Podcasts about brasilian jiujitsu

Hey! Welcome to Move Wild Podcast, a podcast dedicated to understanding human health from an evolutionary perspective, and integrating the universal principles of human health and wildness into our lives. Each week I interview and discuss with guests on topics and conversations entered around re-wilding, natural movement, nature connection and ancestral living practices. Thanks for joining me on this journey! About today’s show: Today I had Simon Thakur on the show.. Simon is a movement teacher, lifelong practitioner and explorer of bodymind traditions from around the world. He has an academic background in medical science, anthropology, evolutionary biology and ecology; movement disciplines including Yoga, Chinese internal martial arts, Capoeira Angola, Feldenkrais, Butoh, wrestling and Brasilian Jiujitsu; a decade-long career as a bodyworker, therapist and rehabilitation practitioner; extensive practice and research into Buddhist, Yogic and Daoist meditation; and an ongoing exploration of bushcraft, survival skills and rewilding. Ancestral Movement is the synthesis of this experience, an ongoing exploration of human embodiment within the context of biological evolution, ecology, and the shared ancestry of all living beings through deep time. Links to connect with Simon: Website - https://ancestralmovement.com Fb Group - Ancestral Movement Instagram - @ancestralmovement Follow me and get in touch with me on Instagram, @move_wild, to stay up to date and stay inspired to keep connecting to your true nature! For more on what I offer and upcoming events I will be running, head over to my website www.movewildcollective.com. Always feel free to reach out with questions, suggestions for podcasts, feedback, collaborations, ideas etc. I’m always happy to connect :) Alright, thanks for tuning in, I’ll catch ya next episode, and as always, get outside, grow strong and Move Wild!

Mike Saffaie is an elite + highly revered Strength & Conditioning coach to high performing athletes with some names under his resume such as UFC fighters Cara Esparza, Anderson Silva, Ferbricio Werdum, + Brain ”T-City” Ortega to name a few. In addition to training pro atheltes, he’s been an award winning private trainer for over two decades now. His unique approach to training stems from the mental landscape of an engineer. He designs all of his training methods from a methodical and intelligent strategies that advance body mechanics, strength and speed- all of which have been proven to be effective. Fitness in many facets has been a life long passion of Mike Saffaie. It’s in his DNA and when you look at the physique of this life time athlete who is an ALL natural, IFBB PRO + PNBA competitor, it’s hard to disagree. Like his training skills, his abs have legitimately won their own awards too. No joke. He’s been training Brasilian JiuJitsu for over 13 years and officially received his Black Belt under Ryron + Rener Gracie out of Gracie University in Torrance California. Above all of those amazing accomplishments and high honors, what I am MOST proud of is that fact that I get to call Mike Saffaie MY brother. Most know my brother for his passion for fitness + movement, his physical talents, competitive wins and his career status but the deeper you get to know Mike, you quickly learn he equally loves using his mind through philosophy, intellectual arguments/debates, critical thinking and logical reasoning. He completely CRUSHES the usual perception of the “gym guy with muscles” who would prefer to listen to an intellectual argument on Free Will vs watch Sunday night football. Aside from his love for body + mind, Mike is known as one of the realist + kindest guys around. As his sister, one year apart in age (he’s my baby brother hehe) I can honestly say, he’s one of the most curious humans I’ve ever met, what you see is what you get with my brother: i.e. he’s as real as it gets and he has the biggest heart that is fiercely loyal that which he loves. In this very special episode you will learn: His competition mindset What drives him to compete The challenges in learning how to “get better and better” Seeking challenges to discover more of himself and his capabilities to beat them How he utilizes aggression for progress and why he believes leaning into it can support wins Why he feels resiliency is essential to survival and how he tests his own levels of resiliency Why he prefers short term goals over resolutions His self-talk when training an being challenged How his early childhood exposed his mind to it’s reaction ability His views on” Life moving towards us” vs “Life happening for us” Being hyper vigilant, growing up with ADHAD and dealing with anxiety How his specific style of Jiu-Jitsu led him to create his patented grip strengthening device, The Grapple Grip™ What makes fighters and MMA unique to other athletes and his approach to training them How he creates future videos taking to himself and why The power of motivating yourself by speaking out loud as a performance tool The bravest thing he’s done in his life to date Why he does not carry negative emotional weight from his childhood adversities The one constant in his life that gives him confidence HIs “ALL IN” mentality + approach to his work What’s inspiring him currently and projects he currently working on What he loves especially about training women + how his upbringing influenced his relationship to empowered women This episode will definitely pull you into deep thought and get your inner champion fired up at the same time. Enjoy xRx Follow Mike on Social: IG: @mikesaffaie + Facebook: Mike.Saffaie  

Kenny Florian aka "Ken-Flo" is many things by way of accomplishments in his life to date. He is a true martial artist who holds a third degree blackbelt in Brasilian JiuJitsu, a MIxed-Martial Artist + UFC legend (He fought in 4 separate weight divisions) a commentary/analyst for UFC Tonight, a podcast co- host on the "Anik & Florian" podcast, owner of The Meraki Brasilian JitJitsu Academy, a husband and a daddy to his new beautiful baby girl.   Beyond his incredible professional accomplishments, what makes Kenny so inspiring is the mental framework he operates from that has allowed him to accomplish the great list of achievements in his life. A mindset that continues to grow his authentic expression to come out in his life and continue making a genuine, positive mark in this world.  It takes so much heart, fortitude, perseverance and truth to live a path like Kenny's. His curiosity, perspective and continuous reach to go deeper into himself and farther in his life is so motivating to witness. I absolutely LOVE the depth, the venerability, the empowerment and truth that lives within our rich conversation. I hope it stirs your heart and elevates your mind as deeply as I feel it will. xRx Stay CONNECTED via Instagram/Twittter: @kennyflorian In this episode we discuss: Living "Undefined" Kenny's upbringing, family life, how Martial Artist entered his life Discovering the MMA + The UFC His first experience with JiuJitsu Duality/the understanding and utilization of our negative and positive Self Being a fearful kid and listening towards his fears The start of his MMA career Self Awareness, Embracing challenge, Turning your inner potential ON Realizing his path as a teacher in life Excepting all that you are Discovering the value in not seeing challenges as problems The power of appreciation The gift of Meditation Observing yourself and letting go His mental process within his retirement from frighting in the UFC Career chapters as an commentator & analyst, post fight career His ideas of "Success" Living Authentically Becoming a new father The process of discovering and blossoming your inner greatness