The Chewjitsu Podcast features your host BJJ Black Belt Nick "Chewy" Albin of chewjitsu.net and his co-host BJJ Brown 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.
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Episode 101 - Is BJJ A Mutilated Martial Art?
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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu from strictly a self-defense martial art to a sport and whether this growth from the original intent and style of Jiu-Jitsu has “mutilated” the art. We also discuss the history of BJJ, if Chewy thinks BJJ should be an Olympic sport, and what would happen if BJJ stopped evolving. T…
This episode of the podcast was recorded live on Youtube including a Q&A and a giveaway. We discuss how BJJ gyms will handle social distancing, Chewy’s book recommendations, if Bigfoot exists, Chewy’s most memorable podcast moment, dealing with the fear of getting injured in training, and much more. Thanks to our podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web C…
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Episode 99 - Is Jiu-Jitsu A Cult?
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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss what defines a cult and if Jiu-Jitsu is actually a cult? We break down other known cults and talk about specific Jiu-Jitsu rituals and traditions. Exclusive podcast content available at www.patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast Check out www.chewjitsu.net/time-off for a free resource with workouts,…
JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL Elite Sniper. and now a leadership instructor and speaker with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Tactical Training Programs. JP spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. JP shares his desire to serve in the military, going through Navy Seal Training, going after your dre…
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Episode 97 -Overcoming The Fear To Begin BJJ
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Chewy answers a questions from Jack, who is timid and nervous about starting BJJ and getting injured. Chewy shares his own experience of being timid and then overcoming his lack of self-confidence through wrestling. We also discuss the importance of setting long-term goals and how to deal with set backs. Chewy also discusses training with “JT” Torr…
On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Dr. Stu McGill, who is a world-renowned specialist in back pain, rehab, and performance. Dr. McGill shares his interest in working with the spine, researching back pain and developing the “McGill Big 3” exercises for core stability, the importance of the core for Jiu-Jitsu performance and injury-prev…
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Episode 95 - Expectations of White Through Black Belt and Live Q&A
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Chewy discusses his expectations for each belt in BJJ and we answer a bunch of questions on the Youtube Live Q&A including book recommendations, how to train if you don’t have the money, favorite grapplers and MMA fighters, video games, dream BJJ matchups including Roger Gracie vs. Gordon Ryan, and much more. Thanks to our podcast sponsors: Charlot…
Tom DeBlass is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt, multiple time ADCC American Trials Champion, and former MMA fighter. On this episode, we discussed the impact of the Corona Virus on the jiu-jitsu community, Tom’s start in BJJ and transitioning to MMA, competing in the ADCC, retiring from competition, coaching Gary Tonon, the mystique of John Danaher, his soc…
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Episode 93 - How To Deal With Time Off From BJJ (Coronavirus)
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Chewy and Eugene share their thoughts on the Coronavirus, the closing of the gym, what to focus on if you can't train, meditation, diet, studying, building the mind-body connection, and returning to BJJ. Link to extra content www.chewjitsu.net/corona Thanks to our podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to www.charlottesweb.com and use the…
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by 2 x ADCC and Pan Am Champion “JT” Torres. JT joins the podcast to discuss his start in BJJ, his first competition, the importance of mental toughness, giving up everything to train with some of the greatest coaches in BJJ, how he developed his pressure style, opening his gym, finally winning the ADCC,…
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Episode 91 - MMA Pioneer Frank Trigg
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Frank Trigg is an MMA pioneer, former UFC Welterweight title challenger, UFC Hall of Famer, MMA referee, and actor/stuntman. Frank discusses his start in sports and wrestling, competing in MMA, transitioning to acting and becoming a stunt man, refereeing, sailing, and he shares some stories from his MMA days. Thanks to our podcast sponsors: Charlot…
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Episode 90 - Why Chewy Picks Enthusiasm Over Discipline
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Chewy shares how he gets the most out of himself and his students by creating buy-in, positive self-talk, how he uses enthusiasm to achieve goals, and discusses how he is able to use mental imagery when completing difficult tasks. Thanks to our podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to www.charlottesweb.com and use the promo code Chewjits…
Phil daru is the head Strength & Conditioning coach at American Top Team, one of the premier training facilities for MMA. Phil discusses his start in strength & conditioning, fighting in MMA, dealing with concussions, learning jiu-jitsu, his training philosophies, and much more. Check out Phil’s training products at www.darustrong.com as well as hi…
Ryan Ford is a Jiu-Jitsu Brown belt and the host of "The Grappling Central Podcast." Ryan discusses how he found podcasting after being laid off from his job, the passion he has for podcasting, dealing with OCD and how he used it as an advantage, his start in Jiu-Jitsu, living and training in Brazil, and his plans for the future. Thanks to our podc…
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Episode 87 - Rob From “McDojo Life” Returns
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On this episode of the podcast we are joined by Rob from “McDojo Life.” Rob runs an Instagram page and Youtube channel that exposes fraudulent and fake martial arts. We start the podcast off by discussing the crowdfunding process he has going for the documentary he is planning to film, hang ups and pitfalls of filming a documentary, what “shady” gy…
Chris Sizemore is a police officer, BJJ brown belt, and former MMA fighter. Chris shares his start in martial arts, fighting Chewy in an MMA fight, becoming a police officer, crazy fight stories, and he is also one of the co-founders of “Blue Jitsu,” an organization that offers free jiu-jitsu instruction and seminars for police officers in Lexingto…
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Episode 85 - The Deeper Reasons Why We Train BJJ
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On this episode we discuss how being involved in Jiu-Jitsu, and more specifically having a welcoming and supportive gym family is so important to changing lives and bringing people together.
John is a business owner, consultant, and the podcast host for "The John Bartolo Show." On this episode, we discuss John’s start in working with weapons companies and becoming a CEO of a rifle company, being an entrepreneur, podcasting, starting jiu-jitsu, the relationship between firearms and jiu-jitsu, what makes effective jiu-jitsu coaches.…
Nikki Sullivan is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt that trains out of ATOS HQ in San Diego. Nikki shares her start in BJJ while going to college and the passion she had for training. Nikki discusses excelling in martial arts and taking the leap to quit her job and start training and competing full time. We also discuss the importance of positive influences a…
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Episode 82 - Goal Setting and Q&A W/ Joe Clark
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We are joined by Derby City MMA co-owner and S&C Coach Joe Clark to discuss the difficulties with starting and keeping a new routine, how tangible goal setting can help with improving your BJJ and strength, using negative emotions as fuel and why negative emotions are important for making progress, how much visualization can help your performance, …
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Episode 81 - BJJ Brown Belt Justin Court
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On this episode of the podcast we are joined by BJJ brown belt Justin Court. Justin is a BJJ Brown Belt and multiple time Pan Am champion and World Champion at various belt levels. We discuss Jiu-Jitsu competition including competing in Gi vs. No-Gi, the techniques that are used consistently at the highest levels of jiu-jitsu competition, working a…
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Episode 80 - Lachlan Giles Returns
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On episode 80 of The Chewjitsu Podcast, we are joined by 2019 ADCC Absolute Bronze Medalist Lachlan Giles. Lachlan had an amazing run in the Absolute Division of the 2019 ADCC being the smaller competitor and using his unique leg log game to win 3 matches by inside heel hook to take 3rd place. On the podcast, Lachlan discusses the evolution of his …
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Episode 79 - BJJ Brown Belt Joe Armento
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Joe Armento is a BJJ brown belt and one of the coaches at Derby City MMA. We discuss a variety of topics such as the importance of a morning routine, what it takes to be an effective coach, jiu-jitsu being a healthy way to stress your body, jiu-jitsu providing a healthier self-image, the most important aspects of being an effective instructor/teach…
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Episode 78 - MMA Analyst Robin Black Returns
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Robin Black returns to the podcast and discusses traveling, the similarities of martial arts around the world, trends in martial arts, the evolution of his commentary, the importance of self-growth, meditation, and much more! Follow Robin on Instagram @robinblackmartialarts and at robinblackmma.com Thanks to our podcast sponsor Charlotte's Web CBD:…
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Episode 77 - BJJ Black Belt Jorge Gurgel
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Professor Jorge Gurgel is a BJJ black belt who is one of the pioneers of BJJ in the midwest. Jorge is also a veteran of The Ultimate Fighter ("TUF") Season 2 and The Ultimate Fighting Championship ("UFC"). Jorge joins the podcast to share his start in martial arts, he discusses playing sports in his youth and then discovering jiu-jitsu, moving to t…
Dr. Galpin is a tenured Professor at "The Center For Sport Performance" at CSU Fullerton, has earned a PhD in Human Bioenergetics in 2011, and runs the "Biochemistry and Molecular Exercise Physiology Laboratory" at CSU Fullerton. Dr. Galpin joins the podcast to discuss his work with athletes, his philosophies on improving performance, strength trai…
On this episode, we start off the podcast by answering a question sent to Chewy by a BJJ white belt who is starting to lose confidence due to a couple of losses from competition. We discuss the importance of experiencing failure and the importance of looking at failure from a different perspective, sitting with your failures, and how to learn from …
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Episode 74 - Legit Gyms and Becoming A BJJ Coach
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On this episode we discuss what to look for in a legit Jiu-Jitsu gym, Chewy talks about the pressures of teaching and eventually becoming the head coach of a gym, the responsibility you have for the safety of your students, and the qualities Chewy looks for in a coach.
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Episode 73 - Bellator MMA Middleweight John Salter
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John Salter joins the podcast to discuss his career in wrestling and transition to MMA. John shares the ups and downs of his MMA career, overcoming a major neck injury, the story of how he got his black belt from Shawn Hammonds, how he comes up with his hilarious gym promo videos, and his upcoming Bellator MMA 233 Main Event fight against Costello …
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Episode 72 - S&C Coach Joe Clark Returns
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Joe is the Strength and Conditioning at Derby City Strength & Conditioning and trains many of the athletes at Derby City MMA. Joe is back on the podcast to discuss the updates that were made to “The Grappling Power Program,” tips on maintaining compliance with a training program, the importance of getting a safe One Rep Max, how Joe has continued t…
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Episode 71 - BJJ Purple Belt A.J. Clingerman
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A.J. is a gym owner, she runs the Extreme Grappling Open Tournament, runs the Roll Model Women’s Grappling Camp, and is a Jiu-Jitsu purple belt. A.J. shares the difficulties she had with starting and running a Jiu-Jitsu gym and how they turned the gym into a successful business, the unique challenges that women face on the mats, injuries she has de…
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Episode 70 - Should BJJ Be A High School Sport and Other Random Thoughts
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On this episode we discuss Chewy getting fish hooked by his high school wrestling coach, the dangers of high school sports such as football, the toughness that high school wrestling builds, if Jiu-Jitsu would ever become a high school sport, having your “White Rabbit” to improve your jiu-jitsu, the importance of self-reliance, and other random thou…
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Episode 69 - Jon "Thor" Blank Returns
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On this episode of the podcast, 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Jon “Thor” Blank returns to discuss what he's been up to since being on the podcast a year ago. Jon shares how things have changed since he won The EBI Combat Jiu-Jitsu Middleweight Tournament in 2018, what its like competing in big tournaments such as the ADCC and Kasai Grappling, an…
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Episode 68 - Developing A Submission Mindset
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Chewy answers a question about how to improve your ability to get a submission and how to become more submission-oriented. We discuss the mental and physical aspects of this type of training focus, how to study/research new techniques, the importance of ritual, and implementation of this type of mindset and style of grappling.…
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Episode 67 - Dr. Chris Moriarty
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On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by BJJ Black Belt, Dr. Chris Moriarty. We discuss Chris’ start in jiu-jitsu, what drew him to jiu-jitsu and what led him to becoming a Medical Doctor, dealing with injuries, injury-prevention tips, his research study on the prevalence of injuries in jiu-jitsu, and much more. Research Article: Injury rat…
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Episode 66 - ADCC Preview and Competition Talk
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On this episode of the podcast, we preview the upcoming 2019 ADCC grappling tournament. We discuss the rule set, why this tournament has so much hype, our thoughts on FloGrappling covering the event, our thoughts on whether the competitors get nervous, why some people perform better under pressure, and we make predictions on the winners for each di…
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Episode 65 - 10th Planet Black Belt Brandon Mccaghren Returns
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On this episode of the podcast, we are joined once again by 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Brandon Mccaghren. We discuss diet, Brandon’s biggest fear, Combat Jiu-Jitsu, how Brandon started commentating events, how he studies jiu-jitsu, his training schedule, coaching MMA fighters, how he developed his flexibility and what he does to keep his body…
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Episode 64 - BJJ Black Belt Adam Wilson and Q&A
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On this episode of the podcast we are joined by BJJ black belt Adam Wilson. Adam discusses starting jiu-jitsu, what it was like changing gyms, getting recognized when traveling to other gyms, filming videos with Chewy, earning his black belt, and much more. The Q&A starts at 56:00 This podcast was recorded live on The Chewjitsu Youtube Channel. Che…
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Episode 63 - Being Efficient On and Off The Mats
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Chewy discusses his tips for efficiency and improved productivity. We discuss the importance of taking adequate breaks to improve efficiency. Chewy also talks about why he only works for 33 minutes at a time, how to start delegating tasks to improve efficiency, and the importance of simplifying your life by getting rid of non-essential things.…
On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by BJJ black belt, The Ultimate Fighter ("TUF") Season 1 Middleweight finalist, and UFC veteran Kenny “Kenflo” Florian. Kenny shares his interest in martial arts and start in jiu-jitsu, how that transitioned to fighting in MMA, his career in the UFC, the evolution of his training, his injuries, retireme…
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Episode 61 - BJJ Brown Belt Dru Phoenix
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On this episode of the podcast, we talk to BJJ brown belt Dru Phoenix. Dru shares his passion for working with under-privileged kids and how jiu-jitsu has been a positive in empowering those kids. Dru also discusses his military experience, overcoming depression, helping others with PTSD through performing and writing poetry, dealing with a severe …
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Episode 60 - Chewy's Mindset For BJJ Competition
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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy breaks down his recent wins at The IBJJF Chicago Open, the mindset that he has when going into competition, if Chewy gets nervous at competitions, and much more. Additional Show Notes: We discuss whether you should watch the matches at a tournament before you compete. If Chewy feels more pressure now that he ge…
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Episode 59 - BJJ Black Belt Ben Eaton
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Ben Eaton is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Xande and Saulo Ribeiro. Ben discusses how he found jiu-jitsu and the impact it had on him physically and mentally. Ben shares what the landscape of jiu-jitsu was like 22 years ago when he started, his thoughts on staying consistent with BJJ, training and teaching, and competing. We are always wanting to im…
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Episode 58 - How To Deal With Negative Thoughts, Competition Tips
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Chewy discusses how he deals with and overcomes fear and negative self talk, why having some anxiety before a tournament is a good thing, how to adjust training intensity the week before a competition, using exercise and stretching for mental health, how movement with meditation can help you focus, ways to stop worrying so that you can perform and …
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Episode 57 - The Importance Of Routines And Serving Others
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On this episode we talk about how going on an “Information Diet” can lead to an improved ability to focus, we discuss how routines help with self-care and productivity, some of the struggles of gym ownership as well as being a small business owner, how money can be the wrong motivator, and much more.…
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Episode 56 - BJJ Black Belt Ness aka "Zealjitsu"
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On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by BJJ black belt Ness aka "Zealjitsu." Ness discusses her start in jiu-jitsu, how jiu-jitsu has impacted her life, earning her black belt in 5 years, competing in and winning major tournaments, and how she balances work and life. Follow Ness on Instagram @zealjiujitsu…
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Episode 55 - Daniel "The Raspberry Ape" Strauss
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On this episode we are joined by Daniel Strauss aka “The Raspberry Ape.” Daniel is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under 10x world champion, Roger Gracie. Daniel is an active and successful jiu-jitsu competitor who has participated in some of the world's biggest grappling tournaments. On the podcast, Daniel discusses his start in jiu-jitsu, how a …
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Episode 54 - Strength & Conditioning Coach Joe Clark
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On this episode, we are joined by Strength & Conditioning coach Joe Clark. Joe is the co-owner of Derby City MMA and Chewy's business partner. He is also a former body builder, holds five state records in Olympic Lifting, and is the co-creator of the "Grappling Power Program" (a strength training program developed for Jiu-Jitsu athletes). On this e…
On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Echo Charles from The Jocko Podcast. Echo is a Jiu-Jitsu brown belt under Dean Lister, he is the co-host of The Jocko Podcast, and is also a videographer. Echo shares his start in jiu-jitsu, how injuries led him to starting videography, and how The Jocko Podcast started. Make sure to listen to the en…
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Episode 52 - The Necessity Of Mistakes In Jiu-Jitsu
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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy starts with a ramble on what he would have told his younger self. Chewy and Eugene share some of the mistakes they have made in jiu-jitsu and in life, the importance of making mistakes, and how to learn from and move past the mistakes. Q&A (at 41 minutes) includes: Chewy’s thoughts on private lessons. How to re…