The Chewjitsu Podcast

The Chewjitsu Podcast

Hosted by: Chewjitsu

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,...

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Episode 66 - ADCC Preview and Competition Talk

On this episode of the podcast, we preview the upcoming 2019 ADCC grappling tournament. We discuss the rule set, why this tournament has so much hype, our thoughts on FloGrappling covering the event, our thoughts on...
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Episode 65 - 10th Planet Black Belt Brandon Mccaghren Returns

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined once again by 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Brandon Mccaghren. We discuss diet, Brandon’s biggest fear, Combat Jiu-Jitsu, how Brandon started commentating events, how...
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Episode 64 - BJJ Black Belt Adam Wilson and Q&A

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by BJJ black belt Adam Wilson.  Adam discusses starting jiu-jitsu, what it was like changing gyms, getting recognized when traveling to other gyms, filming videos with...
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Episode 63 - Being Efficient On and Off The Mats

Chewy discusses his tips for efficiency and improved productivity. We discuss the importance of taking adequate breaks to improve efficiency. Chewy also talks about why he only works for 33 minutes at a time, how to...
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Episode 62 - Kenny Florian

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by BJJ black belt, The Ultimate Fighter ("TUF") Season 1 Middleweight finalist, and UFC veteran Kenny “Kenflo” Florian. Kenny shares his interest in martial arts and start...
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Episode 61 - BJJ Brown Belt Dru Phoenix

On this episode of the podcast, we talk to BJJ brown belt Dru Phoenix. Dru shares his passion for working with under-privileged kids and how jiu-jitsu has been a positive in empowering those kids. Dru also discusses...
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Episode 60 - Chewy's Mindset For BJJ Competition

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy breaks down his recent wins at The IBJJF Chicago Open, the mindset that he has when going into competition, if Chewy gets nervous at competitions, and much more. Additional Show...
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Episode 59 - BJJ Black Belt Ben Eaton

Ben Eaton is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Xande and Saulo Ribeiro. Ben discusses how he found jiu-jitsu and the impact it had on him physically and mentally. Ben shares what the landscape of jiu-jitsu was like 22...
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Episode 58 - How To Deal With Negative Thoughts, Competition Tips

Chewy discusses how he deals with and overcomes fear and negative self talk, why having some anxiety before a tournament is a good thing, how to adjust training intensity the week before a competition,  using...
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Episode 57 - The Importance Of Routines And Serving Others

On this episode we talk about how going on an “Information Diet” can lead to an improved ability to focus, we discuss how routines help with self-care and productivity, some of the struggles of gym ownership as well...
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Episode 56 - BJJ Black Belt Ness aka "Zealjitsu"

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by BJJ black belt Ness aka "Zealjitsu." Ness discusses her start in jiu-jitsu, how jiu-jitsu has impacted her life, earning her black belt in 5 years, competing in and...
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Episode 55 - Daniel "The Raspberry Ape" Strauss

On this episode we are joined by Daniel Strauss aka “The Raspberry Ape.” Daniel is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under 10x world champion, Roger Gracie. Daniel is an active and successful jiu-jitsu competitor who...
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