How To Improve From BJJ Injuries and Losing Matches (Episode 394)

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss dealing with injuries and also losing matches. Eugene discusses dealing with a knee injury and what he is working on for recovery as well as how he is dealing with taking time off of training. Chewy also discusses not making the podium of a tournament for the first time in almost 10 years, the mistakes he made in his match, and what he will do differently in the future. We also discuss injury rehab ideas and mistakes, how injuries can radially change your game, Chewy breaks down his 2 matches at No-Gi Worlds and the mistake he made that potentially cost him the match, how to take strategic, tactical, and technical takeaways from a loss, the value of feeling disappointment, the idea of "no days off." Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Check out "Athlethc" at and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of your order of hemp-derived THC performance mints. Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at

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How To Improve From BJJ Injuries and Losing Matches (Episode 394) is an episode from The Chewjitsu Podcast by Eugene Tsozik.

This episode is 01:05:27 long.

This episode was published on Dec 22, 2025.

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