Episode 331 - BJJ Black Belt Shawn Hammonds

The Chewjitsu Podcast

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by BJJ black belt Shawn Hammonds.

Shawn shares how he discovered BJJ, the early days of acquiring techniques and learning new techniques, the importance of position and proper posture, Shawn’s start in competition, how Shawn met Lloyd Irvin and the impact he made on Shawn’s career, how Chewy learned to drill and improve his techniques from Shawn, Shawn’s philosophy on teaching techniques, the attributes that make a good competitor, favorite competition memory, thoughts on the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu, the benefits of competing in the Masters divisions, how to maximize skill while decreasing wear and tear on the body, training around injuries, and the challenges of running a Jiu-Jitsu Association.

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