This Isn’t a Seminar! It’s an Immersive BJJ Experience That Can Change Your Game and May Even Reignite Your Passion for BJJ!

Join the Next Small Group Chewjitsu Camp in 2025!

I'll be hosting my 3-day BJJ training experiences in May, June and August.

It's your chance to upgrade a specific area of your BJJ game, train with me personally in a small intimate setting.

Many previous attendees said these camps have literally changed their BJJ game and in many cases reignited their passion for grappling.

If you'd like to join me then read all the details below!

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If You've Ever Wanted To Meet Or Train With Me. This is The Best Opportunity You'll Ever Have.

What’s up!

You may have heard some stuff about a Chewjitsu camp coming up or maybe this is the 1st time you’ve heard anything about it.

Either way, keep reading and I’ll give you the nitty gritty on the upcoming event.

But 1st let me tell you why this camp is happening.

Over the last few years my Youtube channel has grown to the point where yours bearded has become a sort of household name in BJJ. I have people visiting my gym all the time and messages from people about potentially visiting.

And back in 2020 I was making arrangements to have a BJJ camp at my gym. I thought it would be a good chance to have a small group join me at my gym for training and other activities. And then Cap’n Covid struck and put an end to all that.

Then in 2021 while I was coming back from a seminar. A group of people in a Fans of Chewjitsu Facebook group were talking about traveling to my gym to train with me and my crew. Tons of people joining in and considering it. So we ran out 1st Chewjitsu Camp at my gym in August of 2021. It was awesome and went really well. So well, in fact that the campers kept coming back and I had to create additional camps just to make room for new people to join!

So with that, we'll be opening up registration for this year's Chewjitsu Camp.

Last year's camps sold quick so hopefully if you missed out last year, these will give you a chance to have a memorable experience with me and my team here in Louisville.

During the camp we’ll be doing a number of things. Obviously BJJ training sessions will be a part of it. During these sessions you’ll get a chance to learn from me in person as we do a deep dive into some of my best positions and techniques in BJJ. We'll be laser focused on specific high percentage options and get lots of reps in over the weekend so you can leave with new techniques ready to use when you get back to your home gym.

We'll also have a special mobility / functional stretching class led by my friend Eugene who is a physical therapist and BJJ Black Belt. The goal of this session is to give you a series of simple movements and stretches that target some of the areas we as BJJ practitioner suffer from. By using the movements, you learn at camp on a regular basis you'll be able to feel looser, be more flexible for techniques and be less prone to injury. Trust me, I know this from experience.

On Saturday we’ll have a cookout or dinner somewhere which will be a good chance to hangout and chat with me and everyone else in the camp.

We’ll also be including a breath work / meditation session on Sunday for those interested.

I'm hoping to help you improve your BJJ and give you an intimate one of kind experience.

With this in mind, registration will be limited to a small number of people. This is so I have a chance to interact with you during the camp. I've been to camps where there's a ton of people. And while that's cool and all, it doesn't leave a lot of room to get to chat or get 1-on-1 help.

If you're reading this page then I imagine you've watched some of my videos, read my emails and/or listened to my podcasts. And with that, this is a chance to get to meet in person in a smaller setting instead of massive crowd where we never even get to have a conversation.

Why This Camp Is Unlike Other BJJ Seminars & Events

I don’t run these camps often. And when I do, I keep them small on purpose. I want to ensure that everyone who attends gets personal coaching and hands-on training from yours bearded.

Unlike big, impersonal seminars where you’re just another face in the crowd, at this camp:

✅ You’ll get direct coaching from me. Not just watching me demonstrate, but actually drilling and refining techniques with my guidance.

✅ You’ll train in a hyper-focused setting with a small, select group of like-minded practitioners.

✅ You’ll get a ton of reps in, burning these techniques into muscle memory so that you can take them back to training when you leave.

✅ You’ll leave with a renewed passion for BJJ. Many past attendees have told me that the camp reignited their fire for training and took their confidence on the mats to another level. I hope it does the same for you.

And of course…

✅ You’ll get to meet and train with me in person! if you’ve been following me on YouTube or social media, this is your chance to train with the guy you've watched in the videos at the gym you've watched in the videos. And unless something happens to stop me, I'll be rolling with every person attending camp including you!

What You’ll Learn and How This Training Will Change Your Game Forever

At the camps this year, each one has a separate focus. . .

May is side control escapes and guard retention.

🔥 Escaping bad positions - Stop getting stuck and smashed! Learn how to build a reliable escaping system that work even against bigger, stronger opponents.

🔥 Guard retention made easy - Guard retention can be one of the most difficult areas to teach because of the scrambling nature of it. But by identifying specific positions and grips we can simplify and systematize the process of stopping the guard passes and never getting stuck in the first place.

🔥 How to systematize your escapes - Most people have these beautiful sequences and chains for their offense. But when it comes to defense and escapes there's none of that. At the camp you'll learn how to move through your escapes with an "A to B to C" style sequence. When 1 thing doesn't work, we move to the next.

🔥 Get more time in position in 1 weekend than you got all year - Time in position is important. You're not making progress in BJJ without it. Yet, most people avoid defense and escapes like a butt scooter at a wrestling tournament. With a mixture of situational rolling, you'll get a massive amount of time in position over the weekend.

June is slow & controlled guard passing. . . what I jokingly call my old man guard passing style.

🔥 Dominant positional control - Learn how to maintain, control, and systematically break your opponent down from top positions.

🔥 How to slow down no gi guard passing - The system I'll be teaching you will slow the guard player on bottom down to a screeching halt. If you're an older grappler this is huge! You can use superior gripping and body positioning without wasting your cardio trying to chase youngins around.

🔥 Exploit a common weakness of most guard players - Most guard players have a glaring weakness in their game and exploiting it is one of the secrets to my success as a competitor. And yet it's not really secret at all! Either way, I'll show you how to take advantage of this glaring weakness that very few BJJ practitioners ever deal with.

🔥The perfect guard passing style for Masters competitors - This style works for any age. But for those of us who haunt the Masters divisions benefit from it as it will teach you how to use less energy to dismantle the guard and get the pass.

🔥 Tools to take home with you - During the weekend I'll also be giving you the tools and specific strategies to use when you go back home to your gym. These will instruct you on how to implement the techniques and positions on your own during open rolling at your gym.

August is all about half guard and how to use the position to successfully sweep people from the bottom.

🔥 The perfect guard if you're not good at guard - Many people think they're not good at playing off their back. But in many cases, it's just they haven't found the right style of guard yet. Half guard in many cases is the perfect guard for those who aren't long, lanky and naturally take to playing off their back.

🔥 Works against all sizes, small, big and massive! - This style of half guard works for any body type you'll face. But most importantly it works like a charm vs much larger opponents since you don't have to lock your legs around their waist and you're able to use the position to nullify their weight and pressure.

🔥 A step-by-step approach to sweeping - You'll learn how to sweep from the bottom so that you can get on top and finish the roll or match. And you'll learn how to do this in a very methodical process.

🔥 Be effective and use less energy - As is kind of the theme this year, this position is great for older grapplers and Masters competitors. Instead of guards that require you to be quick and flexible. This half guard position will make you effective at sweeping while using less energy or speed. Oh, and there is no flexibility requirement to play half guard.

With that said, we’ll be focusing on these specific positions and techniques in a way to make an immediate impact on your BJJ game.

No fluff. No overwhelming list of random techniques you’ll forget in a week.

Just high-percentage techniques, proven positional strategies, and battle-tested details that will be cemented into your BJJ game with a mixture of drilling and situational rolling.

Here’s a rough idea of what the schedule will look like for the camp

***Note the schedule is subject to changes depending on attendance and weather.

Friday

4pm - Meet and greet with Chewy (non Derby City gym members only)

6pm - Opening training session of camp.

Group dinner after training. (Be sure to look at your email so we can make sure to get the right details on a reservation.)

Saturday

10 AM - Functional stretching and mobility warm up taught by Eugene. Followed by BJJ training taught by Chewy.

Mid-Day Activity - We may do something in the middle of the day such as a lifting workshop or possibly a coach's workshop. Depends on interest. Otherwise, you can use this time to rest up.

5 PM - BJJ training followed by Q&A and catered meal at the gym or group dinner outing.

Sunday

10am - BJJ training.

12pm - Breath work & meditation session either at my gym or under the shade of the big trees on my property. Followed by a cold plunge / ice bath. (we may possibly move the ice bath to Saturday afternoon depending on everything).

2pm - Ending session of camp.

Oh but wait. . . I've got some gifts for you too!

If you order before the early bird discount cut-off. In addition to working with me in a close intimate setting. You'll also receive these bonus gifts from yours bearded. . .

📌1 of the new Chewjitsu no gi sets (includes shorts and rash guard top). - $100 Value

📌A book or journal from me (these aren't available anywhere else). - $25 Value

📌A special report going over the position we're focused on for each camp. - $20 Value

📌A limited edition Chewjitsu Camp t-shirt. - $25 Value

***Note, because I have to order this stuff unique to you. If you order after the early bird cutoff date (listed for each camp below) you will not be guaranteed the no gi gear bonus.

Camp Dates & Details For 2025

Side Control & Guard Retention (May 23-25)

During this camp the focus of training will be on side control escapes and guard retention.

The goal of the camp is to give you a simple set of techniques you can use to escape side control and prevent from being flattened out in the first place!

All of it is simple and you'll be able to take it home and put it to use the next week.

If you own my Side Control Escape Fundamentals series, be sure to check your email for additional details specific to you!

Right now, the price is $297 per person. Early bird discount and bonus gifts end March 16th and price jumps to $349.

Join The May Camp

Slow Pressure Passing (June 20-22)

During this camp the focus of training will be on slow pressure passing. What I jokingly call my "old man" style passing.

This camp will show you how to pass guard slow and methodically without spending too much energy in the process.

If you have my Flow & Controlled series, this will be the focus of the camp.

Right now, the price is $297 per person. Early bird discount and bonus gifts end May 4th and price jumps to $349.

Join The June Camp

Half Guard Camp (August 8-10)

During this camp the focus of training will be on using half guard to control and sweep your opponent.

This works against people of all sizes, big and small.

You'll get enough reps focused rolling by the end of the weekend to walk away with a sweep ready to take to your next training session or competition next week.

If you have my Half Guard Sweeper series, this will be the focus of the camp.

Right now, the price is $297 per person. Early bird discount and bonus gifts end June 22nd and price jumps to $349.

Join The August Camp

Interested in joining me at the camp?

If you’re interested in the camp. Spots are limited since I’ll be opening this up to my students as well.

As of right now I have 20 spots in total for people online per camp. So if you’d like to join me, sign up sooner rather than later!

Commonly Asked Questions. . .

What’s the age limit?

18 and older please.

Is this open to any rank or belt level?

Yes, all belt ranks and experiences are welcome.

What’s included with the price of the camp?

The camp price includes admission to all the sessions involved with the camp, any additional gifts that might be given and dinner on Saturday. This price does not include room or travel arrangements. You’ll need to make those on your own.

What kind of physical condition should I be in?

This will be 3 days of training. While the training can be adjusted for different levels of physical condition it’s important to understand that it will be physically challenging. You attend at your own risk and you should have a general understanding of your physical limits.

Can I film/record the event?

Out of respect to other people attending the camp, filming and recording will be very limited.

What should I bring?

Please bring gi and no gi gear as well as regular clothing you’d be comfortable exercising in. Also bring swimwear and a towel for the ice bath.

Where is your gym?

Our gym is in Louisville, KY. The exact address is 8021 DIxie Highway Ste 102 Louisville, KY 40258.

What's the closest airport?

The closest airport is Louisville International Airport. It's airport tag is SDF.

Have any other questions?

Please contact Jess with any questions or concerns about attending the event at [email protected]

Refund Policy

Chewjitsu Camp Refund Policy

We understand that things come up and life is unpredictable. But there are no refunds. We're happy to offer you options when it comes to making the best use of your Chewjitsu Camp ticket. Whether it be towards products and services or for a possible future Chewjitsu Camp.