Aug 25, 2025
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 competing in a pit, what made the CJI a unique tournament, what Chewy would focus on if prepping for an event like CJI, and...
Aug 18, 2025
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/Competition gym and really liking it. “Bob” is wondering if he should switch gyms if he wants to become a...
Aug 11, 2025
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 perspectives, stories of the “I See Red” guys showing up to the gym, why we tend to want nice cars and big houses...
Aug 4, 2025
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 accept other people’s “dogma,” the idea that “half guard is half passed," the original thoughts on leg locks in...