• Is BJJ Just Bad Judo? (Episode 399)
    Jan 26 2026

    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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    23 mins
  • The Best of the Podcast #4: Rules For Jiu-Jitsu #7-9 (Episode 398)
    Jan 19 2026

    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-Jitsu #8: Age Isn't Just A Number - We discuss whether Jiu-Jitsu black belts who are older and struggle with and even lose to lower belts, are still considered a legit black belt.

    Episode 222 - Rules For Jiu-Jitsu #9: Wisdom Doesn't Come Cheap - We discuss the idea of why wisdom doesn't come cheap. We chat about the challenges of Jiu-Jitsu, including the willingness required to go through the struggles physically and emotionally.

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • 7 BJJ Commandments To Train Safe & Improve Your Submissions (Episode 397)
    Jan 12 2026

    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.

    1. Though shalt remember, none of this matters.

    2. Though shalt catch fast and finish slow.

    3. Though shalt avoid those who eat submissions.

    4. Though shalt have a "kill switch."

    5. Though shalt communicate with your training partners.

    6. Though shalt tap fast and tap often.

    7. Though shalt honor the "Golden Rule" of submissions.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • How To Actually Accomplish New Year's Goals (Episode 396)
    Jan 5 2026

    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.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • The Best of the Podcast #3: Rules For Jiu-Jitsu #4-6 (Episode 395)
    Dec 29 2025

    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:

    1. Episode 174 - Rules For Jiu-Jitsu 4: Roll To Win

    2. Episode 178 - Rules For Jiu-Jitsu 5: The Paradox of Improvng For BJJ

    3. Episode 185 - Rules For Jiu-Jitsu 5: Don't Judge A Book By It's Cover

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • How To Improve From BJJ Injuries and Losing Matches (Episode 394)
    Dec 22 2025

    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 injury rehab ideas and mistakes, how injuries can radially change your game, Chewy breaks down his 2 matches at No-Gi Worlds and the mistake he made that potentially cost him the match, how to take strategic, tactical, and technical takeaways from a loss, the value of feeling disappointment, the idea of "no days off."

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • The Jiu-Jitsu "Waiting Game" (Episode 393)
    Dec 15 2025

    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 "reading the room," what to eat the day of and during the competition, why you should limit caffeine, and Chewy's mindset just before competing.

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    51 mins
  • 12 Things The Chewster Is Thankful For (Episode 392)
    Dec 8 2025

    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 lucky I am to be alive right now.

    10. Thankful for being born in my country.

    11. Thankful for older men and mentors who helped over the years.

    12. Thankful for the "Chew Crew" and BJJ community.

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    1 hr and 13 mins