The Chewjitsu Podcast

On this episode, we are joined by BJJ Black Belt Zach Sahuque.

Zach joins the podcast to discuss his start in Jiu-Jitsu and initially learning Jiu-Jitsu from the Gracie Combatives videos, his constant travels and training across the country, and "Red Flags" and "Green Flags" to pay attention to when dropping into a gym, how he developed his unique BJJ game, weird gym experiences, advice for dropping...

On this live recording episode of the Chewjitsu Podcast, we are once again joined by Strength and Nutrition Coach Eli Coffey. Eli joins the podcast to discuss cutting weight for BJJ competition, when to start a weight cut, best foods for cutting weight, building a good relationship with food, rehydration, peaking for competition, two big mistakes when gaining weight, the importance of strength training for gaining weight, and a Q&a...

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss content creation and how to create content to help your business.

We discuss whether you need to create content for your business, the importance of having a "grand strategy" for your content, what to focus on and what do avoid when making content, why AI content can create a crash in content creation, how to be a good story teller, the importance of creating content that you enjoy, how to ...

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss an important paradigm shift in BJJ.

We discuss why BJJ practitioners initially get too fixated on making a technique work, but with experience and skill, you will need start to focus more on getting deeper into a position rather than a technique.

Why also discuss why you should focus on purely holding position, thinking differently ab...

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:

The Chewjitsu Podcast #225 - Rules For Jiu-Jitsu #10: Keep Your Training Private - 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 st...

In this Rules For Jiu-Jitsu episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the importance of being vulnerable to improve in BJJ.

We discuss why people are afraid to take action, using the "worst case scenario" to limit fear, why you should "tae the bait" in training, why vulnerability requires the right environment, the importance of taking decisive action, and advice for white belts afraid to be vulnerable on the mats.

Thanks to the podcast sp...

On this episode we answer an e-mail question from "Bob" who has been told he is too passive and polite when training with teens and women, but is too on aggressive when training with inexperienced white belts due to fear of injury.

"Bob" asks about proper training etiquette and what he can do to keep himself safe on the mats.

Chewy and Eugene share some ideas on how to tap into and harness ...

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss how to improve your daily productivity to live the life that you want.

We discuss how constant attention switching impacts your brain function, trying to minimize the distractions to get more from yourself, dealing with the fear of missing out, the idea of "balance," designing your life, creating sustainability in BJJ, being happy with the process, giving yourself planned relax time, why pl...

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy discusses the start of his Chewjitsu Association.

Chewy discusses why he wanted to start his own association, the major marketing mistakes he made when growing his gym, (the "DVD marketing disaster"), what makes a successful marketing campaign, important ideas on retaining students at the gym, what people can expect to receive as part of the Chewjitsu Association, and the most challenging thing...

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss 10 annoying Jiu-Jitsu myths.

1. Strength doesn't matter and technique conquers all.
2. The only way to get good at BJJ is to train really hard.
3. Being a black belt means you are a good person.
4. Being a black belt means you are more disciplined.
5. Gym owners are "money-grubbing evil-doers" wh...

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss 5 traits of successful grapplers.

We discuss the following ideas:

1. Know when to go and when to chill (also to focus on breathing and decreasing tunnel vision).
2. Focus on small battles (grips, hand fighting, and inside position).
3. Train with deliberate intent (don't try to win every round and don't be a...

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by BJJ Black Belt and UFC veteran Professor Alberto Crane.

Professor Crane discusses his start in BJJ in 1994 and eventually transitioning to fighting in early MMA events starting at King of the Cage, old school training in the 1990's, the evolution of BJJ in MMA, the evolution of BJJ in sport jiu-jitsu, how to make sport BJJ more exciting, overcoming his early struggles in BJJ competit...

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the idea of whether getting a BJJ black belt requires discipline.

We also discuss things you are "pushed" to do vs. things you are "pulled" to do, if BJJ is for everyone, which aspects of training require discipline, why people quit BJJ, adjusting your goals as a beginner, the importance of routine, getting over the "hump" in BJJ, the "deflation" of rea...

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss the "secret" to getting good at Jiu-Jitsu.

Chewy discusses the importance of having tough training partners to improve and build your techniques, being able to communicate and trust your training partners, and what makes a strong training partner. We also discuss the different types of "battle buddies," the importance of moving towards discomfort, why getting frustrated durin...

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by BJJ Black Belt and former professional MMA fighter Josh Longood.

Josh has gotten recent attention due to a video circulating of him apprehending a disruptive passenger on a flight. He shares his experience and gives an in-depth breakdown of how he was able to apprehend and control the passenger using his Jiu-Jitsu.

Josh also discusses if anyt...

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy discusses how drilling helped him hit new techniques in competition.

Chewy discusses the brawl at the ADCC Open in Atlanta, why he chooses to not show too much emotion after wins and losses, if anything would cause Chewy to get in an altercation at a tournament, the techniques that don't require drilling, what makes a technique better for drilling, the problem w...

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by BJJ black belt and Master's competitor Brad Steinborn.

Brad discusses the importance of focusing on diet, strength training, and recovery outside the gym. We also discuss "Volume Training" and the type of lifting Brad has done since he has gotten older, how to adjust to training as you get older, how Brad's BJJ game has evolved, thoughts on drilling, t...

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by the Director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety Andy Wilson.

Director Wilson discusses his responsibilities as the Director of Public Safety In Ohio, the importance and effectiveness of Jiu-Jitsu and defensive tactics for police officers for de-escalation and safe management in arrests and altercations, the barriers to implementing Jiu-Jitsu training f...

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by multiple time ADCC trials winner, ADCC veteran, CJI veteran, and UFC BJJ athlete William Tackett.

William discusses the importance of making exciting matches, the worst rule sets for BJJ, one thing that most promotions get wrong when making exciting matches, the unique challenges of competing in multiple 5 minute rounds, how training at a smaller gym helpe...