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 about what a "dominant" position is, "control before position," the best positions to control your opponent in BJJ, how to help less experienced grapplers focus more on position, the importance of keeping a consistent pace as an older grappler, positions older grapplers should be good at and positions to avoid, and watching matches to get inspiration for techniques and positions in BJJ. Thanks to our podcast sponsors: Datsusara, head over to https://www.dsgear.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of the highest quality hemp gear for BJJ. Check out "Athlethc" at https://athlethc.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of your order of hemp-derived THC performance mints.  Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30 and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://epicrollbjj.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

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 students to experiment and how a recorded roll can change the feel of a training session. The Chewjitsu Podcast #228 - Rules For Jiu-Jitsu #11: How To Train With Someone "New" - We discuss the video of a 140 lb. teenage BJJ blue belt getting slammed by a 265 lb. purple belt. Chewy gives advice on how to roll with someone that you don't know, how the rules engagement in BJJ dictate your reaction and perception of the type of training, whether you can prevent getting slammed in training. The Chewjitsu Podcast #231 - Rules For Jiu-Jitsu 12: Don't Draw A Line In The Sand With BJJ - Chewy discusses techniques that were seen as low percentage that have become high percentage effective techniques. Thanks to our podcast sponsors: Datsusara, head over to https://www.dsgear.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of the highest quality hemp gear for BJJ. Check out "Athlethc" at https://athlethc.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of your order of hemp-derived THC performance mints.  Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30 and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://epicrollbjj.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

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 sponsors: Datsusara, head over to https://www.dsgear.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of the highest quality hemp gear for BJJ. Check out "Athlethc" at https://athlethc.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of your order of hemp-derived THC performance mints.  Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30 and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://epicrollbjj.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

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 aggression in order to better control it, the importance of learning to wield your aggression, why martial arts is great for controlling aggression, why you should expect white belts to do "dumb things", why you should roll with white belts like its a "fight," why intention is important, how to not overreact on the mats, and how to increase aggressiveness on the mats. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Datsusara, head over to https://www.dsgear.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of the highest quality hemp gear for BJJ. Check out "Athlethc" at https://athlethc.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of your order of hemp-derived THC performance mints.  Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30 and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://epicrollbjj.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

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 planning your day and your week can be motivating, and the idea of "good is good enough." The books mentioned in this episode: "Deep Work" by Cal Newport "Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout" by Cal Newport Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport "Four Thousand Weeks - Time Management For Mortals" by Oliver Burkman "Atomic Habits" by James Clear  "The Power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Datsusara, head over to https://www.dsgear.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of the highest quality hemp gear for BJJ. Check out "Athlethc" at https://athlethc.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of your order of hemp-derived THC performance mints.  Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30 and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://epicrollbjj.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

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 things about starting a new association. To get more information about the Chewjitsu Association head over to https://www.chewjitsutraining.com/team Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Datsusara, head over to https://www.dsgear.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of the highest quality hemp gear for BJJ. Check out "Athlethc" at https://athlethc.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of your order of hemp-derived THC performance mints.  Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30 and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://epicrollbjj.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss 10 annoying Jiu-Jitsu myths. Strength doesn't matter and technique conquers all. The only way to get good at BJJ is to train really hard. Being a black belt means you are a good person. Being a black belt means you are more disciplined. Gym owners are "money-grubbing evil-doers" who only want to extract money from their members. You need brand new never before seen techniques to be good at BJJ. Training sport Jiu-Jitsu will not be effective in preparing you for a self-defense scenario. Helio Gracie was a sick and frail individual who invented leverage. The Gi is boring. BJJ competitors should be paid millions of dollars like other athletes. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Datsusara, head over to https://www.dsgear.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of the highest quality hemp gear for BJJ. Check out "Athlethc" at https://athlethc.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of your order of hemp-derived THC performance mints.  Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30 and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://epicrollbjj.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss 5 traits of successful grapplers. We discuss the following ideas: Know when to go and when to chill (also to focus on breathing and decreasing tunnel vision). Focus on small battles (grips, hand fighting, and inside position). Train with deliberate intent (don't try to win every round and don't be a needy grappler). Be able to relax in bad spots. Know when to go and when to give ground (don't fight to the death on every position). Bonus Idea: Play the long game. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Datsusara, head over to https://www.dsgear.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of the highest quality hemp gear for BJJ. Check out "Athlethc" at https://athlethc.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of your order of hemp-derived THC performance mints.  Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30 and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://epicrollbjj.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

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 competition, how to transfer success in the gym to success in tournaments, training for longevity, how getting diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis has impacted his life, and Professor Crane's book titled "All In." You can check out his book here: All In: Lessons On and Off The Mat Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Datsusara, head over to https://www.dsgear.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of the highest quality hemp gear for BJJ. Check out "Athlethc" at https://athlethc.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of your order of hemp-derived THC performance mints.  Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30 and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://epicrollbjj.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

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 reaching a goal, and the importance of process oriented goals, and the most important factor to getting a black belt in BJJ. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Datsusara, head over to https://www.dsgear.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of the highest quality hemp gear for BJJ. Check out "Athlethc" at https://athlethc.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of your order of hemp-derived THC performance mints.  Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30 and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://epicrollbjj.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast