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The Chewjitsu Podcast features your host BJJ Black Belt Nick “Chewy” Albin of chewjitsu.net and his co-host BJJ Black 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.
- Episode 309 - Sloan "Caveman" Clymerby Chewjitsu on April 29, 2024 at 10:30 am
On this episode, Chewy and Eugene are joined by Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, high level competitor, and head no-gi coach at Legion AJJ, Sloan "Caveman" Clymer. Sloan discusses the importance of honesty as a coach, how to develop high level submissions, learning Jiu-Jitsu from his dad while training in his […]
- Episode 308 - How To Beat Bigger Grapplers With...by Chewjitsu on April 22, 2024 at 10:30 am
Mike Perez is an ATOS Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, high level competitor, and the 2024 ADCC West Coast Trials +99 KG winner. On this episode, Mike discusses his start in grappling, choosing to train at ATOS Jiu-Jitsu with Andre Galvao, the strategies Mike used against the bigger grappler at the 2024 ADCC […]
- Episode 307 - One Thing All Of The Best...by Chewjitsu on April 15, 2024 at 10:30 am
On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene answer some listener questions. What is one thing that all great competitors do? How to deal with a coach who acts like a “needy ex”? Should you compete in the Adult or Masters division as a 35 year old hobbyist? What is the proper etiquette for […]
- Episode 306 - Takeaways From ADCC West Coast...by Chewjitsu on April 8, 2024 at 10:30 am
On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss some key takeaways from the 2024 ADCC West Coast Trials. We discuss how several former trials losers became trials winners in 2024, how to best prepare for ADCC trials, why there is no “meta,” the importance of sticking to your style and game plan, the […]
- Episode 305 - The Curse Of Being Gifted At BJJ...by Chewjitsu on April 1, 2024 at 10:00 am
On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the idea of why struggling with Jiu-Jitsu early on can be a benefit. We also discuss why every defect has a positive effect, finding the love for training, why time is your ally in BJJ, when BJJ athletes who were slower starters begin to improve, one of the […]
- Episode 304 - How To Overcome Fear Of Takedowns...by Chewjitsu on March 25, 2024 at 10:30 am
On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss how to overcome the fear of takedowns in Jiu-Jitsu. We discuss one of the main things Jiu-Jitsu does wrong when training takedowns, the importance of training takedowns with someone that is similar to your weight to decrease injuries and to improve success, […]
- Episode 303 - Chad "The Beast" Hardyby Chewjitsu on March 18, 2024 at 10:30 am
On this episode, we are joined by Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and Owner of Guardian MMA, Chad “The Beast” Hardy. Chad discusses recovering from a severe injury, the crazy story of Chad competing against a 300 lb. wrestler when he was 14 years old, how to modify training to get through a major […]
- Episode 302 - What Is The Toughest Belt To Get In...by Chewjitsu on March 11, 2024 at 10:30 am
On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the toughest belt to get in Jiu-Jitsu and also the toughest transition between belts in Jiu-Jitsu. We also discuss the secret to learning a new skill, why the white belt is not the toughest belt to get, how Jiu-Jitsu can impact your life in a positive way, […]
- Episode 301 - Zoltan Bathory and "Epic" Mattby Chewjitsu on March 4, 2024 at 11:30 am
On this episode, Chewy and Eugene are joined by Judo Black Belt, BJJ Black Belt, and the guitarist from the band “Five Finger Death Punch,” Zoltan Bathory. We are also joined by BJJ Black Belt and owner of "Epic Roll," Matt Wahlstrom. On this episode, Zo discusses his dream of moving to the […]
- Episode 300 - 10th Planet Black Belt Andy Varelaby Chewjitsu on February 26, 2024 at 11:30 am
Andy Varela is a 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and high level competitor. Andy joins the podcast to discuss his start in training MMA and then eventually focusing on Jiu-Jitsu at 21 years old, what it was like having a father who was an MMA coach, moving to Las Vegas to pursue a career MMA, […]