The Chewjitsu Podcast

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: BJJ is a marathon (Episode 160: Rules For Jiu-Jitsu 1) Be an anti-martial artist (Episode 164: Rules For Jiu-Jitsu 2) Grips First

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the “Pareto Principle,” also known as this “80-20 Rule.” We discuss the idea of 20% of your BJJ techniques accounting for 80% of your success in grappling. We discuss if the “80-20 Rule” could be a trap and make your game too limited, how to identify what needs to change and ho

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by ADCC veteran and BJJ black belt John Hansen. John discusses bouncing around gyms initially and then finding a consistent training environment, when his life started to change into a more positive directions, 5 things all grappling is based around, how his training has ch

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by BJJ Black Belt and Founder of the non-profit organization “Tap Cancer Out.” Jon discusses starting Jiu-Jitsu in 2008, why earning a blue belt had significant meaning, dealing with “imposter syndrome” in BJJ, how “Tap Cancer Out” started and the process of running a tourn

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss a book Chewy has been reading titled “The Pyjama Game” and discuss an idea from the book on the unique take Japanese Judokas take to martial arts. We discuss how the Japanese Judokas had a great ability to relax while being thrown which allowed them to commit to

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene give their thoughts and reactions to the recent Craig Jones Invitational. We discuss our experience at the event, our thoughts on the ruleset, why there was more passivity in the matches, why a "Wrestling Duals" format may be a better ruleset, the controversy of whether