Best Brazilianjiujitsu Podcasts (2025)

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How To Become An Efficient Grappler In BJJ (Episode 364) 1:07:51

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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss why inexperience leads to inefficient activity on the mats. we discuss the process of improving efficiency on the mats, what Chewy focused on to improve efficiency, why "feeling is understanding," why mindset plays a huge roll in BJJ, why clearer goals lead to more efficiency, and how Chewy d…

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5 Old Man Jiu-Jitsu Tips (Episode 363) 1:12:54

7d ago1:12:54

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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss 5 important Jiu-Jitsu tips for older grapplers to help with your performance on the mats. We discuss the following ideas: Try not to win every round. Get good at defense. Use heart rate to monitor intensity. Train with intention. Focus on diet/weight loss. To learn more about Chewy’s new “Flo…

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How To Develop An "Older Grappler" BJJ Game (Episode 362) 1:09:59

14d ago1:09:59

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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy discusses why he needed to develop his “older grappler” BJJ game to adapt to training and to remain competitive against younger and more athletic grapplers. Chewy discusses how he started to discover this new element to his game, the position he would go to when fatigued, the moment Chewy decided to change his …

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The Most Beneficial Part Of BJJ Training People Avoid (Episode 361) 1:15:46

21d ago1:15:46

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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss the importance of rest days and why many BJJ practitioners avoid rest days and taking time off. We start off the podcast by answering a question from “Bob,” who is a 47 y/o BJJ practitioner who tries to train daily and even some days twice per day. “Bob” says that by mid week he has a hard ti…

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4th Degree BJJ Black Belt James Clingerman Returns (Episode 360) 1:26:40

28d ago1:26:40

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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene are joined by one of the Jiu-Jitsu pioneers in the Midwest, 4th degree BJJ Black Belt James Clingerman. James joins the podcast to discuss celebrating the 25th anniversary of his gym, his biggest marketing mistakes as a new gym owner, taking the risk to start a gym 25 years ago as a BJJ blue belt, ho…

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Olympic Wrestler Jake Herbert (Episode 359) 1:26:20

1M ago1:26:20

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On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Olympian, 9X U.S. National Champion, 3X World Medalist, and BJJ Purple Belt Jake Herbert. Jake is a husband, father of four, and business coach. Jake discusses his start in wrestling, how he got his kids to start training in grappling, pros and cons of specialization vs training in multiple sports, "…

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Old School BJJ With Black Belt Daniel Bertina (Episode 358) 1:39:55

1M ago1:39:55

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On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by one of Chewy’s first training partners, BJJ Black Belt Daniel Bertina. Daniel is a BJJ Black Belt and coach that lives in the Netherlands. Daniel discusses his early days in BJJ and his training sessions with Chewy, what training sessions were like in the early 2000’s, ideas on decreasing injuries, r…

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Chewy's A Fruitcake That Likes To Play Graba$$ 1:05:04

2M ago1:05:04

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene have fun with a comment that called Chewy “A Fruitcake That Likes To Play Graba$$”. This troll comment came in response to an e-mail Chewy sent out that stated “Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu helps you find yourself and lose yourself at the same time.” We discuss how Jiu-Jitsu can force you look at yourself and derive deeper …

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BJJ Black Belt AJ Clingerman Returns (Episode 356) 1:13:19

2M ago1:13:19

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On this episode of the Chewjitsu Podcast, we are joined by BJJ Black Belt and gym owner AJ Clingerman. AJ discusses the start of her "Roll Models" BJJ Camps, the idea behind a women’s only camp and what makes it unique from other camps, the challenges women face in BJJ, the importance of women’s only classes, red flags for women in BJJ, why many wo…

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Strength & Nutrition Coach Eli Coffey Returns (Episode 355) 2:32:29

2M ago2:32:29

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On this live recording of the podcast, we are joined by Strength & Nutrition Coach Eli Coffey. We discuss Eli's recovery from two shoulder replacements, strength training for grapplers, bulking and cutting weight, how to address common muscle imbalances in grapplers, Sport Specific vs. General Strength training, the "budget" for recovery, fat loss,…

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How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome In BJJ (Episode 354) 1:02:18

2M ago1:02:18

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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss Imposter Syndrome in BJJ and how to both overcome this and use it to your advantage. We discuss the problem with comparing yourself to others, if a high competitive environment a reason to change gyms, what Chewy looks for when promoting someone to their next belt rank, why Chewy doesn’t pref…

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Systematic Coaching & Team Building with Luke Martin 1:18:14

2M ago1:18:14

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I talk to Luke Martin from Sydney West Martial Arts, Luke has been on the podcast several times before, and this marks ten years since he began his journey of bringing the world-class Danaher grappling system to his gym in Penrith. We discuss his team's recent participation in the ADCC World Championships, how his coaching philosophy has evolved ov…

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1 Year Of The Chewjitsu Opens With BJJ Black Belt Jeff Alexander (Episode 353) 1:09:23

3M ago1:09:23

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene are joined by BJJ Black Belt and Tournament Director of The Chewjitsu Open, Jeff Alexander. Chewy and Jeff discuss the idea behind The Chewjitsu Open, what happened during the first ever Chewjitsu Open, the recipe that's made The Chewjitsu Open successful, why it's more difficult to get brown and black belts to com…

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The Most Underrated BJJ Skill in your Jiu-Jitsu Journey! 1:15:18

3M ago1:15:18

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In this episode of the Elbows Tight Podcast, host Travis Motl and guest Steve Kwan discuss the significance of failure in the journey of Jiu-Jitsu practitioners. They explore personal experiences with setbacks, the importance of mindset, and how to foster a supportive gym culture. The conversation emphasizes the value of consistency, the human elem…

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How To Get The Most Out Of Your BJJ Competitions (Episode 352) 58:43

3M ago58:43

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss BJJ competitions and how to get the most out of your competition experience. We discuss how competition makes your BJJ better, how competitions can help with training intensity, the realization regarding competition nerves, how to improve on failures in competition, how competition losses can be incredibly …

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Optimize Your Life With "1st Optimal" (Episode 351) 1:36:29

3M ago1:36:29

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Joe Miller is the founder and CEO of “1st Optimal”, a telehealth functional medicine company dedicated to helping high performing men and women optimize their hormones, longevity, and overall health through personalized treatment plans that integrate lifestyle, exercise, supplementation, nutrition, and medications. With a deep passion for evidence-…

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Why Is BJJ So Addicting? (Episode 350) 51:35

3M ago51:35

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss why BJJ is so addicting. We discuss the “trifecta” that addicts BJJ athletes and three additional reasons that keep you “Mat Addicts” coming back for more. We also discuss some ideas on why people quit BJJ. The "BJJ Trifecta": Learning/Feedback loop. Stress Management. Community and social aspect. Three byp…

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Division 1 Wrestler and BJJ Purple Belt Ian Daube (Episode 349) 1:31:42

4M ago1:31:42

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On this episode, we are joined by former Division 1 Wrestler and BJJ purple belt Ian Daube. Ian discusses his start in wrestling and Judo, how a pec injury changed Ian’s wrestling career, why he decided to quite his corporate job and become a full time grappler and how he transitioned out of the corporate world, the importance of aggression in a BJ…

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Gym Cancer Culture (Episode 348) 53:28

4M ago53:28

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene answer a question from Collin who asks, “How do you recognize and fix gym culture without enforcers, and also what do you do if one of the enforcers becomes a gym bully”? We discuss how and when a “gym enforcer” should be used, one of the most corrosive things that can happen in the gym, “Absolute Cancerous Behavio…

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How To Navigate Negative and Bad Jiu-Jitsu Content on Social Media! 56:06

4M ago56:06

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In this episode of Elm's Tight podcast, Travis and Justin Lesko discuss Justin's journey from MMA to Jiu Jitsu, the cultural differences in training environments, and the challenges of navigating intensity and injuries during training. They also explore the importance of recording training sessions for improvement and the impact of social media on …

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Can You Get "Ridiculously" Strong For BJJ Without Lifting Weights? (Episode 347) 1:05:33

4M ago1:05:33

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss a recent article that claims that you can get “ridiculously" strong for BJJ by just doing bodyweight exercises. We chat about the article in depth and where we agree and disagree with the writer’s arguments. We also discuss why some grapplers a resistant to lifting weights, how to properly use isometric exe…

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Is The Gi Necessary? (Episode 346) 49:16

4M ago49:16

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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene answer a question from Andy who says he isn’t enjoying training in the Gi anymore and wants to eventually focus on MMA. So he wants to know, “Is the gi necessary?” We discuss the importance of goals to dictate your training, Chewy talks about how his opinion on the Gi has changed over the years, the …

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Eliminate Distractions And Take Action In 2025 (Episode 345) 1:26:17

4M ago1:26:17

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss some ideas on how to eliminate distractions in 2025 and achieve your goals in the new year. We discuss the idea of "Executers vs. Collectors," why you should “live like a dog,” the idea of “Alibi-itis,” minimizing distractions, why what you say “no” to is just as important as what you say “yes” to, adding a…

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How Jiu-Jitsu Changed Matt's Life Forever 8:06

4M ago8:06

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Training in martial arts like Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person. Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/ On this 128th episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I talk to Jiu-Jitsu artist and entrepreneur Matt Astacio. Mat…

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The Lamest Way To Win A BJJ Match (Episode 344) 1:03:09

5M ago1:03:09

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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene reflect on the 2024 No-Gi Worlds. We discuss the lamest way to win a BJJ match, why you should complain to the IBJJF to enforce rule changes, why the way you win matters, the willingness to risk everything for a win, the reasons why we compete, if you lose…it’s not all a loss, why warm ups are key fo…

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How Jiu-Jitsu Can Revolutionize Life - With BJJ Black Belt Troy Moutsatsos 15:50

5M ago15:50

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Training in martial arts like Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person. Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/ On this 127th episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I talk to Jiu-Jitsu instructor Troy Moutsatsos. Troy is a Jiu…

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Training To Support BJJ Longevity At 40 And Older (Episode 343) 52:16

5M ago52:16

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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss some important tips for longevity in BJJ and training more intelligently as you get older. We discuss 7 Tips: Train to stimulate and don’t annihilate (learn your limits). Train less, but with more focus. Treat life off the mat as an extension of training. Be disciplined with lifting. Let go o…

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Chewy's Case Against Jiu-Jitsu In The Olympics (Episode 342) 46:00

5M ago46:00

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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss why BJJ should not be an Olympic Sport. We discuss both pros and cons of Jiu-Jitsu in the Olympics, how the Olympic Judo rulesets have influenced the sport, why BJJ being in the Olympics will decrease the evolution of BJJ, how the variety in BJJ helps growth, the difference between amateur an…

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University of Minnesota Assistant Wrestling Coach Luke Becker (Episode 341) 1:25:08

5M ago1:25:08

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On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by University of Minnesota Head Assistant Coach, Luke Becker. Luke is an accomplished wrestler and the 2002 NCAA National Champion, 2002 and 2003 Big Ten Champion (157 pounds), Four-time NCAA All-American (2000-03), member of the 2001 and 2002 National Championship teams, and a member of the 2001, 2002 …

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Datsusara Owner Chris O'Dell Talks About How Jiu-Jitsu Helps His Mental Health and Life Off The Mats 27:17

5M ago27:17

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Training in martial arts like Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person. Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/ On this 126th episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I talk to Jiu-Jitsu artist and entrepreneur Chris O'Dell. Chr…

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How Cannabis & Jiu-Jitsu Helped Jody Hendrix Heal His Life 29:20

6M ago29:20

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Training in martial arts like Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person. Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/ On this 125th episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I talk to Jiu-Jitsu blue belt Jody Hendrix. Jody is a father …

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BJJ Training As You Get Older With Nick Sanders (Episode 340) 1:29:28

6M ago1:29:28

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On this episode of the podcast we are joined by BJJ Black Belt, Owner of Revive BJJ, and military veteran Nick Sanders. Nick Sanders started BJJ in 2006 after leaving active duty with the Army. Nick served in Iraq in 2004-2005 as an infantryman with the First Infantry Division. While in Iraq, he received several awards including the Purple Heart an…

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Origin CEO and BJJ Black Belt Pete Roberts Returns (Episode 339) 1:41:50

6M ago1:41:50

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On this episode of the podcast, we are once again joined by Origin CEO and BJJ black belt Pete Roberts. Pete discusses the process of shifting his role when he became the CEO of Origin, why Pete feels that this was the first year that he actually “worked,” why you should change where you get your dopamine, why you shouldn’t put anyone on a pedestal…

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Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Michael Cragholm On How Martial Arts Helps You Grow 34:51

6M ago34:51

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Training in martial arts like Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person. Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/ On this 124th episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I talk to Jiu-Jitsu black belt Michael Cragholm. Michael is a…

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Judo and Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt Luis Silva On How Martial Arts Training Helped Him In Business 36:16

6M ago36:16

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Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person. Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/ On this 123nd episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I talk to Luis Silva. Luis is a Jiu-Jitsu & Judo br…

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Episode 338 - PGF Champion Ryan Aitken 1:14:29

6M ago1:14:29

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Ryan Aitken is a 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, ADCC veteran, EBI Absolute Champion, Combat Jiu-Jitsu Champion, and the PGF Season 7 champion. Ryan joins the podcast to discuss his start in Jiu-Jitsu, deciding to switch gyms to train with Sean Applegate at 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Atlanta, important concepts that are forgotten in Jiu-Jitsu, strengt…

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Episode 337 - Rules For Jiu-Jitsu #20: Don't Be A Sore Loser 59:20

6M ago59:20

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss a new rule for Jiu-Jitsu. We chat about why you should avoid being a sore loser. We chat about some of our tournament experiences, why you should avoid posting your frustrations about a tournament on social media, a useful way to get your frustrations out, who to stop being "fragile," how to be less emotion…

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How to Transition from World Class Athlete to World Class Coach with Jeferson Guaresi 1:06:30

6M ago1:06:30

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In this episode, Travis interviews Jeferson Guaresi, who shares his journey from starting Jiu Jitsu in rural Brazil to becoming a successful competitor and coach in New York. Jeferson discusses his challenges, the importance of mentorship, and the cultural shifts he experienced. He emphasizes the significance of teaching and communication in coachi…

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Why Kids Today Need Jiu-Jitsu More Than Ever 🔥 - Ft. Black Belt Author Chris Ortiz 25:27

6M ago25:27

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Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person. Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/ On this 122nd episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I talk to Chris Ortiz. Chris is a Brazilian Jiu-Jit…

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Episode 336 - 8 Tips You Wish You Had At White Belt 1:07:38

7M ago1:07:38

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss some white belt BJJ tips that came from a Reddit BJJ forum. We break down 8 pieces of advice and discuss whether we agree or disagree with them. Here is the list: Never date a girl/guy from the gym, (it’s easier to get better when you enjoy the place where you train). Stop trying to win. It makes you get hu…

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How To Transform Trauma With Jiu-Jitsu Ft. Jamie Marich and Anna Pirkl 59:19

7M ago59:19

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Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person. Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/ In the 121st episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet show, I speak with researchers and martial artists Jamie Mari…

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Keeping with Tradition vs. Innovation in Jiu-Jitsu 1:01:34

7M ago1:01:34

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In this episode of the Elbows Type Podcast, host Travis interviews Fabio Cannela, who shares his inspiring journey of overcoming a severe motorcycle accident that left him unable to train for two years. Fabio discusses the importance of self-study and the role of instructionals in Jiu-Jitsu, as well as the evolution of the sport from traditional pr…

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Episode 335 - 8 People To Avoid During Rolling 1:14:34

7M ago1:14:34

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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss 8 types of training partners to avoid rolling with. Here are the 8 types of people to avoid during rolling: “Let’s Go Light Guy” “The Stinky Gi Guy” “The Staph Spreader” “Mr. Sniffles” “White Belt Wolverine” “The Hot Box Bro” “The Locker Room Talker” “Mr./Mrs. Mundials” You can check out our …

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Episode 334 - Rules For Jiu-Jitsu #19: Progress Looks Unremarkable 1:02:43

7M ago1:02:43

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On this episode of the podcast, we chat about another rule for Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the idea of how unremarkable things lead to progress and improvement. We discuss the importance of unremarkable activities to build a solid foundation, how to find joy in the unremarkable things, the importance of perspective, the imp…

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