Podcast Episodes

ADCC Veteran and BJJ Black Belt John Hansen (Episode 382)

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by ADCC veteran and BJJ black belt John Hansen.

John discusses bouncing around gyms initially and then finding a consistent training environment, when hi…

Published on 8 hours ago

BJJ Black Belt and Founder of “Tap Cancer Out” Jon Thomas (Episode 381)

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by BJJ Black Belt and Founder of the non-profit organization “Tap Cancer Out.”

Jon discusses starting Jiu-Jitsu in 2008, why earning a blue belt had sign…

Published on 1 week ago

Surviving "The Pyjama Game" (Episode 380)

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss a book Chewy has been reading titled “The Pyjama Game” and discuss an idea from the book on the unique take Japanese Judokas take to martial a…

Published on 2 weeks ago

CJI 2 Reaction: The Good, The Band, And The Ugly (Episode 379)

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene give their thoughts and reactions to the recent Craig Jones Invitational.

We discuss our experience at the event, our thoughts on the ruleset, why the…

Published on 3 weeks ago

CJI 2 Preview (Episode 378)

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene preview the upcoming Craig Jones Invitational (CJI 2).

We discuss the new Quintet team format, how the wrestling and takedowns will change when compet…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Choosing The Right Gym For You (Self-Defense vs. Sport) (Episode 377)

On this episode we answer a question from an anonymous podcast listener.

“Bob” wrestled in high school and is currently a member at a self-defense gym, but has been cross-training at a Sport/Competit…

Published on 1 month ago

Why Do “Alpha Male Bros” Become BJJ Gym Memes? (Episode 376)

Chewy and Eugene discuss “Alpha Male Bros” and some stories of these guys coming into the gym.

We discuss some of these “Alpha Bro” characters that show up on-line and the ridiculousness of their per…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Beware Of Other People's BJJ Commandments (Episode 375)

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene get asked about BJJ Black Belt Henry Akins' recent comments that "Half Guard" is not a very good position in BJJ.

Chewy and Eugene discuss why you shouldn't always a…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Powerful Mindset Tips For BJJ And Life (Episode 374)

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss multiple mindset tips that can help with BJJ and in life.

We discuss the idea of “detachment,” separating yourself from your accomplishments, …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJJ Black Belt Chris Wojcik (Episode 373)

Chis Wojcik is a BJJ black belt who trains out of "B Team," he is an ADCC veteran, and creator of "The Woj Lock."

On this episode we discuss “celebrity belts” in Jiu-Jitsu, the difference between bla…

Published on 2 months ago