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. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30 and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com 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 https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast