In 2007 I came to Derby City MMA. I left my previous BJJ gym and began training here.

When I started training here I met this young kid named Chad. I didn’t know it at the time but he would radically change my life.

Initially he was a young kid growing up in a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu gym. Training and competing constantly.

But he quickly grew into a young man that was possessed with gifts that many of us wish we had. Both as a competitor and practitioner and as a teacher.

During our time training together we sharpened each other’s abilities. And on top of that. I learned a lot about myself.

While doing my best to try and help Chad along his own path I learned so much about myself.

This isn’t goodbye as we will see him often enough. But it is definitely a new period. For myself as a coach and for Chad as a man carving his own path in the world.

I love my “little brother” that I promoted 2 years ago. But I’m happy he’s growing. On and off the mats.

He’s taking his own call to adventure. Finding his own path in his life.

You can follow Chad at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuauqeukQLtUrucpitF4OGQ

You can watch this podcast to see why Chad is leaving:

-Chewy
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In this episode of the podcast we talk about following your own path.

We’re on this subject because Chad is leaving to move down to Tennessee.

We also share some stories about the No Gi Pans, competing and even the nerdy way I keep my journals.

I hope you enjoy this episode of the Chewjitsu podcast.

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If you’d ever like to train with the team and I. Check out my gym Derby City MMA in Louisville,KY.

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Pain or difficulty with bringing the knee to the chest when performing guard retention or with general movement of the hip? This technique will not only improve motion but will decrease tension in the hip flexors as well as reduce pain.
Use the voodoo band and perform a functional movement and strengthening exercises such as a squat to “trick” the hip into flexion without activating the hip flexor muscles so that way you will not increase your pain. The voodoo band is a great option as it can get into areas such as high into the hip joint more easily. Give it a try!
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