Chloe Olewitz

3 weeks ago | jitsmagazine.com | Chloe Olewitz

August Ames has trained consistently since she started jiu jitsu in 2019, but moving frequently forced her to jump from gym to gym. We all know that every jiu jitsu gym has its own culture and traditions, and it’s not always easy to find your place. Especially when training no gi, there’s a tendency to size up the new folks and get a sense of their skill level instead of just asking about their time in the sport. But thanks to her brand, Kami BJJ, no one ever has to guess August’s belt rank.

Sep 28, 2024 | jitsmagazine.com | Chloe Olewitz

When Tap Cancer Out Founder & Executive Director Jon Thomas heard rumblings of Craig Jones’ wild new tournament months ago, his ears perked up. But when he saw Jones announce his intentions to use the event to raise money for charity in an interview with Joe Rogan, he knew the time was right. Thomas called in a few favors to get in front of Jones and his business partner, Seth Belisle, so he could make his case.

Sep 27, 2024 | jitsmagazine.com | Chloe Olewitz

Chloe OlewitzChloe Olewitz is a freelance writer. Her work has been featured in Playboy, i-D, Roads & Kingdoms, etc. She has trained in a range of martial arts since 2015 and went all-in on BJJ in 2022.

Aug 25, 2023 | artofplay.com | Chloe Olewitz

For centuries, automata have inspired public discourse about human agency, artificial intelligence, and the ethics of technology. But for Martin Smith, the figure was never the most interesting part of the machine. “I was making things that told stories, but I didn’t want to be an animator,” Smith says of his repertoire of figure-less kinetic sculptures.

Apr 25, 2023 | artofplay.com | Chloe Olewitz