Jan 25, 2021
On this episode, Chewy and Eugene answer the question of whether you should get in shape before starting BJJ. We also do a live Q&A:
Can you train BJJ with asthma?
Thoughts on Gracie University if you don’t have a nearby school to train at.
How to deal with losing a tournament and seeing your losses posted on social...
Jan 18, 2021
Chewy discusses the book “The 33 Strategies of War” by Robert Greene and the concept of going to war with yourself.
We use the concept of “going to war with yourself” to help with combating laziness, accomplishing your goals, making better life choices, and taking chances.
Thanks to our podcast...
Jan 11, 2021
Chewy and Eugene are joined by BJJ black belt Robert Drysdale to discuss his new book, "Opening Closed Guard: The Origins of Jiu-Jitsu In Brazil."
Robert discusses his start in Jiu-Jitsu, why Jiu-Jitsu was so addictive, the reason for creating the book “Opening Closed Guard: The History of BJJ” and the documentary...
Jan 4, 2021
Chewy and Eugene discuss the book “Opening Closed-Guard: The Origins of Jiu-Jitsu In Brazil: The Story Behind the Film” written by Robert Drysdale.
We chat about the history of BJJ, some of the surprising things we learned, the impact of the Gracie family, the evolution of Judo and Jiu-Jitsu from Japan to Brazil,...