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In this episode i give my opinion on what it means to be a Purple Blue in BJJ;   Expect to hear. Why Blue is the longest belt duration. What A purple belt signifies (it's not your technique) Why your'e probably in it for the long haul. What a purple doesn't mean. What the rank does to your game. How your game changes to brown belt. Why a purple belt levels up your maturity. And more....   Free week trial> https://www.rgaleigh.com/  

In this weeks review; What the biggest secret is in jiu jitsu (there isn't one). Why Q4 is your responsibility? How to not get injured in your first few weeks of training. Why Intensity kills your training frequency. The wrong way to track your progress. What people forget when they feel they aren't progressing.   And more.....

In this weeks review; Why only 1 thing by definition can be a priority. Why you shouldn't celebrate getting a ‘tap' (apart from this 1 submission) What the new gym equipment is for. How to get out of a plateaux. How to approach Q4   And more.....  

In this weeks review; •When is it ok to let your kids quit jiu jitsu? •How I reframe the way I think about people who leave. •Why understanding the points system is important. •What posh positional sparring is. •When is it ok to knee bar a bluebelt? hahah. And more 

In this weeks de brief: The best thing to be great at. The 1 question I didn't have an answer for. Why I gave out a blue belt last night. Why it's ok to be late for class. And more.....

In this weeks review, £2 a day or £1.666666?? What happened on a recent 1-1 that really surprised me. Why i've had to rest this week. (I got too giddy) Next block of technique. What the different structures are of the classes. And more....

In this weeks review;   What I mean by values. (not what you may think) Why it's amazing that everyone values different things? You are not the centre of the universe. (very liberating) When anyone asks this Q 1st it's a massive red flag. Whats happening next week. (Q2 awards) And more....

In todays review; Why thinking about living to 100 helps to give perspective. The piece of advice that kicked me up the arse this week. The best way to think about other peoples decisions. Why I want to make Mondays great again. Whats happening in the next block of tech. And more..

In this weeks review; What my theory is about getting more injured when your not training. What happened to the mats in the gym. Why i'm stopping kids joining the kids program. The best way to remember moves taught in a seminar. How to be kinder to yourself. And more......

In this weeks review expect to hear how; Why facebook rejected my ad. What I mean when I say ‘Jiu Jitsu isn't a miracle cure'. My decision to utilise the mat space better. How doing nothing is sometimes the best thing to do. And more.

In this conversation I spoke to Craig who is a physiotherapist and responsible for keeping me on the mats for the last 12 months. We talk about some of the common injuries in BJJ using myself as a case study and what we worked on to alleviate the issues.   https://evexia.clinic/  

Why wrist locks are the last technique you will learn BJJ. What a car journey taught me about the BJJ community. Where we are moving to next with the syllabus. Whats happening next Thursday. What I mean by the silent assassin award.  How I will try to make the club more social. And more.....

In this weeks review; My opinion on whether you should compete or not. Why we changed the warm up in kids class. Why learning facebook ads is similar to learning jiu jitsu (not joking) How to learn the dark arts of wrist locks Why I can sleep better at night knowing this one thing. And more.... If you're a member of the gym please consider leaving a review as it helps us when people search for gyms in the area. I appreciate it. https://g.page/r/CWiwsMZdZ52tEBM/review    

Tom Blackledge is a former mma fighter and now full time coach. He was a former UFC fighter and also spent time as an assistant coach on the tenth series of the ultimate fighter alongside Rampage Jackson. Tom is thought of by many in the mma community as an original and pioneer due to his early involvement in the sport and storied career in mma grappling and Brazilian jiu jitsu. His knowledge and from his career of fighting in to that of one of the most prestigious coaches in the sport. With a view to not only developing strong fundamental techniques for combat, Tom is known for developing mindsets not only In his fighters and the juniors he coaches, but many businessmen and regular people too with many of his talks and development courses across the UK including being asked to speak to the fantastic England rugby team. We discuss his new book 'Fearless by design' where we talk about Stoicism, self talk, the power of language and the law of attraction and much more. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1738427404?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_R71W25KK7NCP2RMWHNDA https://www.tomblackledge.com  

In this weeks review; Why lasting is better than being the best. How Ive recently invested in myself. What the new leg lock class is not. Why Momento Mori is an important idea to ponder. Who and not how. And more.....

Expect to hear; Why its ok for kids to have a tantrum in class, (not what you think). What I believe the purpose of failing is. 3 personal moments for me this week (why I do what I do) Why I was affected by other peoples comments (rumble strip). and more.....

Expect to hear •Why I've been on the mats for 10 days straight.  •3 reasons why people are getting injured (and it's quite annoying)  •What not to think about if you're returning after a bit of time off.  and more...   Please subscribe if you enjoy what your hearing.

In this conversation expect to hear;   Ross most memorable moment from the commonwealth games. His biggest bug bear when it comes to wrestling in Jiu Jitsu. What wrestling can learn from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. What Ross isn't trying to do with wrestling 4 BJJ. How Ross uses long term and short term goals to help with motivation and discipline. and more....  

Great week of classes and promotions this week;   expect to hear;   What happened in kids class Tuesday to make me question the context in which kids train with us. Why I felt better this week about training. How you can switch your mind set around with this simple idea. And more.....

This week: How a texas comedian gave me some perspective. Why I berated myself this week. The mistake we make about motivation. My opinion on the Tap or snap debate. Why I seem to mentioned wrestling every week. And more…. Link to Theo Von Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/episode/75gxN0MqRJo6McBHaDUm2U?si=_An8FqIxSpWnJH_FSvWYiQ)

this week I discuss;   What I mean by New levels new devils. What makes a great gym. How a podcast I recorded changed the way I look at customer service. What happened in last nights wrestling class.  What you can expect of me as a coach when you join. Why its important to communicate what i expect of you.

In this review I discuss the xmas timetable and why it's important to train over the next 2 weeks. Why having a week off between Christmas and NY wont derail your progress. My ideas for new classes in 2024. How doing incline bench has helped my shoulder pain counter intuitively.  How having a committee could help me see gaps in the club. Why Costco mince pies are Number 1 (no other brands come close)   and more...

In many ways in the current climate its easier than ever to achieve your goals. People want perfect conditions, in my experience life rarely if ever grants you the 'perfect' time to do THE thing. even just by turning up you have beaten probably 80% of the competition. "Tough times create tough people, tough people create good times, good times create weak people, weak people create tough times." - someone.    

In this weeks de brief discuss;   How I come up with content for emails and podcasts by taking a step back (overwatch). Why the subjective nature of promotions in BJJ makes it so unique. What I blame myself for when it comes to attending competitions. The biggest thing I leaned from wrestling this week that will dramatically improve my Jiu Jitsu.  And more......

Here is a review of the week;  Why you can do anything but you can't do everything.  How myfitness pal helped my recovery. Why an evening routine is arguably more important than a morning one.  and more….

In the review expect to hear;   How to get back into it after a lay off. The most important thing you need to do if you are turning a passion into a business (to stop it becoming a chore) My biggest takeaway from the recent skin infection podcast. And more.....  

In this debrief I use the STOP5 method to articulate the weeks training, topics and learnings. Summarise Things that went well Opportunities for learning Point to take forward 5 mins  

Martin has been on the podcast before were we discussed the amazing work he does in the community. Today I wanted to talk more about Martins history with addiction and how he uses this lived experience to help others. It was great to talk to him again.

Everyone should read this book! The White Pill: A Tale of Good and Evil https://amzn.eu/d/flNGtRS There have always been gaps in my knowledge of history particularly the events that took place in the 20th century inside the Soviet Union. I was never taught about this in school, sure everyone is aware of the atrocities of world war 2 and the Holocaust. Have you ever heard of the Holodomor? This book really affected me, some of the events took place with in my lifetime. I'm embarrassed to say that despite remembering the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, I had no idea why it was even put up. Michael Malice writes a wonderful, barbaric, beautiful, tragic account of the events that took place under Lenin, Stalin and how Gorbachev was really the hero when it came to the fall of the Iron curtain. An amazing book.

We all get caught up in the groundhog day of life.   Creating space for aimless play or fun helps to reset and re charge. This is an integral part of rest and recovery and very often overlooked.  

I have become that guy who tracks data; We all know those people, turns out it can actually be quite beneficial as I found out.   Expect to learn; Why its important to ask Who not how. The number 1 thing I have learned since having a Garmin. How to play the Infinite game when it comes to your health. Why I was chronically fatigued by the end of the week.  

As part of the thriving minds project And In partnership with Maximum Edge these videos are part of the SELF CARE series; Episode 1 finds me going for a short walk with my dog (OLGA) Walking and getting sunlight first thing in the morning can create a great platform to start the day not just physically but biologically as well with a plethora of chemicals produced just getting in 5-10 mins of sunlight early doors. It's also a great way to relieve stress and burn calories so the best of both worlds physically and mentally. Check it out and please subscribe for more content

As part of the thriving minds project And In partnership with Maximum Edge these videos are part of the SELF CARE series; Episode 2 sees Us discuss the importance of Sleep. Sleep environment and sleep routine. Find out; *Why it really is a life hack *The importance of a tidy room to aid sleep *How Getting up and going to sleep at the same time is integral to a good sleep routine. And more

This is the 3rd instalment in the thriving mind series on Self Care We discuss; How taking some time out doesn't mean doing nothing. What Stillness can do for creativity. Why looking up at the night sky is a life skill (not what you think). Why you shouldn't think of rest as a reward.

My guest today, well I have followed his work for ages so I was so excited to speak to Tim all about the power of rolling rope amongst other things. Tim is a free runner, parkour athlete, winner of UK ninja warrior, from following Tim on social media he is well in tune with his body and movement. Expect to learn; *Why movement tricks will only get you so far. *What I learned from Nassim Taleb's Skin In The Game (and how it got Tim on the podcast) *How Tim structures his training regime. *What the rope can tell you about your biomechanics. *The relatability to sports including BJJ and why I use it as a warm up to everything. *Why you should leave the gym with a few reps left in the tank. *The importance of fluidity & stability when it comes to strength. *How foot work and foot strength are integral for longevity. And so much more Please subscribe if you enjoy it, it really helps me out.

So this is a bit different and I found it a hard one to do; Especially in the current economic climate. I very nearly didn't do it, but I felt some resistance and decided that the obstacle is the way..... Talking about money is a bit taboo yet if we don't talk about it how do we educate people. Now don't get me wrong, who am I to tell people about money when I'm just the same as you watching this or listening to it. However the people who written these books that I talk about today know their shit!! Phycology of money - Morgan Housel Money - Rob Moore Just keep buying - Nick Maggiulli Almanack of Naval - Eric Jorgenson In this episode I mention 6 books, there's only actually 4.. I hope you enjoy. This is what I wish I was told about money when I was at school.

Owen Livesey is a Judo black belt and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt who runs and trains out of Carlson Gracie Hull. In this conversation we discuss; *His attitude towards competition. *How he learnt the rules of ADCC in real time. *What the biggest difference is between Judo and BJJ on the ground. *What it takes mentally and physically to compete at the highest levels in judo. *Why being relaxed is the most important thing when initiating takedowns. And a load more…. Like and subscribe, if you feel like this would be of interest to someone then please share it.

In this episode I talk to Kev MCALISTER. We discuss. *The many hats that Kev wears (DJ, ring announcer, BJJ coach and teacher) *NLP (Nuro linguistic programming) *Mind Coaching *Hypnosis *Grapplefest and Contenders series And a load more… Please subscribe and share if you think others would benefit from this.

I decided to give up my phone on holiday, at the same time I chose this book to read. Expect to learn; The biggest factors when it comes to stealing your concentration. Why going cold turkey will never work. How long the average person gets uninterrupted during work time. Why day dreaming could be the best thing you can do for creativity. What made me anxious even though I was on a beach in Dubai. What's more scary that social media listening to your conversations? and more..... Please consider subscribing and leaving a review. I appreciate it.