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.
Marcelo Garcia is a 4x ADCC Champion, 5x Jiu Jitsu Champion, and the 3rd inductee into the ADCC hall of fame. SHOW SPONSORS:
Dante Leon is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, and NoGi competitor from Canada. SHOW SPONSORS:
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:
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:
Jake O'Driscoll is a jiu jitsu black belt under Edilson Moraes, and owner of Essence Jiu Jitus in Perth, Australia. SHOW SPONSORS:
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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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:
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:
Mike Piekarski is a Physical Therapist, Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Jiu Jitsu black belt, and former MMA Fighter. SHOW SPONSORS:
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:
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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Chris Burns is a jiu jitsu black belt under Master Rickson Gracie. SHOW SPONSORS:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
David Garmo is a jiu jitsu black belt, ADCC Competitor, and owner of Assembly Jiu Jitsu in Detroit, Michigan. SHOW SPONSORS:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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
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:
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:
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:
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:
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
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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
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:
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:
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:
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
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:
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:
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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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:
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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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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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: