotions, and how this can impact your Jiu-Jitsu as well as your life.
Episode 209 - Rules For Jiu-Ji...
On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss the 7 BJJ Commandments to training safe and how these ideas can improve your submissions.
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Though shalt remember, none of this matters.
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Though shalt catch fast and finish slow.
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Though shalt avoid those who eat submissions.
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Though shalt have a "kill switch."
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Though shalt communicate with your training partners.
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Though shalt tap fast and tap often.
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Th...
On this episode of the podcast Chewy and Eugene discuss how to accomplish your New Year's goals.
We discuss why people don't accomplish the goals that they set, how to design your goals around the life you would like to have, the value of "debriefing" previous goals, the habits you should incorporate, the value of a mentor and coach, tangbile vs. the intangible goals, and what makes people quit the most.
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:
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Episode 174 - Rules For Jiu-Jitsu 4: Roll To Win
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Episo...
On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss dealing with injuries and also losing matches.
Eugene discusses dealing with a knee injury and what he is working on for recovery as well as how he is dealing with taking time off of training. Chewy also discusses not making the podium of a tournament for the first time in almost 10 years, the mistakes he made in his match, and what he will do differently in the future.
We also discuss inj...
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 important to decrease training intensity the week of your competition, what to do the day of competition, what to bring (gear and food/hydration), why Chewy uses a heart rate monitor when warming up, the value of "read...
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. Thankful for my wife.
6. Thankful for the gym and the people in it.
7. Thankful that when faced with trauma as a youngster I made the decisions I made.
8. Thankful I grew up in the 80's and 90's.
9. I am thankful for how l...
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 discusses the process of overcoming a loss, how to block out the noise and distractions, dealing with the nerves of competition, what he learned from his loss to Felipe Pena at ADCC Worlds 2024, the benefits of being ...
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 mindset of high level Volleyball players hlped with success in BJJ, how to get the most out of training as a black belt, how working with a sports psychologist helped with performance in ...
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, the idea of "making up for lost time," the importance of focusing on things you can control, finding your own routine and rhythm, and why you should change what you consider training.
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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.
- Negative gym culture.
- Coach showing up intoxicated.
- Coach not allowing you to cross-train or visit other gyms.
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 defensively, you can become more aggressive with your offense.
3. Increased efficiency on the mats.
4. When you avoid training escapes then you turn into a grappler with a "glass jaw."
5. Wh...
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