Episode 261 - Rules For Jiu-Jitsu #15: Use Jiu-Jitsu To Overcome Your Fears
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05/29/23 • 61 min
On this episode of the Chewjitsu Podcast, Chewy discusses the difference between “Classical Martial Arts” and “Combat Sports” and how to use combat sports such as Jiu-Jitsu to overcome fear.
We discuss why it's important to have a realistic view of your ego, the importance of being in-shape as a martial artist, Eugene and Chewy share their fears with training Jiu-Jitsu, the joy of doing difficult things, the pros of classical martial arts, the importance of katas, the evolution of Jiu-jitsu, why you should make peace with the worst outcome, and advice for dealing with a “fractured ego.”
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On this episode of the Chewjitsu Podcast, Chewy discusses the difference between “Classical Martial Arts” and “Combat Sports” and how to use combat sports such as Jiu-Jitsu to overcome fear.
We discuss why it's important to have a realistic view of your ego, the importance of being in-shape as a martial artist, Eugene and Chewy share their fears with training Jiu-Jitsu, the joy of doing difficult things, the pros of classical martial arts, the importance of katas, the evolution of Jiu-jitsu, why you should make peace with the worst outcome, and advice for dealing with a “fractured ego.”
Thanks to the podcast sponsors:
Charlotte's Web CBD.
Head over to https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30 and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase.
Epic Roll BJJ.
Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% 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
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Episode 260 - Inverted Gear Owner and BJJ Black Belt Nelson Puentes
On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene are joined by Inverted Gear Owner and BJJ Black Belt Nelson Puentes.
Nelson joins the podcast to discuss what it was like immigrating to the US from Chile at 14 years old, joining his high school football team without knowing the rules of football, wrestling in high school and why he chose not to wrestle in college, discovering BJJ, signing up for a BJJ tournament before ever taking a Jiu-Jitsu class, scheduling life around BJJ, taking a break from college and starting Inverted Gear, how he came up with the Inverted Gear logo and brand, how Nelson met his wife at a BJJ tournament, how Nelson’s wife helped grow the company, the gym environment Nelson created at Inverted Gear Academy, how he has kept up with newer BJJ techniques, his biggest Jiu-Jitsu influences, what Jiu-Jitsu camps were like back in the day, how Chewy and Nelson met, thoughts on the IBJJF, and why BJJ was so influential in his life.
Check out Inverted Gear at https://www.invertedgear.com/ and follow Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/invertedgearnelson/
Thanks to the podcast sponsors:Charlotte's Web CBD.
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Episode 262 - Is Gi Jiu-Jitsu More Technical Than No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu?
Chewy and Eugene discuss whether Gi Jiu-Jitsu is more technical than No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu and the dangers of "Jiu-Jitsu Dogma."
We discuss what being “more technical” means, martial arts dogma, using leg locks for self-defense, thoughts on Bruce Lee’s philosophies on martial arts, being an open book when learning techniques, the differences between Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, using martial arts compared to a gun for self-defense, how “Basic Jiu-Jitsu” has changed over the years, whether Gi or No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu is better for older grapplers, and different BJJ styles.
Thanks to the podcast sponsors:Charlotte's Web CBD.
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