The Mayn Idea Podcast
By Abe Maynard
The Mayn Idea PodcastApr 30, 2024
#134: Sergio Hernandez - Street Tested Jiu Jitsu, Originality, Graffiti, and the Value of Apprenticeship
Sergio Hernandez is the owner of Pops Tattoo Shop in City Heights San Diego. He is a jiu jitsu black belt under Baret Yoshida, and has competed in the boxing ring, mma octagon, and on the jiu jitsu mats against some of the sports greatest competitors.
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(2:40) Value of Apprenticeship and Humility
(11:26) What is Original? Is Originality Possible?
(16:00) Sergio's Lessons from Apprenticeship
(21:13) Growing Up Jehovah's Witness
(28:12) Turning Down Tattoo Requests
(30:29) How Jiu Jitsu Changes People
(39:00) Why Blue Belts Quit
(45:05) Mindset and Preparation for High-Level Matches
(51:57) Real-Life Jiu Jitsu: How Sergio Used BJJ to Stop a Home Intruder
(1:06:0) American Graffiti
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#133: Fernando "Soluço" Di Piero - Jiu Jitsu Lineage, Finding Chito Vera, Judo, and BJJ Stand Up
Fernando "Soluço" Di Piero is a jiu jitsu black belt and professor from Ecuador. He is a staple in the Alliance Jiu Jitsu family.
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(1:53) The Importance of Lineage in Jiu Jitsu
(8:00) Personal Pride and Judo
(11:12) Cross-Academy Training
(15:53) The Importance of Stand Up and Judo
(21:09) Gi, NoGi, and the Value of Versatility
(25:39) Soluço's Move to Ecuador and Street Drama
(37:00) Almost Getting Deported
(44:05) Chito Vera
(53:00) What Makes Ecuadorian Martial Arts Special
(57:20) Sinistro's Story
(1:03:52) Ecuadorian Pride and MMA
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#132: David Garmo - "Success" in Jiu Jitsu, Why Style Matters, and The Branding Explosion
David Garmo is a jiu jitsu black belt, ADCC Competitor, and owner of Assembly Jiu Jitsu in Detroit, Michigan.
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(3:00) Money and Jiu Jitsu
(12:12) Cultivating a Strong Academy Atmosphere
(19:40) Success: Financial vs. Personal vs. Community
(33:50) Why Style Matters in Jiu Jitsu
(37:00) VHTS, Jiu Jitsu Brand Explosions, and Japan
(1:03:00) David Reflects on ADCC Trials
(1:13:00) Jiu Jitsu Belt System: Bogus?
(1:26:00) David's Strength and Conditioning Programming
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#131: Joel Jameson - The Godfather of Conditioning for MMA and Grappling
Joel Jamieson is the Founder of Morpheus Training Systems, and 8 Weeks Out, as well as a best-selling author. He is a celebrated conditioning specialist who has designed conditioning programs for some of the UFC's biggest names, including one of the bantamweight division's most dominant fighters of all time, Demetrious Johnson.
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(3:19) History of Conditioning in the UFC
(7:00) Choosing a Conditioning Program
(13:00) How Adrenaline Impacts Conditioning
(21:00) Body Shots
(22:05) HR Training, Morpheus, and HRV
(28:58) Using Personalized HR Data
(31:00) Nasal Breathing
(36:50) Dunning-Kruger Effect
(41:00) Conditioning for ADCC Trials vs. Finals
(46:00) Fitness vs. Conditioning
(50:00) Reddit Listener Submissions
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#130: Chad Wesley Smith - Strength For BJJ, Gi vs. NoGi Myths, and How to Manage Intensity for Grappling
Chad Wesley Smith is the Owner of Juggernaut Training Systems, Juggernaut AI, and the Juggernaut BJJ App. He is a 2x National Champion Shot Putter, and former Professional Power Lifter
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EPISODE LINKS:
Juggernaut BJJ App (what I use to train)
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(3:06) Expected Strength Training Results
(9:35) Differences in BJJ Athlete Training Programs
(14:35) The Peak of Chad's Athletic Career
(20:15) Strength: Maximal, Explosive, Isometric, and Endurance
(33:23) Gi vs. NoGi Strength Demands
(44:59) When to Pivot Goals
(47:35) Toughness, Rest, Recovery, and Laziness
(57:00) Strength vs. Size and Weight Classes
(1:03:00) Nutrition for Jiu Jitsu, and Strength
(1:06:55) Steroids, PEDs, and Who's Using?
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#129: Andrew Tackett - ADCC Reflections, Fear, Faith, Anxiety, Conditioning, Smart Recovery, and Family Dynamics
Andrew Tackett is a jiu jitsu black belt and nogi competitor under Rodrigo Cabral. He recently won ADCC West Coast Trials and punched his ticket for the ADCC Finals in August.
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(2:00) ADCC Trials Criticism and Improvements
(5:00) Competition Anxiety
(6:27) Andrew's First Jiu Jitsu Experiences
(8:45) The Power and Challenges of Family in Sport
(10:11) PARRY Athletics **ad**
(14:40) Being Graceful in Life and Brutal on the Mats
(21:40) Short Notice Fights - Tommy Langakers
(33:40) Faith, Controlling Evangelism, and Beliefs
(52:40) Training Intensity, and Maximizing Recovery
(1:00:40) ADCC 2024 and Beyond
(1:08:40) Gi Jiu Jitsu
(1:14:40) Andy Varella Matchup
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#128: Tommy Schultz - Jiu Jitsu, Killers of The Flower Moon, Wildland Fire Fighting, and Being a Dreamer
Tommy Schultz is an actor, jiu jitsu competitor, and academy owner from Ada, Oklahoma. He recently starred alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese's masterpiece, Killers of the Flower Moon.
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EPISODE LINKS:
Killers of the Flower Moon Trailer
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(1:45) Getting Cast in a Martin Scorsese Film
(14:00) Blackie Thompson: Becoming Diabolical
(17:24) PARRY Athletics Advertisement (Support The Show)
(22:25) Humility, Fame, and Staying Grounded
(30:00) Wildland Fire Fighting
(37:02) Experience on the Movie Set
(42:53) First Time Seeing Yourself on Screen
(46:00) Jiu Jitsu Nerves vs. Acting Nerves
(51:00) Martial Arts and Acting Prowess
(55:00) Camaraderie in Jiu Jitsu
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Book Club #4: "Robert Kennedy: His Life" by Evan Thomas
Welcome to The Mayn Idea Book Club, a sub-series of The Mayn Idea Podcast.
SHOW NOTES:
Season 1, Episode 4: Robert Kennedy: His Life by Evan Thomas
ABOUT:
Join my friend Eric Ruiz and I each month as we discuss the club's most recent book, it's impact on our daily lives, and general reflections in long form conversation format.
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To join the book club, and stay up to date on upcoming books and discussions, please subscribe with your email at www.maynideapodcast.com
NEXT MONTH'S BOOK - April 2024
The Three Body Problem by Cixin Liu
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#127: Viktor Doria - The Business Side of Grappling, ADCC, IBJJF, Branding, and Athlete Marketing
Viktor Doria was awarded his jiu jitsu black belt in 1999 by Sergio "Balao" Sauza. He now operates Viktor Doria Athlete Management where he helps a growing number of athletes with individual branding, contract negotiation, and promotion.
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(2:30) Starting Jiu Jitsu and Getting Humbled
(10:24) Parry Athletics Advertisement
(16:36) Viktor's Change in Attitude
(19:53) Is Jiu Jitsu Changing for the Better?
(22:25) Breaking News: Vagner vs. Meregali - 5/10/2024
(26:56) Vagner Rocha and Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu
(30:00) Steroids, PEDs, Testosterone, Jiu Jitsu, and Doping
(49:50) Aging in Jiu Jitsu, and Consistency
(1:00:44) The Business of Jiu Jitsu
(1:19:00) Branding and Exposure Advice for Grapplers
(1:30:00) BTS: Vagner Rocha vs. Luke Griffith
(1:39:00) Value of a Talent Manager
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#126: Jimmy Pedro - Fostering Greatness, Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Grips, and Systemized Martial Arts
Jimmy Pedro is an American Judoka, 4x Olympian, 2x Olympic Bronze Medalist, and World Judo Champion. Please support this show by checking out the sponsors.
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(1:17) Jimmy Pedro Definition of Judo
(11:37) Value of Intentional Warm-Ups
(19:45) Maintaining Intensity and Safety in Training
(22:58) Olympian Mindset and Alpha Female Dominance
(25:00) Becoming Elite With Few Training Partners
(35:00) Medalling in the Olympics
(45:25) Olympic Medals, Validation, and Legacy
(48:04) American Judo's Challenge at Paris 2024
(53:00) Team USA Funding Issues, Promotion, and Financiers
(56:00) Judo
(1:02:57) Getting Smashed, Jiu Jitsu, and Judos Clear Role
(1:07:15) Grips: Application, Systemization, and Utilization
(1:15:36) Kayla Harrison: UFC, Olympics, and Weight Cuts
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#125: Robert Drysdale - Jiu Jitsu's Real History, Grappling with Age, Black Belts, and Entertainment vs. Function
Robert Drysdale is a 4th Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and Founder of Zenith Jiu Jitsu. He is the author of Opening Closed Guard, and The Rise and Evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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EPISODE LINKS:
The Rise and Evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(5:40) Parry Athletics Advertisement
(07:16) The Flaw of Hero Worship and the Importance of Merit
(13:07) Helio Gracie
(17:27) Royce Gracie
(19:53) Myth of Creation and Importance of Idols
(29:15) Entertainment's Role in the Growth of Jiu Jitsu
(38:13) The Black Belt Problem
(42:57) Grappling with Age, Identity, and Ability
(54:00) The Credit Card Analogy
(1:06:00) Robert's Controversial Promotion Criteria
(1:12:09) Robert's Jiu Jitsu Mount Rushmore
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#124: Jonathan "JT" Torres - Battle Tested Champion Mindset, Wrestling's Role in Jiu Jitsu, and Peak Performance
Jonathan "JT" Torres is a 4th Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, 2x ADCC Champion, and Owner of Essential BJJ.
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(2:29) Transition from Karate to Jiu Jitsu
(14:49) The Value of Wrestling in Jiu Jitsu
(27:50) Training in the Gi for NoGi Competitions
(33:14) Selecting the Right Training Partners
(41:43) Preparing for the Toughest ADCC Yet
(48:10) Balancing Strength Training and Jiu Jitsu
(58:24) Dealing with Injuries
(1:13:19) PEDs, Competition, and Clean Athlete Legacy
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Book Club #3: "The Aeneid" by Virgil
Welcome to The Mayn Idea Book Club, a sub-series of The Mayn Idea Podcast.
SHOW NOTES:
Season 1, Episode 3: The Aeneid by Virgil
ABOUT:
Join my friend Eric Ruiz and I each month as we discuss the club's most recent book, it's impact on our daily lives, and general reflections in long form conversation format.
JOIN:
To join the book club, and stay up to date on upcoming books and discussions, please subscribe with your email at www.maynideapodcast.com
NEXT MONTH'S BOOK - February 2024
Robert Kennedy: His Life by Evan Thomas
CHAPTERS:
(0:00) Intro
(1:26) Challenges of Reading The Aeneid
(6:28) Epic Battles
(10:00) Duty and Sacrifice
(14:00) Fatherly Advice and Personal Reflections
(28:24) Resentment vs. Forgiveness
(42:20) Lessons in Character Development
(48:00) Fear
(50:00) American Duty to Be Respectful
(53:40) Life and Death
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#123: Daniel Strauss - The Perfect Grappler, Feats of Strength, and Mixed Martial Arts Appreciation
Dan Strauss is a Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Roger Gracie. He has fought in ADCC, EBI, Polaris, and Quintet promotions, earning legendary status with his unique style and ape-like grip.
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(1:58) Steven Segal
(5:08) The Ideal Grappler
(8:24) Grappling and Physique
(15:41) Can You Make a Living Grappling?
(23:40) Future of Grappling, Growth, and Individualism
(34:00) Gladiators and No-Time Limit MMA
(43:00) Why Grappling Will Never Be Big...
(44:27) Gordon Ryan and Craig Jones
(54:00) Daniel's #1 Advice for Aspiring Grapplers
(1:09:00) Horseshoe Bending
(1:18:00) I Had a Dream About Daniel Strauss
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#122: Greg Everett - Constructing Toughness, The Power of DIY, and Olympic Weightlifting for Grapplers
Greg Everett is a renowned Olympic Weightlifting coach, author, and athlete. He founded Catalyst Athletics, a prominent resource for weightlifting training and education. Greg authored Olympic Weightlifting: A Complete Guide for Athletes and Coaches, as well as, Tough: Building True Mental, Physical & Emotional Toughness for Success and Fulfillment.
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EPISODE LINKS:
"Tough" by Greg Everett
"Olympic Weight Lifting" by Greg Everett
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OUTLINE:
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(0:00) Intro
(5:46) Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
(13:00) Sell Out Catalyst?
(28:46) Why Doing What You Love is Work
(36:00) Toughness vs. "Grinding"
(40:00) What Still Surprises Greg About Weightlifting
(48:00) Donny Shankle, Longevity, and Relevance
(56:00) Jiu Jitsu: Strength Training and Olympic Lifting
(1:10:00) Strength Training for Tactical Games
(1:21:00) Toughness and Gender
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#121: Vagner Rocha - Karate Combat Victory, Investing in Skill vs. Toughness, and ADCC 2024
Vagner Rocha is a Jiu Jitsu black belt, professional grappler, and former professional MMA fighter. He owns Vagner Rocha Martial Arts in Hollywood, FL.
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EPISODE LINKS:
Vagner's Karate Combat vs. Luke Griffith
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(5:15) Accepting the Challenge to Fight Luke Griffith
(16:30) Value of with Bigger Opponents
(23:00) Toughness vs. Skill Development
(44:20) Dealing with Losses and Improving
(1:04:38) ADCC 2024 and Rulesets
(1:11:25) Karate Combat Submission Grappling
(1:18:00) Does Gi Jiu Jitsu Matter?
(1:23:00) PEDs, Testosterone Replacement, and Blood Work
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#120: Dejan Kajic: Defying Age, Winning at 39, Confidence and The Pitfalls of Arrogance
Dejan Kajic is a Professional MMA Fighter, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Former BFL Champion, and Owner of Universal MMA in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(2:19) Samurai MMA Victory Recap
(8:30) Mindset Maintenance
(13:55) Defying Age, Confidence, Arrogance
(16:00) Ice Baths, Winter River Plunges, and Cold Showers
(25:00) The Magic of Firas Zahabi
(32:54) Judges Decisions and Samurai MMA
(37:00) Jiu Jitsu vs. Wrestling Engines
(42:20) Being Busy vs. Productive
(46:00) PEDs and Testosterone Replacement Therapy
(58:00) How to Identify MMA Talent
(1:07:00) Perfect Cup of Coffee
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#119: Nathiely De Jesus: Motherhood, Faith, Jiu Jitsu, Trash Talk, and Tenacity
Nathiely De Jesus is a jiu jitsu black belt and multiple time IBJJF World Champion in Gi and NoGi. She will go down in history as one of the most decorated female grapplers the sport has seen.
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EPISODE LINKS:
Nathiely De Jesus' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathibjj/?hl=en
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(4:50) Female Idols
(6:24) Jiu Jitsu, Women, and Brazil
(18:00) Identifying Potential in Young Athletes
(32:20) Navigating Motherhood and Training
(48:50) The Role of Social Media in Jiu Jitsu
(58:40) The Influence of Faith on Nathiely's Life
(01:03:00) Gi vs. NoGi
(01:11:58) Lasso Guard
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Book Club #2: "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams
Welcome to The Mayn Idea Book Club, a sub-series of The Mayn Idea Podcast.
SHOW NOTES:
Season 1, Episode 2: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
ABOUT:
Join my friend Eric Ruiz and I each month as we discuss the club's most recent book, it's impact on our daily lives, and general reflections in long form conversation format.
JOIN:
To join the book club, and stay up to date on upcoming books and discussions, please subscribe with your email at www.maynideapodcast.com
NEXT MONTH'S BOOK - February 2024
Aeneid by Virgil (Robert Fagles' translation)
CHAPTERS:
(0:00) Intro
(2:10) Why Read This Book?
(7:14) Commonalities and Insignificance in Life
(19:50) Existential Fear, Religion, and Panic Attacks
(29:00) Expansion of the Universe and Infinity
(35:00) The Pyramids and Abe's Stupid Conspiracy Theory
(42:00) Considerations on Time and the Future
(47:00) Time Travel
(51:00) Time vs. Our Perception of Existence
(57:00) Closing Thoughts
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#118: Johnny Tama - Heel Hooks, Mental Training, and Working Around Injuries
Johnny Tama is a Jiu Jitsu black belt, ADCC competitor, and 2019 IBJJF World NoGi Champion from Ecuador.
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(0:00) Intro
(1:02) The First Fight
(7:43) Humility at Black Belt
(10:02) Johnny's Fight Style
(18:00) When to Decline Rolls
(24:00) Value of Mental Coaching
(30:00) Lifetime Jiu Jitsu Injuries
(38:00) Heel Hooks, and Ankle Locks
(53:00) Best Age for Jiu Jitsu, Emotion, and Ego
(1:00:00) Required Gi/NoGi Uniforms?
(1:08:00) Best Rule Set in Jiu Jitsu
(1:14:00) Cardio for Jiu Jitsu
(1:25:00) Fighting/Declining Bouts with Teammates
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#117: Travis Motl - Overcoming Entrepreneurial Doubt, White Belt Problems, and Creative Blocks
Travis Motl is a retired Navy veteran, Jiu Jitsu blue belt, and host of The Elbows Tight Podcast.
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EPISODE LINKS:
Elbows Tight Podcast - Spotify
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OUTLINE:
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(0:00) Intro
(9:20) Value of Bootstrapping
(21:00) Starting the Elbows Tight Podcast
(35:00) Power of Solo Episodes
(47:00) Crossfit, Jiu Jitsu, Weight Loss, and Strength Training
(57:45) Travis' Jiu Jitsu V-Card
(1:02:00) First Class Etiquette for Jiu Jitsu
(1:17:00) Navy Service and Claustrophobia
(1:24:00) Twitch Streaming
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#116: Paul Tokgozoglu - The Gospel of Jiu Jitsu, Christian Fundamentalism, Panic Attacks, and Mental Health
Paul Tokgozoglu is a Jiu Jitsu practitioner, Academy Owner, and Host of the Jiu Jitsu Outlet Podcast.
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(0:00) Intro
(2:11) Childhood Under Christian Fundamentalism
(17:00) Leaving the Church, Fear, and Consequence
(26:00) Autism Diagnosis and Panic Attacks
(39:00) Jiu Jitsu in the Military
(48:00) Genesis: The Jiu Jitsu Outlet Podcast
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Book Club #1: "4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals" by Oliver Burkeman
Welcome to The Mayn Idea Book Club, a sub-series of The Mayn Idea Podcast.
SHOW NOTES:
Season 1, Episode 1: 4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
ABOUT:
Join my friend Eric Ruiz and I each month as we discuss the club's most recent book, it's impact on our daily lives, and general reflections in long form conversation format.
JOIN:
To join the book club, and stay up to date on upcoming books and discussions, please subscribe with your email at www.maynideapodcast.com
NEXT MONTH'S BOOK - January 2024
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
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#115: Phil Daru - Strength Requirements for MMA, BJJ, and How Winners Breathe
Phil Daru is a world-renowned strength and conditioning coach and Founder of Daru Strong. He has worked with some of the most elite combat sports athletes from Dustin Porter and Junior Dos Santos to Edson Barboza and Joanna Jedrzejczyk.
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OUTLINE:
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(0:00) Intro
(10:00) Core Principles for Improving Athletic Ability
(23:00) Average People vs. Professional Athletes
(29:00) How to Approach Recovery for Grappling
(37:00) Oxygen Advantage, Breath, and Performance
(46:00) Building Punch Power and Endurance
(53:00) Psychological and Tactical Stress
(1:02:00) Phil's Future and Growth Mindset
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#114: Dr. Matteo Capodaglio - Sports Nutrition: MMA vs. BJJ, Fueling Pro Fighters, and Why Carbs Rule
Dr. Matteo Capodaglio is a Sports Nutritionist and Doctor of Pharmacy who holds a Masters Degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Milan. He handles the nutritional science behind top tier combat sports athletes such as Dante Leon, Marvin Vettori, and Lightweight phenom, Arman Tsarukyan
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(3:37) Finding Marvin Vettori
(15:05) American Nutrition vs. European Nutrition
(23:01) Energy Balance
(28:13) Nutrition for Jiu Jitsu
(37:00) Weight Cuts: An Occupational Risk
(52:50) Dante Leon vs. Marvin Vettori Nutritional Demands
(1:09:00) Nutrition: Sociocultural View
(1:16:00) Best Supplements for BJJ, MMA, Strength Training
(1:28:00) Dr. Capodaglio's Pre-BJJ Nutrition Routine
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#113: George Briones III - Recon Marine Mindset, Olympic Lifting Lessons, and Situational Awareness
George Briones III is a former Recon Marine, Owner of GB3 Athletics, Ultra Runner, and Jiu Jitsu practitioner.
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GB3 Athletics: https://www.gb3athletics.com/
George's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbriones_3/
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(2:18) War Lessons vs. Jiu Jitsu Lessons
(5:00) Training Expectation vs. Active Duty Reconnaissance
(15:00) Physical Demands of War on the Soldier
(29:00) George's Training Secret
(38:53) Olympic Weight Lifting
(55:00) Hand to Hand Combat?
(1:03:00) Situational Awareness and Emotional Intelligence
(1:15:00) Peace
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[30MINT] New Years Resolutions Don't Work, Try This...
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SHOW NOTES:
[30MINT] Motivation: A Synonym for Bull****
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OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(5:25) Personal Trainer Perspective on NYR
(9:13) How To Create Resolutions That Stick
(15:15) The Bucket System
(18:27) Why I Decreased Strength Training Frequency
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#112: Scott Burr - Writing Jiu Jitsu, Originality, and The Fate of Jiu Jitsu
Scott Burr is a third degree black belt, and author of Worth Defending: How Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Saved My Life as well as editor and designer of Robert Drysdale's book, Opening Closed Guard: The Origins of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil.
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Enclave Jiu Jitsu - www.enclavejiujitsu.com
Scott Burr Website - www.scottburrauthor.com
Worth Defending - www.worthdefendingbook.com
Travel Gis - www.blackmarketkimonos.com
Social Links - @enclavejiujitsu , @worthdefendingbook , @blackmarketkimonos
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OUTLINE:
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(0:00) Intro
(8:25) First Martial Art - Kuk Sool Do
(14:00) Martial Arts Ethos
(26:00) Jiu Jitsu's Prime Candidate - Richard Bresler
(33:50) Opening Closed Guard by Robert Drysdale
(43:40) Becoming a Writer
(55:00) The Challenge of Publishing
(1:00:00) Art, Originality, Coolness, and "Selling-Out"
(1:23:11) The Power of Word of Mouth
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#111: Sean Supon - Military Decision Making, Brand Building, and Destroying Neck Injuries
Sean Supon is the CEO of Iron Neck. Sean was awarded the Bronze Star for his military leadership in Baghdad, Iraq. He led over 200 combat missions.
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Iron Neck Discount Code - 10% Off (cannot combine with other sales)
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Spotify
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(2:24) Military Career Beginnings
(7:25) AG1 Advertisement
(17:03) Military Career Advancement and Changing Duties
(24:30) Fitness Regimen on Deployment
(33:00) Valuable Lessons From Active Duty
(46:00) Business Consulting
(55:00) Joining and Prototyping Iron Neck
(1:13:00) Consumer Criticism, Marketing Challenges, and Product Revisions
(1:46:00) Jiu Jitsu, Neck Injuries, and Iron Neck
(1:55:00) Early Adopters vs. Late Adopters
(2:03:36) Outro
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[30MINT] "Core" Exercise PSA, and Back Pain Reduction
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SHOW NOTES:
5 Best Core Exercises
My Current Core Exercises
PODCAST INFO:
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OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(1:17) The "Core" and It's Purpose
(7:12) Muscles Involved
(10:24) How Core Muscles Work in Sport
(20:20) Best Core Exercises
(23:54) My Core Training Regimen
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#110: Eddie Kone - Jiu Jitsu, History, Self-Defense, and Code
Eddie Kone is a 4th degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under the Jiu Jitsu Global Federation, and owner of EKBJJ in London.
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EPISODE LINKS:
Worth Defending Book Website (advertisement)
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Spotify
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(3:33) Jiu Jitsu vs. Other Martial Arts
(7:46) Ad: Worth Defending by Richard Bresler
(18:00) BJJ Expansion and Loss of Original Tenets
(38:00) Keeping Gi Alive
(1:08:00) Rickson and Royler Gracie
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[30MINT] The Iron Neck: Real or Fake News?
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SHOW NOTES:
Discount: 10% Off Iron Neck
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OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(1:24) What is The Iron Neck ™?
(2:10) My Cervical Injury
(7:00) How The Iron Neck ™ Works
(18:50) My Weekly Iron Neck™ Training Regimen
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#109: Dante Leon - Jiu Jitsu Strength vs. Skill vs. Athleticism, ADCC, and Legacy
Dante Leon is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, and NoGi competitor from Canada.
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EPISODE LINKS:
Team Pedigo Submission Fighting
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OUTLINE:
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(0:00) Intro
(2:19) Jiu Jitsu: Strength vs. Skill
(9:19) Athletic Greens Advertisement
(12:30) Youth Athletics, Mindset, and Hockey
(26:04) Fear, Opponents, and Mental Warfare
(36:00) Failure and Weightlifting
(42:00) Gaming, and Diablo II
(45:00) ADCC, Jiu Jitsu Legacy
(57:00) Dante's Weight Lifting History
(1:03:00) Is "Functional Fitness" Bull****?
(1:13:00) Strength Training for Hobbyists
(1:20:00) Lifts for Jiu Jitsu, and Dante's Conditioning Program
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[30MINT] How To Maintain Fitness While Traveling
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Website: https://www.maynideapodcast.com
OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(4:18) Creating A Travel "Why"
(12:23) Must Do Movements When Traveling
(19:19) Building Consistency On The Road
(24:26) My Travel Hack For Exercise
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#107: Ben Kunzle - Paralyzing Jiu Jitsu Incident, Optimism, Hope, and Strength Training
Ben Kunzle is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu, motivational speaker, and athlete for the South Florida Rattlers Wheelchair Rugby Team. Ben suffered a C5-C6 spinal cord injury during training that left him paralyzed from the biceps down.
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EPISODE LINKS:
Push On Foundation - Ben's mentioned non-profit
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Spotify
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(0:00) Intro
(1:50) Spinal injury incident
(9:47) Divorce, broken homes, and young athletes
(15:00) Coaches functioning as parental figures
(19:00) Paralyzed: New life path
(28:00) Hope
(32:00) Working out and wheelchair rugby
(43:00) Driving cars, mobility, and freedom
(50:00) Doctors, pills, and pain
(56:00) Keeping your head up
(1:06:00) Online trolls and bullying
(1:13:00) Importance of humor
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[30MINT] Motivation: A Synonym For Bulls***
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SHOW NOTES:
PODCAST INFO: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=6c42ebbbb89a47ed RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(1:11) Why Motivation is Unreliable
(7:52) How To Realize Lasting Improvement
(13:33) Goals, Their Value, and When to Avoid Them
(22:25) Where To Find Challenges
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#107: Rafael Lovato Jr - Self Determination, Purpose, and the Value of Camaraderie
Rafael Lovato Jr. Is a 5th degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Carlos Machado, former Bellator Middleweight Champion, and multiple-time IBJJF World Champion.
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(0:00) Intro
(2:39) Age and pushing physical limits
(9:52) AG1 Advertisement
(12:50) How to recover as a grappler and practitioner
(19:17) Using inspiration as fuel
(21:28) Fear
(28:00) Cerebral Cavernoma diagnosis, and Bellator 223
(37:00) Purpose and peak experiences
(45:00) WNO vs. Pedro Mourinho
(48:48) LRBR Trailer
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[30MINT] Top 3 Recovery Tools Under $100
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SHOW NOTES:
Teter Inversion Boots - $99
Hyperice Mini Sphere - $99
Acupressure Mat - $25.49
Andrew Huberman NSDR Guided Relaxation
Daniel Strauss: Episode #87
PODCAST INFO: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=6c42ebbbb89a47ed RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(5:00) Teter Inversion Boots
(11:23) Hyperice Mini Spere
(19:30) Acupressure Mat + Head Pillow
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#106: George Hribar - Building Parry Athletics, Jiu Jitsu, Olympic Weight Lifting, and Why Style Matters
George Hribar is the Founder of Parry Athletics
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Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(2:03) Defining Style
(4:50) Brand Inspiration and Creativity
(15:18) Measuring Success and Progress
(28:00) George's Athletic History
(33:00) Managing Olympic Lifting and Jiu Jitsu
(36:00) Barbell Club Culture
(43:00) Solving an Industry Problem
(59:00) Tattoo Culture
(1:08:00) Dante Leon and Magid Hage
(1:12:00) DM's From Ego Trolls
(1:15:00) Nick Wooster Collaborations
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[30MINT] My Morning Routine
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Breath by James Nestor
Waking Up App - 30 Day Free Trial
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(0:00) Intro
(1:14) System Shock
(11:36) Pour-Over Coffee
(17:17) Mandatory Movements (Tibetan Rites)
(24:29) Mindset (Waking Up App)
(27:52) Secret Morning Hack
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#105: Casey Parlett - Professional Muay Thai, Athletic Performance Without PEDs, and Recovery
Casey Parlett is a former professional muay thai fighter, current jiu jitsu enthusiast, training partner, and Co-owner of DBC Fitness in Carlsbad, CA.
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DBC Recovery Center Membership Discount Link ($70/mo savings)
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(0:00) Intro
(2:58) Becoming a Professional Muay Thai Fighter
(9:27) AG1 Advertisement
(10:27) Individual Mentality vs. Team Sports
(20:35) PEDs and Fight Sports
(30:24) Sports Recovery in America vs. Overseas
(47:00) Fitness Dogma
(58:00) Jiu Jitsu and Self Care
(1:12:00) Ego and Proving Yourself
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[30MINT] Training Frequency, Intensity, and Recovery for Jiu Jitsu
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(0:00) Intro (1:27) Ever-Ready Preparedness (7:23) Training Frequency (13:11) Training Intensity (21:16) Athletic Recovery
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#104: Jordan Sullivan - Training Nutrition, Weight Cuts, Caffein, and Diet Fads
Jordan Sullivan is the Founder of The Fight Dietitian, an elite-level sports nutrition consulting company responsible for the nutrition plans, and weight cut oversight, for some of the world's most competitive MMA Fighters, Olympians, and top CEOs. Jordan holds an B.S. Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, as well as a Masters of Dietetic Studies.
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(0:00) Intro
(3:11) Grappling and nutritional demands
(5:50) Cutting weight without losing energy
(15:50) Sparring structure and nutrition
(25:00) Carbohydrates, energy drinks, and caffein
(33:00) The Craig Jones Question
(38:00) Supplements
(46:00) TFD's 5 Supplements that work
(47:00) The problem of "Diet Ideology"
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[30MINT] Why Kettlebells are Essential for Grappling
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Enter The Kettlebell - Pavel Tsatsouline
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(0:00) Intro
(4:22) Unique Construction For Grappling
(12:37) Expected Performance Outcomes
(17:58) Turkish Get Up For Grappling
(20:15) Brand Recommendations
(22:00) My 2 Favorite KB Exercises
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#103: Margherita Montes - From Heroin Addiction to Jiu Jitsu World Champion
Margherita Montes is a first degree jiu jitsu black belt, IBJJF World Champion, and 2x Europeans Champion. She was able to get sober from heroin and find a new direction within martial arts. SHOW SPONSORS: Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: 🥦 Athletic Greens: https://www.drinkag1.com/abe Free 1yr Supply Vitamin D + Travel Packs 💪 BUBS Naturals: https://www.bubsnaturals.com/?discount=abemaynard 20% off order 👟 Vivo Barefoot: https://www.vivobarefoot.com 10% off w/code "MIP10" EPISODE LINKS: Margherita's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margheritamontes/?hl=en Marghertia's Website: https://urendlesswill.com/ PODCAST INFO: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=543043bc983d4f1a RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss YouTube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0oPHVELwbFm7pFVhHSsWdQ OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players: (0:00) Intro (3:25) Heroin addiction (17:28) Marghertia's first jiu jitsu class (22:00) Jiu Jitsu vs. CrossFit and exercise (30:00) Battling age and jiu jitsu (44:00) Off-mat situational awareness (50:00) Pepper spray (1:04:00) Inspiring others through sobriety, sport, and mindset SUPPORT AND CONNECT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/abemaynard Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/abemaynard
[30MINT] Why Sleep Matters for Performance, and How I Changed My Bad Habits
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PODCAST INFO: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=6c42ebbbb89a47ed RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(1:28) Why Sleep Matters For Performance
(6:55) My Old Habits
(9:49) Blue Light Exposure
(13:30) Sleep Environments
(23:20) My Secret Sleep Hack
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#102: Jessa Khan - IBJJF World Champion, AOJ, and Almost Quitting Jiu Jitsu
Jessa Khan is a Jiu Jitsu black belt and IBJJF World Champion. She trains out of AOJ (Art of Jiu Jitsu) and will be competing in ONE Championship's Fight Night card on September 29th in Singapore.
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(0:00) Intro
(1:40) 2023 IBJJF Finals
(7:29) Jessa Khan's jiu jitsu beginnings
(11:40) Quitting, failure, and perseverance
(15:00) Art of Jiu Jitsu
(23:00) Love at first jiu jitsu
(28:00) Danielle Kelly rematch (September 29th)
(35:00) Future of Jiu Jitsu
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[30MINT] My Strength Program, Balancing Jiu Jitsu, and Training Secrets
30 Minute Thursdays: #2
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Episode 95: Dr. Jonathan Amato
PODCAST INFO: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss YouTube Full Episode Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(1:35) My Training
(11:22) Juggernaut AI, and Juggernaut BJJ App
(14:49) Balancing Strength Training and Jiu Jitsu
(21:15) Purpose, and Uses of Weight Belts
(26:00) My Training Secret
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#101: Pat Divilly - Trauma, Trajectory, and Why Forcing Solutions Leads to Failure
Pat Divilly is an author, public speaker, podcast host, and jiu jitsu purple belt.
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Pat Divilly's Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/53xrr9cf
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(0:00) Intro
(6:52) Emotional conditioning
(17:00) Bullying, trauma, and trajectory
(24:00) The challenge of "being yourself"
(33:00) Understanding distraction, needs, and wants
(37:00) Alcoholism
(44:00) Listening > advice
(1:07:50) Money, happiness, and material traps
(1:11:39) Death, presence, and beliefs
(1:22:00) Vipassana and silence
[30MINT] Depressing Injuries and Navigating Proper Recovery
30 Minute Thursdays: #1
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CARS - Controlled Articular Rotations (Peter Attia)
PODCAST INFO: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss YouTube Full Episode Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro (2:26) Why Injuries Occur During Training and Activity (9:08) Mistakes People Make During Injury Recovery (16:05) When To Outsource Recovery (21:16) Rest = Discipline (23:00) How To Reduce the Risk of Injury SUPPORT AND CONNECT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/abemaynard Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/abemaynard