The Behavioral Breakdown Podcast takes a deeper look at the connection between the science of human behavior (known as Behavior Analysis) and Martial Arts. Each episode features a guest from various styles of martial arts and seeks to analyze and breakdown the nuances in each martial art into understandable terms for both the experienced and novice martial artists. Our guests range from martial artists from all walks of life and look to gain their insight in their respective arts and disseminate their knowledge to our listeners.
Dr. Paul Gavoni stops by and speaks with us about the application of behavior analytic technologies to mixed martial arts and coaching as a whole. With more than 20 years in human services and public education, Dr. Paul "Paulie" Gavoni has effectively transferred research to practice through the application of evidenced-based strategies aimed at bringing out the best in children and adults. Beyond his work in education and human services, Coach "Paulie Gloves" is also a highly successful professional MMA coach. As a former golden gloves heavyweight champion, Paulie successfully applies the science of human behavior to coach multiple fighters to championship titles at varying levels worldwide. With many successful fighters on his resume, Paul has even supported his fighter with reaching the pinnacle of sport when he won and successfully defended the M-1 Global World Heavyweight Title for 3 years. Paulie is a writer for Bloody Elbow and is a featured coach in Ring to Cage: How four former boxers help mold MMA's finest, and the book, Beast: Blood, Struggle, and Dreams at the Heart of Mixed Martial Art. LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-paulie-gavoni-ed-d-bcba-60600843/ Instagram: @drpauliegloves @mma_science --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bxbreakdown/support
An actor and filmmaker who has starred in various feature length and short films around the world, Kent Leung joins our show to discuss life growing up in Vancouver, British Columbia, inspirations for pursuing an acting career, life in in Beijing, China learning and training in Wushu choreography and tricking. All the while sprinkling some life lessons, philosophy and humor along the way. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bxbreakdown/support
Owner and Founder of the Jiu-Jitsu and Judo apparel brand DojoOutfitters Andy Hung stops by and chats with us about his martial arts Journey, his experiences running an academy and a successful brick and mortar business, and some influential figures that have helped him become the martial artist he is today. https://www.dojooutfitters.com/ Instagram: @dojooutfitters
An academy owner and competitor under the Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu system, BJJ black belt Alex Perez sits down with us to discuss his beginnings in Jiu-Jitsu, "old school'' training stories, tips and strategies for budding academy owners and his love for Jiu-Jitsu and how it has helped shape who he is today. https://www.turlockjiujitsu.com/
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