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Conversations about performance, art, wellness optimization, and attempts to better understand the human experience. Abe has studied language, performance optimization, behavior coaching, owns a personal training business, and founded The Ski System.

Abe Maynard


    • Nov 29, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    #152: Marcelo Garcia - Submitting Cancer, The Power of Community, and The Future of Grappling

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 53:46


    Marcelo Garcia is a 4x ADCC Champion, 5x Jiu Jitsu Champion, and the 3rd inductee into the ADCC hall of fame. SHOW SPONSORS: 

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    #151: Dante Leon - Andy Varela Matchup , ADCC, CJI, Strength Training, and The Undeniable Work Ethic of Team Pedigo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 70:02


    Dante Leon is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, and NoGi competitor from Canada. SHOW SPONSORS: 

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    #150: Adele Fornarino - Breaking Limbs, Dominating ADCC, and the Power of Female Grappling

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 70:34


    Adele Fornarino is the 2024 55kg ADCC Champion. She trains out of Atos HQ in San Diego, and Absolute MMA in Melbourne Australia. SHOW SPONSORS: 

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    #149: Rafael "Formiga" Barbosa - 11x World Masters Champion, Optimal Training Structure, Gi vs. No Gi, ADCC, CJI, and the Future of Jiu Jitsu

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 70:56


    Rafael "Formiga" Barbosa is an 11x World Masters Champion, 14x Pan Ams Champion, Head Coach, and Co-Owner of Double Five Jiu Jitsu. SHOW SPONSORS: 

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    #148: Jake O'Driscoll - Aussie Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 78:42


    Jake O'Driscoll is a jiu jitsu black belt under Edilson Moraes, and owner of Essence Jiu Jitus in Perth, Australia. SHOW SPONSORS: 

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    #147: Dr. Drew Courtney - Lowering Injury Risk Without Reducing Activity, and How Drew Put Me Back Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 91:34


    Dr. Drew Courtney is a Physical Therapist, Certified Athletic Trainer, and Co-Owner of DBC Fitness in Carlsbad, CA. SHOW SPONSORS: 

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    #147: Proper Training Footwear, Spinal Stenosis and Herniation Rehab Protocol, Injury Inevitability, and The Power of Hips in Jiu Jitsu

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 57:02


    Disclaimer: If you have suffered an injury, please consult with your physician, or physical therapist, in advance of adopting any corrective exercise protocol. SHOW SPONSORS: 

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    #145: Priit Mihkelson - Priit's Utopia, Jiu Jitsu Defense, and Myths About Turtle Position

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 102:24


    Priit Mihkelson is a 3rd degree Jiu Jitsu black belt under Mat Thornton at SBG who got his second degree from Chris Hauter, and awarded himself his third degree. SHOW SPONSORS: 

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    #144: Brandon Walensky - Universal Tap System, Baiting, Setting Traps, and Fostering True Jiu Jitsu Practitioners

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 83:45


    Brandon Walensky is a second degree jiu jitsu black belt under Clark Gracie and Judo Black belt under Paula Fernando. Owner of Walensky Jiu Jitsu Academy in San Marcos CA  SHOW SPONSORS: 

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    #143: Doctor Kickass - BJJ Injury Risk Reduction, Knee Injuries, Accessories, and the Physical Therapist's Case for Ecological Jiu Jitsu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 83:12


    Mike Piekarski is a Physical Therapist, Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Jiu Jitsu black belt, and former MMA Fighter. SHOW SPONSORS: 

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    #142: Greg Souders - Ecological Dynamics, and the Constraints Led Approach to Jiu Jitsu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 107:45


    Greg Sounders is a Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and Coach at Standard Jiu Jitsu. Greg uses ecological dynamics to skill acquisition through the constraints led approach.  SHOW SPONSORS: 

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    #141: Jared Wade - 2023's Winningest Blue Belt, 3 Tips For Beginners, Atos, Intelligent Training, and Defining "Hard Work"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 70:00


    Jared Wade is a jiu jitsu purple belt under Professor Andre Galvao at Atos Jiu Jitsu in San Diego, California. SHOW SPONSORS: 

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    #140: Morphues M7, Juggernaut BJJ, and Wearable BJJ Tech Review, Pre/Post-Training Nutrition, UFC 303 Reaction, CJI vs. ADCC Opinion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 95:51


    Disclaimer: Morpheus Training, Juggernaut AI, nor Garmin pay me for placement. These are merely products I'm using and love. They help me level up my training, manage recovery, and perform at my best. To support the show, check out the sponsor below, or donate on the website. SHOW SPONSORS: 

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    #139: Chris Burns - Rickson Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Conformity, Guns, Knives, and Self Defense

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 85:37


    Chris Burns is a jiu jitsu black belt under Master Rickson Gracie. SHOW SPONSORS: 

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    #138: Samir Chantre - CJI vs. ADCC Breakdown, Belt Rankings, and Why the Gi Lives Forever

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 123:58


    Samir Chantre is a jiu jitsu black belt and manager to some of grappling's biggest stars. He is also the co-founder of Ares Jiu Jitsu. SHOW SPONSORS: 

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    #137: David Zavik - Food Sensitivity Testing, Blood Panels, and Reducing Indigestion for Sports Performance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 82:28


    David Zavik is the CEO of Immuno Labs. Immuno Labs offers food and environmental sensitivity testing for patients with chronic health conditions to identify undiagnosed underlying causes due to allergies and sensitives. Food sensitivity testing is a growing sector in human optimization, helping athletes to better understand what foods allow them to perform at their best. SHOW SPONSORS: 

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    #136: Gabriel Sousa [Audio Only] - Leaving the Favela, ONE 167, and the Mindset to Accomplish Anything

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 54:46


    Gabriel Sousa is a jiu jitsu black belt, 2022 ADCC silver medalist, and ONE Submission Grappling competitor. He faces Mikey Musumeci at ONE 167 on June 8th in Bangkok, Thailand. SHOW SPONSORS: 

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    #135: Joshua Settlage - Best Strength Training Structure for BJJ, BJJ Wearable Technology, Nasal Breathing, and Athletic Performance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 92:04


    Joshua Settlage is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, jiu jitsu practitioner, former wrestler, and creator of The Strength Matrix program, which helps grapplers reduce the risk of injury and elevate their game on the mats. SHOW SPONSORS: 

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    #134: Sergio Hernandez - Street Tested Jiu Jitsu, Originality, Graffiti, and the Value of Apprenticeship

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 74:44


    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. SHOW SPONSORS: 

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    #133: Fernando "Soluço" Di Piero - Jiu Jitsu Lineage, Finding Chito Vera, Judo, and BJJ Stand Up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 69:54


    Fernando "Soluço" Di Piero is a jiu jitsu black belt and professor from Ecuador. He is a staple in the Alliance Jiu Jitsu family. SHOW SPONSORS: 

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    #132: David Garmo - "Success" in Jiu Jitsu, Why Style Matters, and The Branding Explosion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 98:47


    David Garmo is a jiu jitsu black belt, ADCC Competitor, and owner of Assembly Jiu Jitsu in Detroit, Michigan. SHOW SPONSORS: 

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    #131: Joel Jameson - The Godfather of Conditioning for MMA and Grappling

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 69:56


    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. SHOW SPONSORS: 

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    #130: Chad Wesley Smith - Strength For BJJ, Gi vs. NoGi Myths, and How to Manage Intensity for Grappling

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 76:41


    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 SHOW SPONSORS: 

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    #129: Andrew Tackett - ADCC Reflections, Fear, Faith, Anxiety, Conditioning, Smart Recovery, and Family Dynamics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 80:58


    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. SHOW SPONSORS: 

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    #128: Tommy Schultz - Jiu Jitsu, Killers of The Flower Moon, Wildland Fire Fighting, and Being a Dreamer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 58:04


    Tomy 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. SHOW SPONSORS: 

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    Book Club #4: "Robert Kennedy: His Life" by Evan Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2024 42:37


    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. 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 - April 2024 The Three Body Problem by Cixin Liu PODCAST INFO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mayn Idea Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mayn Idea YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RSS Feed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    #127: Viktor Doria: The Business Side of Grappling, ADCC, IBJJF, Branding, and Athlete Marketing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 104:54


    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. SHOW SPONSORS: 

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    #126: Jimmy Pedro - Fostering Greatness, Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Grips, and Systemized Martial Arts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 82:51


    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. SHOW SPONSORS: 

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    #125: Robert Drysdale - Jiu Jitsu's Real History, Grappling with Age, Black Belts, and Entertainment vs. Function

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 81:31


    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. SHOW SPONSORS:  Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: 

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    #124: Jonathan "JT" Torres - Battle Tested Champion Mindset, Wrestling's Role in Jiu Jitsu, and Peak Performance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 79:23


    Jonathan "JT" Torres is a 4th Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, 2x ADCC Champion, and Owner of Essential BJJ. SHOW SPONSORS:  Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: 

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    Book Club #3: "The Aeneid" by Virgil

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 66:00


    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 PODCAST INFO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mayn Idea Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mayn Idea YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RSS Feed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    #123: Daniel Strauss - Hypothesizing The Perfect Grappler, Feats of Strength, and Mixed Martial Arts Appreciation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 81:42


    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. SHOW SPONSORS:  Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: 

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    #122: Greg Everett - Constructing Toughness, The Power of DIY, and Olympic Weightlifting for Grapplers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 92:06


    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. SHOW SPONSORS:  Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: 

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    #121: Vagner Rocha - Karate Combat Victory, Investing in Skill vs. Toughness, and ADCC 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 94:06


    Vagner Rocha is a Jiu Jitsu black belt, professional grappler, and former professional MMA fighter. He owns Vagner Rocha Martial Arts in Hollywood, FL. SHOW SPONSORS:  Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: 

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    #120: Dejan Kajic: Defying Age, Winning at 39, Confidence and The Pitfalls of Arrogance

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 70:20


    Dejan Kajic is a Professional MMA Fighter, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Former BFL Champion, and Owner of Universal MMA in Vancouver, British Columbia. SHOW SPONSORS:  Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: 

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    #119: Nathiely De Jesus: Motherhood, Faith, Jiu Jitsu, Trash Talk, and Tenacity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 78:03


    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.  SHOW SPONSORS:  Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: 

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    Book Club #2: "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 62:46


    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 PODCAST INFO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mayn Idea Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mayn Idea YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RSS Feed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    #118: Johnny Tama - Heel Hooks, Mental Training, and Working Around Injuries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 89:26


    Johnny Tama is a Jiu Jitsu black belt, ADCC competitor, and 2019 IBJJF World NoGi Champion from Ecuador. SHOW SPONSORS:  Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: 

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    #117: Travis Motl - Overcoming Entrepreneurial Doubt, White Belt Problems, and Creative Blocks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 89:14


    Travis Motl is a retired Navy veteran, Jiu Jitsu blue belt, and host of The Elbows Tight Podcast. SHOW SPONSORS:  Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: 

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    #116: Paul Tokgozoglu - The Gospel of Jiu Jitsu, Christian Fundamentalism, Panic Attacks, and Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 58:31


    Paul Tokgozoglu is a Jiu Jitsu practitioner, Academy Owner, and Host of the Jiu Jitsu Outlet Podcast.  SHOW SPONSORS:  Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: 

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    Book Club #1: "4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals" by Oliver Burkman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2023 72:45


    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 Burkman 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 PODCAST INFO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mayn Idea Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mayn Idea YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RSS Feed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abraham484/support

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    #115: Phil Daru - Strength Requirements for MMA, BJJ, and How Winners Breathe

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 68:59


    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.  SHOW SPONSORS:  Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: 

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    #113: Dr. Matteo Capodaglio - Sports Nutrition: MMA vs. BJJ, Fueling Pro Fighters, and Why Carbs Rule

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 95:47


    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 SHOW SPONSORS:  Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: 

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    #113: George Briones III - Recon Marine Mindset, Olympic Lifting Lessons, and Situational Awareness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 82:08


    George Briones III is a former Recon Marine, Owner of GB3 Athletics, Ultra Runner, and Jiu Jitsu practitioner. SHOW SPONSORS:  Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: 

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    [30MINT] New Years Resolutions Don't Work, Try This...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 28:58


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    #112: Scott Burr - Writing Jiu Jitsu, Originality, and The Fate of Jiu Jitsu

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 95:14


    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. SHOW SPONSORS:  Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: 

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    #111: Sean Supon - Military Decision Making, Brand Building, and Destroying Neck Injuries

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 124:03


    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. SHOW SPONSORS:  Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: 

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    [30MINT] "Core" Exercise PSA, and Back Pain Reduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 31:22


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    #110: Eddie Kone - Jiu Jitsu, History, Self-Defense, and Code

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 86:03


    Eddie Kone is a 4th degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under the Jiu Jitsu Global Federation, and owner of EKBJJ in London.  SHOW SPONSORS:  Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: 

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    [30MINT] The Iron Neck: Real or Fake News?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 29:58


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    #109: Dante Leon - Jiu Jitsu Strength vs. Skill vs. Athleticism, ADCC, and Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 93:59


    Dante Leon is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, and NoGi competitor from Canada. SHOW SPONSORS:  Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: 

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