The Best of the Podcast #4: Rules For Jiu-Jitsu #7-9 (Episode 398)
Release Date: 01/19/2026
How To Be A More Productive Grappler On and Off The Mats (Episode 426)
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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...
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BJJ Business #1 - Chewy Is Starting An Association (Episode 425)
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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 Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Datsusara, head over...
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10 Annoying Myths In BJJ (Episode 424)
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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...
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5 Traits of Successful Grapplers (Episode 423)
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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 and use the code...
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BJJ Black Belt Alberto Crane (Episode 422)
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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...
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Do You Need Discipline To Get A Black Belt In BJJ? (Episode 421)
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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...
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The "Secret" To Getting Good At Jiu-Jitsu (Episode 420)
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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss the "secret" to getting good at Jiu-Jitsu. Chewy discusses the importance of having tough training partners to improve and build your techniques, being able to communicate and trust your training partners, and what makes a strong training partner. We also discuss the different types of “battle buddies,” the importance of moving towards discomfort, why getting frustrated during training is a good thing, how our disposition as people comes through in training, the value of delayed gratification. Thanks to the podcast sponsors:...
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Jiu-Jitsu On A Plane With BJJ Black Belt Josh Longood (Episode 419)
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On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by BJJ Black Belt and former professional MMA fighter Josh Longood. Josh has gotten recent attention due to a video circulating of him apprehending a disruptive passenger on a flight. He shares his experience and gives an in-depth breakdown of how he was able to apprehend and control the passenger using his Jiu-Jitsu. Josh also discusses if anything has changed in his life since all of the social media attention, what level of Jiu-Jitsu skill was necessary to control the resisting individual, why Josh started training Jiu-Jitsu, why he quit...
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Confessions of A Driller (Episode 418)
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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy discusses how drilling helped him hit new techniques in competition. Chewy discusses the brawl at the ADCC Open in Atlanta, why he chooses to not show too much emotion after wins and losses, if anything would cause Chewy to get in an altercation at a tournament, the techniques that don’t require drilling, what makes a technique better for drilling, the problem with only drilling techniques and the issues with only sparring, the optimal BJJ class structure, and why information alone doesn’t evoke change. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Datsusara,...
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Training and Competing As An Older Grappler With BJJ Black Belt Brad Steinborn (Episode 417)
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On this episode of the podcast we are joined by BJJ black belt and Master’s competitor Brad Steinborn. Brad discusses the importance of focusing on diet, strength training, and recovery outside the gym. We also discuss “Volume Training” and the type of lifting Brad has done since he has gotten older, how to adjust to training as you get older, how Brad’s BJJ game has evolved, thoughts on drilling, the goals Brad had when he started training and why he continues to train, training yourself to be calm in complex situations through Jiu-Jitsu, staying busy outside of Jiu-Jitsu and...
info_outlineOn 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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