Podcasts about dragon gym

Today on PWT, Jake and Josh are following up their Dragon Gym by rating dragon names. For the year of the dragon! Totally on purpose, that wasWebsite: heyjakeandjosh.comPatreon: patreon.com/heyjakeandjosh Email: PWTpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @PWTpodcast

Sponsored by: http://www.PMTLIFESTYLE.COMOptimize Your Training With: ONNIT Supplements: https://bit.ly/pmt-onnit--Episode 145 of the Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast welcomes Lonnie Beck, an integral figure from the Muay Thai Advisory Group (https://www.muaythaiadvisorygroup.com/) and the chief at Dragon Gym (https://www.dragongym.com/bio/master-lonnie-beck.cfm). Lonnie brings deep insights and experience in the business, culture, and leadership within the Muay Thai universe.Join us for a compelling conversation as we delve into Lonnie's expertise to demystify the business aspects of Muay Thai, explore the cultural richness of the sport, and identify the core leadership values that drive it.This episode promises a captivating perspective on Muay Thai, making it an enriching listen for passionate practitioners, aspiring fighters, and all martial arts enthusiasts.Don't forget you can submit your questions and give shoutouts to your training partners and coaches at https://podcast.puumuaythai.com. Join us in fostering a deeper love and appreciation for Muay Thai!Support the showSubmit your Questions, Shoutouts, and request to be featured: https://podcast.puumuaythai.com

Today Jake and Josh are, as you may be expecting, making a dragon-type gym! Come for the dragons, stay for ~lore~Website: heyjakeandjosh.comPatreon: patreon.com/heyjakeandjosh Email: PWTpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @PWTpodcast

This week's special guest on 'Over The Line' was Black Dragon kickboxing king Pete Foley. Pete has been involved in Martial Arts for over 45 years and he introduced the sport of Kickboxing to Galway in March 1996. Pete is the Chief Instructor for Black Dragon Kickboxing in Ireland and the president of IKF Ireland (International Kickboxing Federation Ireland). He has trained multiple World and European champions over the years and works with the Department of Education in secondary schools all over Galway City and County teaching the basics in Boxing, Kickboxing and Self Defence. He also lectures in Street Awareness and personal safety with Transition Year Students. He was chatting to Galway Bay FM's Gerry Murphy and George McDonagh. == 'Over The Line,' sponsored by OxyGeneration, broadcasts every Monday evening from 8pm on Galway Bay FM.

Master Somnath Sikdar is the Head Instructor at the Dragon Gym and has been training in Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido for over 30 years under Grandmaster Chae Teok Goh. He is currently a sixth-degree black belt and is certified by the World Taekwondo Headquarters (Kukkiwon). His training has covered a broad spectrum of martial arts including a variety of weapons, self-defense, traditional and sport Tae Kwon Do. He has also studied Hapkido under Grandmaster Han Jae Ji. In conjunction with martial arts, he instructs training with the Russian Kettlebell, and holds the Level 1 RKC and Level 1 SFG Certifications. While the focus of kettlebell and barbell training is strength, the other side of the same coin is function and quality of movement. For this reason, Master Sikdar uses the functional movement screen with his students and is a Level 1 and Level 2 certified FMS expert. Master Sikdar has competed successfully in local, state, and collegiate tournaments. In addition, he continues to study western boxing, Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He has attained a BSE in Electrical Engineering, along with minors in Systems Science and Economics, from the University of Pennsylvania. While completing this degree he was the President, Head Instructor, and Coach of the University of Pennsylvania WTF Tae Kwon Do Team. Master Sikdar still coaches competitive Taekwondo athletes and is an active advisor to the UPENN WTFTKD Team and the West Chester University Taekwondo Team. https://www.dragongym.com/ Connect with Som

It all started when a Korean martial arts master wowed 10-year-old Lonnie Beck. After decades of training and working at that same gym, Lonnie is now a 5th Dan himself and co-owner of its multiple Philly-area locations. He talks with Spanny about business lessons learned along the way, including fighting through the COVID storm. ... To support The Spaniard Show, utilize the links below: Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List For speaking information, click here: Spaniard Website

In the days before the pandemic, it was so easy to put things off and think, “I’ll do that later.” Now, everything has changed, and we can’t get to those things like we planned. As a small business owner, you worry about who you’re going to disappoint and all those who depend on you. Somnath (Som) Sikdar, co-owner and instructor of Dragon Gym, says, “We’ve definitely had to evade and dodge, but now we’re throwing some counter punches.” Som and Tom discussed how he’s switched to virtual classes and training via Zoom and other digital services. Som has used the constraints and restrictions to come up with better solutions to market his business. What changes have you made to keep things going? Find out what Som’s doing to expand his reach nationally.

There is a popular saying among entrepreneurs that most people don’t go out of business, they grow out of business. This can be due to several factors, including whether to expand at all or just raise prices with demand, whether or not the proper systems are in place pass off effectively to employees those things the owners did themselves, and whether the markets they’re expanding into have the requisite demand to produce the desired profits. That’s why in this episode of the podcast I talk to Somnath Sikdar who, along with his business partner Lonnie Beck, successfully expanded their martial arts school, Dragon Gym, from one location in Exton, PA, to two more in Berwyn and Malvern.

In this episode, Pat and I dive deep into a topic we both have gotten a lot of experience in: personal trainer certifications.  Some are great - others...not so much. But the one thing most all of them have in common is that... ...they don't prepare you to work with REAL people! On top of that, they don't prepare you to properly select your tools to navigate the average person from point A to point B and beyond, how to deal with the psychology of most trainees, and how to transform your students from the inside out. This is where Strong ON! is radically different from any other cert on the market. The next cert is May 16th and 17th at the Dragon Gym in Exton, PA, and right now, Pat is offering a super generous early-bird discount for all those who register early. Click here to join us: https://bn198.infusionsoft.com/app/manageCart/showManageOrder Plus, I'm tossing in a few big, bodacious bonuses of my own. Once you've signed up, email me your receipt at aleks@alekssalkin.com and I'll send you: * My "Secrets of Strength" guide to getting strong the faster, easier, and simpler way kettlebells and bodyweight * My magnum opus "Strength Hacking Course" - a two-week course taking you through some of the best tips, tactics, techniques, and strategies for building real-world, no BS strength - collected from the top minds in strength and performance from around the world * A 1-on-1 video/phone consultation with me * A personalized prep plan based on our conversation to best prepare you to soak up the immense amount of information you're about to learn at the cert. The offer is only good for as long as there are spots available, so don't delay!   Got any questions? Email me at the address above and I'll be happy to answer.

They say if you love what you do you’ll never work a day in your life, and my guest Lonnie Beck is doing exactly that. He is a 5th Dan Black Belt, and he has been able to turn his passion for martial arts into a thriving, successful business.  Lonnie and business partner and friend Somnath Sikdar purchased Dragon Gym in Southeast Pennsylvania in 2008, and they have been able to achieve fantastic business growth over the past 10-years. What makes this business story even more extraordinary is it's the same martial arts school where they both started as kids.  Developing Your Skills As a business owner it’s crucial to be improving your skills continually and at the same time be prepared to make changes in your business if you want it to grow consistently and to stay competitive. Work/Life Balance Takes Planning When Lonnie purchased Dragon Gym, he was in his mid-twenties, full of energy and single. Moving ahead ten years, he is married with a daughter, meaning the schedule needed to be adjusted, but this was not a problem, as it was planned for and well thought out way ahead of time. Setting Up Systems Right from the outset, Lonnie knew you couldn’t take four martial arts classes a day, every day, for the rest of your life, as instructing does take a toll on your body. Instructing at a high level is a young person game, so very early on they planned for the business to be able to run without them and the only way to do this was to develop sound business systems. A successful business also needs to have the right people in the right positions. Educating Yourself & Self Improvement Lonnie has developed himself personally by having various business coaches and mentors, doing a lot of reading and being part of business mastermind groups. It’s crucial to pull information from different people and different industries because the martial arts industry is quite small and stagnate. Nutrition & Exercise Is The Root Of All Happiness A lot of people feel guilt and regret by the way they look because they know they are eating all the wrong foods and not exercising, but to turn this around it all begins by changing the way you talk to yourself. You need to find that inner light of happiness. When you exercise and eat healthier the conversations you have with yourself are far more positive, and this positivity is transferred to the people around you, making your life better. Help Yourself First It’s no different to the instructions we receive on every flight, in case of an emergency and oxygen mask will fall from the compartment above, put on your mask first before trying to help others. If you don’t work on yourself first, you cannot help others, and yes, you may be able to fake it for a while, but eventually, you will break. Start With Small Wins It’s about developing small wins you can hang onto. With your health, going to the gym or making a healthy smoothie is a small win. In business, it could be developing a simple phone system that you’ve been putting off. It’s important not to try to change everything at once. If there are bad habits in play, eliminate one at a time, don’t try to give up everything at once because it's unlikely you will succeed.  Improved Performance with Mental Preparation  When you decide you’re going to show up and make an effort to perform better, and you feel good about yourself, and you’re confident about the decisions you’re making, no challenges that come your way will be a problem because you’re mentally prepared Monday Morning Tip It all starts with positive self-talk; Pay attention to that voice in your head and consciously change it to be more uplifting. You can’t change anything in life unless you start to change your behaviours, including your diet, exercise and how you speak to yourself. If you have any questions about this podcast or blog, please send me an email at tf@tysonfranklin.com.   You can also connect directly with Lonnie Beck via Facebook or at Dragon Gym, especially if you're keen to know more about his Discovery Group business mentoring program. If I owned a martial arts school, I would be contacting them immediately.   If you like this episode, you'll also enjoy: Episode 018: Mastermind With The Dragon Master with Somnath Sikdar Episode 002: Communication, Persuasion & Influence with Dave Frees iTunes Reviews If you enjoy It’s No Secret with Dr T., please tell your friends, and if you enjoy it a lot, it will put a HUGE smile on my face if you left a review on iTunes. Reviews do two things: It gives social proof this show is worth checking out It lets the host know that people are listening and care Newsletter If you want to be kept up to date with my EVENTS and other activities, please sign up to my NEWSLETTER. I promise not to spam you with daily emails or tell you about all the fake clients I've helped achieve a 214% increase in business in 3-months. 

We have your first guest of the show on today, Double Dragon gym Pro fighter Luke "the Tomahawk" Thompson. We do a quick interview with him covering his amateur career and now looking to make his pro debut, also we get him to dicuss what it's like competing at the olympics of Muaythai, the IFMA world games. Luke also sticks around to chat about One championship's recent kicboxing/muaythai/mma event and some UFC. Time Stamp List (0s) Interview Luke "The Tomahawk" Thompson (25min) Coverage of the new grappling event Quintet and Kasai Pro 2 (40min 50s) Recap of One Champsionship's first striking event (57min 25s) Breakdown UFC on fox 29 Poirier vs Gaethje (1hr 14min 20s) Picks for UFC fight night 128 Video link to the fighters we talked about today ACB 12Grappling event ONE championship main eventPetrosyan vs Nattawut Contender for fight of the yearPoirier vs GaethjeSupport the show (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSg)

Somnath Sikdar is a 6th Dan Black Belt and the Owner of The Dragon Gym, which is a small chain of martial arts schools in Southeast Pennsylvania. The business Somnath now owns is where he began his martial arts career as a six year old. He holds degrees Science and Electrical Engineering, with minors in Systems Science and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, which proves you can have brains and brawn. Today we discuss: Parkinson’s Law and why exercise comes first Business thinking behind setting up a second location Initial exposure to the mastermind process What’s a perfect business look like Working on the business builds clarity The importance of knowing your ideal customer Masterminding Why Your business has got to run without you In Top Form podcast Your mind has an infinite ability to take in information You can’t put an old head on young shoulders Exercise must come first Your health must come first, it must be a priority, so you can be the best version of yourself, not just for you, but also for your family, business and team. Somnath was able to obtain degrees from university, while at the same time maintaining his high level of martial arts expertise. Parkinson’s Law – Work expands so as to fill the time available for it’s completion. Successful people always keep themselves busy and that’s exactly what Somnath did. Many of his university friends had so much free time; they never got around to studying. Business thinking behind expanding his business When a business becomes mature it also becomes saturated; meaning there’s nowhere else for it to go. You can try and fit more it, but it’s not viable. Everyone has ambition and a desire for more money, but at a much deeper level Somnath left engineering and got more into martial arts because he was driven by the idea of having impact, significance, and influence on other people’s lives. He felt he was benefiting society by having a second (and third) location. This gave him greater reach. Using the mastermind process to learn more about business His initial exposure into masterminding was not about learning more about martial arts, it was learning what it really means to be a better business owner, a better marketer, and how to run a business effectively. Masterminding taught him that if he wanted a successful business he needed to get himself off the mat. What’s a perfect business look like? When Somnath decided to open a second location he asked himself some very smart questions. If we had the ability to build a gym from scratch – what would it look like, in all ways? What is the layout? What colours will we use? What’s the décor and what will the program offering be? What mistakes have we made in the past and how can we eliminate these? His original location was 10000 square feet and it had seven different programs, (adults, children, kettle bell, etc), however his new location is only 2000 square feet and has just one program (children’s program), therefore only requiring two staff, and more importantly it runs without the owners being there. By getting off the mat it gave Somnath time to work on the business – therefore clarity to focus on how good the next location can be and by learning and perfecting the second location, the original location is now being modified. Subleasing to a synergistic businesses If you have spare space at your current location sublease it to a business that compliments what you’re doing, not only does it generate revenue, it can add value to your business. Dragon Gym subleases to a Physiotherapist; because members get injured, and by having a Physiotherapist onsite it gets members back training faster. Why did you specialise your second location? At the original Dragon Gym location Somnath had 7 programs and by looking at the numbers he identified 60% of their income came from their children’s program, therefore it made sense to focus the new location on this one program. This is why you need to know who your best customer is, your Avatar. With their kids program it could be broken down even further into niches: 3-4, 5-6, 7-9, 10-13 year olds. By separating them they can easily serve their individual needs better. (Awesome tip) Mastermind – The Discovery Group The mastermind group is about teaching other martial arts gym owners how to be profitable and not just being busy. We get into business because it’s something we love and we want to make money, but at what cost? That’s the important question. Your business has got to run without you, otherwise you just have a job and the only difference is you’re working for yourself. The power of the mastermind process Other business people can see what you cannot; this is the power of connecting with a mastermind group. It’s easy to look at someone else’s business and see what they’re doing wrong and visa versa. Also, when you look at someone else’s business it helps you reflect on your own business afterwards. In Top Form Facebook Page and Podcast Somnath Sikdar teams up with Dave Frees & Alex Frees to produce a weekly podcast, about science, strategies, tactics, and truth to achieve a better life, more profitable business and robust health. There’s a lot of value in learning from other professions and industries. Of course there’s value within your own industry, however they look at the problems the same way (Group think) Exposing yourself to things outside of your comfort zone will cause a fight or flight response, but this creates mental growth. Every time you reread a book you’ll learn something new. The interesting part is the book has not changed; it’s you that has changed. This applies to podcasts, meetings with people etc. As you grow, so does your ability to take in information. Episode 2 with Dave Frees The mind has an infinite capacity to learn. When Somnath was 18 he thought he was awesome and couldn’t be any better at martial arts. Then each year, as he got better and better he realised the more he learnt the less he actually knew. This applies to all areas of life and business. The longer you stay in a profession, the better you get. Your business today will look completely different in 12-months time and if it’s the same you have real problems. Your business cannot outgrow your own personal growth. You can’t put an old head on young shoulders We want to convey our knowledge to younger people, and you’d think technology would makes things easier, but you can’t pass on wisdom. Monday Morning Tip Whether it’s getting a coach, a mentor or joining a mastermind group, it’s important to find and associate with people that are more advanced than you in some way. It’s important to actively nurture those relationships. Many people are waiting for the teacher to find them, but you have to find the teacher and if someone is teaching you, you should be teaching someone else. You need to find your student as this creates balance. Podcast Review If you're enjoying this podcast series please gives it a review on iTunes or in your favourite podcast platform. Also if you want to download a chapter from my new book, It's No Secret There's Money in Small Business please visit my website www.tysonfranklin.com  Check out Dragon Gym and connect with Somnath Sikdar  We also make mention of Dave Frees event 3 Days To Success.   

Since his inauguration, President Trump has been busy with executive orders and talk about what he believes will make America’s economy great again. One of the issues he’s discussed is rolling back regulations that he believes are making our businesses less competitive in the world market. Now, we agree rolling back federal regulations would be a great thing and that this would be a great step toward growing the economy. But federal regulations are only part of the story. There are state and municipal regulations that impose often absurd burdens on small businesses. How bad does it get? Our first-ever guest on the Libertarianism for Normal People podcast, Somnath Skidar – owner and operator of Dragon Gym in Exton and Berwyn, PA – details some of the bureaucratic hoops through which he’s had to jump and the effects these regulations have had on him and his ability to hire employees.

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