Nikki Sullivan is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt that trains out of ATOS HQ in San Diego. Nikki shares her start in BJJ while going to college and the passion she had for training. Nikki discusses excelling in martial arts and taking the leap to quit her job and start training and competing full time. We also discuss the importance of positive influences and coaches to help reach your potential.

Follow Nikki on Instagram @nikkicuddlejitsu and her website www.nikkisullivan.com

We are joined by Derby City MMA co-owner and S&C Coach Joe Clark to discuss the difficulties with starting and keeping a new routine, how tangible goal setting can help with improving your BJJ and strength, using negative emotions as fuel and why negative emotions are important for making progress, how much visualization can help your performance, and Q&A. Q&A starts at: 30:00 30:45 Do you train at home, how, and what benefits? 36:15 What is the best way to increase flexibility? 40:00 How to respond when people make fun of BJJ? 43:43 Oldest person Chewy has ever tried in BJJ? 47:15 Leg locks for beginners? 51:30 How important is Diet vs. Strength Training vs. Flexibility? 59:30 Can you earn a BJJ black belt if you start training at 46 years old? 101:00 Should you call yourself a world Champion if you win in the Masters Division or non-black belt level?

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by BJJ brown belt Justin Court.

Justin is a BJJ Brown Belt and multiple time Pan Am champion and World Champion at various belt levels.

We discuss Jiu-Jitsu competition including competing in Gi vs. No-Gi, the techniques that are used consistently at the highest levels of jiu-jitsu competition, working around injuries, the mental aspect of competition and training, and much more.

Justin also discusses how he has kept his body healthy through strength training, diet, and recovery techniques.

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by BJJ brown belt Justin Court.

Justin is a BJJ Brown Belt and multiple time Pan Am champion and World Champion at various belt levels.

We discuss Jiu-Jitsu competition including competing in Gi vs. No-Gi, the techniques that are used consistently at the highest levels of jiu-jitsu competition, working around injuries, the mental aspect of competition and training, and much more.

Justin also discusses how he has kept his body healthy through strength training, diet, and recovery techniques.

On episode 80 of The Chewjitsu Podcast, we are joined by 2019 ADCC Absolute Bronze Medalist Lachlan Giles.

Lachlan had an amazing run in the Absolute Division of the 2019 ADCC being the smaller competitor and using his unique leg log game to win 3 matches by inside heel hook to take 3rd place.

On the podcast, Lachlan discusses the evolution of his leg lock game, developing his techniques, competition strategy, and how life has changed since his Bronze medal performance at the 2019 ADCC.

Lachlan is currently on a jiu-jitsu seminar tour and also has some great instructionals out that break down his leg lock game! Check it out all of his instructionals here: http://lachlangiles.net/

Joe Armento is a BJJ brown belt and one of the coaches at Derby City MMA.

We discuss a variety of topics such as the importance of a morning routine, what it takes to be an effective coach, jiu-jitsu being a healthy way to stress your body, jiu-jitsu providing a healthier self-image, the most important aspects of being an effective instructor/teacher, and much more!

Robin Black returns to the podcast and discusses traveling, the similarities of martial arts around the world, trends in martial arts, the evolution of his commentary, the importance of self-growth, meditation, and much more!

Follow Robin on Instagram @robinblackmartialarts and at robinblackmma.com

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Professor Jorge Gurgel is a BJJ black belt who is one of the pioneers of BJJ in the midwest. Jorge is also a veteran of The Ultimate Fighter ("TUF") Season 2 and The Ultimate Fighting Championship ("UFC").

Jorge joins the podcast to share his start in martial arts, he discusses playing sports in his youth and then discovering jiu-jitsu, moving to the U.S. and starting a Jiu-Jitsu school, fighting in "The Ultimate Fighter," his thoughts on his UFC career as well as the current state of MMA, and his passion for coaching BJJ.

Check out Jorge's gym at https://jgmma.com/

Thanks to our podcast sponsor Charlotte's Web CBD at https://www.charlottesweb.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu to receive 15% off.

Professor Jorge Gurgel is a BJJ black belt who is one of the pioneers of BJJ in the midwest. Jorge is also a veteran of The Ultimate Fighter ("TUF") Season 2 and The Ultimate Fighting Championship ("UFC").

Jorge joins the podcast to share his start in martial arts, he discusses playing sports in his youth and then discovering jiu-jitsu, moving to the U.S. and starting a Jiu-Jitsu school, fighting in "The Ultimate Fighter," his thoughts on his UFC career as well as the current state of MMA, and his passion for coaching BJJ.

Check out Jorge's gym at https://jgmma.com/

Thanks to our podcast sponsor Charlotte's Web CBD at https://www.charlottesweb.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu to receive 15% off.

Dr. Galpin is a tenured Professor at "The Center For Sport Performance" at CSU Fullerton, has earned a PhD in Human Bioenergetics in 2011, and runs the "Biochemistry and Molecular Exercise Physiology Laboratory" at CSU Fullerton.

Dr. Galpin joins the podcast to discuss his work with athletes, his philosophies on improving performance, strength training, diet, supplements, and much more.

Follow Dr. Galpin on Instagram @drandygalpin, check out his youtube channel Andy Galpin, and his website www.andygalpin.com