The Chewjitsu Podcast

Kade Ruotolo is a Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt who trains out of Atos HQ. We start off the podcast discussing Kade's recent victory at Who's Number One by "Buggy Choke." We discuss how Kade developed this new technique and how he implemented the submission into high level competition. Kade shares what it was like starting Jiu-Jitsu at 3 years old, the relationship and support he received from his parents, what makes Andre Galvao a great coach, his class structure and training schedule, favorite tournament format and his thoughts on competing in Combat Jiu-Jitsu, the match that was most meaningful, why training Gi and No-Gi is important, what its like having a brother who is a high level competitor, how surfing has impacted his Jiu-Jitsu, the importance of drilling, training leg locks, predictions for the future of Jiu-Jitsu, the upcoming Polaris Squads event, how to stay motivated, and advice to parents to help their kids stick with Jiu-Jitsu. Kade's also discusses how he handles tough training sessions. Check out Kade's next tournament: The Polaris Squads Event on August 7, 2021. Polaris Event Details: https://polarisprograppling.com/ Learn more about the Chewjitsu Training Camp going on August 27 - 29, 2021 https://www.chewjitsu.net/contact-us/ Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/31HEWoT and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Manscaped. Check out https://www.manscaped.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off and free shipping! Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://www.patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

On this episode of the podcast Chewy and Eugene discuss the recent viral video between ADCC Champion Orlando Sanchez and Professional MMA fighter Sean Strickland. We break down the technique Orlando used in the video, whether it was a "dick move," and give our thoughts on the situation altogether. We also discuss what makes something a "dick move" in Jiu-Jitsu, talking trash in the gym, moves that you use in competition vs. moves that you use in training, avoiding pointing the finger at others, how to train with an injured training partner. Chewjitsu Training Camp August 27th - 29th, 2021. Sign up for the e-mail list to be the first to get updates https://www.chewjitsu.net/contact-us/ Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/31HEWoT and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 20% off of your total purchase for the month of June 2021. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the "rules for Jiu-Jitsu." The rules discussed were: Jiu-Jitsu is a marathon, doing something new to shake things up, having a clear vision to what you're chasing, pacing yourself, and accepting failure as the currency for progress. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/31HEWoT and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 20% off of your total purchase during the month of June 2021. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Manscaped. Check out https://www.manscaped.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off and free shipping! Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

On this episode, Chewy discusses something that he learned from the books With The Old Breed by Eugene Sledge and The Things Our Fathers Saw by Matthew Rozell. The part that was interesting was the key difference between veterans and new soldiers and how the acceptance of the idea of death from the veteran soldiers allowed them to be more aggressive. And as it relates to BJJ, experienced grapplers who have accepted the possibility of losing are able to be more aggressive on the mats. We also answer one question that we received on Instagram: If we could go back and change one thing about our training habits to prevent injuries, what would it be? Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/31HEWoT and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 20% off of your total purchase for the month of June 2021. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

Eliot Marshall is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt and former Mixed Martial Artist. Eliot is also a business owner, podcaster, and author. He was the first American to win the BJJ Pan American Championship at blue, purple, and brown belt. After transitioning to MMA, Eliot fought on The Ultimate Fighter, earned a UFC contract, and fought for 4 more years. Upon retirement he became the co-owner of Easton Training Center. On this episode, Eliot shares his story of being bullied and having his home constantly vandalized which forced him to seek safety. Eliot found that safety through the ability to defend himself with Jiu-Jitsu and martial arts. Eliot discusses the value of helping others, the importance of your training partners to grow your BJJ skills, the major improvements and changes he has seen in BJJ, how to improve your weaknesses in Jiu-Jitsu, why you should "go on a diet with your Jiu-Jitsu techniques," why fear is an illusion, his experience on The Ultimate Fighter Season 8, why he felt that he was fighting in MMA for the wrong reasons, how having an intense battle with anxiety in 2016 changed his life, and the importance of maintaining balance in life. Eliot's Gym www.eastontc.com Gym Growth Course Eason.online Instagram @firemarshall205 Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/31HEWoT and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Manscaped. Check out https://www.manscaped.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off and free shipping! Hoist. Check out https://drinkhoist.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 10% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

Chewy discusses the concept of disrupting your opponent's game by trying to figure out what their objectives and strategies are. Chewy and Eugene also chat about the value of looking at the common objectives for each position or technique in BJJ, how to study or learn about an opponent, studying opponent tendencies objectively, why training with people at a lower skill level is important, and key concepts to building confidence. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/31HEWoT and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Manscaped. Check out https://www.manscaped.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off and free shipping! Hoist. Check out https://drinkhoist.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 10% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

We answer a listener question on preparing for a Jiu-Jitsu tournament on two weeks notice. Chewy gives his tips on staying in shape, should you compete if you're out of shape, adjusting your training to your "A-Game," how much you should roll, what would stop Chewy from doing a competition, is there an indicator on whether you should or shouldn't compete, is there any advantage of competing on short notice, and much more. Thanks to the podcast Sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/31HEWoT and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Hoist. Check out https://drinkhoist.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 10% off of your total purchase. Get tons of podcast exclusives including guest interviews, after podcast chats, and full seminars/training tips at https://www.patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

Chewy answers a question on cutting weight for BJJ competition. Chewy discusses how important weight cutting is to BJJ and his thoughts on the low carb and Keto diet approach to cutting weight. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/31HEWoT and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Manscaped. Check out https://www.manscaped.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off and free shipping! Hoist. Check out https://drinkhoist.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 10% off of your total purchase.

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss their thoughts Gordon Ryan's comment on Gi Jiu-Jitsu being phased out over the next 10 years. We discuss our opinions on this topic, what rule sets/changes could make Gi Jiu-Jitsu more exciting, and we also do a live Q&A session. Q&A: 34:50 The rule change that could make Gi BJJ more exciting. 48:36 Have you ever farted on someone while training? 49:00 Fight predictions for Oliveira vs. Chandler. 51:30 How to open a gym and become a BJJ black belt. 56:18 How do you improve cardio for BJJ? 59:40 Tips on training BJJ with a herniated disc. 1:05:24 Would you recommend learning takedowns as a white belt? 1:09:00 A friend is coming to my gym and wants me to ask about keeping the stripes on his belt. 1:11:12 How to use long arms to my advantage? 1:13:00 Tips on how to train Jiu-Jitsu with lower energy levels. 1:21:00 How to build your game around the Kimura grip/submission. 1:24:00 How to be less scary if you're a bigger person training with someone smaller. 1:27:20 My BJJ gym is competing in a tournament and I feel that I have to compete even though I don't enjoy competing. 1:33:30 How to train against larger opponents. 1:37:20 How to avoid cauliflower ear. 1:39:15 Thoughts on opening a gym as a purple belt (continued). 1:42:00 How friendly is Chewy's gym to visitors? 1:45:25 What to do if someone's beard gets in the way of a collar choke? Thanks to the podcast Sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/31HEWoT and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Manscaped. Check out https://www.manscaped.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off and free shipping! Hoist. Check out https://drinkhoist.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 10% off of your total purchase.

Todd is a former Marine, Jiu-Jitsu black belt, an author, and specializes in Executive Protection. Todd discusses how he started training BJJ 25 years ago, how Jiu-Jitsu was unique to other martial arts, the early days of Jiu-Jitsu, fighting NHB (No Holds Barred/MMA), starting his Executive Protection company, traveling to over 140 countries, his book "Protection For and From Humanity," how to check your surroundings when walking into a room, thoughts on the self-defense techniques, and how to improve police training. Check out Todd's website www.tourprotection.com and follow Todd on Instagram @tourtraining Thanks to the podcast Sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/31HEWoT and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Pre-order the Chewjitsu x Origin Collab Gi (Available for pre-order May 7-May 21)